April 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Double your pleasure, double your fun.

SEE
Being True: 22 Years of American Youth
What: A new group show curated by Emma Reeves and Aaron Rose features pics by Cheryl Dunn, Jason Nocito, Tim Barber, and others, presented by Nike.
Why: Kids these days.
When: Thru Apr. 27. Reception, Thurs., 8 p.m.-midnight; regular hours, Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 144 Lab, 144 N. La Brea Ave., b/t Beverly Blvd. & W. First St., La Brea Corridor (310-736-3800).

DRINK
Bacaro L.A.
What: Santos Uy (AOC/Silverlake Wine/Nunchux) pops the cork on a new Venetian-style wine bar serving cicheti (small plates) and ombre (by the glass).
Why: Cin cin.
When: Opens, Sat., 7:30-11 p.m., $10 cover (open bar, hors d’oeuvres); regular hours, Sun.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6-11 p.m.
Where: 2308 S. Union Ave., b/t S. Hoover St. & W. 23rd St., Historic West Adams.

SCORE
Get It Outta Here Sale
What: Up to 90 percent off retail on labels like Eley Kishimoto and Rachel Comey at Creatures of Comfort’s parking lot sale.
Why: Going, going, gone.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 7971 Melrose Ave., b/t Edinburgh & Hayworth Aves., West Hollywood (323-655-7855). Enter through alley.

Seychelles Warehouse Sale
What: More than 10,000 pairs of shoes (flats, pumps, wedges, boots, sneaks) priced below wholesale.
Why: It’s a shoe-in.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 202 N. Nash St., b/t E. El Segundo Blvd. & E. Grand Ave., El Segundo. R.S.V.P. to info@seychellesshoe.com.

SHOP
World Fringe: an Ethno, Boho, Afro Pow-Wow
What: Galleretailer’s new designers-in-residence include Whitehorse Couture, Society for Rational Dress, Cavern, and stylish rootsy pieces from cultures around the world.
Why: Got the world beat.
When: Thru Jun. 7. Reception, Sat., 8 p.m.; daily, noon-6 p.m.
Where: New High Mart, 741 New High St., b/t Alpine & Ord Sts., Chinatown (213-621-7822).

Photo Credit: Tim Barber