Los Angeles - September 03, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Still laboring over how to spend the long weekend?

CHUG
5th Amendment Alehouse
What: More than twenty craft beers on draught and 30 by the bottle to wash down artisanal sausages and other bar fare at the new gastropub in the old Evergreen Tea House space.
Why: Hops to it.
When: Sun.-Wed., noon-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., noon-2 a.m.
Where: 129 Broadway, b/t Ocean Ave. & Second St., Santa Monica (310-386-1428).

PLAY
Forbidden Forest
What DIY terrariums and flower fairies, graffiti lessons, African dance class, and Botanical Bliss cocktails at the ready for the experimental community garden’s last hurrah.
Why: Tree to be you and me.
When: Sat., noon-11 p.m.
Where: Royal/T, 8910 Washington Blvd., b/t Robertson & National Blvds., Culver City (310-559-6300).

MAKE
Home Ec.
What: From the founder of Felt Club comes a new shop and arts center for sewing, quilting, felting, and wacky craft endeavors like cactus knitting and recycled kitty projects.
Why: A stellar elective.
When: Opening reception, Fri., 7-10 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3815 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Hyperion & Lucile Aves., Silver Lake (323-906-8826).

DO
The Rabbit Hole
What: A two-night extravaganza with a local makers’ bazaar (art, fashion, decor, and more), plus cheap drinks, live music, and a dance floor.
Why: No bunny business.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Daydream Republic, 4423 W. Jefferson Blvd., b/t Potomac & Chesapeake Aves., ste. 103, Culver City (310-359-2359).

SHOP
Mélange Apothecary So-Long Sale
What: Save 30-70 percent on schmancy beauty booty from Seda France, Cote Bastide, Mor Australia, Crazylibellule and the Poppies, and all other ready-to-roll products in-store.
Why: Smell you later.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 13632 Ventura Blvd., b/t Woodman & Ventura Canyon Aves., Sherman Oaks (818-385-0495‎).