October 18, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Go directly to the weekend. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200.

SHOP
Goodman Theatre Costume Sale
What: Headdresses, giant animal costumes, and elaborate frocks from past Goodman shows are up for grabs.
Why: Down for keeps.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 170 N. Dearborn St., at Randolph St. (312-443-3800).

VOTE
Anjénu Local Designer Challenge
What: Vote in-store for your fave of twelve locally designed greeting cards. The winning line gets carried at Anjénu.
Why: It’s a paper chase.
When: Vote thru Oct. 31. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1747 W. Division St., b/t Hermitage Ave. & Wood St. (773-469-2212).

PEEP
Birding Workshop
What: Chicago Park District shows you how to spot everything from robins to yellow-rumped warblers.
Why: Bird’s the word.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.
Where: Northerly Island, 1400 S. Linn White Dr. Register at 312-742-5039.

DO
Bridgeport Art Walk
What: Self-guided tour of South Side artists’ studios and galleries, like MN Gallery, Zhou B Art Center, and South Branch Studios.
Why: Canvas the neighborhood.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Pick up a map at MN Gallery, 3524 S. Halsted St., at 35th St. (773-847-0573).

HEAR
Free Range Poetry
What: Slam poets Big Poppa E and Erin Livingston perform funny and dramatic monologues.
Why: They’re all talk.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Quimby’s, 1854 W. North Ave., at Wolcott St. (773-342-0910).