Things to do for May 17, 2007

The Weekender

The Weekend Starts Here

Your weekend needs no introduction…

Friday
Romanov Grand Opening Gala
FRIDAY RUSSIAN HOUR

Romanov Grand Opening Gala

Sure it's been open for a while, but that's no reason not to have an opening party now. Between sips of vodka, tell the mayor you think he's doing a helluva job.

411: May 18, 8pm, Romanov, 12229 Ventura Blvd (W. of Laurel Canyon), Studio City
THE DADDY HOOKUP: Politicians and pop stars don't mingle with just anyone—this is a private affair. We'll get you access; let us know why you need it.

Saturday
Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SHOPPING

Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale

Ten blocks of men's clothes and bachelor-pad must-haves will be going cheap. Blues Jean Bar has reduced True Religions, Diesels and more. Planet Blue opens at 7 a.m. with everything 75% off.

411: May 19, 10am-6pm, Montana Ave (between 7th and 17th), Santa Monica

Saturday
Cinespia Cemetery Screenings
SATURDAY GRAVES ANATOMY

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings

It might seem creepy to bring a picnic for a film screening at a graveyard. Then again, it is Robert Altman's The Player. (And you brought booze, right?)

411: May 19, gates at 7pm, screening at 8:30pm, $10 donation, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd (at Gordon), 323-469-1181, for a complete schedule click here

Sunday
The Do-Over
SUNDAY REWIND

The Do-Over

Sunday afternoon parties on the Crane's patio kick off this week with buckets of beer, barbecue goodness and surprise DJs.

411: May 20, 2-10pm, Crane's Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N. El Centro Ave (between Hollywood and Selma), Hollywood, 323-467-6600, to RSVP click here

Sunday
Beer 101 with a Beautiful Woman
SUNDAY PILSNER POPPING

Beer 101 with a Beautiful Woman

Hungry for brew knowledge? Christina Perozzi, the former Father's Office manager, educates you on the finer points of beer, including variations, serving, storing—and, most important, sampling.

411: May 20, 3-5:15pm, $40 in advance, $50 at door, Loft 218, 530 Molino St (at 4th), Downtown, for tickets call 310-451-7600 or click here

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