Green Weekend: Your own unique silk-screened reusable bag

Like to plan ahead? Check out the Emerald City calendar to find out about all the green events around town.

Sat. Feb. 23
The Green Resolutions Ride (free) -- At the park next to Silverlake Recreation Center, 1850 W. Silver Lake Dr., Los Angeles. 10 am. Join C.I.C.L.E. and friends to explore the Silver Lake and Los Feliz neighborhoods by bicycle in search of green and sustainable living ideas on our Urban Expeditions "Green Resolutions Ride." Stops includethe Silver Lake Farmers Market, the Eco-Home, and the Bicycle Kitchen.

Passion for the Planet! A Complete Guide to Going Green in LA ($25) -- All Shades of Green, 3038 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles. 10 am. With Sustainability Coach Deborah Tull, learn what you can do today to green your home, business and lifestyle that will make a difference (and fit within your schedule and financial capacity). Call (323) 665-7454 to register.

Resolution in the Bag: Cause for Creativity ($20 per bag; $15 for members) -- Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station G1, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eliminate Plastic Bags While Making Your Own Art! The underground collective Hit+Run will conduct a live silk-screening party where participants make one-of-a-kind silk-screened cotton bags to use instead of plastic.

Sun. Feb 24
Thinking Outside the Bike Lane: An Exercise in Communal Co-Designing -- Self-Help Graphics, 3802 East Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Frustrated by L.A.'s bike route signage (or lack thereof)? Then weigh in on a new bike signage system system that will reflect the needs and desires of real L.A. cyclists and will be flexible enough to be modified and expanded over time.

"Golden Age of Hollywood" Ride -- Corner of Coronado and Silverlake, 2522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 1 pm - 4 pm. Dress up as your favorite Hollywood icon and explore the roots of Hollywood in Silverlake. Plan to mingle after the ride, when snacks and light refreshments will be available. Rain cancels the event.