Los Angeles - August 20, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ll get what’s coming to you: sand, steals, and a mysterious man in a fedora.

DO
Malibu Beach Scouting
What: Follow the L.A. Urban Rangers on a surfside safari to learn where to park, picnic, hang, and hike on some lesser-known sandy shores.
Why: Wave hello.
When: Sat., 3-6:30 p.m.; Sun., 4-7:30 p.m.
Where: For exact locations and reservations, e-mail info@laurbanrangers.org.

EAT (and HEAR)
Soi 56
What: Dig into plates of pad Thai Kang Tanon then clink cold beers to the tunes of Thai rock-and-roll cover band Mosquito Bite.
Why: You’re Soi very hungry.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.; Sat., 1-11 p.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m. Music, Fri. & Sat., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1556 N. Cahuenga Blvd., at Selma Ave., Hollywood (323-962-5656).

SEE
Indiana Jones Marathon
What: Dedicate 360 minutes of your life all over again to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade.
Why: Crystal Skull not included.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.
Where: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., b/t N. Las Palmas Ave. & N. McCadden Pl., Hollywood (323-466-3456).

BUY
Multidesigner Sample Sale
What: Nab Katy Rodriguez, Wren by Melissa Coker, and Gregory Parkinson overstock and one-offs along with Marni, Miu Miu, and Balenciaga at up to 85 percent off retail.
Why: That’s a frocking good Deal.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Resurrection, 8006 Melrose Ave., b/t N. Edinburgh & N. Laurel Aves., West Hollywood (323- 651-5516).

Warehouse Sale for Foodies
What: Nicole’s Gourmet Foods and Gourmet Imports prices their stock of artisan cheeses, specialty ingredients, and finishing touches at wholesale and below for one day only.
Why: Eat while the eating is good.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 961 S. Meridian Ave., b/t Concord Ave. & W. Mission Rd., Alhambra.

Going sale-ing? Check the Sample Sale Roundup for details on Rachel Pally and Ever events.