October 25, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s Halloween weekend. Booya.

SHOP
NaturalCandyStore.com
What: New online shop sells natural, organic, and artificial-ingredient-free treats, like fair trade chocolate bites.
Why: Trick or sweet.
When: Before Oct. 31. Naturally.
Where: Online at naturalcandystore.com

BAKE
Halloween Fondant Cake Class
What: Learn to make and paint a cake with cobwebs, bones, and marzipan pumpkins.
Why: Save broom for dessert.
When: Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Vanille Patisserie, 2229 N. Clybourn Ave., at Webster Ave. (773-868-4574).

SEE
Lift Your Spirits
What: Masquerade party showcases eerie photos from The Museum of Mourning Photography.
Why: Get the picture.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Robin Richman, 2108 N. Damen Ave., at Dickens Ave. (773-278-6150).

EAT
$100 Maki Roll
What: Super-robust combo of osetra caviar, Maine lobster, gold leaf, and toro.
Why: You’re very witch.
When: Mon. & Tues., 5-10 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 5-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 4-10 p.m.
Where: Blue Water Grill, 520 N. Dearborn St., at Grand Ave. (312-777-1400).

HEAR
The Decemberists’s The Long and Short of It Tour
What: Portland indies play two shows. The first is prog rock; the second is poppy.
Why: Double, double, toil, and trouble.
When: Long of It, Sun., 7 p.m.; Short of It, Mon., 7 p.m.
Where: The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., at Belmont Ave. Tickets online at victheatre.com.