January 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Ten down, 357 to go.

TONE
The Bar Method Chicago
What: Exercise studio teaches regime of free weights, ballet bar work, and stretching.
Why: Raise the bar.
When: Opening weekend, Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-noon. Classes daily; see schedule at barmethod.com.
Where: 3144 N. Sheffield Ave., at Fletcher St. (773-935-2150).

HEAR
Dare to Dream
What: Common and Office play benefit concert for Chicago Public Schools and the Common Ground Foundation.
Why: Schoolhouse rocks.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.
Where: House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., b/t Kinzie St. & Wacker Dr. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

SEE
Hephaestus: a Greek Mythology Circus Tale
What: Ancient story told with live music, dance, high-wire walking, juggling, and aerial acts.
Why: It’s all Greek to you.
When: Tues.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 3 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lookingglass Theatre Company, Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave., at Pearson St. (312-337-0665). Tickets online at tix.com.

Apocalypses by Clive Barker
What: Hellraiser filmmaker shows his fantastical impasto paintings and works on paper.
Why: Brush up.
When: Opening reception, Fri., 5-9 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Packer Schopf Gallery, 942 W. Lake St., b/t Sangamon & Morgan Sts. (312-226-8984).

VOTE
Chicago’s Sweetest Things 2007
What: It’s your last chance to vote for your 2007 Chi-town faves.
Why: The White House can wait.
When: By midnight on Monday.
Where: Right here!