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Los Angeles Events and Diversions It’s a sticky situation. LEARNPinatas: a LectureWhat: A talk (history, process, materials) and live demo led by enthusiast Sarah Bay Williams will make you an aficionado.Why: Visions of papier-mâché creatures filled with candy dancing in your head. When: Thurs., 8 p.m.Where: Machine Project, 1200 N. Alvarado St., at W. Sunset Blvd., ste. [...]

Seattle Events and Diversions What to carry. WEARChemical Wedding Handbags What: Husband and wife Tracy and Jon Haaland hand-hew leather purses with intricate patterns and lots of grommets.Why: Forged in Georgetown from new and reclaimed materials.When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Momo, 600 S. Jackson St. (206-329-4736). LISTENSpeak & SingWhat: In a talk punctuated by song, Western Bridge [...]

San Francisco Events and Diversions Super duper fly. SUPPersian New Year at Zaré at Fly TrapWhat: Chef Hoss Zaré modernizes the traditional five-course Persian feast with optional unlimited wine pairings.Why: Don’t hassle the Hoss.When: Mon.-Wed. Reception, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m.Where: 606 Folsom St., at 2nd St. (415-243-0580). SHHHProhibition — The Speakeasy Wine ClubWhat: Play hooky and visit [...]

Dallas Events and Diversions Nothing tastes better than thin. TASTEThin Mint MilkshakeWhat: Twisted Root Burger Co. dishes Girl Scout cookie-infused frozen treats to support the troops.Why: We’re talking 500 boxes.When: While supplies last.Where: 2615 Commerce St. (214-741-7668); 730 E. Campbell Rd., ste. 330, Richardson (214-570-9999). SIPCalais WineryWhat: A small-run, local vino label that names suds after downtown Dallas [...]

Chicago Events and Diversions Make up for lost time. UNWINDBurgers & BeerWhat: Belly up to the bar at Province for house-made patties, Kennebec fries, and pints of Three Floyds suds.Why: The best $10 deal in town.When: Every Wed., 4-10:30 p.m.Where: 161 N. Jefferson St., b/t Lake & Randolph Sts. (312-669-9900). HEARCommon LoonWhat: Champaign band blankets The Empty Bottle with lush [...]

Washington, D.C., Events and Diversions Feeling lucky? HEARJanelle MonáeWhat: Watch the Outkast protege do her thing while rocketing through D.C.Why: The beats on “Tightrope” are money.When: Mon., 8 p.m. Where: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, b/t S & T Sts. (202-667-4490). Tickets available online. SHOPVastu Floor Sample SaleWhat: Saarinen tables, Oly Studio chairs, and other modern designs [...]

Philadelphia Events and Diversions Peak performance. SEESublimation ExhibitWhat: David Meyer sifts baking flour into tiny cones to create a massive site-specific installation. Why: Uh, about 1,500 pounds of flour. When: Thru Mar. 27. Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.Where: The SkyBox at 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St. (215-423-1800). EATIrish TreatsWhat: Rich cake flavored with Guinness Stout and fennel soda bread [...]

Miami Events and Diversions Get on board. DECORATETricycleWhat: Two interior designers peddle their overflow of recycled, reused, and refurbished home accessories and furniture. Why: Midcentury sofas in new designer fabrics, estate sale wall decor (needlepoint, fabric samples, kitschy paintings), and Danish glass vases.When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; by appt.Where: 166 NW 29th St., Wynwood (305-982-7115). RELATEGoody Two-Shoes/An Idyllic [...]

NYC Events and Diversions Lick. it. up.VEG OUTDovetail’s Meatless MondaysWhat: The new four-course $38 prix fixe menu showcases more than twenty veggie and vegan dishes sourced from the Union Square Greenmarket. Why: Vegetable consommé cooked in a Mason jar with mushroom dumplings, plus sweet potato ravioli with sage apple spuma.When: Every Mon., 5:30-11 p.m.Where: 103 W. [...]

Boston Events and Diversions It’s easy being green. CELEBRATESt. Patrick’s Day at DrinkWhat: Imbibe classic Irish stouts and choice whiskeys (Red Breast, John Sullivan) in a calm, green beer-free setting.Why: Special menu includes oysters with Guinness mignonette and black and white pudding.When: Wed., 4 p.m.-1 a.m.Where: 348 Congress St., Fort Point (617-695-1806). GIVENo Hunger, No MoreWhat: Chase cheapo [...]

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