Los Angeles - February 11, 2010

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Is that the weekend in your pocket or are you just happy to see us?

GIVE
The Love Necklace
What: Local talent Alexandra Grant’s gold or silver trinket raises funds for the Love House as part of the artist-driven neighborhood redevelopment enterprise Watts House Project.
Why: L’amour than meets the eye.
When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Honor Fraser, 2622 S. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Venice Blvd. & Cullen St., Culver City (310-837-0191).

EAT
L.A. Street Food Fest
What: Sample small bites from Coolhaus, Frysmith, The Sweets Truck, and many others when trucks, carts, and stands unite for an all-day eating event served with a side of Unique Los Angeles’s indie makers bazaar.
Why: The way to your heart is through your stomach.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: L.A. Center Studios, 500 S. Beaudry Ave., b/t W. Third & W. Sixth Sts., Downtown.

SNACK
Cake Monkey Bakery
What: New passion fruit bars, raspberry red velvet Cakewiches, heart-shaped locket cookies, Must Love Chocolate minicakes, and more gift-boxed treats for your sweet.
Why: Butter ’em up.
When: Beat the sugar rush.
Where: Order at 877-640-2253.

ENTER
Ultimate Wedding Contest
What: DailyCandy and Crate & Barrel are giving away a dream wedding worth $100,000 to one lucky couple.
Why: Put a ring (and everything else) on it.
When: Thru Mar. 31.
Where: Online at crateandbarrel.com/ultimatewedding.

TREAT
Teuscher Chocolates
What: Stop by the swanky Swiss confectioner and nab a sixteen-piece (or bigger) box of delectable chocs for V-Day, mention DailyCandy, and get a special champagne truffle surprise.
Why: It’s sweet on you.
When: Offer valid thru Sun. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 9548 Brighton Way, b/t N. Rodeo & N. Camden Drs., Beverly Hills (310-276-2776‎).

MAKE
Cube Marketplace Downtown
What: Foodie destination pops up once a month with tabletop accessories, linens, flatware, and workshops like Kitchen Garden Basics, Introduction to Composting, and Introduction to Italian Wine.
Why: Home is where the heart is.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 550 Ceres Ave., b/t E. Fifth & E. Sixth Sts., Downtown (213-542-3316).