Chicago - June 29, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

What are five things we the people should flag on our calendars this holiday weekend?

EAT
Ravinia Wine & Cheese Basket Service
What: Preordered gourmet goods from Sam’s Wines & Spirits delivered to the music fest’s entrance.
Why: Take liberty to nosh while ABBA tribute band plays.
When: Order basket by phone or in store at least 24 hours in advance of any show, thru season’s end. (Get it up to two hours before concert time.) ABBA tribute band, Mon. & Tues., 7 p.m.
Where: Sam’s Wines & Spirits, 1919 Skokie Valley Rd., b/t Park Ave. & Deerfield Rd., Highland Park (847-433-9463). Ravinia Festival, at Green Bay & Lake Cook Rds., Highland Park (847-266-5100).

DO
Bliss Chicago Hits the Beach
What: Spa-and-beauty brand reps give out free ice pops, beach chairs, body scrub, sunscreen, and beach balls.
Why: Land of the free, home of the bronzed.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Weather permitting.
Where: Ohio Beach Boardwalk, at Lake Shore Dr. & Ohio St. (312-266-9216).

SEE
Macy’s Independence Eve Fireworks Spectacular
What: Patriotic music and pyrotechnics for freedom’s sake.
Why: Oh, say can you “ooh” and “ahh”?
When: Mon. Concert, 7:30 p.m.; fireworks, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Concert, Petrillo Music Shell, at Columbus Dr. & Jackson Blvd; fireworks, along the lakefront in Grant Park.

BUY
Marka Trunk Show
What: Darling handbags and laptop cases from SF design duo.
Why: Accessories make a declaration.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.
Where: All She Wrote, 825 W. Armitage Ave., at Dayton St. (773-529-0100).

HEAR
WLUW Benefit Concert
What: Killer local lineup includes Office, The 1900s, Public Four, and Bumpus.
Why: You’ve had your fill of fife.
When: Sat. Doors at 8 p.m.; sets at 9 p.m.
Where: Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Damen Ave. (773-489-3160).