May 22, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Looks like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays-off.

RIDE
Bike the Drive
What: Bike on car-free LSD at your own pace.
Why: It’s the wheel deal.
When: Sun., 5:30-9:45 a.m. (Must depart by 9 a.m.)
Where: Start at Columbus & Jackson Sts. Go north on Lake Shore Dr. to Bryn Mawr Ave. or head south to 57th St. Registration required at bikethedrive.org.

COMPETE
Radio Ephemera Audio Challenge
What: Make your own audio short story inspired by select books from San Fran’s Prelinger Library.
Why: You’re all ears.
When: Enter now thru Aug. 3.
Where: E-mail your submission to thirdcoastfestival@gmail.com. Info at thirdcoastfestival.org.

SEE
Shape-shifters
What: Contemporary Arts Council’s annual show of emerging artists includes sculpture by Mike Andrews and Reed Barrow, krump dancing by Elliot Layda, and more.
Why: Do the krump-dee-krump.
When: Thru Jul. 3. Opening reception, Fri., 5-8 p.m. (performance at 7 p.m.). Regular hours, Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Alfedena Gallery, 434 W. Ontario St., at Kingsbury St. (312-944-4340).

BUILD
Sandcastles
What: Chicago’s public beaches open this weekend.
Why: Shore ’nuff.
When: You’re suited up.
Where: Along the lakefront; locations at chicagoparkdistrict.com.