Chicago - June 02, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Dress code this weekend: boxers and a 5 o’clock shadow. Let’s hear it for the boys.

BUY
Lee Allison Father’s Day Open House
What: Neckties, bow ties, and cummerbunds for pops.
Why: Get dad out of his golf-shirt rut.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1820 W. Webster Ave., #401, at Wood St. (773-276-7172).

SEE
An Unobstructed View
What: Chicago stories first heard on NPR woven into a new play.
Why: No one tells ’em like co-author Alex Kotlowitz.
When: Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. Thru June 26.
Where: Pegasus Players, 1145 W. Wilson Ave., b/t Broadway St. & Magnolia Ave. (773-878-9761).

The Breakup Artist
What: Movie about a commitment phobe kicks off the indie comedy film series.
Why: Watch him squirm in his seat.
When: Fri. at 8:15 p.m.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., b/t Lake & Randolph Sts. (312-846-2800).

GO
Lava Lounge
What: The guys behind Small Bar bought the bar.
Why: New owners means buh-bye ratty couches.
When: Sun.-Fri., 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 7 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 859 N. Damen Ave., b/t Iowa & Rice Sts. (773-772-3355).

Manifest ‘05
What: Columbia College art students take over South Loop venues.
Why: It’s arts and culture, guerrilla style.
When: Fri., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Across campus (312-344-6650).