July 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It sure is pretty out there.

BID
Handmade Nation Silent Art Auction
What: Thirty artists including Jill Bliss and Nikki McClure auction off works to raise funds for the DIY documentary on the art of DIY.
Why: Don’t go it alone.
When: Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Poketo, 510 S. Hewitt St., b/t Palmetto & E. Fourth Sts., ste. 506, Downtown.

EAT
Delizia Cafe & Catering
What: Everything on the new small-plate menu of antipasti, pizzettes, and charcuterie is under $9 leaving a few extra bucks to put toward a glass of the new house sangria and white wine margaritas.
Why: Biggie smalls.
When: Mon.-Fri., 4-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 301 Ocean Front Walk, at Rose Ave., Venice Beach (310-392-3900).

TRIP
Cosmic Navigator
What: Kabbalah/mythology/astrology guru Gahl Eden Sasson explains the notion of cosmic navigating and signs copies of his brand-new book.
Why: A real chart topper.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 477 Upper Mesa Rd., at Mesa Rd., Santa Monica (323-644-4926).

DO
Glow
What: San Mo Pier is hit with a razzle-dazzle art, design, music, and performance explosion that’s free to the public and goes all night long.
Why: Give in to pier pressure.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
Where: Santa Monica Pier and adjacent beaches, Palisades Park, b/t Colorado and Santa Monica Blvds., Santa Monica (310-458-8350).

SHOP
Post 26 Blowout Sale
What: Say hello and good buy to 75 percent off designer threads from Rag & Bone, Vanessa Bruno, and many others.
Why: Post no (or at least fewer) bills.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 225 26th St., at San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood (310-451-0950).

Milk Boutique Sumer Sale
What: Save up to 50 percent on spring and summer pieces by labels like Christian Joy, Elizabeth and James, and Sretsis.
Why: Don’t have a cow, man.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8209 W. Third St., b/t Harper & La Jolla Aves. (323-951-0330).