April 3, 2008
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
Bring it, April showers.
SHOP
High Gloss Sample Sale
What: Save 50-80 percent on women’s apparel and accessories from Clever Alice, Frenzii, Porridge, Casting, and more.
Why: Their gloss is your gain.
When: Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 344 N. Ogden Ave., at Carroll Ave.
PRIMP
Flash Facials
What: Facials cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize in fifteen minutes for $30.
Why: Cheeks on speed.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Blo Salon and Spa, 826 W. Armitage Ave., at Dayton St. (773-477-2256).
HEAR
Seneke Ensemble
What: African-Latin music group plays the reopening of HotHouse at Viaduct Theater.
Why: Some like it hot.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: 3111 N. Western Ave., at Belmont St. (773-296-6024). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.
SPOT
The Fake Smile
What: Watch smiling strangers in an online BBC video quiz and separate the real grins from the faux.
Why: You love a psychological thriller.
When: You’re happy, and you know it.
Where: Online at bbc.co.uk.
PREPARE
Summer’s Biggest Music Fests
What: Lollapalooza and Pitchfork tickets are on sale now. Act fast.
Why: Nine Inch Nails. Need we say more?
When: The earlier, the better, rock star.
Where: Tickets online at lollapalooza.com and pitchforkmusicfestival.com.
