You’ll never guess what happens next.

EAT
Casa Opens
What: New modern Mexican spot for classic taqueria lunch, refined antojitos and dinner, and fine-tuned tequila and mescal cocktails.
Why: House rules.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.-midnight (taco truck menu, 10 p.m.-midnight).
Where: Two California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., b/t Third & Fourth Sts., Downtown (213-621-2249).

SEE
Wholphin Party
What: A night of docs, shorts, and cinematic randomness celebrating Wholphin No. 7 and the Best of Wholphin Vol. 1., McSweeney’s latest DVD magazine releases.
Why: You just like saying Wholphin.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Silent Movie Theatre, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., b/t Melrose Ave. & Clinton St., Fairfax District (323-655-2510). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

BUY
Rex Boutique
What: The San Diego shopper’s delight just arrived up north with sharp, artsy labels like Wayne, Clu, Alexander Wang, and others on its well-edited racks.
Why: Rex in effects.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1653 Abbot Kinney Blvd., b/t Venice & Palms Blvds., ste. b, Venice (310-399-0860).

HITCH
A Ride with Avego
What: Recently launched iPhone app connects like-destinationed drivers with extra room in their car with riders who could use a lift and don’t mind kicking in for gas (the program handles all that).
Why: Going, going, gone.
When: Whenever; it all goes down in real time.
Where: Online at avego.com

MOVE
ID Fest
What: Performance collaboration workshops, guest artists, and different shows through the weekend during the Fifth Annual Los Angeles Improv Dance Festival.
Why: Here comes the hot stepper.
When: Check the schedule.
Where: Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., at California Ave., Venice (310-306-1854).