Because your weekend plans are no laughing matter.

BAKE

You love to: bake…almost as much as you love to eat.

Have your cake, cookies and bake your brownies too when you take part in: this weekend’s Bakesale For Japan.

Why? Stop by any one of the participating bakeries around town (including Akasha, Black Cat Bakery and Angeli Caffé, to name a few) to drop off your goodies or purchase other donated sweets and treats with proceeds benefiting Peace Winds Japan.

Location: Please see website for participating bakeries and locations.  Date/Time: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Web: bitesofsugar.blogspot.com.

WEAR

You’ve had: a rough week, and more than anything you just want to throw on your pjs, crawl into bed and watch reruns of Sex and the City.

Put: Ms. Bradshaw on pause, call up the girls, and throw on one of Nightcap Clothing’s locally made loungewear-meets-the-edge-of-reason pieces from their eco-chic Venice boutique and head out for a night of fun!

Why? Because Mr. Big just ain’t worth it!

Location: 1225 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 90291 (map). Web: nightcapclothing.com.

ALIGN

You need to: get your chakras in order.

What better way to do that than: with a yoga class at wellness center and yoga studio, Chakra 5.

Why? Stop by their Grand Opening celebration Friday night, or, on Saturday, Your Daily Thread readers can enjoy free yoga along with prizes, beverage samples, snacks, and Kneipp all-natural skin-care products (while supplies last).

Location: 4302 1/2 Melrose Avenue, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, 90029 (map).  Date/Time: Grand Opening, Friday April 1 at 7 p.m. Free classes will be offered on Saturday, April 2 between 12 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. (please see website for details).  Web: chakra5.la.

GROW

You say tomato we say: Tomatomania!

Tomatomania! is your guide to all things tomatoes: from seedlings to heirloom beauties, Tomatomania! facilitates tomato tastings, social gatherings, seed sales and more.

Why? This Saturday and Sunday pick up several seedling varieties at Descanso Gardens followed by a tomato growing workshop and a stroll through the grounds.

Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, 91011(map).  Date: Saturday, April 2 to Sunday, April 3.  Web: tomatomania.com.

On Our Radar:

GO GREEN

You’re a gal on a mission: to be as green as you can be.

Where to start: The Go Green Expo in Downtown Los Angeles featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing all things eco-friendly (from pet items, to organic food and eco-fashion).

Why? In addition to the numerous exhibitors, eco-celebrities like Ed Begley Jr. and Captain Paul Watson of “Whale Wars” will speak with the audience, and yoga classes will be offered by LA Yoga throughout the weekend.

Location: 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Hall G, Los Angeles, 90015 (map).  Date/Time: Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to  5 p.m.  Web: gogreenexpo.com.

SPONSORED LISTING

WALK

Your tired footsies: could use a rest.

Forgo the fancy footwear (or any footwear for that matter): in support of TOMS’ One Day Without Shoes.

Why? Help to bring attention to the many health issues (e.g. infections and cold weather illnesses) that those in developing countries suffer because they cannot afford shoes.

Location: Everywhere. Date/Time: Tuesday, April 5.  Web: onedaywithoutshoes.com.

Images via Pinterest and Etsy user EphemeraObscura.