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SHOP
Hazel Apparel
What: The sartorial sister to paper goods and gift haven Hazel just opened on the same block.
Why: Its soft spot for Euro labels, like Denmark’s Nümph, France’s Akela Key, and Spain’s Desigual.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1926 W. Montrose Ave., at Winchester Ave. (773-904-7779).
SAMPLE
Taste of RogersEdge
What: Digest the melting pot that is Rogers Park and Edgewater when 23 restaurants offer a special dish to taste.
Why: Globe-trot from Ethiopian Diamond to M.Henrietta to Rice Thai.
When: Tonight, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Check-in (5-8 p.m.) at The Morgan at Loyola Station, 1209 W. Arthur Ave., at Sheridan Rd. Info at 773-561-6000. Tickets ($35) at Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, 1210 W. Rosedale Ave., at Broadway; Rogers Park Business Alliance, 1448 W. Morse Ave., b/t Greenview & Glenwood Aves.; online at brownpapertickets.com.
RELAX
Spring Spa Week
What: Shake off the last of winter stress when Zen dens citywide knock their prices down.
Why: The Peninsula Spa by Espa has manis and pedis for $50 (usually $65 and $75, respectively).
When: Thru Sun.
Where: 108 E. Superior St., at Michigan Ave. To make an appt., call 312-573-6860. For a list of participating spas, go to spaweek.com.
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THINK
Green Metropolis Fair
What: Shop ecominded vendors and get the dirt on everything from urban gardening to composting to beekeeping.
Why: The Urban Chicken Panel led by Jennifer Murtoff of Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting.
When: Sat. Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; panel, noon.
Where: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., at Wilson Ave. (773-282-7035). Admission is free; a nonperishable food item donation is requested.
BROWSE
Modern Vintage Chicago
What: Dealers from NYC, Atlanta, Philly, Chicago, and more pool together for a sale of throwback clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Why: April Francis from The Haute Closet gives styling advice on Sat., 2-4 p.m.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., at Ada St. Tickets online ($8) at randolphstreetmarket.com or at the door ($10).
Photo: Courtesy of Hazel Apparel
