June 19, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s getting hot in here.

SEE
Politics as Usual: as Seen by Harry Benson
What: A new exhibit of Benson’s iconic images including Jackie O in Paris, MLK Jr.’s funeral, and more than 40 photographs from his latest book, RFK: a Photographer’s Journal.
Why: He gets our vote.
When: Sat.-Aug. 23. Reception, Sat., 6-8 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: David Gallery, 5797 Washington Blvd., b/t David & Ernest Aves., Culver City (323-939-9069).

SHOP
3.1 Phillip Lim
What: Friday marks the opening of the designer’s third freestanding boutique housing his entire women’s, men’s, children’s, and organic collections — and accessories, too.
Why: Phil ’er up.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 631 N. Robertson Blvd., b/t Melrose Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd., W. Hollywood (310-358-1988).

BE
Mortified
What: Listen in as the brave bare their teenage souls through old letters, diary entries, and poems with music by the Mortified After School Orchestra.
Why: Never ever TMI.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd., b/t N. Hudson & Whitley Aves., Hollywood. Tickets online at getmortified.com.

DO
Can’t Stop the Muse Dance Party
What: Sweat to the ’80s at this two-hour-long, Xanadu-themed aerobics-thon. “Locomotion”-era workout attire encouraged.
Why: Legitimize your legwarmers.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: The Adderley School for the Performing Arts, 524 Palisades Dr., off W. Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. Info at 323-882-8192.

EAT
Anisette
What: After two steady weeks of breakfast and lunch only, Alain Giraud’s new French brasserie is now open for dinner.
Why: An American almost in Paris.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7:30-1 a.m.
Where: 225 Santa Monica Blvd., b/t Second St. & Third St. Promenade, Santa Monica (310-395-3200).