Chicago - February 09, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Social butterfly says, “No cocooning.”

SEE
Demetri Martin: These Are Jokes
What: Stand-up comic of The Daily Show fame.
Why: His punch lines are a hit. (Ba-dum-bump.)
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri., 8 & 10 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 9 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., at Belmont Ave. (773-472-3492).

New Paintings by Alex Katz
What: Large-scale portraits the A-list craves.
Why: Pretty faces on the walls and in the crowd.
When: Opening reception, Thurs., 5-7 p.m.; open thereafter, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. by appointment. Thru Mar. 31.
Where: Richard Gray Gallery, 875 N. Michigan Ave., ste. 2503, at Chestnut St. (312-642-8877).

BUY
Cigar and Whiskey Night
What: Puff and swig while shopping for jewelry.
Why: Pretty V-Day gifts abound. We’re not just blowing smoke.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gem, 1710 N. Damen Ave., at St. Paul Ave.; 159 N. Marion St., at Lake St., Oak Park. R.S.V.P. to 708-848-4400.

EAT
For the Love of Chocolate
What: Some 50 chefs make cacao creations to benefit kids with kidney disease.
Why: Wearable chocolate turns heads for a cause.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., at 71st St. (219-921-0088).

DO
Flirting and Walking Tour of Chicago
What: Learn from a pro while strolling Old Town.
Why: Come here often? Um, sign up.
When: Fri., 6:45-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tour begins at Pipers Alley, 1608 N. Wells St., at North Ave. R.S.V.P. (required) to allureseminars.com.