Chicago - September 20, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

One large order of autumn coming right up.

SEE
Jen Stark’s Little by Little
What: Miami artist’s sculptures are made from card stock and glue.
Why: All in good paste.
When: Thru Oct. 7. Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave., b/t Damen Ave. & Honore St., 2nd flr.

BUY
Naughty Betty Greeting Cards
What: Chicago designer’s just-launched line has hilariously blunt messages.
Why: Honesty is the best policy.
When: Your BFF’s wedding, birthday, breakup, Chrismukkah.
Where: Paper Boy, 1351 W. Belmont Ave., at Southport Ave. (773-388-8811).

PARTY
After Dark at The Art Institute of Chicago
What: The first of new after-hours event series has Life During Wartime DJs, theater performances from Collaboraction, photos by Jeff Wall, drinks, and apps.
Why: You’re a night owl.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 111 S. Michigan Ave., at Monroe Dr. Tickets at 312-575-8000.

EAT
Second Annual Andersonville Dessert Crawl
What: Hit 26 dessert destinations in three hours for everything from baklava to brownies.
Why: Cavities, schmavities.
When: Sun., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Tickets at Swedish American Museum Center, 5211 N. Clark St., at Foster Ave. or online at brownpapertickets.com. Info at 773-728-7552.

RETIRE
Your Flip-Flops
What: Box ’em up and bid adieu.
Why: When it snows, do hide your toes.
When: On Sunday, symbolically.
Where: Anywhere you won’t be tempted to visit till June.

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