• Cocktails, Fashion & Shopping | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | 12 p.m. | $5, general admission, $15 VIP | Pacific Design Center - Map | Fashion Elements presents “Spring Glam,” a event where you can have a drink, while you shop and check out runway shows featuring designs from a plethora of designers. Those die-hard fashion fans who pay $10 extra to the regular admission price will have full access to designer goods, cocktails and gift bags two hours before regulars.

• Science Matters : The Science and Policy of Obesity | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | 1 p.m. | Free | California Science Center - Map | Obesity has been a growing problem in the United States for quite a time now. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is an obesity ‘epidemic’ in the U.S that is threatening the health of millions of Americans. Join panelists James A. Levine (Physiology and Bioengineering, Richard Emslander Chair of Nutrition and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota), Antronette K. Yancey (Professor, Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles) and more for a discussion on this topic that affects many today.

• Robyn | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | 8 p.m. | $20 | Wiltern Theatre - Map | Swedish pop star Robyn has a new single out entitled “Who’s That Girl” off her self-titled album. She will be concluding her US tour at the Wiltern. Get your tickets here.

• Wig Out | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | 10 p.m. | $8 with wig, $10 without | The Stone - Map | Celebrate the art of a drag with a live cabaret party with “Faux Queen,” a real live woman who dresses like a drag queen and performs. Don’t worry though, as there will also be real drag queens.

• LA Cupcake Bake Off | Sunday, May, 18, 2008 | 1 p.m. | $60 | Montmartre Lounge - Map | Sample L.A.’s best cupcakes and have some wine while you’re at it. Ten of the best cupcake bakeries face off in this cupcake challenge. The best part? You’re the judge. That’s$60 well spent.

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