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Weekend Planner: Samba, a Trolley Ride and Bollywood

Check out charitable dancing lessons or some Indian pop culture. A simple trolley around town is also an option.

Patch has a weekend of dancing, arts, crafts and architecture appreciation ahead.

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Where/When: , 453 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Located above Liz's Antique Hardware); 7-10 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011.

Why Go: Learn how to Samba while helping the ongoing tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

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Pricing: $20 donation

2.

Where/When: , 9430 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 10 a.m.–6 p.m., weekly Tuesdays through Saturdays.

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Why Go: Witness art and architecture combined. The space is serene with nothing but a transparent column refracting light and providing a sense of serenity.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: N. Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Southeast corner); 11 a.m.–4 p.m., daily.

Why Go: See Beverly Hills through the eyes of our many tourists.

Pricing: $10 per adult; $5 per child 12 and under

4.

Where/When: , 8689 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 6-8 p.m., weekdays.

Why Go: Enjoy dinner with eternally joyful Bollywood flicks.

Pricing: No cover

5.

Where/When: Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011.

Why Go: Get engrossed on how this couple developed their craft and why there is renewed interest in their work.

Pricing: Free

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