CIUDAD AFTER DARK
Ciudad
445 S. Figueroa, Downtown
http://www.ciudad-la.com/
Ever feel that "happy hour" ends way too early, before anyone gets righteously happy? Downtown darling Ciudad solves that little conundrum with drinking and dining events "after dark." Hang out at the bar and get drinks for $4 as well as a dedicated menu of small plates to nosh away the night. Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. – midnight.

SATURDAY TEATRO WORKSHOPS
Self Help Graphics and Art
3802 Cesar Chavez, East L.A.
http://www.myspace.com/teotr
A late-morning workshop series featuring creative writing classes, as well as a host of other creative endeavors including but not limited to: theatre, visual arts, films, etc. 10 a.m. – noon. FREE.

RITUAL SATURDAYS
Ritual
1743 Cahuenga, Los Angeles
http://ritualsupperclub.com/
Asian-inspired supper club Ritual gets hot on Saturday nights, when this pan-Asian zen den gets packed with see-and-be-seen set. RSVP to vipparty@aol.com. For bottle service and dinner reservations, call 323-769-5478. 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

DESIGNER’S MARKET & SAMPLE SALE
The Melrose Lighthouse
7600 Melrose, Melrose District
(323) 651-3893
Every Sunday, The Melrose Co-op plays host to designers who offer their sample pieces at 30-70% off retail prices. The roster of ten to fifteen emerging designers rotates each week, featuring everyone from Kudra to Aftershock. Noon – 5 p.m.

BANANA SPLIT SUNDAES
LAX
1714 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood
http://www.laxhollywood.com/
The hottest indie and electro music is followed by club anthems, mash-ups and mashed-up club anthems. Go early for the complimentary desserts and a Sapporo keg on the dance floor (which is free until it’s tapped). Go to www.bpmmagazine.net/bananasplit to RSVP. 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

DIANE KEATON PRESENTS CALIFORNIA ROMANTICA
Book Soup
8818 W. Sunset, West Hollywood
http://www.booksoup.com
Diane Keaton will be on hand (with D.J. Waldie) to sign copies of her new coffee-table-ish book, "California Romantica."  This is a ticketed event, so you will have to RSVP. 7 p.m. FREE.

STYLE WARS
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
http://www.moli.com/stylewars
Watch aspiring designers battle live, against the clock, to create instant fashion, while their favorite DJs shred the decks. Check website for details.

CLUB HELL
The Ivar/Facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
http://industry-la.com/
One Wednesday a month, Club Hell takes over Façade, filling it with darkwave-themed art, glow-in-the-dark go-go dancers, BDSM players, some really impressive Goth-fetish fashion, and lots of red neon. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $10.

COMEDY WITHOUT BORDERS
USC
http://www.friendsofarava.org/
Comedian Sarah Silverman and her TV castmates star in a live benefit performance to raise awareness and funding for The Arava Institute, a university-level environmental teaching and research program in Israel that prepares future leaders to solve the region's environmental challenges through peaceful cooperation. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $50.