Chicago - June 22, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Ancient summer wisdom: A Frisbee in the hand is worth two in the bush.

HEAR
Intonation Music Festival
What: Twenty-five emerging artists do everything from metal to hip-hop.
Why: Choice sets by Chromeo and Lady Sovereign.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-11 p.m.
Where: Union Park, at Washington St. & Ashland Ave. Tickets available until Thurs. noon at intonationmusicfest.com or at the park the day of.

SEE
Close-Up 
What: Danielle Klinenberg’s abstract paintings seen in The Break-Up.
Why: Two words: condo envy.
When: Opens Fri., 6-9 p.m. Thru July 30.
Where: Thomas Masters Gallery, 245 W. North Ave., at North Park Ave. (312-440-2322).

BUY
Hazel
What: Ravenswood favorite opens second shop in Little Italy.
Why: Jewelry, stationery, handbags. Is this heaven?
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 921 S. Loomis St., at Taylor St. (312-733-2227).

Nokia Store Opens
What: First U.S. flagship shop does wireless tech with class.
Why: Ring up ruby- and sapphire-embellished phones in the Vertu Lounge.
When: Grand opening Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thereafter, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 543 N. Michigan Ave., b/t Illinois St. & Grand Ave. (312-670-2607).

DO
Endure It!
What: Triathalon training facility and retail center run by real champs.
Why: Until one opens in the city, we’ll endure the commute.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 504 W. 5th Ave., at Mill St., Naperville (877-363-8748).