Chicago - August 06, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Not going to Lolla? Band together.

BUY
Abigail Glaum-Lathbury Sample Sale
What: Save up to 50 percent on Glaum-Lathbury’s spring and summer styles (silk-draped tanks, pleated skirts).
Why: Get it for next year.
When: Fri., 2-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1457 N. Wood St., b/t Le Moyne & Julian Sts. (773-384-9160).

Rogan at Apartment Number 9
What: Brooklyn designer takes over half of the Bucktown shop to introduce fall styles.
Why: Women’s apparel at Apartment is a rare find.
When: Thru Aug. 16. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1804 N. Damen Ave., b/t Churchill & Willow Sts. (773-395-2999).

SAVE
Barneys Denim Swap
What: Take in a pair of previously worn (but still wearable) jeans and get 20 percent off your next digs.
Why: Castoffs are recycled via ecoawareness org 1% for the Planet.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., at Rush St. (312-587-1700); Barneys Co-Op, 2209 N. Halsted St., at Webster Ave. (773-248-0426‎).

SNACK
Tater Tot Trot
What: Sample top taters during the group trip to Southport Corridor restaurants.
Why: You say potato.
When: Sat., 4 p.m. Schedule online at tatertrottrot.com.
Where: Fun begins at Schoolyard Tavern, 3258 N. Southport Ave., at School St. (773-528-8226).

TRIM
Urban Joe on Division
What: The men’s hair salon opens a Wicker Park outpost, specializing in no-nonsense, under $30 cuts.
Why: R.I.P., faux hawk.
When: Tues.-Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1925 W. Division St., at Winchester Ave. (773-529-5637).