Chicago - August 04, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Want a quiet weekend? You’re barking up the wrong tree.

GO
Dog Wash
What: PAWS Chicago benefit helps clean up your pup.
Why: Yippee, Fido’s fur ball free.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Simon’s Shine Shop, 1439 W. Shakespeare Ave., b/t Clybourn Ave. & Dominick St. (773-348-2000).

HEAR
Poetry Hot Dog Cart
What: Order up some on-the-spot verse.
Why: Wieners with a side of angst.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Millennium Park, Michigan Ave., b/t Randolph & Monroe Sts. (312-742-1168).

Snoop Dogg
What: Spontaneous Doggystyle listening party.
Why: C’mon. Why not?
When: As soon as your friends can arrive.
Where: Anywhere. For shizzle.

DO
Dog Tired
What: Group training session for Nike Run Hit Wonder.
Why: You’ll love lap, after lap, after lap.
When: Sun. at 9 a.m.
Where: Departs from Caribou Coffee, 3025 N. Clark St., b/t Wellington & Barry Aves.

Doggone Fun
What: Maven Cosmetics mini-makeovers while you design a bag.
Why: Perfect for product hounds.
When: Thurs., 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: 1154 Lill Studio, 2523 N. Halsted St., at Lill Ave. (773-477-LILL).