THIS WEEK IN L.A.

January 24, 2014 We really could use some rain... BUT if we must have sunny winter days, we might as well take advantage of them. Take a drive to the beach.  Local beaches are much less crowded and can be delightful at this time of the year (see our story below).   Here are a few more of our picks for what's doing this week (you'll find more at eyespyla.com): MONDAY: Use it or lose it.  DAKIM BRAINFITNESS head to Crowell Library while they are testing this new system and try it out. TUESDAY: free community cinema LAS MARTHAS in Torrance WEDNESDAY: head to the Reagan Presidential Library for a SPY EXHIBIT LUNCH AND TOUR. THURSDAY: attention Loretta Young fans head to the LORETTA YOUNG CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE in Glendale. FRIDAY: CABARET VERSATILE, A UNIQUE SHOW " A LA MODE DE PARIS" downtown SATURDAY: Get physical and meet L.A. locals  - PLAY ON AN ADULT SPORTS LEAGUE! in Santa Monica SUNDAY: TOPANGA VINTAGE MARKET AT PIERCE COLLEGE is a top rated monthly flea market held at Pierce College. ANYDAY: Some things are always fun to do... Check out our Places to Go Anytime and Things To Do pages for plenty of ideas that are available on a regular basis. CLASSES & SEMINARS - Start 2014 by learning a new mad skill. ART - Discover what local artisans are doing and coin a new movement. THEATER - Never fear! Theater in LA is here. KIDS STUFF - Do something even the little ones will enjoy. DISCOUNTS - there are some really good ones right now. From whale watching to kids shows... entertain yourself at a discount. All at very reasonable prices. Even better, most of the discounts offered are direct from the event/activity producers and do not involve additional fees to receive the discount.    Try something different to do this week! Have something different to talk about next week.