Chicago - September 29, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Plentiful parties, pretty panties, and pop poetry. Have a ball this weekend.

SEE
Soundtrack City Chicago
What: Human beat box Yuri Lane leads a trip through Chicago hoods.
Why: Hear what the buzz is all about.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave., at Barry Ave. (773-296-6024).

EAT
Carnivale
What: Just-opened Latin-American resto has salsa music and seating for 400.
Why: C’mon shake your body, baby, do the conga.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Where: 702 W. Fulton Market, b/t Union Ave. & Halsted St. (312-850-5005).

Luxbar
What: New spot for comfort food, retro cocktails, and twenty wines by the carafe.
Why: You’re already living the lush life.
When: Sun.-Fri., 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 3 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 18 E. Bellevue Pl., at Rush St. (312-642-3400).

BUY
Say “Ooh, La La!”
What: Isabella Fine Lingerie opens second spot in Roscoe Village.
Why: Unmentionables are always noteworthy.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 2238 W. Roscoe St., at Bell Ave. (773-472-3822).

GO
Do-Gooder Diversion
What: Hurricane Katrina fundraiser features food, drinks, and bowling.
Why: It’s right up your alley.
When: Fri., 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: Seven Ten Lounge, 2747 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Schubert Ave. & Diversey Pkwy.