Chicago - September 28, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Calendar says, “Flip me to the big O.”

HEAR
Buddy Guy
What: Electric blues icon jams in honor of the Chicago History Museum’s big reopening.
Why: Sweet licks among the relics.
When: Sat., 6-9 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., at North Ave. (312-642-4600).

BUY
Tania Spinelli Trunk Show and Appearance
What: Preorder styles from the spring/summer 2007 collection.
Why: You’ll heart these soles.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Josephine, 1405 N. Wells St., at Schiller St. (312-274-0359).

Tori Nichel Trunk Show and Appearance
What: The silhouette-savvy collection of blouses, skirts, dresses, and more.
Why: Tori in her glory.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Koros Art & Style, 1019 W. Lake St., at Carpenter St. R.S.V.P. to 312-738-0155.

DO
Pastry-Making Class
What: Pros show you how to create chocolate and sugar candies.
Why: Holiday hosting, here you come.
When: Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: The French Pastry School, 226 W. Jackson Blvd., at Franklin St. R.S.V.P. to 312-726-2419  ext. 211.

SEE
Films from Iran
What: Monthlong festival opens with gems A Little Kiss and Mainline.
Why: Persian journeys worth taking.
When: Kiss, Sat., 6 p.m. & Sun., 5 p.m.; Mainline, Sat., 8 p.m. & Sun., 3:15 p.m. Fest thru Oct. 29.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., at Randolph St. (312-846-2800).