Chicago - October 13, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A pennant-worthy weekend. Go Sox!

SEE
Kiki & Herb
What: Drag cabaret duo presses political hot buttons.
Why: Divas with ’tude? Much better than tailgating.
When: Fri., 7:30 & 10 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., at Mies van der Rohe Way (312-397-4010).

Pilobolus Dance Theatre
What: Kamikaze-inclined dancers assume unimaginable positions.
Why: They twist. You shout “Encore!”
When: Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., b/t Lake & Randolph Sts. (312-902-1500).

BUY
Elezar Trunk Show
What: Ultra-luxe clutches, totes, wristlets, and handbags up for grabs.
Why: Ooh-la-leather. We hear the cheers.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Samantha Chicago, 64 E. Walton St., b/t Michigan Ave. & Rush St. (312-951-5383).

EAT
The Perfect Fall Dessert
What: Roasted sweet potato tart with brown butter ice cream and maple syrup reduction.
Why: Gimme a “Y!” Gimme a “U!” Gimme an “M!”
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: Tru, 676 N. Saint Clair St., at Huron St. (312-202-0001).

GO
Get Outta Town!
What: Head for the country and navigate the ten-acre Cornfusion Corn Maze.
Why: Road trips deserve spirit fingers.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m. Thru mid-November.
Where: Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch, located one mile west of Rte. 136, Rantoul, Ill. (217-893-3407).