Japanese Trunk Show at Iko Iko; Grip The Mat Yoga Pop-Up at Couture Hollywood

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CHINATOWN—Highly conceptual design spots Iko Iko and Building Block (1727 N Spring Street) will play host to a trunk show featuring two Japanese brands this weekend, namely Hoshi Kana and Himukashi Products. Stop in the studio-stores on the outskirts of Elysian Park and shop a unique, hard-to-find selection of leather wallets (created by Japanese architect/interior designer Kana Hoshi) and handmade clothing and unisex accessories straight from small production facilities in Japan. The event will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pm.

HOLLYWOOD—DC-based pop-up yoga brand Grip The Mat is bringing its flashy, tongue-in-cheek events to LA, starting at Couture (1640 N Cahuenga Boulevard).  Billed as the perfect alternative to your gym workout, you'll enjoy a dimly lit, flow-in-the-dark, mixed-level yoga sesh followed by signature Grip The Mat cocktails made with specialty, organic mixers. Nothing like yoga and booze, amirite? Join the fun on Saturday from 1-3pm (doors open at 12:30pm for a 1pm class followed by a 2pm social hour), with tickets now available online.