Chicago - September 11, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s the weekend. Meat something delicious.

EAT
The Counter
What: New Cali-born burger joint has options up the wazoo.
Why: Ante up.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 666 W. Diversey Pkwy., b/t Clark & Orchard Sts. (773-935-1995).

Shaw’s Crab House Hotel-Style Sunday Brunch
What: Custom omelets, seafood bar, carving station, and a massive buffet.
Why: Be their guest.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 21 E. Hubbard St., b/t State St. & Wabash Ave. (312-527-2722).

SEE
Les Sixties
What: Series of French New Wave films includes the noir thriller Le Doulos.
Why: Le suspense.
When: Thru Oct. 2. Doulos, Sat., 5 p.m.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., at Randolph St. (312-846-2800).

The Book Cellar’s 2nd Annual Spelling Bee
What: Fifteen spellers face off in a competition hosted by Chicago author Stacey Ballis.
Why: Vowel play.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave., at Giddings St. (773-293-2665).

PEDAL
Bike the Dog
What: Cycle to nine hot dog spots (Superdawg, Hot Doug’s) and raise funds for Stella Ackerman, a 2-year-old with a rare blood disorder.
Why: Everyone’s a weiner.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Depart from Vienna Beef Factory Store, 2501 N. Damen Ave., at Fullerton Ave. Download a pledge form at sickroomrecords.com.

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