Los Angeles - May 14, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get while the getting is good.

SEE
Country Club Inaugural Exhibitions
What: The works of East and West Coast artists explore spaces internal and transcendent in NewAgeRiot; The Joy of Blues in the project room works visual expressions of sound.
Why: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
When: Thru July 4. Opening reception, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 451 N. Fairfax Ave., b/t Rosewood & Oakwood Aves., Fairfax District (323-658-8522).

BRUNCH
The Cabbage Patch
What: Pastry chef Roxana Jullapat (Lucques, AOC) joins chef/owner Samir Mohajer (Rustic Canyon) to begin a new morning and midday menu to be enjoyed at your leisure.
Why: We’ll see that cast-iron egg pie with bacon, ricotta, and spring onions and raise you thick-cut French toast with Vermont butter and whiskey-barrel maple syrup.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 214 S. Beverly Dr., b/t Charleville Blvd. & Gregory Way, Beverly Hills (310-550-8655).

SHOP
Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale
What: Up to half off newbies (Devote totes, Belle bags), old favorites (MABs, the Clutch), and apparel from the debut collection.
Why: The purse-uit of happiness.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 8213 W. Third St., b/t S. La Jolla & S. Harper Aves., Mid-City West.

Loomstate at Apartment Number 9
What: The organic super-casuals line is the latest to take over the Beverly Hills locale with the full collection, surf video projections, and custom screen-printed tees on the weekend.
Why: Fruit of the loomed.
When: Opening reception, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 9877 Little Santa Monica Blvd., b/t S. Lasky & S. Moreno Drs., Beverly Hills (310-785-9001).

Romp/Chic Little Devil Sample Sale
What: Up to 70 percent off designers like Diabless and Manoush along with 80 percent off the house line of organic leather shoes, boots, dresses, luggage, and accessories.
Why: Naughty, naughty.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 7928 W. Third St., b/t S. Fairfax & Edinburgh Aves., Mid-City West (323-944-0832).