February 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Happy Valentine’s Day, sweet cheeks.

SEE
Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds
What: Silver, pillow-like balloons float through a 3,000-square-foot gallery.
Why: It’s not just hot air.
When: Thru Apr. 27. Opens Sat. Regular hours, Tues., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan Ave., at Pearson St. (312-915-7600).

1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Virtual Tour
What: City of Chicago cultural historian Tim Samuelson narrates a visual simulation of the White City for the Museum of Science and Industry’s 75th anniversary.
Why: Blast from the past.
When: Fri., Sat. & Mon., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. Tickets first-come, first-serve when museum opens, 9:30 a.m.
Where: 57th St. & Lake Shore Dr. (773-684-1414).

EAT
Ravioli d’Amore
What: Dark chocolate ravioli stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and Nutella.
Why: Love at first bite.
When: Thurs. noon-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m.
Where: Dinotto, 215 W. North Ave., at Wells St. (312-202-0302).

LAUGH
The ComedySportz Theatre Opens
What: Family-friendly improv theater unveils its new 149-seat Lakeview space.
Why: The show must go on.
When: Grand opening, Fri., 8 p.m. Performances, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri., 8 & 10 p.m.; Sat., 6, 8 & 10 p.m.
Where: 929 W. Belmont Ave., b/t Sheffield Ave. & Clark St. (773-549-8080).

SUPPORT
3rd Annual FlosstraPROMus
What: Flosstradamus DJs benefit for Chicago Indie Radio Project.
Why: Go the extra dial.
When: Thurs., 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., at Elston Ave. (773-478-4408). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.