Los Angeles - January 15, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

On the count of three.

SLUMBER
Ace Hotel and Swim Club Takes Reservations
What: Set up camp at the new smartly priced hotel digs hailing from Seattle’s design darling Ace and get into perks like a tamale cart, sno-cone bar, outdoor massages, and saltwater pools.
Why: Ace for the cure.
When: Opens Feb. 12. Reservation lines now open.
Where: 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., at S. Indian Trail, Palm Springs (760-325-9900).

VOTE
DailyCandy’s Sweetest Things
What: Cast your ballots now for the nominees you think are the best of the best, the creme de la creme, the sweetest of them all.
Why: They’re going for the gold.
When: Polls close Fri.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com.

EAT
Rivera Opens
What: Downtown makes room for chef John Rivera Sedlar’s modern Latin restaurant and lounge with high designy decor, fresh Southwest flavors, and lots and lots of tequila.
Why: Rivera runs deep.
When: Opens Fri. Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 1050 S. Flower St., b/t W. Olympic Blvd. & W. 11th St., ste. 102, Downtown (213-749-1460).

The Gourmet Hour at Fraîche
What: New foodie happy hour touts $3 beers; $4 wines and cocktails; and $5 plates of meatball sliders, arancini, and fondue.
Why: Fraichen up.
When: Daily, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: 9411 Culver Blvd., b/t Main St. & Cardiff Ave., Culver City (310-839-6800).

LEARN
Plastic Trash
What: The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reefs project by the Institute for Figuring and Companions includes a lecture on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and crochet plastic bag how-to.
Why: That’s rubbish.
When: Sat. Workshop, 2-4 p.m.; lecture, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Track 16 Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., off Cloverfield Blvd., bldg. c1, Santa Monica (310-264-4678).

DIAL
Now Healing
What: Get a dose of Yuen Methodologist Elma Mayer’s energetic alignment techniques in her Goals, Purpose & Abundance group workshop over the phone.
Why: Good vibrations.
When: Sat., 9-10:15 a.m.
Where: Register online at nowhealing.com.