June 21, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Summer solstice, some are not. What can you do?

EAT
Taste of the Nation
What: Grab bites from Asia de Cuba, Father’s Office, and 30 other restaurants at the Share Our Strength benefit food fest.
Why: The waiter races are worth a bet.
When: Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Media Park, corner of Venice & Culver Blvds., Culver City (877-268-2783).

DOWNLOAD
Water Balloon Fighters
What: A new summer jams mix from Them Jeans.
Why: He claims “one part Southern rap, one part synthesizer, one part windmill head bang, and three parts rainbow.”
When: Party time.
Where: On the dance/living room floor.

DO
From Doodles to Masterpieces
What: Writing Pad’s new one-day drawing workshop with instructor Jeff Bernstein.
Why: Make your mark.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Writing Pad, in Silver Lake. Call 323-644-0779 or e-mail marilyn@writingpad.com to register and get the address.

BUY
James Jeans and Primp Warehouse Sale
What: Thousands of men’s and women’s jeans priced $60 and below; tops, hoodies, bottoms, and pants priced under $15.
Why: See above.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Primp Warehouse, 1401 Griffith Ave., at 14th St., Downtown.

Lisa Kline Biannual Blow-Out
What: Guys’ and gals’ shops offering 30-75 percent off clothing and $10-$30 racks and bins. (Psst! Too lazy to leave the house? Nab 30 percent off at lisakline.com with DailyCandy Deals).
Why: Kline the social ladder.
When: Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Women’s, 136 S. Robertson Blvd., b/t Third St. & Alden Dr. (310-246-0907); men’s, 143 S. Robertson Blvd., b/t Third St. & Alden Dr. (310-385-7113).