Do It. Artisanal LA.

We wrote about Artisanal LA back in December, and it looks like the special foods community event is back for a spring edition. This time, it's taking place in the brand spanking new Santa Monica Place, which is just another reason to check out the scenery. Look out for all the cool artisanal vendors offering goods like special teas, pies, yogurts, chocolates, soaps, spices, wines and gelatos, among panels on local honey, craft beers and more. There'll even be a wine tasting, butchering and mixology demos and a food swap.

Check out all the goods for $10 bought in advance, or $15 cash at the door.

Artisanal LA is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, at Santa Monica Place, Dining Deck on Level 3, located at 395 Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica.

-- Chau Tu

Do It. Free Cool Haus tomorrow.

Even though it's winter, it's an L.A. winter and this weekend is supposed to be in the mid-80's -- a perfect time for ice cream. Especially free ice cream from Cool Haus.

Tomorrow between the hours of 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. the Cool Haus truck is scheduled to make stops at The Grove, Santa Monica Place, Westwood Village, and Trina Turk Store giving out free treats. To find their exact location tomorrow check in on their Twitter.

-- Lauren Williams

Do It. Fashion's Night Out.

L.A.'s best shops and boutiques will be staying up late tonight in honor of Fashion's Night Out, a worldwide event celebrating the best in fashion with special deals and surprises all over. Being a star-studded fashion capital itself, expect some great events right here in L.A., including:

- Samuel L. Jackson (?!) hosts an exhibit at Giorgio Armani from 6:30-8:30pm, at 436 N. Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills
- Also at Rodeo Drive, play a fashion trivia game with real-life pieces, like Kelly Osbourne, at 6 pm (next to a Ferris wheel?)
- Justin Timberlake promoting his William Rast line at both the Century City mall and the new Santa Monica Place
- Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh (he also soundtracks all the Wes Anderson movies) and "Rachel Zoe"'s Taylor Jacobson will be at the Fred Segal at 8100 Melrose Ave.
- Rachel Bilson and Rashida Jones expected at the 3.1 Phillip Lim party on 631 N. Beverly Blvd.
- will.i.am and skateboarder Rob Dyrdek will be on the red carpet at the Beverly Center (8500 Beverly Blvd.), which will have free parking and shuttles to other FNO events

Check out more events on Fashion's Night Out site, and have a stylish time!

**Also this weekend:
- Fashion-related: did you get a hold of Alexa Chung x Madewell yet?
- Not fashion-related: Sound of Music all weekend at the New Beverly, the second-to-last weekend of the Dennis Hopper exhibit at MOCA, Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre I'm Still Here opens at the Landmark

-- Chau Tu

Do It. The New Santa Monica Place.

The New Santa Monica Place is really something. Showing absolutely no signs of its 1980's-style former self, it's a fresh, clean, ocean breezy, very 2010 and beyond place to stroll, shop, and eat.

The grand opening was yesterday, although all the shops and restaurants aren't yet open. I went this afternoon with my mom and it was really busy, and everyone seemed impressed with the new center. The third level is dedicated to dining, and has six sit-down restaurants, as well as even more fast-casual choices. We had a great Mexican lunch (after a 45 minute or so wait) at Richard Sandoval's La Sandía.

The Nike Store was the most impressive, but I'm still waiting for Nordstrom and their Blue Stove restaurant to open (August 27 at 10:00 a.m.)!

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

Photo credits: the BEAT