Make it snappy.
SEE
Warhol at Work: Portrait Snapshots
What: The pop art icon took staged Polaroids of his friends, plus gritty black-and-whites of parties, art studios, and city streets. In a first-time exhibit, they come together in a sort of visual diary.
Why: Think of it as his Facebook page.
When: Thru Aug. 21.
Where: Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave., at 55th St. (773-702-0200). Admission is free.
HEAR
Canasta
What: The local band pours on orchestral pop and gets you excited for their new album, The Fakeout, the Tease, and the Breather.
Why: There’s life outside Lolla.
When: Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., at Ada St. (773-227-4433). Tickets ($8) online at hideoutchicago.com.
ENTER
Start Small, Go Big
What: Calling all butchers, bakers, and artisan candlestick makers — this is your last chance to submit your budding business to our contest.
Why: Win a trip to New York City, a DailyCandy write-up, and industry advice from mentors like interior designer Jonathan Adler, renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, Bravo’s Andy Cohen, and beauty innovator Kate Somerville.
When: By Fri., 10 a.m. EST.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/startsmallgobig.
SPOON
Chicago’s Rooftop Honey
What: Pollinate your pantry with the season’s first batches of the sweet goo harvested from atop Loop municipal buildings.
Why: It’s a buzz-worthy birthday/hostess/thank-you gift.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (while supplies last).
Where: Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand, 66 E. Randolph St., b/t Michigan & Wabash Aves. (312-742-8419).
RESERVE
Slagel Family Farm Dinner
What: Join The Publican chefs Paul Kahan, Brian Huston, and Erling Wu-Bower down at the farm for a pig-butchering demo and four-course family-style dinner.
Why: E-I-E-I-yum.
When: Aug. 20, noon-11 p.m.
Where: Bus departs from The Publican, 837 W. Fulton Market, at Green St. Info at 815-848-9385. Tickets ($95) online at brownpapertickets.com.
Photo: Andy Warhol, Unidentified Woman, gelatin silver print / Courtesy of Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago














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