March 13, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Be a saint this weekend.

BUY
OneDerWear
What: Disposable cotton undies meant for travel.
Why: Keep it brief.
When: You have the thong idea.
Where: Online at onederwear.com.

SEE
Standing Room Only
What: Chicago Dance Crash dancers perform in a live rock concert setting.
Why: Crash their party.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: The Viaduct Theater, 3111 N. Western Ave., at Elston Ave. (773-296-6024).

Common Ground
What: Emerging artist Kendell Carter’s sculptural installations and works on paper blend hip-hop culture and everyday decor.
Why: It takes two.
When: Thru Apr. 19. Opening reception, Fri., 5-8 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Moniquemeloche, 118 N. Peoria St., b/t Washington Blvd. & Randolph St. (312-455-0299).

VISIT
StoryStudio Open House
What: Check out the writing center and chat up teachers and other writers.
Why: You never judge a book.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave., ste. 222, b/t Cuyler Ave. & Irving Park Rd. (773-477-7710).

GET OVER
Your Irrational Fear of Leprechauns
What: Little green fairies: fictional? You say not.
Why: You’re feeling lucky.
When: You go for the gold.
Where: The rainbow’s end, obvi.