Chicago - February 15, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Chinese New Year is here. Go hog wild.

EAT
Pig Out Menu
What: Tasty pork dishes paired with wine in honor of 4705.
Why: Swine and dine.
When: Lion dances, Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 6:15 & 8 p.m. Dinner, Sun., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Ben Pao, 52 W. Illinois St., at Dearborn St. R.S.V.P. to 312-222-1888.

SEE
Modern + Design + Function
What: Exhibition of ingenious modern furniture by Chicago’s emerging designers.
Why: It all adds up to a must-see.
When: Thurs., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Design Within Reach North Avenue Studio, 1574 N. Kingsbury St., at W. North Ave, unit A.

DO
Third Annual Tickled Pink
What: Bash with open bar, eats, and dancing supports Y-ME’s 2007 Race to Empower.
Why: Tickle your fancy for giving.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Kaleidoscope, 800 W. Superior St., at Halsted St. Tickets also online at blueplatechicago.com.

BUY
302 Facial
What: 302 Professional Skincare’s organic, avocado-based body bars and skin drops.
Why: It’s a guac to remember.
When: Whenever winter bites.
Where: Exhale Spa, 945 N. State St., at Walton Pl. (312-753-6500). Book a 302 facial, bring in this printout, and receive a free face and body bar.

HEAR
Bobby Conn
What: Chicago indie rock god back for another over-the-top show.
Why: Weigh the pros and Conn.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., at Cortez St. (773-276-3600).