January 31, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Yppah Drawkcab Yad. (That’s happy Backward Day to you.)

SEE
In the Court of the Crimson King
What: Frohawk Two Feathers’s new paintings and drawings of colonialism, imperialism, and conquest.
Why: This is a takeover.
When: Feb. 2-Mar. 8. Reception, Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Taylor De Cordoba, 2660 S. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Venice & Washington Blvds., Culver City (310-559-9156).

SHOP
Blue Dot Boutique Sale
What: Head down to the O.C. for up to 75 percent off goods from more than two dozen boutiques.
Why: Get your Goat and then some.
When: Sat. V.I.P. preshop, 10-11 a.m.; public, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., off Newport Blvd., bldg. 16, Costa Mesa.

Rodan vs. Griffith Sample Sale
What: Take 50 to 70 percent off looks from Lorun Collection and Rodan vs. Griffith.
Why: You versus retail.
When: Thurs., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 8207 W. Third St., b/t La Jolla Ave. & Sweetzer Blvd. (323-951-9220).

HEAR
Ryan Adams
What: Heartbreaker boy and the Cardinals are in town for one more night.
Why: Follow the lights.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
Where: UCLA Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr., b/t Westwood Blvd. & Hilgard Ave., Westwood (310-825-2101). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

EAT (and SING)
La Défence
What: Former Koi chef Yuji Iwasa opens a sushi and Euro-Asian restaurant and adds on seventeen private karaoke rooms.
Why: Spicy tunes.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 625 S. Serrano Ave., b/t W. Sixth St. & Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown (213-384-9500).