February 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

And the Best Weekend Award goes to …

READ
The Monsters of Templeton
What: Lauren Groff’s debut novel reveals the ghostly secrets of a sleepy East Coast village.
Why: It’s a scream.
When: You dare.
Where: Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., at Farragut Ave. (773-769-9299).

EAT
Lemon Festival
What: Menu of lemon-inspired dishes (oysters with lemon shallot mignonette, smoked salmon club with lemon cream) celebrates the fruit’s harvest.
Why: You’re a sourpuss.
When: Thru Feb. 27.
Where: Mon Ami Gabi, 2300 N. Lincoln Park W., at Belden Ave. (773-348-8886); 260 Oakbrook Center, at 22nd St., Oak Brook (630-472-1900).

SHOP
Mint Trunk Show and Jodi Arnold Launch
What: Print-heavy spring looks from Mint and the debut of its designer’s collection featuring Italian fabrics.
Why: Newly minted.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Krista K Boutique, 3458 N. Southport Ave., at Cornelia St. (773-248-1967).

SEE
Caleb Jones Lyons and Changing Cities: Detroit
What: Lyons’s multimedia installation of eerie-looking totems and videos shown alongside the work of five underground Motor City artists.
Why: It’s good. And we ain’t Lyon.
When: Lyons thru Mar. 22; Changing Cities thru Mar. 29. Opening reception, Fri., 6-9 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: ThreeWalls, 119 N. Peoria St., at Washington Blvd., ste. 2d (312-432-3972).

DUST OFF
TiVo
What: Take that bad boy out of hiding. The writer’s strike is over!
Why: It’s the write choice.
When: Every waking hour you’re not at work.
Where: Anywhere, as long as you’re in the reclining position.