Weekend warriors, prepare for battle.
DISCOVER
Incognito at Santa Monica Museum of Art
What: Think of this annual art sale as The Dating Game — but with paintings. All pieces are anonymous, and only after purchase is the artist revealed.
Why: John Baldessari, Devendra Banhart, and Mark Bradford have works in the mix.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., off Cloverfield Blvd., Santa Monica (310-586-6488). Tickets ($100 and up) online at smmoa.org.
PARTY
DailyCandy L.A. Deals at Fred Segal Santa Monica
What: Drinks on us! We’re feting the launch of L.A. Deals with a shindig for our nearest and dearest (i.e., you).
Why: Free makeovers by Stila, manis by OPI, style tips by Annie Segal, and jean fittings by Citizens of Humanity. Want more? Get a $100 gift card and $150 worth of goodies for just $75.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 420 & 500 Broadway St., at Fifth St., Santa Monica (310-395-3099).
EAT
The Un-Curry Table Pop-Up: States of Taste
What: This month, chef Kaumudi Marathé’s much ballyhooed Indian restaurant offers a tour for the taste buds with dishes from Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Why: Experience the richly varied cuisines of India — no round-trip ticket to New Dehli required.
When: Sat. Seatings, 7-9 p.m.
Where: 8777 W. Washington Blvd., b/t National Blvd. & Helms Ave., Culver City. Info at 818-271-7018. Tickets ($49) online at un-curry.com.
SCOPE
Made by DWC Opening
What: A new cafe/gift boutique that funnels its proceeds into skills-building workshops and job training for low-income women at the Downtown Women’s Center.
Why: The DWC ladies make and sell items such as vintage teacup candles, repurposed journals, and succulent arrangements.
When: Today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reg. hours, Tues.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 438 S. San Pedro St., at Fifth St., Downtown (213-213-2881).
SHOP
Showroom Seven Sample Sale
What: Pieces from the spring collections of Issa, Old Molly, Erikson Beamon, and Charlotte Ronson are up for grabs at wholesale prices.
Why: The bad news is that Issa devotee Kate Middleton can’t make it (something about a wedding). The good news is that if you mention DailyCandy at checkout, you’ll save an extra 10 percent.
When: Fri.-May 13. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t E. Eighth & E. Ninth Sts., mezz. 3, Downtown (213-316-0112).
Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale
What: Score 55-85 percent off cotton tops, jumpers, and dresses from the designer’s prespring and resort collections.
Why: Go-with-the-flow jersey party frocks are a warm-weather must.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2301 E. Seventh St., at Anderson St., ste. c100, Industrial District (818-512-9575).
Photo: Steve Cohn / Courtesy of Santa Monica Museum of Art













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