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Weekend Planner: Rooftop Barbecue, Cafe DJ and Zen Kitchens
Variety is the spice of life so get out and do something different this weekend.
Patch's picks this week are as eclectic as its readers. Satisfy your appetite on a fancy roof garden and dance your socks off after. Or make a scarf at the Craft and Folk Art Museum on Wilshire Boulevard then stop by Whole Foods on North Crescent Drive to learn about sustainable kitchen techniques.
Where/When: , 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (The Roof Garden); 4-9 p.m. weekly on Saturdays.
Why Go: Enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal at the Peninsula's lavishly remodeled roof garden.
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Pricing: $55 per person
2.Where/When: , 350 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 8:30pm weekly on Saturdays.
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Why Go: Amp up your Saturday night with a live DJ set without waiting in line at the club or bar.
Pricing: Free Admission
Where/When: —Franklin Canyon Ranch, 2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Why Go: Hit the trails and enjoy the canyon vistas as you hike to the summit of Hastain Trail on this moderate to difficult trek with volunteer naturalist Sheila. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Pricing: Free
4.Where/When: Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Why Go: Learn about wool and felting techniques then express yourself by making your own scarf.
Pricing: $60/$50 CAFAM Members
5.Where/When: , 239 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Why Go: With help from organic farmer, Zen Buddhist monk, chef, author and green consultant Deborah Eden Tull, learn sustainable techniques for your whole meal routine from shopping, meal planning, cooking and cleaning, to growing and storing food.
Pricing: Free
