May 15, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You get so weekend in the knees.

SEE
New Works by Deedee Cheriel and Louise Bonnet
What: Folk art meets punk rock and makes modern life in the new paintings from these two local ladies.
Why: Pass the arts and leisure section.
When: Sat.-Jun. 13. Reception, Sat., 8-11 p.m.; regular hours, Tues.-Sat., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Subliminal Projects, 1331 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Elysian Park & Innes Aves., Elysian Park (213-213-0078).

BUY
Twenty Two Shoes
What: Well-heeled Northern California footwear darling opens its first Southern California boutique for men and women.
Why: There’s no business like shoe business.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 8304 W. Third St., b/t S. Sweetzer Ave. & S. Flores St. (323-782-1929).

Rogan for Target
What: Get a jump on shopping the complete ecofriendly collection of urban beach safari wares on the third floor of Barneys.
Why: The Rog night.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 9570 Wilshire Blvd., at N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills (310-276-4400).

DRINK
Boé Restaurant’s Garden & Herbs
What: English Quat (gin, mint, kumquats), Thyme to Pear Up (pear vodka, sparkling wine, thyme, lemon juice), and six other cocktails make their debut.
Why: They’re herbal essences.
When: Sun.-Thurs., noon-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-1 a.m.
Where: The Crescent Hotel, 403 N. Crescent Dr., at Brighton Way, Beverly Hills (310-247-0505).

EAT
Saturday Morning Brunch
What: Count on mimosas, strong coffee, and pastry chef Zoe Nathan’s baked goods buffet, but the menu changes slightly every week.
Why: Hollandaise! Celebrate!
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen, 1119 Wilshire Blvd., b/t Eleventh & Twelfth Sts., Santa Monica (310-393-7050).