Chicago - May 04, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Not sure what to do this weekend? Play a game of follow the mariachi.

SEE
Stranger in a Strange Land
What: Edgy paintings by Paris-born David Gista.
Why: He’s the next Diego Rivera. Only, um, French.
When: Opening, Fri., 6-9 p.m. Thereafter, Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 11-6 p.m.; Sun.; 12-5 p.m. Thru May 26.
Where: Thomas Masters Gallery, 245 W. North Ave., b/t North Park Ave. and North Wieland St.(312-440-2322).

BUY
Kentucky Derby Event
What: Complimentary mint juleps and a 15 percent discount for customers in hats.
Why: Sombreros welcome.
When: Sat., 1-7 p.m.
Where: Koros, 1019 W. Lake St., b/t Carpenter & Morgan Sts. (312-738-0155).

Treasure Hunt Sample Sale
What: Merchandise Mart showrooms slash prices up to 70 percent.
Why: Put down the cerveza and shop.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Merchandise Mart Design Center, at Kinzie & Wells Sts., 7th flr. (312-527-4141).

EAT
Cinco de Mayo Mania
What: Dishes from Las Palmas Bucktown, Restaurante Nuevo Leon, and Campeche Restaurant.
Why: You wanna fiesta.
When: Viernes, amigos.
Where: Palmas, 1835 W. North Ave., at Honore St. (773-289-4991); Nuevo, 1515 W. 18th St., at Laflin St. (312-421-1517); Campeche, 7124 N. Clark St., b/t Estes & Touhy Aves. (773-761-8378).

DO
Share Your Soles 5K & 10K Run/Walk
What: Race puts shoes on needy people’s feet.
Why: Charity deserves a high five.
When: Sun. Registration, 7-8:30 a.m.; race, 9 a.m.
Where: Soldier Field, at McFetridge & Waldron Drs. Info and registration online at Share Your Souls.