Los Angeles - July 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Three, two, one … blast off.

DO
Yummyfun Night
What: Eat heaps of wild treats from Clare Crespo’s Hey There, Cupcake and The Secret Life of Food cookbooks as Crespo celebrates and signs her newly released Yummyfun Kooking Series DVDs.
Why: Incredible edibles and watchables, too.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Big Sugar Bakeshop, 12182 Ventura Blvd., b/t Laurel Canyon Blvd. & Laurel Grove Ave., Studio City (818-508-5855).

BUY
Front Street Sample Sale
What: Cerre, Endovanera, Cavern, Eddera, and others mark samples, overstock, and one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories at up to 80 percent off retail.
Why: Start fronting.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 1154 Glendale Blvd., b/t Park Ave. & Reservoir St., Echo Park (213-413-6666).

SEE
Matt Connors, Marc Hundley & Michael Stickrod
What: Connors’s abstract paintings, Hundley’s paintings/drawings/found art pieces, and Stickrod’s videos all in one place.
Why: Triple threat.
When: Thru Aug. 16. Reception, Sat., 6-8 p.m. Regular hours, Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cherry and Martin, 12611 Venice Blvd., b/t Boise & Stewart Aves., Culver City (310-398-7404).

DRINK
The Fifth Opens
What: New cocktail lounge from Vintage Bar Group (The Woods, The Well) with pool and old-school sit-down Pac-Man for all your after-work and/or late-night imbibing needs
Why: Party of five.
When: Daily, noon-2 a.m.
Where: 4821 Whitsett Ave., at Riverside Dr., Valley Village (818-753-8297).

EAT
Rush Street Opens
What: Sporty new bar and restaurant aims to bring Chicago-style revelry to downtown Culver City’s nightlife scene.
Why: Rush hour.
When: Opens Sat. Mon.-Sat., 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 4:30-11 p.m.
Where: 9546 Washington Blvd., at Culver Blvd., Culver City (310-837-9546).

WATCH
Garden Party
What: Provocative coming-of-age flick about three kids trying to get ahead — or at least just get by — in the City of Angels.
Why: You’re invited.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Showtimes and locations at laemmle.com.