April 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re running out of time for April showers.

GRUB
Father’s Office 2.0
What: Newly opened location of the beloved gastropub offers its scrumptious burgers and beers now with a side of elbow room.
Why: Dad’s working overtime.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-midnight; Sun., noon-10 p.m.
Where: Helm’s Bakery Complex, 3229 Helms Ave., b/t Venice & Washington Blvds., Culver City (310-736-2224).

ROMP
Naughty Sailor Sale
What: Coco de Mer takes up to half off books, toys, accessories, and lingerie by Mini Holiday, Damaris, Lascivious, and others.
Why: Say “Captain Candy sent me” for an extra 10 percent off your total purchase.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 8618 Melrose Ave., b/t Huntley & Westbourne Drs., W. Hollywood (310-652-0311).

GIVE
A Day of Beauty Donation Drive
What: Calling all new and gently worn clothing and accessories so homeless women can get makeovers and new wardrobes during Big Sunday.
Why: Generosity looks great on you.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1715 N. Gower St., b/t Hollywood Blvd. & Yucca St., Hollywood.

SEE
Fluids: a Happening by Allan Kaprow
What: New NotNeutral shop serves as a location for one of the 30-by-ten-by-eight-foot ice rooms being built across the city in conjunction with LACMA’s Kaprow retrospective.
Why: Melts in the street, not in your hand.
When: Sat., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Rios Clementi Hale Studios/NotNeutral, 639 N. Larchmont Blvd., b/t Melrose Ave. & Clinton St., Larchmont (800-270-6511).

PRIMP
Refresh at Fresh
What: Fresh celebrates its first b-day at its Grove location with complimentary mini facials, makeup applications, and hand treatments; champagne and nibbles; and goodie bags and free gifts with purchase.
Why: As a daisy, you are.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 189 The Grove Dr., b/t Third St. & Beverly Blvd., The Grove (323-932-2580).

DINE
The Dakota Bridge
What: Taking dinner on the skyway overlooking the poolside Tropicana Bar means easy access to the party down below.
Why: Estancia grass-fed New York steaks and chilled Maine lobster with a view.
When: Sun-Thurs., 6-10:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6-11 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., at N. Orange Dr., Hollywood (323-466-7000‎).