July 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Party like it’s 1776.

LICK
Mon Ami Gabi Ice Cream Specials
What: Made-from-scratch floats and sorbets in honor of National Ice Cream Month.
Why: You’re kinda sweet.
When: Thru July 31. Menu changes weekly.
Where: 2300 N. Lincoln Park W., at Belden Ave. (773-348-8886); 260 Oakbrook Ctr., at 22nd St., Oak Brook (630-472-1900).

DOWNLOAD
Feed the Animals
What: New album by Girl Talk (Gregg Gillis) packs 300 samples into 50-plus minutes.
Why: Talk the talk.
When: You want to get the party started.
Where: Online at illegalart.net.

DRINK
Moonshine’s Brew Pub
What: The Wicker Park resto’s new brewery churns out original beers on-site.
Why: Things came to a head.
When: Mon., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tues.-Fri., 11-2 a.m.; Sat., 10-3 a.m.; Sun., 10-2 a.m.
Where: 1824 W. Division St., b/t N. Honore St. and N. Marion Ct. (773-862-8686).

READ
Jessica Z.
What: Shawn Klomparens’s debut novel about terrorism and reckless love in the heart of San Fran.
Why: It’s zee bomb.
When: Zee time is right.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

DOODLE
Like a Yankee
What: Stick a feather in your cap.
Why: Macaroni.
When: The Fourth, of course.
Where: Only in America.