Los Angeles - September 11, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Squeeze in a world tour this weekend.

EAT
L.A. BBQ Festival
What: Pitmasters from across the country bring their grill skills to the beach while rock/country cover bands put on a show.
Why: Here’s the beef.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Beach, Ocean & Colorado Aves., Santa Monica (310-709-3969).

WATCH
The Cool School
What: Doc centered on the Ferus Gallery gives a peek into the L.A. contemporary art scene explosion from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s.
Why: Make the grade.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., b/t N. Orange Grove Blvd. & N. St. John Ave., Pasadena (626-449-6840).

SEE
Meeting Modernity
What: Néojaponisme marks its first traveling exhibit with a show of portraits and photographs taken during Japan’s Meiji and Taishô periods.
Why: It’s a mod, mod world.
When: Sat.-Oct. 4. Reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Young Art Gallery, 747 N. Ave. 50, at Aldama St., Highland Park (323-344-1322).

BUY
Blue Dot Boutique Sale
What: All the best Orange Country boutiques team up for a mega sale with overstock of designer clothing and accessories at up to 75 percent off.
Why: Sign on the dotted line.
When: Sat. V.I.P. preshop, 10 a.m.-noon; public, noon-5 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., off Newport Blvd., bldg. 16, Costa Mesa. Tickets online at bluedotboutiquesale.com.

DO
Blood & Dumplings
What: Hop on the Esotouric bus for a trip down San Gabriel Valley’s crime-riddled memory lane, stopping for Chinese snacks along the way.
Why: You’ve got a healthy appetite.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Starts at Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Gold Line Metro Station. Tickets online at esotouric.com.