Chicago - July 12, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Tell the beach you’ll be right back.

EAT
Bluprint
What: Blue Plate’s just-opened resto serves three-course lunches in 30 minutes.
Why: Need for speed.
When: Mon.-Fri., lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; lounge, from 2 p.m.; dinner, from 5 p.m. Sat., lounge and dinner, from 5 p.m.
Where: 222 Merchandise Mart Plz., at Kinzie St., ste. 135 (312-410-9800).

HEAR
Gore Gore Girls Record Release Party
What: Detroit’s garage-rock girl band plays live from their latest, Get the Gore.
Why: Post-Pitchfork fun.
When: Sat. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., at Hoyne Ave. (773-281-4444). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

DO
Farmers Market Cooking Class
What: Chef Jackie Shen and regional farmers lead a four-course cooking class with local ingredients and Mexican influences.
Why: Delicious. Naturally.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: Red Light, 820 W. Randolph St., at Green St. (312-733-8880). Reservations recommended.

INDULGE
Blueberry Soy Manicure and Pedicure
What: Dreamy sugar scrub, masque, and massage with blueberry soy souffle cream, topped off with a blueberry smoothie.
Why: Joy of soy.
When: Daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl., at Michigan Ave. (312-280-8800).

BUY
Chiasso Warehouse Sale
What: Take 25-75 percent off lighting, artwork, rugs, mirrors, furniture, and more.
Why: Nest easy.
When: Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 400 S. Jefferson St., at Van Buren St. (773-244-4100).