Chicago - September 15, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

For everything (turn, turn, turn) there is a season (ditto). Back-to-school shopping and apple pie? It’s fall.

BUY
AG Chicago Opening
What: The Midwest’s first stand-alone store for Adriano Goldschmied Jeans.
Why: Rake in a bagful of boot-cuts.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., opening. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., thereafter.
Where: 48 E. Walton St., b/t Michigan Ave. & Rush St. (312-787-7680).

Marie Claire’s Haute Shopping
What: Style deals and beauty demos on North Michigan Avenue.
Why: Follow the flock. Migrate to the Mag Mile.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: A slew of stores; check hauteshopping.com.

GO
Prescription Well-Being Sample Sale
What: Designer samples. Spa services. Feel-good fundraising.
Why: Help women with cancer turn over a new leaf.
When: Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood St., b/t Cullom & Montrose Aves. R.S.V.P. with “Sample Sale” in the subject line to events@juliedarling.com.

Lincoln Square AppleFest
What: Live music, cooking classes, a bake-off, and kids’ games galore.
Why: An apple a day …
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Along Lincoln Avenue, b/t Lawrence & Leland Aves. (773-728-3890).

EAT
eatZi’s
What: Gourmet take-out market and bakery opens…at last.
Why: Dozens of different breads make for one hefty harvest.
When: Grand opening Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Century Shopping Centre, 2828 N. Clark St., at Diversey Pkwy. (773-832-9310).