Los Angeles - August 07, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get torched this weekend.

SCOPE
Map ForYourArt: Architecture Issue
What: FYA’s newest installment of the free, downloadable city maps project gives you the goods to take yourself on a tour of the design wonders in town.
Why: Building unblock.
When: You feel like walking the walk.
Where: An intersection near you.

EAT
Hush Lounge
What: Go underground for cocktails and nibbles nightly and live jazz Sundays at the plush new supper club.
Why: Sax fiends.
When: Opens Fri. Dinner, Thurs.-Sat., 7:30-9:30 p.m.; bar, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 6533 Hollywood Blvd., at N. Hudson Ave., Hollywood (323-467-4874). Entrance on N. Hudson.

BLD Boxes
What: Packed to order and picnic perfect, BLD’s summery salads, sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie boards, and freshly baked fruit tarts and brownies are ready to roll.
Why: Lunch meet.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Six-hour advance notice required.
Where: 7450 Beverly Blvd., at N. Vista St., Mid-City West (323-930-9744).

BUY
Monrow Sample Sale
What: The line formerly known as Harlow sells off cotton T-shirts, jackets, vests, sweats, and more overstock and samples for $10-$100.
Why: Tee off.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Private residence, 12228 Gorham Ave., b/t Dorothy St. & Montana Ave., Brentwood.

SEE
Man on Wire
What: Documentary telling the tale of Philippe Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers, what it took to pull it off, and what happened after he did.
Why: Don’t trip.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: The Landmark Theatre, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., at Westwood Blvd., West L.A. (310-281-8233).

DO
Opportunity Workshop
What: A new pop-up shop marks the first of many DIY fashion/art/design labs whose proceeds go to inner-city schools’ art programs.
Why: Op educational.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 152 N. Larchmont Blvd., b/t W. First St. & Beverly Blvd. (888-305-3844).