Weekend’s here. Play it loosey-goosey.
DO
Second Annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest
What: Homemade pies judged by chefs, local celebs, and restaurateurs, plus music and games. Why: Pat a cake, pat a cake.
When: Sun., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave., at Lyndale St. (773-255-6828).
Nail Taxi
What: Mobile boutique brings manis and pedis to your house.
Why: This little piggy got pampered.
When: Bachelorette parties, girls’ nights, baby showers. (The list goes on.)
Where: You name it. Call 800-290-1853.
BUY
J. Mendel Chicago
What: Gilles Mendel’s occasion-worthy collections.
Why: The house that Gilles built.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 919 N. Michigan Ave., b/t Walton & Delaware Pls. (312-981-1725).
SEE
Reflections on a City & Age of Grace
What: David Weinberg Collection opens with fetching urban photographs.
Why: First star you’ll see tonight.
When: Opening party, Fri., 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Show thru Nov. 25.
Where: 300 W. Superior St., ste. 203, at Franklin St. (312-529-5090).
Pilobolus
What: Daringly physical company taps music by Björk and the Kronos Quartet for a show of new and classic works.
Why: All that’s nimble and quick.
When: Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., b/t Lake & Randolph Sts. (312-902-1500). Tickets online at cheaptix.com.














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