March 27, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Party extra hard this weekend. (It’s Viagra’s tenth anniversary.)

SEE
Dead Man’s Cell Phone
What: Sarah Ruhl’s play reveals what happens when a woman answers a lifeless stranger’s phone.
Why: Dial C for creepy.
When: Thru July 27. Schedule at steppenwolf.org.
Where: Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St., at North Ave. (312-335-1650).

CameraLess Films/Movies Without Cameras
What: Showcase of flicks made by drawing, painting, and adhering images onto film strips.
Why: Get reel.
When: Thurs., 6 p.m.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., at Michigan Ave. (312-846-2600).

RECYCLE
Swap-o-Rama-Rama
What: Put unwanted clothing and fabric in a community stockpile, grab what you want, and learn to refashion into new garments.
Why: You wanna-wanna.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: AV-Aerie, 2000 W. Fulton St., at Damen Ave., ste. 310 (773-398-6339).

SWITCH
Lights Off
What: Turn off all nonessential lights for the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2008.
Why: Wasting energy is wack.
When: Sat., 8-9 p.m.
Where: Your pad, for a start.

SHOP
Exhibit’s Closing Sale
What: Lakeview women’s clothing and accessories shop says sayonara with 20-75 percent off everything.
Why: They’re clothesing their doors.
When: Thru Apr. 25. Mon.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 2961 N. Lincoln Ave., b/t Wellington Ave. & George St. (773-880-0448).