Chicago - March 29, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Nothing to do this weekend? We pity the fool!

DO
Eighth Annual Edible Books Show & Tea
What: See and taste books made from edible materials.
Why: You’re a starving artist.
When: Sun., 1-3 p.m.
Where: Columbia College Chicago’s Library, 624 S. Michigan Ave., at Harrison St., 3rd flr. R.S.V.P. to 312-344-7995 or ediblebooks@gmail.com.

CityEscape Garden Center & Design Studio 
What: New home and garden boutique hosts free gardening and entertaining workshops.
Why: Seed it to believe it.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 3022 W. Lake St., at Sacramento Blvd. (773-638-2000).

Siren’s Spring Break Package 
What: Pomegranate manicure and pedicure, airbrush tan, and Brazilian bikini wax get you vacay ready.
Why: Nice package.
When: Thru Apr. 30.
Where: Siren Salon, 3143 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Belmont & Barry Aves. (773-549-0800).

BUY
Cheap Thrills First Annual Boutique Warehouse Sale
What: Eskell, Language, Koros, Raizy, and Hayden-Harnett sell items from all seasons, marked down 20-75 percent.
Why: Thrills to pay the bills.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Around the Coyote Gallery, Flat Iron Arts Building, 1935 ½ W. North Ave., at Damen Ave. (773-477-9390).  R.S.V.P. to kelly@eskell.com.

SCORE
Free Airfare to Paris
What: The French foot the bill for your first-class flight and Champs Élysées shopping spree.
Why: Pourquoi pas?
When: Sunday.
Where: Nowhere, you gullible April fool, you.