Chicago - January 11, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sorry, winter blues.
Can’t squeeze you on
the calendar.

SEE
Doris Ruth Spring 2007 Preview
What: First look at girly, warm-weather dresses from the Chicago designer.
Why: Chic sneak peek.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: W City Center, 172 W. Adams St., b/t N. LaSalle Blvd. & Wells St. R.S.V.P. at chihappenings@whotels.com.

The Sparrow
What: Play about a tragic superhero with
telekinetic powers.
Why: It’s a bird; it’s a plane …
When: Thru Feb. 24. Opening, Sat., 8 p.m. Thereafter, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. (Feb. 4, 11, 18) & 7 p.m.
Where: The House Theatre of Chicago at The Viaduct, 3111 N. Western Ave., at Clybourn Ave. (773-251-2195).

BUY
Two Great Sales
What: Let It Snow Sale has discounts of 10-75 percent at Oak and Rush Street stores; Snooze-U-Lose Sale gives bigger deals the earlier you arrive at three Armitage Avenue boutiques.
Why: You shop; you score.
When: Let It Snow, daily thru Jan. 31. Snooze, Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Let It Snow, Oak Street, b/t Michigan Avenue & State Street; Rush Street, b/t Walton & Oak Streets. Snooze, Mint Julep, 1013 W. Armitage Ave. (773-296-2997); Studio 910, 1007 W. Armitage Ave. (773-929-2400); Entendré Couture, 1022 W. Armitage Ave. (773-248-1022).

DO
The Colorist Chess
What: Collaborate on a wall painting for Caro d’Offay Gallery’s latest exhibition.
Why: Warhol said you’d get fifteen minutes of fame.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Caro d’Offay Gallery, 2204 W. North Ave., at Leavitt St. (773-235-7400).

EAT
National Oatmeal Month
What: Breakfast menu’s five new kinds of oatmeal range from Meat Lover’s to Tropical.
Why: Think outside the bowl.
When: Thru Jan. 31. Daily, 7-11 a.m.
Where: David Burke’s Primehouse, 616 N. Rush St., b/t Ontario & Ohio Sts. (312-660-6000).