Weekend’s lookin’ twice as nice.

BUY
So-Worth-It Sample Sales
What: Discounts from Billion Dollar Babes and Puma.
Why: Two’s company. Join the crowds.
When: VIP Billion Dollar Babes preview sale for DC readers, Fri., 5-10 p.m; regular sale, Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Puma, Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Billion Dollar Babes, Skylight Studios, 1956 W. Grand Ave., b/t Wolcott & Damen Aves.  Puma, 2140 W. Fulton St., 2nd flr., b/t Leavitt St. & Hoyne Ave. (312-421-2282).

Bluemercury Apothecary
What: Beauty store and spa lands in Lincoln Park and Hinsdale.
Why: Double your pleasure.
When: Lincoln Park, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Hinsdale, opens next week.
Where: Lincoln Park, 2208 N. Halsted St., at Webster Ave. (773-327-6900). Hinsdale, 21 E. First St., b/t Washington St. & Garfield Ave. (630-455-1400).

EAT
Spiaggia Interactive Cooking Class
What: Chef Tony Mantuano demos Italian cooking while you sip sparkling wine.
Why: You and bubbly? Peas in a pod.
When: Sat., noon-2 p.m.
Where: The private dining rooms at Spiaggia, 980 N. Michigan Ave., 3rd level, at Oak St. (312-280-3300).

SEE
The Santa Abductions
What: The Neo-Futurists put on a play with original music and an evil elf puppet.
Why: Put it on your list. (And check it twice.)
When: Opening, Sat. at 8 p.m. Thereafter, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. Thru Dec. 23.
Where: The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave., at Foster Ave. (773-275-5255).

DO
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
What: Skating in the midst of Millennium Park.
Why: Double axels, of course.
When: Opens Sat. at 10 a.m. (Weather permitting.) Daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Michigan Avenue, b/t Washington & Madison Sts. (312-742-1168).