Chicago - September 13, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Doggone it, summer. You’re always too short.

ENTER
Anjenu’s Local Designer Challenge
What: Enter your card or stationery designs. Locals vote for the best, and the winner’s line will be carried at Anjenu.
Why: It’s in the cards.
When: Enter thru Sept.; vote thru Oct.
Where: 1747 W. Division St., b/t Hermitage & Wood Aves. (773-469-2212).

SHOP
Jake Warehouse Sale
What: Score 70-90 percent off Trovata, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Mayle, Ya-Ya, and Notify.
Why: Dare to ware.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 5215 N. Ravenswood Ave., at Foster St.

CRUNCH
Lincoln Square Apple Fest
What: Pick up fresh fruits and veggies, enter baking and pie-eating contests, and take a Chopping Block pie-making class.
Why: An apple a day.
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Leland & Lawrence Aves.

SEE
Tommy’s Chicago: Newly Preserved Films by Tom Palazzolo 1967-1976
What: Watch the films and get a chance to meet the Chicago documentarian himself.
Why: Pick a flick.
When: Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., b/t Benton Pl. & Randolph St. (312-846-2600).

SIP
Star Lounge Cafe’s Delicious Joe
What: New Humboldt Park joint offers inventive, top-notch brews and bagels.
Why: Spill the beans.
When: Mon.-Wed., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2521 W. Chicago Ave., b/t Maplewood & Campbell Aves. (773-384-7827).