January 31, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Work week, talk to the hand.

SHOP
Andersonville on Sale
What: Score up to 75 percent off at the best neighborhood restaurants and shops.
Why: Seasonal depression, be gone!
When: Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Clark St., from Winnemac Ave. to Olive St. (773-728-2995).

EAT
American Dim Sum Brunch
What: More than 25 small plates, including almond pancakes and polenta with braised short rib, rolled to your table.
Why: Sum like it hot.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: David Burke’s Primehouse, 616 N. Rush St., at Ontario St. (312-660-6000).

DESIGN
Your Own Space-Age Bedroom
What: The Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood’s website lets you click on Jetson-like beds, tables, and toys to decorate a virtual bedroom.
Why: Mouse around.
When: When you feel like spacing out.
Where: Online at vam.ac.uk.

SEE
Border Film Project
What: Exhibition of photos taken by undocumented migrants trying to cross the desert from Mexico to the U.S. and by the minutemen trying to stop them.
Why: Zoom in on the issue.
When: Thru Mar. 21. Opening reception, Thurs., 5-8 p.m. Regular hours, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave., at Madison St. (312-341-6458).

WATCH
The Super Bowl
What: Pats or Giants? You decide.
Why: Because the Bears are bad news.
When: Sunday, obv.
Where: Anywhere you can find HD.