Things to do for May 31, 2007

The Weekender

The Weekend Starts Here

May we suggest a weekend.

Friday
Summer Hours at SusieCakes
FRIDAY DESSERTS

Summer Hours at SusieCakes

After dinner at Katsuya, steer your date across the street for dessert. This bakery celebrates its new evening-cafe hours with free mini-cupcakes, but we recommend splurging on a Whoopie Pie.

411: June 1, 7-9pm, SusieCakes, 11708 San Vicente Blvd (at Barrington), Brentwood, 310-442-2253

Sunday
New Brunch at Simon LA
SUNDAY ELVIS EATS

New Brunch at Simon LA

Culinary tributes to Elvis, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, a lively patio and a DJ. With a brunch like this, it's like Saturday night never stopped.

411: Sundays, 11am-4pm, Simon LA, 8555 Beverly Blvd (at La Cienega), West Hollywood, 310-358-3979

Sunday
Grande Marque Champagne Tasting and Benefit
SUNDAY BUBBLY

Grande Marque Champagne Tasting and Benefit

Toasting the weekend in style requires at least 50 of the finest bubblies. And Petrossian caviar. Food from Sona. And Grace. And Michael's. And...

411: June 3, 5-8pm, $150 in advance, $200 at the door, Le Merigot Beach Hotel, 1740 Ocean Ave (between Pico and Colorado), Santa Monica, 310-475-0606 x107

Monday
Early Bird at Falcon
MONDAY MOJITOS

Early Bird at Falcon

The weekend isn't over until you hit the first night of this happy hour. Blackberry mojitos, grilled three-cheese sandwiches and wild mushroom grill-fired pizzas are all just six bucks.

411: Beginning June 4, Mon-Fri 6-7:30pm, Falcon, 7213 W. Sunset Blvd (at Alta Vista), Hollywood, 323-850-5350, for menu click here

Monday
Flashback Mondays
MONDAY MAYHEM

Flashback Mondays

Queen of A-list nightlife Pantera Sarah returns to Joseph's Cafe to kick off the week with a night of ambient dancing for LA's elite. Translation: You need to be on the list.

411: Mondays, 10pm, Joseph's Café, 1775 Ivar (at Yucca), Hollywood, RSVP at 310-262-6728

Saturday

SATURDAY AFTERNOON SHOPPING
Barneys New York
The massive summer sale begins this week with finds up to 40% off in every thread-related sector, from the tailored high-end goods to the artfully shredded merch in the CO-OP.
411: 9570 Wilshire Blvd (between Camden and Rodeo), Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400
Neiman Marcus
Just steps away from Barneys, brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Prada are going for up to 30% off.
411: 9700 Wilshire Blvd (at Roxbury), Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
James Perse Summer Sample Sale
If you've never experienced the soft, worn-in perfection of a James Perse tee, then the first time to do so might be when all goods are discounted by up to 70%.
411: June 2, 9am-5pm, Siren Studios, 6063 W. Sunset Blvd (between Gower and Beachwood), Hollywood

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