July 12, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Presenting your weekend. Supersized.

WATCH
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soapbox
What: Sara Lamm’s new doc tells the story of the world-famous all-in-one cleanser from the bottle up.
Why: It’s not so squeaky clean.
When: Opens Fri. Showtimes online at laemmle.com.
Where: Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., at N. Wetherly Dr., Beverly Hills (310-274-6869).

EAT
Craft Los Angeles
What: Top chef Tom Colicchio’s highly anticipated So Cal debut opens for dinner starting Friday.
Why: Ressie or not, nab a terrace table or a seat at the bar and order braised short ribs.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 5-11 p.m. (Power lunches start in a few weeks.)
Where: 10100 Constellation Blvd., off Ave. of the Stars, Century City (310-279-4180).

DO
Felt Club: XL Summer
What: Peruse handmade goods from more than 70 artsy types, plus craft workshop action.
Why: DIY, not.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: UCC, 4315 Melrose Ave., b/t Vermont Ave. & Heliotrope St., East Hollywood.

BUY
Monique Lhuillier Sample Sale
What: Save big (40-80 percent) at the semiannual sale on dreamy gowns for the big day.
Why: The princess bride.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 9609 S. Santa Monica Blvd., b/t N. Camden & N. Bedford Drs., Beverly Hills (310-550-3388).

R-Mine Bridal Couture Sample Sale
What: Wedding dresses by Reem Acra, Ulla Maija, Melissa Sweet, and others at up to 70 percent off.
Why: You almost do.
When: Sat. & Sun. By appointment only.
Where: 12242 Ventura Blvd., b/t Laurel Canyon Blvd. & Laurel Grove Ave., Studio City (818-505-9064).

KPR Sample Sale
What: 50-75 percent off Just Johnson clothing, Modern Adornment jewelry, and Twenty Two Shoes.
Why: Shop it like it’s hot.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8053 W. Third St., b/t S. Crescent Heights Blvd. & S. Laurel Ave. (323-933-6800).

Madley Summer Sale
What: Madley jewelry and knitwear, Serfontain Jeans, Luxury Jones, Annakim Violette, and Vintage Treasures discounted 20-75 percent.
Why: It’s a mad, mad world.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1227 Abbot Kinney Blvd., b/t San Juan & Santa Clara Aves., Venice (310-450-6029).