August 14, 2008
The Weekender
The Weekend Starts Here
The weekend isn't opposed to a little role play.
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THURSDAY JAPANESE MAIDS
All of This Is Melting Away
You'll have much to thoughtfully ponder here, with more than 25 artists included in cafe-gallery Royal/T's
new fall exhibit. The
infamous servers dolled up in Japanese maid costumes won't distract you at all. Not. At.
All.
411: Opening reception Aug 14, 6-9pm, Royal/T, 8910 Washington Blvd (W. of National), Culver City, 310-559-6300 |
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THURSDAY SALE-ING
Barneys Online Sale
If you can't currently be bothered to shop in airport hangars (the
warehouse sale rages on), just hit the Barneys website instead for Ever, Parke & Ronen and
Acne Jeans discounted by up to 75 percent. Sometimes this technology thing really works out.
411: Online through Aug 26 |
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FRIDAY GREEN FAIRY
L'Heure Verte (aka, The Green Hour)
So the absinthe craze peaked some time ago, but fuse it with happy hour and you're intrigued all over again.
During Bar Noir's new reason to leave work early, you can order the strong stuff at five bucks a
glass. But if you want a bit of extra flame, just ask.
411: Nightly, 5-7pm, Bar Noir at Maison 140 Beverly Hills, 140 Lasky Dr (S. of S. Santa Monica), Beverly Hills, 310-407-7795 |
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SATURDAY HOMAGE
Elvis Truffles at Whist
To cap off Elvis Week (you've celebrated properly, we're sure), you may need some Elvis
Truffles—made with peanuts, bacon and caramelized bananas. In tribute, pop one for each of his
number-one hits.
411: Now available at Whist at the Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave (at Pico), Santa Monica, 310-260-7511 |
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SUNDAY TWIST
The Usual Suspects
Sure, you've known Keyser Soze's identity for years—but intrigue looks better outdoors. A refresher
viewing of The Usual Suspects poolside at the W Hotel might give you some tips to avoid
fessing up about your Saturday night.
411: Aug 17, 8pm (early arrival recommended), free, The Backyard at the W, 930 Hilgard Ave (between Weyburn and Le Conte), Westwood, 310-208-8765 |
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