Love Ikea prices, but hate the idea of buying mass produced items that your best friend, and his friend, and his friend’s friend  already own?  Delve through the many unique, vintage pieces at thisisnotikea (TINI), and rest assured you will find something unique. Why? Items like this ridiculously fun mini jukebox radio/tape player may be marked at 20-70%.

Location: 515 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (between Third St. and Wilshire)  Date/Time: Open Tuesday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Web: http://www.thisisnotikea.com/wordpress/.

Make mom’s day with music, mimosas, mini-quiches, cupcakes and of course, shopping! Em & Co is hosting a Mother’s Day Sale Event with 20% off regular-price clothing, 15% off all jewelry and 5% off sale-marked merchandise. Why? Buy a gift for mom (or for yourself – we won’t tell) and you’ll receive free bouquets, photos & more!

Location: EM & Co, 7940 W. 3rd St., LA, CA 90048  Date/Time: Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. Store hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily  Web: http://www.emandco.com.

Burning Torch’s  eco-luxe collection made from vintage pieces is going on sale in Los Angeles this Saturday. Browse through their garments and listen to a DJ spinning tunes in a relaxed courtyard setting. Why? With all of these festivals lined up, you could use some festive attire.

Location: 1738 Cordova Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Date/Time: Friday, May 7^th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 8^th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Web: http://www.burningtorchboutique.com/.

Ten Thousand Villages in Pasadena is holding a World Fair Trade Day Resource Party . Speak with experts on the importance of fair trade and check out some of their home design, skin care, food and beverage products – all perfect gifts for mom!  Why? Life may not always be fair, but shopping can be.

Location: Ten Thousand Villages Pasadena, 567 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA View Map Date/Time: Saturday, May 8 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please visit the Fair Trade Resource Network to RSVP  Web: http://pasadena.tenthousandvillages.com/

Don’t waste your weekend indoors; get out and get festive at this weekend’s Santa Monica Festival! There will be music, dancing, food, shopping and visual arts. Best of all: the event will follow a zero-waste policy.  Ride your bike  be entered in a raffle to win a new bike. Why? YDT will be there, so it’s the perfect opportunity to stop by and say hi!

Location: Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map) Date/Time: Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Cost: Free  Web: http://www.arts.santa-monica.org/events/SantaMonicaFestival.html.

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