Chicago - April 02, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You have places to go, people to see.

WELCOME
Three Peas Art Lounge
What: New low-key gallery in the South Loop shows work by emerging artists and serves coffee and cupcakes.
Why: Pete Nawara’s stunning color-drenched portraits.
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 75 E. 16th St., b/t Wabash & Michigan Aves. (312-624-9414).

VISIT
Strange Beauty Show’s New Location
What: Hair salon moves into a bigger space, adding a party room and lounge equipped with Nintendo and board games.
Why: The show must go on.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 1118 N. Ashland Ave., at Haddon Ave. (773-252-9522).

EAT
Fifth Annual Rampfest
What: Sample wild leek dishes from top chefs and caterers (Blackbird, Prairie Grass Cafe, Food for Thought, more) at the fundraiser for The Land Connection, an org that helps local and organic farmers.
Why: Ramp up your appetite.
When: Fri., 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., at Fulton Blvd. Tickets at the door.

SIP
Saugatuck Coffee Company
What: Michigan’s resort-town coffeehouse moves to Boys Town, bringing its signature roast and light bites.
Why: Wi(-Fi) not?
When: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 3344 N. Halsted St., at Buckingham Pl. (773-857-3002).

SHOP
Pivot Boutique Dresses Week
What: Score 20 percent off ecochic dresses, plus jewelry and shoes; drinks and apps at the opening party.
Why: Rock the frock.
When: Thurs.-Apr. 9. Party, tonight, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 1101 W. Fulton Market St., at Aberdeen St. (312-243-4754).

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