August 30, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Dearest Tom Skilling, we dig your style. Make this weekend a keeper, will ya?

SEE
Burning Man
What: First showing of A. Leo Nash’s thirteen years of Burning Man photos.
Why: It’s a scorching sensation.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Catherine Edelman Gallery, 300 W. Superior St., at Franklin St. (312-266-2350).

EAT (and DRINK)
Fried PBBB Sandwiches
What: New under-the-radar lounge serves fried peanut butter, bacon, and banana sammies, along with a ginormous selection of top-notch cocktails.
Why: Wake up and smell the bacon.
When: Whenever you’re feeling blue (or purple).
Where: Violet Hour, 1520 N. Damen Ave., b/t Pierce & Wicker Park Aves. (773-252-1500).

WATCH
Gleaming the Cube
What: A young Christian Slater skateboards with the best in the Art of Play’s Outdoor Film Festival.
Why: Get on board.
When: Thurs., 8-9:45 p.m.
Where: Clarke House Museum, 1827 S. Indiana Ave., at 18th St. (312-745-0041).

HEAR
Brian Sanchez and Buddy Nuisance
What: Performance of Elliott Smith’s Figure 8 benefits the Elliott Smith Memorial Fund.
Why: Lend an ear.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., at Cortez St. (773-276-3600). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

WEAR
All the White Clothes You Own
What: After Labor Day, white is relegated to the storage bin.
Why: Um, because we said so?
When: Before Mon.
Where: Anywhere there’s no chance of a water balloon fight.