February 28, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

One small step for a man; a giant leap year for mankind.

WATCH
Devdas
What: Screening of tragic romance flick starring Aishwarya Rai kicks off the new weekly Bollywood night featuring a prix fixe classic Indian menu and brown sugar and mango sangria.
Why: Curry up.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: Electric Karma, 8222 ½ W. Third St., b/t S. Harper & S. La Jolla Aves. (323-653-2121).

SEE
Thank You
What: Indie culture shop marks its first year with new work from Dave Eggers, Will Oldham, Cheryl Dunn, and many others.
Why: One down.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: 436 N. Fairfax Ave., b/t Rosewood & Oakwood Aves., Fairfax District (323-782-9221).

EAT
Goat
What: Steven Arroyo opens a rustic new American cafe with salads; sandwiches; and heartier fare like goat confit with warm, French bread.
Why: Hoof it.
When: Opens Fri. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Where: 460 S. La Brea Ave., at Sixth St., La Brea Corridor (323-936-7622).

HEAR
A Tribute to Ella
What: Five vocalists join music director Patrice Rushen in a big band night for First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald.
Why: Jazz hands.
When: Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., at W. First St., Downtown (323-850-2000).