Chicago - February 26, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bring it on, March.

SEE
Acme Miniature Flea Circus
What: Trained fleas pull chariots, walk the tightwire, and do stunts in a re-creation of a traditional Victorian flea circus.
Why: The ringmaster steals the show.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 2, 4 & 6 p.m.
Where: Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Chicago Ave. (312-243-9088). Tickets online at art.org.

500 Clown Madame Barker’s Cabaret
What: Vaudeville-style show of Chicago entertainers doing magic, burlesque, and dance.
Why: Our kind of clown.
When: Sat., 10-11:30 p.m.
Where: Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston Ave., at Troy St. (773-383-9429).

CLICK
In Fine Spirits Web Shop
What: Andersonville’s wine boutique opens for e-biz with small-production vino categorized by variety and price.
Why: The dozens for under $12.
When: You need sip service.
Where: Online at shop.infinespirits.com.

EAT
Burgers, Beer & Beats
What: Hanger steak patties and craft brews for only $4, plus free DJ tunes.
Why: You’re a cheap date.
When: Every Thurs., 6-10 p.m.
Where: One Sixtyblue, 1400 W. Randolph St., at Loomis St. (312-850-0303).

ENROLL
StoryStudio Chicago’s In-Town Writers Retreat
What: Time to put your name down for the weekend of writing, reading, and workshopping stories.
Why: Your novel’s not gonna write itself.
When: Sign up now; retreat is Mar. 27-29.
Where: Register online at storystudiochicago.com. Retreat at StoryStudio Chicago, 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave., b/t Belle Plaine Ave. & Irving Park Rd. (773-477-7710).