Weekend Guide

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Thursday May 28th step back into time at the Beauty Bar where you can walk in and experience a 1960′s retro beauty salon/fully equipped bar featuring music, manicures, and martinis. Go with the girls-reservations are required for groups of 6 or more. Stick around and shake your henna hands on into the night. DJ’s from varying genres frequent the Beauty Bar every week.

Location: 1638 North Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, Time: Martinis and Manicures, 6-11 pm, Thursday-Saturday web: www.beautybar.com For reservations or to inquire about cost, call (323) 464-7676

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Friday May 29th get in a happy hour hike with the Los Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. Tackle the trails of Topanga off Sunset Blvd. In two hours time, you’ll cover 5 miles distance and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles from all around. There’s even an optional dinner afterwards.

Location: For rideshare to trail head, meet at Los Liones Drive @ Sunset Blvd (3 miles from the PCH), Tel (213) 387-4287, web: http://angeles.sierraclub.org

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This Saturday May 30th you or a family member that has been affected by Cancer can join the Wellness Community of West LA and set your soul in motion with a dance class taught by Oliva Regalado. From 11:30am-1:00pm, release the stress of your week, improve your mood and best of all, MOVE your body. Come in loose clothing, prepare to be barefoot and let Olivia, who is trained in a wide variety of dance styles, help your sustainable self uncover your inner dance diva.

Location: 2716 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 1040, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Tel (310) 314-2555, web: http://www.twc-wla.org

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How green is your game? Are you dating on Astro turf or Eco Smart Seed? Now you can put your soccer and dating skills to the test this Saturday with Catch Making. Attend the “Singles Kick It” event and watch the LA Galaxy play at the Home Depot Center. The package includes 2 LA GALAXY tickets (singles only section), 2 Drinks (wine/beer), and 2 Hot Dogs (or salads) so be sure to bring your favorite single teammate along for the fun.

Location:  Home Depot Center, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA Tel : (310) 751-4969, web: www.catchmatchmaking.com, Cost: $60.00 for two tickets, two drinks and two hot dogs (or salads)

Every Sunday, varying Farmers Markets from around town boast the best in fresh vegetables and fruits while over in Hollywood, Citizen Smith takes the weekend ritual of fresh, local grown food one step further with their “Farmers Market Sunday Brunch.” Enjoy their natural ambiance where dark chocolate colored wood meets bright lights and great craftsmanship. Be sure to bring your palette, your appetite and your inner architect.

Location: 1600 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028 Tel: (323) 203-1309 Web: http://www.citizensmithhollywood.com/

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Get your spring cleaning done and start summer off in “Swap-o-Ramma” style. This Sunday, swing by the Santa Monica Museum of Art for a DIY workshop led by Lori Pettiti where you can revamp those worn out tanks and tees that take up space in your closet. 
Consider yourself a contestant for Project Runway, the Re-Use edition.

Location: 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: (310) 586-6488 x 118 Web: www.smmoa.org Admission: FREE for Members, $10.00 per person general admission, $5.00 if you bring a bag of old but clean t-shirts or receive a $5.00 reimbursement at the door if your pre-pay on line.