Chicago - October 08, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Make it a good hair weekend.

HEAR
Via Tania
What: Sultry indie songbird Tania Bowers performs a live gig in Frei Designs’s intimate store, Workshop.
Why: Her new album, Moon Sweet Moon, drops soon.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: 818 W. 18th St., at Halsted St. (312-226-9000).

STYLE
Couvert Opens
What: Stylists from the now-shuttered Guise Chic open a new salon specializing in cuts, color, brows, and more.
Why: It goes in with a bang.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 2217 N. Halsted St., at Webster Ave. (773-248-6101).

EAT
The Original Alps Restaurant & Pancake House
What: Cult-fave diner reemerges after a long hiatus — and its awesome pancakes, skillets, omelets, and burgers haven’t changed a bit.
Why: Avondale is on the rise.
When: Daily, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 3637 W. Irving Park Rd., at Elston Ave. (773-267-5112).

BUY
Julia Failey Lotus Flower Collection
What: The Chicago designer donates 20 percent of sales from her reclaimed sterling silver necklace and earrings to Breast Cancer Network of Strength.
Why: Let charity bloom.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: Online at juliafailey.com.

SEE
Everything Is Terrible: The Movie
What: Website featuring found VHS footage mashes together clips in a funny feature film.
Why: You love a late-night laugh fest.
When: Fri., 10:30 p.m.
Where: Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., b/t Grace St. & Waveland Ave. (773-871-6604). Tickets available online at ticketweb.com.

Photo: Colleen Durkin