Get your claws dirty.
EAT
Dominick’s Crawfish Boil
What: The West Hollywood institution flys in 300 pounds of mudbugs each weekend this month for an old-fashioned crawfish boil. Plus, oysters, po’ boys, and rum-spiked snow cones.
Why: Wash it all down with $4 Abita drafts and $12 bottles of wine.
When: Every Sat. in May, noon-4 p.m.
Where: 8715 Beverly Blvd., b/t Robertson & San Vicente Blvds., West Hollywood. Reservations (recommended) to 310-652-2335.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Red O
What: Chef Rick Bayless dishes up hearty Mexican dishes (huevos rancheros verdes, chilaquiles al guajillo) and fresh fruit-infused cocktails and aguas frescas.
Why: Take the edge off with the Mother’s Day mimosa, a heady mix of Veuve Clicquot and fresh-squeezed blood orange juice topped with strawberry-rosewater foam.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 8155 Melrose Ave., at N. Kilkea Dr., Mid-City West (323-655-5009).
STOCK UP
Insight
What: Shop board-friendly gear, books, sunglasses, and more at the Australian brand’s first U.S. concept shop, conveniently located across from the Venice Beach skate park.
Why: Stay tuned for rotating art installations, capsule collections, and live performances.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1501 Main St., at Market St., Venice (310-450-5656).
Hemingway and Pickett
What: The new Silver Lake boutique features an Aussie-centric selection of art, jewelry, and manly home decor.
Why: Refresh your pad with prints by Melbourne artist Amelie Scalerio and Bison ceramics.
When: Opens Fri. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 3208 Sunset Blvd., at Descanso Dr., Silver Lake. (323-660-4200)
SEE
Artspace Pop-Up Gallery at the Mondrian
What: The online art marketplace hosts a curated selection of works spanning from unstaged Jeremy Kost Polaroids to otherworldly Nick Cave Soundsuits.
Why: With prices ranging $250-$4,500, there’s something for every wallet.
When: Thru June 15. Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 8440 Sunset Blvd., at N. Olive Dr., West Hollywood (323-650-8999).
SCORE
EM Productions Sample Sale
What: Wares from Veda, Something Else, Wren, Grey Ant, Me & Arrow, Scout Vintage, Seneca Rising, and others at wholesale and below.
Why: Tees and tanks, $15-$40; leather jackets and shorts, $125-$400; dresses, $30-$130.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t E. Eighth & E. Ninth Sts., ste. 402, Downtown (213-614-9292). Cash only.
Photo: Courtesy of Dominick’s








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