Weekend Guide

Fred Segal is having their bi annual 50% sale this weekend, but lucky ydt readers can get a head start because the sale actually starts today (for the few in the know). So if you want to check out all of your favorites at Fred Segal Green and save some green, this is your weekend. *Pre sale takes place today, from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. at both locations.

Location: West Hollywood: 8100 Melrose Ave near N. Crescent Heights Blvd (323-651-4129.) Santa Monica: 500 Broadway near 5th St (310-458-8100.) Dates: 01/09-01/18

Silver Lake Farms is hosting a composting class this Saturday. Gardening Guru Tara will show you how compost no matter how big or small your space is. “The trick balancing greens, browns, H2O and Oxygen.” If part of your New Year’s resolution is to minimize your waste, this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make your trash into something valuable. You must RSVP to attend, space is limited. Location: Garden Plots Adjacent to the Franklin Hills Community Gardens Date/Time: Saturday 1/10, 10 -11:30 a.m. RSVP: Here or contact 323-644-3700 or email info@silverlakefarms.com Cost: $45

The Natural History Museum opens up its doors to be a forum for discussion with citizens and leading scientists and researchers at the museum about international conservation issues. This Sunday’s theme is “The Pursuit of Protection” there will be two discussions. At 12:30 p.m. Dr. Lawrence Barnes leads the discussion on
“Long-time Inhabitants of the Sea: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises.” At 2:30 p.m. Dr. Lu Zhi will discuss “China: Sacred Lands and Growing Economy.” *If you say the word Conservation, you’ll save $3 off your admission.

Location: The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Boulevard Downtown Los Angeles. Date/Time: Sunday, 1/1/11, 12:30 p.m. Web: http://www.nhm.org/

Join the cycling enthusiasts at the Flying Pigeon for their first Dim Sum Ride of 2009. The mission: ride a loaner Flying Pigeon Bicycle, taste the delicious dim sum that China Town has to offer. At the end top it off with a cocktail at Hop Louie. If play off football isn’t your thing, then this might be the way to spend your Sunday.

Location: 5711 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042. Date/Time: Sunday, 1/18, 10 a.m. Ride leaves promptly at 10:30 a.m. Web: http://flyingpigeon-la.com/
*Bring at least $20 to cover the meal and drink. RSVP required to attend. Please call 213-909-8986 to reserve your bike and attend.