Chicago - August 07, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The Olympics are here: Get ready for some heavy medal.

RELAX
Olympian Body Treatment
What: Full-body salt scrub exfoliation and bronzer application, followed by truffles.
Why: Take one for the team.
When: Thru Labor Day. Appointments begin Fri. Spa hours, daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl., at Michigan Ave. (312-649-2340).

GATHER
Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Surprise Spectacle
What: Help the Chicago writer complete her short film, 17 Things I Made, with a secret group activity.
Why: Krouse calls.
When: Fri., 8:08 p.m.
Where: Meet Amy (she’ll be holding a yellow umbrella) in front of “The Bean” in Millennium Park, Michigan Ave. & Randolph St.

SEE
Spellbound
What: Exhibit of mixed-media works on paper by L.A.’s Kime Buzzelli and Chicago’s Phoebe Fisher.
Why: For the spell of it.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Opening reception, Fri., 7 p.m. Regular hours, Sat., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave., b/t Damen Ave. & Honore St., 2nd flr.

Bicycle Film Festival
What: Bike-themed flicks from around the world, a scavenger hunt, and a block party.
Why: Reel wheel.
When: Thru Sun.
Where: Film screenings at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., at 11th St., 8th flr. Other venues and tickets online at bicyclefilmfestival.com.

EAT
Club Royale
What: Just-opened resto serves Western Japanese eats (sashimi, salumi, wakame salmon) by chef Andre Christopher (Pops for Champagne, Japonais).
Why: Get the Royale treatment.
When: Tues.-Sat., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sun., 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 205 N. Peoria St., at Lake St. (312-666-9400).