Chicago - May 12, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

This weekend is like a Chia Pet. Give it time, and you’ll soon see green.

HEAR
The Changes
What: Only unsigned Lollapalooza ‘05 act plays a warm-up gig.
Why: Undiscovered and green. Not likely to stay that way much longer.
When: Fri. at 10 p.m.
Where: Schuba’s, 3159 N. Southport Ave., at Belmont Ave. (773-525-2508).

BUY
A Bloomin’ Sale
What: Pansies, peonies, and potted plants at cut-rate prices.
Why: Get a dose of chlorophyll.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., half mile east of Edens Expwy., Glencoe (847-835-5440).

EAT
Tyler Florence Dinner
What: Food Network dynamo co-hosts a benefit feast for Common Threads.
Why: No flirting until you finish your vegetables.
When: Thurs. at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Avenues, 108 E. Superior St., at Rush St. (312-573-6695).

BUY
Misericordia’s “The Artist in All”
What: Beautiful artwork, created by the developmentally disabled, up for auction.
Why: Green light to start a bidding war.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Northern Trust Bank Headquarters, 50 S. LaSalle St., b/t Arcade Pl. & Monroe St. (773-273-4162).

DO
Lottery Fridays
What: Free “lottery tix” land one lucky winner $1,000 cash.
Why: Walk home with a wad of greenbacks.
When: Fri. at 9 p.m. Drawing at 12:30 a.m.
Where: Cherry Red, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., at Wolfram St. (773-477-3661).