Chicago - May 17, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Looks like you’ve got a case of the fun days.

SEE
Brand upon the Brain
What: Guy Maddin’s horror/detective silent film with live narration by Crispin Glover.
Why: It’s all in your head.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., b/t Waveland Ave. & Irving Park Rd. (773-871-6604).

Estrogen Fest 2007
What: More than 100 Chicago artists doing music, theater, dance, poetry, visual, and performance arts.
Why: Hormones on high.
When: Thru May 25.
Where: Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston Ave., at Troy St. (773-539-7838).

BUY
Clever Alice Sample Sale
What: Fall samples from Glad News and spring/summer samples from Sathia, Zoom, and MC Planet at 50 percent off.
Why: Shopping wonderland.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 750 N. Franklin St., ste.106, at Chicago Ave. (312-587-8693).

PLAY
Fair with Food
What: Shop the just-opened Green City Market or listen to a lecture by Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food International.
Why: Gotta eat your greens.
When: Market, every Wed. & Sat., 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lecture, Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Market, Lincoln Park, 1750 N. Clark St., at Stockton Dr. (847-424-2486). Lecture, Thorne Auditorium, Northwestern University School of Law, 375 E. Chicago Ave., at Lake Shore Dr. Tickets at 312-661-1028 ext. 40.

LEARN
A New Outdoor Sport
What: Register for the Midwest Pétanque Tournament. (It’s like bocce on steroids.)
Why: You’re on the ball.
When: June 2. Book your team’s spot now.
Where: Grant Park. Reservations at chicagopetanque.com.

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