Buy, buy, buy.
SHOP
Selects Apothecary Opens
What: Benjamin Mohapi and Genavieve Lynch’s new boutique stocks a carefully assembled selection of sought-after beauty goods from around the world.
Why: Centuries-old solutions (Borotalco powder, Tabiano soap) as well as au courant artisan lines (Fig+Yarrow).
When: Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 8908 Melrose Ave., b/t Robertson Blvd. & Doheny Dr., West Hollywood (424-284-3468).
Parachute Market: Let There Be Light
What: The third incarnation of the design fair celebrates spring with a blend of ripe-for-the-picking art, fashion, furniture, and eats.
Why: Light and paper installations intermingle with inventive lines like Agnes Baddoo and Ermie, vintage fashion courtesy of A Current Affair, and taste pairings from artisanal food vendors.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 405 Mateo St., b/t Fourth St. & Fourth Pl., Downtown (323-645-0265). Tickets ($8) at brownpapertickets.com or at the door ($10).
EAT
Simplethings Arrives in Westwood Village
What: The made-from-scratch dessert masters gift L.A. a second sandwich, salad, and pie outpost.
Why: French silk, Key lime, pumpkin streusel, chocolate peanut butter — the list of reasons is endless.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 10874 Kinross Ave., at Westwood Blvd., Westwood Village (310-824-2000).
WANDER
Elevé Lofts & Skydeck Presents: Food & Fashion Truck Day
What: Fill your belly and your closet at a gathering of L.A.’s brightest mobile vendors.
Why: All your favorites — Kogi BBQ, Trailer Park Truck, Le Fashion Truck — in one place.
When: Sat., 4-8 p.m.
Where: 200 E. Broadway, at Maryland Ave., Glendale. Tickets (free) at eventbrite.com.
WATCH
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure
What: The cult favorite about a lovable man-child on a cross-country quest to rescue his beloved bicycle.
Why: Two words — Large Marge.
When: Sun., 5 p.m.
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Vine St. & Ivar Ave., Hollywood (323-464-1478). Tickets ($16) at arclightcinemas.com.
LEARN
Los Angeles Fibershed Workshop: Wet Felting
What: Jo Abellera of KKIBO schools curious crafters on the art of working with raw, uncarded alpaca fleece.
Why: Walk in a novice and out with a DIY wall hanging. All you need to take is a towel; the rest of the materials are provided.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., b/t Sunset Blvd. & Selma Ave. Reservations ($60) at lafibershed.com.
Photo: Elizabeth Daniels / Courtesy of Selects Apothecary