My awards show has a first name.
It’s O-S-C-A-R.

SEE
Jesse Chehak and Erica Browne
What: Two new art shows are the perfect excuse for an Echo Park Ave. block party.
Why: Double your pleasure, double your fun.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Lucas I and II, 1541 & 1547 Echo Park Ave., b/t Sunset Blvd. & Lucretia Ave., Echo Park (213-250-7992).

BUY
Sassy City Chicks Sample Sale
What: Lines you love (Karanina, Krisa, Stewart & Brown) at 50 to 90 percent off.
Why: Paying full price? Ex-sass-perating.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., at Ocean Ave., Santa Monica (310-318-1731).

EAT
New Brunch at Taste
What: Bites like brioche French toast with your choice of fruity fillings.
Why: Taste the rainbow.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 8454 Melrose Ave., b/t La Cienega Blvd. & Orlando Ave., West Hollywood (323-852-6888).

HEAR
The Believer
What: Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s releases twelve new tracks with guests like Rachel Yamagata, John Brion, and Matt Chamberlain.
Why: Miller’s genuine draft.
When: All weekend long.
Where: Available at your local record shop or online at amazon.com or iTunes.com.

DO
Lebowski Fest
What: Join Jeff “The Dude” Dowd and friends (Peter Exline, Barry Asher, and Edie McClurg) as they celebrate the Coen Brothers masterpiece by rocking and bowling.
Why: Were you listening to The Dude’s story?
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: The Cal Bowl, 2500 E. Carson St., Cherry & Deeboyar Aves., Lakewood (562-421-8448).