April 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re only as strong as your weekendest link.

SEE
CCCP
What: Frederic Chaubin’s Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed show on view at the latest Storefront for Art and Architecture pop-up.
Why: Phot-oh-yeah.
When: Reception, Fri., 7 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1-8 p.m.
Where: Paperchase Printing, 7176 Sunset Blvd., at Formosa Ave., Hollywood.

BUY
Harmony Lane
What: Half off everything in the store in honor of the boutique’s second birthday.
Why: Sarah Luna, Plenty, Vita, and CC Skye.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 189 S. Beverly Dr., b/t Wilshire & Charleville Blvds., So Bev (310-777-8888).

Alexander McQueen
What: Britain’s enfant terrible opens a sleek, future-mod boutique to house his womenswear, menswear, accessories, and eyewear collections.
Why: It’s McTime.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8379 Melrose Ave., at Orlando Ave., West Hollywood (323-782-4983).

SIP
Fantastic Italians at Froma
What: Four wines and a roundup of the best hors d’oeuvres in the house for $20.
Why: Whassamattwitchu, eh?
When: Sat., 3-5 p.m.
Where: 7960 Melrose Ave., b/t Hayworth & Edinburgh Aves., West Hollywood. R.S.V.P. to 323-653-3700.

HEAR
Playing with the Grown-ups
What: Listen in to the fast times, family matters, and great eccentrics in Sophie Dahl’s first full-length work.
Why: Forever young.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Larabee St. & Palm Ave., West Hollywood (310-659-3110).

EAT
South
What: New rustic bar resto for grubbing cheesy sausage bread, chicken and waffle sliders, and Canal Street jambalaya and swigging sweet tea, mint juleps, and buckets of beer.
Why: Fry me a river.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Regular hours start Sat., daily, 11-2 a.m.
Where: 3001 Wilshire Blvd., at Stanford St., Santa Monica (310-828-9988).