Los Angeles - March 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You can’t be serious.

BUY
Kova & T and YaYa Sample Sale
What: Take up to 80 percent off dresses, tops, tees, denim, coats, leggings, and much more.
Why: A cure for what sales you.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: YaYa Showroom, Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., ste. 635, Downtown.

EAT
Craftbar
What: Craft’s terrace and lounge gets a new moniker and menu of small bites, salads, pastas, and pizzettes all under a ten-spot.
Why: Raise the bar food.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 5:45-10 p.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 10100 Constellation Blvd., b/t Ave. of the Stars & Century Park E., Century City (310-279-4180).

SNACK
BondSt Happy Hour
What: Snag seven bevs (lychee martini, Sapporo) and seven small plates (spicy tuna crispy rice, ama ebi spring rolls) for $7 each.
Why: Stick a sake in it.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: 9360 Wilshire Blvd., at Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills (310-601-2255).

SIP
Corkbar Opens
What: New bar where bacon gougeres, braised short ribs, and cheese boards get washed down with Cali’s finest brews and wines.
Why: Strike a cork.
When: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 403 W. 12th St., b/t Hope St. & S. Grand Ave., Downtown (213-746-0050).

MAKE
The Urban Craft Center
What: Get acquainted with the art space’s classes like upcoming acid dyeing, knitted toys, and intro to sewing.
Why: Hand it over.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 2433 Main St., b/t Hollister Ave. & Norman Pl., Santa Monica (310-392-0139).

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