Chicago - April 14, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Those 1040’s are finally done. Time to focus on having fun.

DO
Yoga for Cheapskates
What: $2 yoga classes at Millennium Park.
Why: Stretch out after a taxing day.
When: Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Daley Bicentennial Plaza, 337 E. Randolph St., at Columbus Dr. (312-742-PLAY).

BUY
Michael Stars Sale
What: Tees, camis, and tanks up to 50 percent off.
Why: Two words: tax refund.
When: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Where: Hubba-Hubba, 3309 N. Clark St., b/t Buckingham Pl. and School St. (773-477-1414).

EAT
The 1040 Tax Relief Celebration
What: Two-for-$10.40 specials on Domaine Carneros sparkling wine, crab cakes, and fondue.
Why: Crunching numbers works up an appetite.
When: Fri. 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Pops for Champagne, 2934 N. Sheffield Ave., at Oakdale Ave. (773-472-1000).

SEE
“Death and Taxes”
What: Art inspired by life’s only certainties.
Why: Grim Reaper meets IRS? Edifying family fun.
When: Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Where: PartsUnknown Gallery, 645 W. 18th St., at Desplaines St. (312-492-9058).

DO
Dog Day Afternoon
What: Man and his BF show off their skills.
Why: Fido is tax exempt.
When: Sat. 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Sculpture Garden, 220 E. Chicago Ave., at Mies van der Rohe Way (312-280-2660).