Chicago - September 18, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Catch you on the flip side, summer.

SWAP
Bess & Loie Donate a Bag Event
What: Give up an old work-appropriate bag, get 20 percent off a new one; used bags go to the The Cara Program, which helps the homeless find jobs.
Why: It’s clutch.
When: Party, Thurs., 5-8 p.m. Bag donation thru Sept. 25.
Where: 1015 W. Lake St., b/t Carpenter & Morgan Sts. (312-226-2247).

SAVE
Greer’s Undeck the Halls Sale
What: Holiday and greeting cards, stationery, wrapping paper, and ribbon are 25-90 percent off.
Why: ’Tis (almost) the season.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1657 N. Wells St., at Eugenie St. (312-337-8000).

SHOP
Farmer Fridays
What: Harvest Moon Farms sells organic produce (heirloom tomatoes, beets, carrots) in the parking lot of Uncommon Ground.
Why: It’s barn good.
When: Thru Oct. 17. Fri., 4-8 p.m.
Where: 1401 W. Devon Ave., at Glenwood Ave. (773-465-9801).

Blake Standard Trunk Show
What: Meet designer Pierre Colorado, browse his sweet fall merch, and preorder for holiday ’08.
Why: Raise your standards.
When: Thurs., 2-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Perchance, 3512 N. Southport Ave., b/t Eddy St. & Cornelia Ave. (773-244-1300).

SEE
James Marshall Installation
What: The artist (formerly known as Dalek) shows his kaleidoscopic, street art-inspired paintings.
Why: Marshall arts.
When: Thru Oct. 12. Opening reception, Fri., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Phaiz, 673 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Sangamon St. (312-226-9070).