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The Weekend Guide

You’ll take this one, that one, and the really good looking one over there, too.

EAT
Magnolia Downtown Opens
What:
Hollywood hang for lunch, dinner, and drinks opens a snazzy second outpost with all your favorite fixings.
Why: Double the pleasure, double the fun, and order a Grape Collins on the double.
When: Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 825 W. Ninth St., at Figueroa Ave., Downtown (213-362-0880).

BUY
Kiki de Montparnasse Garden Sale
What:
Kick it in the courtyard for champagne and accessories, loungewear, lingerie, and more marked up to 75 percent off.
Why: Just the bare necessities.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where:8280 Melrose Ave., b/t Harper & Sweetzer Aves. R.S.V.P. to 323-951-9545 or salon@kikidm.com.

SEE
Boolean Valley
What:
Potter Adam Silverman and architect Nader Tehrani collaborate on a sculptural landscape installation.
Why: Over the river and through the woods.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., b/t N. San Vicente Blvd. & Norwich Dr., West Hollywood (213-626-6222).

LEARN
Olive Oil 101
What:
Grace Restaurant hosts tasting expert Nancy Ash for an afternoon devoted to olio and your health; chef Neal Fraser follows with a special one-night-only tasting menu.
Why: Olive it up to the experts.
When: Sat. Class, noon-4:15 p.m.; dinner, 6-11 p.m.
Where: 7360 Beverly Blvd., b/t Fuller & Martel Aves. (323-934-4400). Reservations at 323-551-5962.

NOSH
Itzik Hagadol Grill

What: Hummus with hot mushrooms, Israeli salad, grilled chicken and lamb kebabs, and endless salads and sides call you to the first U.S. outpost of this Tel Aviv standby.
Why: You falafel for it.
When: Sun.-Thurs. & Sat., 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where:17201 Ventura Blvd., b/t Louise & Amestoy Aves., Encino (818-784-4080).

LOCATIONS
8280 Melrose Ave
bt N Harper & N Sweetzer Aves
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-951-9545
6266 W Sunset Blvd
bt Vine St & Argyle Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-467-0660
7360 Beverly Blvd
bt N Fuller & N Martel Aves
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-934-4400
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