Chicago - February 08, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Football season’s over, but you’ve still got game.

SEE
Around the Coyote
What: Weekend-long blend of local art, music, theater, film, and literary events.
Why: This coyote sure ain’t ugly.
When: Opening night party, Thurs., 8 p.m.-midnight. Regular hours, Fri., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Seven venues in Wicker Park and Bucktown. Pick up a festival guide at Around the Coyote Gallery, 1935 ½ W. North Ave., at Damen Ave.

Once Upon a Time (or the Secret Language of Birds)
What: An urban fairy tale performed in a mini puppet theater with animated images screened above it.
Why: Let’s hear it for the toys.
When: Thru April 8. Thurs. & Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard St., b/t Armour & Noble Sts. (312-850-8440 ext. 111).

BUY
Marky’s At-Cost Sale
What: Rare Euro boots by Baldinini, Kalliste, Lario, and more are priced at cost.
Why: Be a step ahead of the rest.
When: Thru Feb. 28.
Where: 3919 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Byron St. & Irving Park Rd. (773-248-1500).

DO
Dating, Mating, and Manhandling
What: Huge singles party raises money for The 20/30 Club’s children’s charities efforts.
Why: Meet your future plus one.
When: Thurs. Flirting in the Field seminar, 6-7:30 p.m; party, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: Ghostbar, 440 W. Randolph St., at Canal St. R.S.V.P. to rsvpchicago@wagstaffworldwide.com or 800-871-9012 ext. 22171.

Global Kitchen Class
What: The first in a series of new cooking classes explores modern Moroccan cuisine.
Why: Time for a latitude adjustment.
When: Sat., 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Wave Restaurant, W Chicago - Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., at Erie St. R.S.V.P. to 312-943-9200.