Give it all you’ve got.
REQUEST
Spotlight Dance Party
What: Name your jams on Facebook beforehand and get your dancing pants pressed for when your song is mixed into the melee by DJ Chips. Take to the stage solo if you dare.
Why: Luna Is Honey kicks off with songs from Copy Cats.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Bordello, 901 E. First St., at Vignes St., Downtown (213-687-3766). Tickets, $5 with R.S.V.P. or $8 without.
SEE
The Maids
What: The infamous play by renegade Frenchman Jean Genet concerns two sisters who teeter between fantasy and reality with potentially murderous results.
Why: All the makings of a killer night.
When: Thru May 16. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Moth Theatre, 4358 Melrose Ave., at N. Edgemont St., Hollywood (323-666-2296). Tickets ($10) online at brownpapertickets.com.
BUY
Creatures of Comfort Sale
What: Up to 90 percent off past seasons and rare fashions by Isabel Marant, Acne, A.P.C., Peter Jensen, Rachel Comey, Tom Scott, A Détacher, and more.
Why: United Bamboo tux blazer was $553, now $221; Draft No. 17 by Jasmin Shokrian silk wrap pants were $640, now $192; Alexander Wang cropped pants were $395, now $158.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-3 p.m.
Where: 730 N. Edinburgh Ave., b/t Melrose & Waring Aves., West Hollywood (323-655-7855).
Maya Brenner Sale
What: Brenner pulls back the curtain to her private studio with 40-70 percent off current and past collections, plus samples. Get there early to score a $20 grab bag filled with one-offs from previous seasons.
Why: Signature asymmetrical letter necklaces and state pendants let ’em know who you are and where you come from.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 411 W. Seventh St., b/t Olive & Hill Sts., ste. 626, Downtown (213-627-2756).
L.A. Mart Design Center Sample Sale
What: More than 100 designers discounted up to 70 percent help make your house a home with furniture (indoor and outdoor; business and pleasure), rugs, lighting, bedding, antiques, and more.
Why: Free design consultations from their top-notch team by appointment, Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1933 S. Broadway, at E. Washington Blvd., Downtown (213-763-5800). Admission, $10.
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