Chicago - July 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Tag. You’re it.

SEE
Go with the Flow
What: Artist Jay Byrnes’s exhibit of graffiti-like, collaged illustrations.
Why: It’s flow time.
When: Thru July 29. Opening party, Fri., 7-9 p.m. Regular hours, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Upstairs Gallery, at Threadless Chicago, 3011 N. Broadway St., at Wellington Ave. (773-525-8640).

HEAR
Paetec Music Tour
What: Al Green headlines a soul-funk lineup including Soulive and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk.
Why: Green means go.
When: Sat., 6 p.m. & Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Lynn White Dr. Tickets at 312-559-1212 or online at livenation.com.

SHOP
Grace Shoe Sale
What: Summer styles from Celine, Missoni, Pucci, Luciano Padovan, and more are 50 percent off.
Why: Heel, girl.
When: Thru July 24. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1917 N. Damen Ave., b/t Homer & Cortland Sts. (773-384-7223).

STROLL
Bucktown GardenWalk
What: Tour 100 private and public gardens; proceeds go to neighborhood improvement.
Why: You can yard-ly wait.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Pick up map at Club Lucky, 1824 W. Wabansia Ave., at Honore St.

PEDAL
McDonald’s L.A.T.E. Ride
What: Twenty-five-mile nighttime bike ride through the city and along the lake benefits Friends of the Parks.
Why: Get in the cycle.
When: Sat. Live band, 11:15 p.m.; ride, 1:30 a.m.
Where: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, S. Congress & E. Columbus Drs. Preregister online at signmeup.com.

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