Dear September, please don’t blow.
WIN
Free Blowouts at Blo Dri
What: The first twenty who call the salon and mention DailyCandy get a comp blowout (normally $35) in honor of the salon’s first anniversary.
Why: They’re not just blowing hot air.
When: Now, dummy. Salon hours, Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 408 N. Clark St., at Kinzie St. (312-595-3000).
EAT
Dine with Dale
What: One grill. One deep fryer. One Top Chef finalist (Dale Levitski) cooking an intimate, three-course meal with local ingredients.
Why: New surprises all the time.
When: Every Thurs., 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Where: Relax Lounge, 1450 W. Chicago Ave., at Bishop St. Reservations required at 312-666-6006.
BUY
Ciao Bella Chicago Closing Sale
What: The soon-to-be-shuttered shop knocks 40-70 percent off women’s designers like Gant, Lauren Vidal, and Nightcap.
Why: Ciao, bella. Hello, bargains.
When: Thru Sept. 30 (or until everything goes). Store hours, Sun.-Tues., by appointment; Wed.-Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3829 N. Southport Ave., at Grace St. (773-388-2201).
DO
Shoe House Rock
What: The Frantic, State and Madison, and other local bands play a benefit concert for Share Your Soles, a nonprofit providing shoes to the impoverished.
Why: Come on, heel the noise.
When: Sat., 5:30 p.m.
Where: Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., b/t Grace St. & Waveland Ave. Advance tickets available online at etix.com. For more info, call 708-448-4469.
LAUGH
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad
What: Comedy Central vets put on a hysterical, stereotype-skewing vaudeville show (music, spoken word, burlesque).
Why: You’ll laugh ’til you’re matzo bawlin’.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 & 10:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., at Belmont Ave. (773-472-3492). Tickets available online at lakeshoretheater.com.








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