Get moving.
SWEAT
Nike FuelHouse
What: Nike’s tricked-out Lincoln Park field house offers a slew of free workout classes, a souped-up basketball court, and more.
Why: Take the new Lunar Hyperworkout+ shoes for a test workout, then pick up a FuelBand to keep yourself on track.
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Class schedule at facebook.com/nikefuelhouse.
Where: 1800 N. Stockton Dr., nr. LaSalle Dr., in Lincoln Park. (312-218-2795).
SHOP
Coyle & Herr
What: Go knocking at the home furnishings showroom for its monthly consignment sale of vintage, refurbished, and all-around stylish wares.
Why: An antique French telescope, Turkish rugs, John Good wrought-iron chairs, and lots of lovelies for your deck or patio.
When: Thru July 29. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., at Racine Ave. Admission is free.
SEE
Silent Summer Film Festival
What: Portage Theater resurrects its silent movie-palace days with an arty lineup of films from the ’20s.
Why: The screening of Sherlock Holmes backed by an eerily cool live pipe organ (Fri., 8 p.m.).
When: Fri.-Aug. 24. Film schedule at portagetheater.org.
Where: 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Irving Park Rd. Tickets at 773-736-4050 ($10-$15) or at the door ($12-$17).
GO
Square Roots Festival
What: Sample dishes from local restaurants, knock back a regional brew, jam with Old Town School of Folk Music, and catch an indie gig at the debut Lincoln Square event.
Why: Get rooted in the punk/jazz/Afro-Colombian music of M.A.K.U. SoundSystem (Sat., 8 p.m.).
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Montrose & Wilson Aves. Suggested admission donation is $10.
EAT
Nellcôte Weekend Review Brunch
What: Wake up to the West Loop restaurant’s new prix fixe ($18) of breads, pastries, cheeses, house-made charcuterie, and your choice of entree.
Why: With DJs and craft cocktails, it’s not for the bleary eyed.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 833 W. Randolph St., at Green St. (312-432-0500).
Photo: Steve Green / Courtesy of Nike








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