Chicago - March 31, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The mercury is set to stay over 35, and we’re not April foolin’. If you don’t get out and about this weekend, the joke’s on you.

DO
The Hot Spot
What: Annual Art Institute undergraduate exhibit showcasing more than 300 pieces.
Why: What do you call a man with no arms and legs on a wall? (Oh, come on. Of course we’re making a bad joke.)
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 847 W. Jackson Blvd., at Green St. (312-575-8000).

SEE
Chicago International Documentary Festival
What: Ten days, 100 films, fifteen world premieres.
Why: Michael Moore walks into a bar …
When: Opening night, Fri. at 8 p.m.
Where: Check online for times and locations.

Jewtopia
What: Updated Borscht Belt humor with a fifteen-minute bathroom break.
Why: The difference between circumcision and divorce? In a divorce, you lose the whole schmuck.
When: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 5 & 8:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 5:30 p.m.
Where: Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Ave., b/t Grace St. & Waveland Ave. (773-325-1700).

BUY
Gen Art Shop CHICago
What: Doris Ruth, Erin Gallagher, and other local designers hawk their goods.
Why: Why did the compulsive shopper mortgage her loft?
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., b/t McClurg Ct. & Lake Shore Dr. (312-229-1701). R.S.V.P. at genart.org.

George Mang Trunk Show
What: Red carpet shoe designer showcases his spring collection.
Why: Why do blondes write TGIF inside their shoes? To remind themselves that toes go in first.
When: Sat., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Heelz Chicago, 69 E. 16th St., b/t Wabash & Michigan Aves. (312-235-0467).