Los Angeles - March 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ll take this one, that one, and the really good looking one over there, too.

EAT
Magnolia Downtown Opens
What: Hollywood hang for lunch, dinner, and drinks opens a snazzy second outpost with all your favorite fixings.
Why: Double the pleasure, double the fun, and order a Grape Collins on the double.
When: Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 825 W. Ninth St., at Figueroa Ave., Downtown (213-362-0880).

BUY
Kiki de Montparnasse Garden Sale
What: Kick it in the courtyard for champagne and accessories, loungewear, lingerie, and more marked up to 75 percent off.
Why: Just the bare necessities.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where:8280 Melrose Ave., b/t Harper & Sweetzer Aves. R.S.V.P. to 323-951-9545 or salon@kikidm.com.

SEE
Boolean Valley
What: Potter Adam Silverman and architect Nader Tehrani collaborate on a sculptural landscape installation.
Why: Over the river and through the woods.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., b/t N. San Vicente Blvd. & Norwich Dr., West Hollywood (213-626-6222).

LEARN
Olive Oil 101
What: Grace Restaurant hosts tasting expert Nancy Ash for an afternoon devoted to olio and your health; chef Neal Fraser follows with a special one-night-only tasting menu.
Why: Olive it up to the experts.
When: Sat. Class, noon-4:15 p.m.; dinner, 6-11 p.m.
Where: 7360 Beverly Blvd., b/t Fuller & Martel Aves. (323-934-4400). Reservations at 323-551-5962.

NOSH
Itzik Hagadol Grill
What: Hummus with hot mushrooms, Israeli salad, grilled chicken and lamb kebabs, and endless salads and sides call you to the first U.S. outpost of this Tel Aviv standby.
Why: You falafel for it.
When: Sun.-Thurs. & Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where:17201 Ventura Blvd., b/t Louise & Amestoy Aves., Encino (818-784-4080).