Turn it up.
HEAR
Seye
What: The Nigerian-born musician slips on electro-soul shoes for a gig to support his second single, “Mexicana Bounce.”
Why: Stick around after his set to see The Very Best.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., at Fullerton Ave. (773-525-2501). Tickets ($15) at lincolnhallchicago.com.
GO
JDY Gourmet Warehouse Sale & Food Truck Roundup
What: Make your pantry happy with artisan favorites (Blis caviar, Becker Lane Organic pork, Wisconsin cheese, Cook’s Bison Ranch steaks) at up to 50 percent off retail and market prices.
Why: Fuel up with food truck grub from Beyond Borders, Big Star, and The Southern.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 370 N. Carpenter St., at Kinzie St. (773-561-7539). Admission is free.
EAT
Lula Cafe Late-Night Menu
What: Executive chef Jason Hammel and pastry chef Kate Neumann serve bold, seasonal specialties into the wee hours.
Why: Birch syrup-glazed quail with crispy pancetta, creamed fava beans, pickled peanuts, radicchio, and mint, plus carrot cake with creme anglaise.
When: Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun., 10 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd., at Albany Ave. (773-489-9554).
BROWSE
Edith Hart’s New Online Shop
What: The Bucktown boutique fills your virtual bag with designer apparel, accessories, and jewelry.
Why: Looks from Sass & Bide, Paper Crown, One Teaspoon, Ladakh, Wildfox, and more.
When: You want to show your fall colors.
Where: Available at edithhart.com.
RESERVE
Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe Farm-to-Table Dinner
What: Local farms share their bounties (Lake Superior whitefish from Jake’s Country Meats, veggies from Peasants’ Plot) at the three-course family-style meal with wine pairings.
Why: At just $35, it’s a feast you can’t beat.
When: Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
Where: 3720 N. Lincoln Ave., at Waveland Ave. (773-880-9910). Reservations (required) to info@blue-sky-bakery.org.
Photo: Courtesy of Seye








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