Chicago - June 11, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

All dressed up and someplace to go.

BUY
Krista K’s Multidesigner Trunk Show
What: Steal 20 percent off more than 100 designer dresses (Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent, Laila Azhar, Butter by Nadia). Jewelry by Allison Schiller shares the spotlight.
Why: Graduations, weddings, and garden parties galore.
When: Thru June 14. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Krista K, 3458 N. Southport Ave., at Cornelia Ave. (773-248-1967); Krista K Maternity + Baby, 3530 N. Southport Ave., at Eddy St. (773-248-4477). Sale also online at kristak.com; enter code DRESSME at checkout.

BARK
Chalet Nursery’s Dog Adoption Day
What: Rescued pooches from Heartland Animal Shelter and Save-a-Pet look for homes.
Why: Wag — you’re it.
When: Sat., noon-3 p.m.
Where: 3132 Lake St., Wilmette (847-256-0561).

SUPPORT
Indego Africa Summer Fundraiser
What: Swing into summer with live jazz by Dawi & Friends, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks — all to raise money for the nonprofit empowering Rwandan women.
Why: Crafts by African artists along with photos of the artists and their families sold on the side.
When: Tickets on sale now. The party is June 18, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Mars Gallery, 1139 W. Fulton Market. Tix online at indegoafrica.org/fundraisers.

HEAR
I Am Fest
What: Debut indie arts and music festival with gigs by 25 local bands, art, photography, and short film screenings.
Why: Can’t beat the $15 ticket price.
When: Sat., 11-1:30 a.m.
Where: Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Rockwell St. Tickets online at congresschicago.com.

SAVE
H2O Plus Warehouse Sale
What: Beauty brand blows out its overstock of skin, hair, and spa products, offering deals of up to 80 percent off.
Why: The early bird gets the sea salt body scrub.
When: Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 845 W. Madison St. (312-850-9283).