Los Angeles - May 07, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Shake what your momma gave you. And don’t forget to thank her for it.

CAP (and SNACK)
Mini-Millinery Launch Party
What: High tea meets high fashion for Mother’s Day with the launch of Mini-Millinery, a Hats by Selima and Lulu Frost collabo of bejewelled cocktail hats, headpieces, and turbinis.
Why: It’s a cloche call.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Ron Robinson at Fred Segal, 8118 Melrose Ave., at Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood (323-651-1800).

BUY
Multidesigner Sample Sale
What: Kain Label t-shirts, Jenni Kayne shoes, Simone Collection tops and dresses, and much more on sale for $20-$100.
Why: The price is right.
When: Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Addison Crescent, 1419 Wilcox Ave., b/t De Longpre Ave. & W. Sunset Blvd., suite a, Hollywood (323-469-1800). Cash only.

READ
Textsfromlastnight.com
What: Recap your best messages and Tweets from the previous evening’s exploits with the world or read and laugh at others’.
Why: Sent is a four-letter word.
When: The morning after.
Where: Anywhere you can.

SEE
Our City Dreams
What: Chiara Clemente’s latest documentary captures five women artists ages 30-80 all living and working in the frenetic creative circles of New York.
Why: Urban outfitted.
When: Opens Fri., 5 & 9:40 p.m. Check theater for additional showtimes.
Where: Laemmle Music Hall 3, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., at S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills (310-274-6869).

SIP
Happy Hour at Villa Blanca
What: Two-for-one cocktails (hello, special house blended sangrias) at the plush new Mediterranean restaurant from the duo behind Sur.
Why: Hold court at the white house.
When: Daily, 4-6 p.m.
Where: 9601 Brighton Way, at N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills (310-859-7600).