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Published August 09, 2007 The Weekender
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  THURSDAY AIR SUPPLYBarneys Warehouse Sale
It's an airplane hangar filled with Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Jil Sander
at 50-75% off. There are no dressing rooms, though, so wear the good underwear (or at least the
underwear).
  FRIDAY NON-DRIVINGRush Hour Relief at West
Atop the Hotel Angeleno (that weird tubular building where Sunset meets the 405) is
your new favorite happy hour. Soak up the view, enjoy half-price drinks, crunch on free Cajun chips and take
pleasure in the fact you're not stuck in traffic.
 FRIDAY LONELY HEARTSSgt. Pepper's at 40...a Beatles Celebration
Bring a basket for this psychedelic two-day anniversary party in
which Cheap Trick, Aimee Mann and others perform the seminal Beatles album in its entirety 40 years after it
was dreamed up. With enough wine, Mann looks like Ringo.
 FRIDAY DINE AND DANCEV-Lounge Opens
The large dance floor at V-Lounge, soft opening tomorrow in the former Lush location,
is a rare Westside locale to show off your moves. Or just grab a booth and try tapas from former Top
Chef contender Brian Hill.
  SATURDAY GET LITLiterartistry Opening Reception
This group show is filled with works inspired by books like Zodiac and The
Catcher in the Rye, both of which can be checked out at the functional library upstairs, in case you
need a break from pontificating on Holden Caulfield at the full open bar.
  TUESDAY TASTINGShanghai Uncorked at Red Pearl Kitchen
On Tuesday, this eye-popping Melrose restaurant offers you passed appetizers and
samplings of 20 wines and sakes. If you don't try the Pure Evil Chardonnay, you're doing yourself a
disservice.
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