January 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Go figure eight.

HUNT
Mushrooms
What: Tag along on the Los Angeles Mycological Society’s foray into El Cariso Big Woods.
Why: What a trip.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (weather permitting).
Where: For location details, call 323-292-1900 or e-mail fieldtrips@lamushrooms.org.

SHOP
Heist Sale
What: Fifty to 75 percent off labels like Vanessa Bruno, Isabel Marant, Rag & Bone, and Pedro Garcia, plus premium denim marked $99.
Why: Outfit your next caper.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1104 Abbot Kinney Blvd., b/t Westminster & San Juan Aves., Venice (310-450-6531).

Rumor Sale
What: Shop LaRok, Walter, Karen Zambos, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce Vita, and Andarei at up to 70 percent off.
Why: The rumors are true.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 13325 Ventura Blvd., b/t Fulton & Dixie Canyon Aves., Sherman Oaks (818-981-4762).

HEAR
Sea Wolf
What: Local folkie rock star kicks off Natural History Museum’s First Fridays series.
Why: Howls about that?
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 900 Exposition Blvd., b/t S. Vermont Ave. & S. Figueroa Blvd., Central L.A. (213-763-3466).

SEE
Space Is the Place
What: The Cinefamily’s Jazz on Film: Capturing Creation series continues with Sun Ra and The Arkestra’s sci-fi/concert film.
Why: Outta sight.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Silent Movie Theatre, 611 N. Fairfax Ave., b/t Melrose Ave. & Clinton St. (323-655-2510). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

EAT
New York-Style Breakfast Sandwich
What: Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, and Monterey Jack cheese on toasted country bread.
Why: Breakfast of champions.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8-11 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Joan’s on Third, 8350 W. Third St., b/t N. Kings Rd. & N. Flores St. (323-655-2285).