December 4, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Slow down, December, you move too fast.

SEE
Ken Roht’s 99-Cents-Only Calendar Girl Competition
What: Watch a different budget beauty queen take the crown every night in this high-kitsch pageant.
Why: And the winner is …
When: Thru Dec. 21. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., at Roselake Ave., Echo Park (213-389-3856). Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

BUY
Local World’s Fair
What: Handmade gifts, DIY craft and cooking workshops, music, and more during the two-day happening presented by Good, Etsy, Homegrown.org, LA Commons, and Slow Food.
Why: A donation of twenty bucks gets you a subscription to Good Magazine and helps one of twelve partner nonprofits.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Good Worldwide, 6824 Melrose Ave., at Orange Dr. (310-691-1020).

Divine Design
What: Score 50-90 percent off retail on labels like Hunter, J Brand, Botkier, Theory, and more for your closet and home.
Why: Not part, not most, but all the proceeds go to Project Angel Food.
When: VIP, Thurs., 8-11 p.m.; sale, Fri.-Mon., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 9900 Wilshire Blvd., at Merv Griffin Way, Beverly Hills (323-845-1800). Tickets online at divinedesign.org.

Jenni Kayne Sale
What: Fall collection goes for 30 percent off; save on the season’s most-wanted leopard-print scarves, boyfriend blazers, and leather skirts.
Why: A Jenni for your thoughts.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 614 N. Almont Dr., b/t Santa Monica Blvd. & Melrose Ave., West Hollywood (310-860-0123‎).

MEET
Chef Eric Ripert
What: Chat up Le Bernardin mastermind (and fave Top Chef guest judge) as he signs copies of On the Line, his new docu-cookbook.
Why: He walks the line.
When: Sun., 9-11 a.m.
Where: Hollywood Farmers’ Market, 1600 Ivar Ave., b/t Hollywood & Sunset Blvds., Hollywood.

CHEERS
Prohibition’s Over
What: Celebrate 75 years of freedom of drink with a special cocktail for 75 cents.
Why: This deal’s password protected; e-mail info@commecarestaurant.com to get yours.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Comme Ça, 8479 Melrose Ave., at La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood (323-782-1104).