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The Weekend Guide

In the spirit of the holiday weekend stop gorging on chocolate eggs and do something nice for someone. Feels just as good.

EAT
Save the Chicago Bagel Authority
What: Eat bagels, enter the The Sandwich that Saved CBA Contest, and help spread the word.
Why: Don’t let the big, bad landlord jerk around LP’s fave bagel joint.
When: Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 953 W. Armitage Ave., b/t Sheffield Ave. and Bissell St. (773-248-9606).

BUY
Done with Men
What: Steelo is giving guys’ shoes the boot. Men’s lines up to 60 percent off.
Why: Help a brother out. Take him shopping.
When: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: Stello, 1850 W. Division St., b/t Honore St. and Damen Ave. (773-227-4590).

Lori Coulter TrueMeasure Trunk Show
What: Custom bikinis guaranteed to flatter.
Why: Love your fellow beach bums.
When: Thurs. 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Isabella Fine Lingerie, 1101 W. Webster Ave., at Seminary Ave. (773-281-2352).

SEE
Goodman’s New Stages Series
What: Free readings of up-and-coming plays.
Why: Show your support for the arts.
When: Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m.
Where: The Goodman’s Owen theater, 170 N. Dearborn St., b/t Lake and Randolph Sts. (312-443-3800).

Off to See the Wizard
What: Take a kid to see the 1939 classic on the big screen.
Why: Their parents need the afternoon off.
When: Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., at Michigan Ave. (312-397-4010).

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