Chicago - August 13, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Waiter, there’s a weekend in my soup.

DO
“I’m with the Band: Art Brut”
What: Intuit art center hosts preshow meet-and-greet (drinks and apps) with the English rockers.
Why: Get your groupie on.
When: Fri., 8:30-9 p.m.
Where: Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., at Damen Ave. (773-278-6799). Tickets available online at art.org.

SAVE
Spa Soak’s Essential Facial
What: Soothing, hour-long cleansing, massage, and mask with a neck, eyelid, and lip exfoliation.
Why: Mention DailyCandy when booking an appointment and soak it up for just $85 (normally $165).
When: Offer good thru Sept. 30. Sun. & Mon., 10 a.m-4 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1733 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Leavitt St. (773-395-9000).

FLEX
Yoga Booty Ballet
What: New beginner-friendly fitness class fuses yoga, cardio dance, and ballet.
Why: No butts about it.
When: Sun.-Fri., times vary. Schedule online at theindigostudio.com.
Where: Indigo Studio, 309 W. Chicago Ave., b/t Franklin & Orleans Sts. (312-664-0207).

GIVE
Greater Chicago Food Depository
What: The nonprofit supplying food to the needy is celebrating its 30th birthday. Host a food drive in honor of the occasion.
Why: A few nonperishables go a long way.
When: You hunger to help.
Where: Info online at chicagosfoodbank.org.

EAT
Branch 27 Brunch
What: All the classics (buttermilk pancakes, steak and eggs, eggs Benedict) wake up for the West Town resto’s new menu.
Why: Serious Bloody Marys on the side.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1371 W. Chicago Ave., b/t Noble & Ada Sts. (312-850-2700).

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