Don’t worry, the beach understands if you’re too busy to stop by.

SEE
Chicago Underground Film Festival
What: Indie, experimental, and doc films from the world over.
Why: Don’t miss Baghdad doc Nice Bombs and feature video Dance Party USA.
When: Fest opens with Bombs, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Dance, Sat., 9 p.m. Thru Aug. 24.
Where: Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., b/t Waveland Ave. & Irving Park Rd. (773-871-6604). Tickets at 866-468-3401 or online at ticketweb.com.

HEAR
Irvine Welsh Live
What: Provoking Scottish scribe reads from his newest novel, Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs.
Why: Your soft spot for brogue.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: 57th Street Books, 1301 E. 57th St., at Kimbark Ave. (773-684-1300).

DO
Five Dollar Threading
What: Ease into brow threading on the cheap and get 10 percent off apparel and accessories.
Why: Hair today, gone tomorrow.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Breathe, 1252 S. Halsted St., b/t Roosevelt Rd. & Maxwell St. (312-997-2411).

BUY
Josephine Sale
What: Luscious brands like Chloé, Givenchy, Jil Sander, and Rodo are 50-75 percent off.
Why: Step to it.
When: Thru Sept. 6.
Where: 1405 N. Wells St., at Schiller St. (312-274-0359).

EAT
BomBon Americano
What: Beloved Pilsen bakery conquers gourmet sandwiches, pies, and cupcakes, in the Gold Coast.
Why: Cómo se dice, “to die for”?
When: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 1000 N. Clark St., at Oak St. (312-787-7717).