Chicago - October 11, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fall colors are here. Take ’em or leaf ’em.

HEAR
Tortoise
What: Jazz-dub-electronic icons play their own score to silent film classic Nosferatu.
Why: Pump up the volume.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Symphony Center, Orchestra Hall, 220 S. Michigan Ave., at Adams St. (312-294-3000).

EAT
Ai Japanese Restaurant
What: Ringo’s and Tsuki’s just-opened sibling serves sushi and specialties like pineapple uni crab cakes.
Why: You’re turning Japanese.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-midnight.; Fri., 11:30-2 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 5 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 358 W. Ontario St., at Orleans St. (312-335-9888).

SEE
Babes with Blades’s Horror Academy
What: Combat-filled dramatic play pits women against zombies, vampires, and cannibals.
Why: They cut to the chase.
When: Thru Nov. 4. Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: North Lakeside Cultural Center, 6219 N. Sheridan Rd., at Granville Ave. (773-880-0016).

UNWIND
Cranberry Pumpkin Enzyme Facial
What: Seasonal spa treatment tones; hydrates; and leaves a yummy, spicy scent.
Why: Harvest your senses.
When: Thru Dec. 31.
Where: The Spa at Equinox Fitness, 900 N. Michigan Ave., at Delaware Pl. (312-254-2500); 1750 N. Clark St., at LaSalle Dr. (312-254-4000).

DO
Fashion Illustration Demonstration
What: Columbia College Chicago profs teach you to draw models wearing student designs.
Why: It’s sketchy.
When: Thurs., 1:30-5 p.m.
Where: Columbia College Hokin Annex, 623 S. Wabash Ave., at Harrison St. (312-344-7557).

Photo credit: Saverio Truglia

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