Chicago - July 09, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Forecast: sunny with a chance of awesome.

HEAR
Coupleskate
What: Chicago’s all-girl foursome plays hook-heavy pop and rock.
Why: They’re more fun than a pillow fight.
When: Sat., 3:15 p.m.
Where: West Fest, along Chicago Ave., b/t Damen & Wood Sts. (312-850-9390).

The Fiery Furnaces
What: Brooklyn band’s gig of experimental synth pop is buildup for their forthcoming album, I’m Going Away.
Why: Burn, baby, burn.
When: The Hideout, Thurs., 10 p.m.; FitzGerald’s, Fri., 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., at Ada St. (773-227-4433). Tickets at the door. Fitzgerald’s, 6615 Roosevelt Rd., b/t East & Clarence Aves., Berwyn (708-788-2118). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

EAT
Cibo Matto
What: The Wit hotel’s just-opened third dining spot serves modern Italian (grilled octopus, pork porterhouse).
Why: The twelve-seat chef’s table. Be there.
When: Daily, 5-10 p.m.
Where: 201 N. State St., at Randolph St. (312-239-9500).

SEE
The Chicago Project III
What: Biannual exhibition of local, under-the-radar talent shows off the best photos from an ongoing online gallery.
Why: The color-drenched, doc-style shots by Leasha Overturf.
When: Thru Sept. 4. Opening reception, Fri., 5-8 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Catherine Edelman Gallery, 300 W. Superior St., at Franklin St. (312-266-2350).

CHILL
Ice Cream Social
What: Learn to make gourmet frozen treats (choc-cherry ice cream pies, mint choc chip ice cream sandwiches, more).
Why: You’re one cool host.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & July 19, 2-4:30 p.m.
Where: The Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., at Giddings St. Registration (required) at 773-472-6700 or online at atyourschool.youritdept.com.

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