Los Angeles - July 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Summer days drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights.

EAT
Palate Wine Merchant + Wine Bar
What: Right behind Food + Wine, a new space for small-plate snacking (meat, cheese, and pickles), wine sipping (55 by the glass, 300 by the bottle), culinary library cruising, and shopping, too.
Why: Palate cleanser.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free wine tasting thru Aug., Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: 933 S. Brand Blvd., at E. Acacia Ave., Glendale (818-662-9463).

Meet Me at The Hall
What: Hotcakes Bakes arrives at The Hall at Palihouse so free champagne and cupcakes are in order.
Why: Sweet action.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 8465 Holloway Dr., at Hacienda Pl., West Hollywood (323-656-4020).

BUY
Multidesigner Sample Sale
What: Annie Costello Brown leather accessories and clothing from Wren and Magda Berliner all priced $10-$200.
Why: Saleallujah!
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Rodan vs. Griffith, 8207 W. Third St., b/t La Jolla & Sweetzer Aves. (323-951-9220‎).

Lauren Moffatt Sample Sale
What: Samples and overstock going for up to 80 percent off retail (which put her darling summer dresses around $80).
Why: Little Miss Moffatt.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., ste. 533, Downtown. Cash only.

Happy LA One-Year Anniversary Sale
What: Up to half off spring and summer clothing from Mike & Chris, Raven Tailored, Genetic Denim, and more.
Why: C’mon get happy.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 542½ Palisades Dr., off W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades (310-459-5511).

READ
Face Value
What: Kathleen Baird-Murray reads from and signs copies of her new awkward beauty-and-the-magazine-biz novel.
Why: More than just a pretty face.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., at Holloway Dr., West Hollywood (310-659-3110).