Chicago - September 10, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Strut your stuff.

BUY
Lara Miller’s Fall Collection
What: Local designer spools out Chicago-produced vegan silk party dresses, bamboo knit sweaters, slouchy pullovers, and more.
Why: It’s not run of the mill.
When: Available now. Store hours, Mon., noon-7 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Pivot, 1101 W. Fulton Market, at Aberdeen St. (312-243-4754 or pivotboutique.com).

PAMPER
SpaForever Discounts
What: Be one of the first 500 to call and get an hour-long facial or Swedish massage for only $59 (regularly $70-$80).
Why: Take it lying down.
When: Spa hours, Mon. & Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 1-9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1917 N. Damen Ave., b/t Homer & Cortland Sts. (773-394-0000).

EAT
Sunday Supper: A Head-to-Tail Event
What: Chefs from The Bristol, Old Town Social, Bluprint, and Indy’s Goose The Market prepare a five-course, family-style pig dinner.
Why: Giddy-up for the whole roasted saddle of pork.
When: Sun., 6 p.m.
Where: Bluprint Restaurant, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, at Kinzie St., ste. 135. Reservations required to 312-410-9800.

HEAR
Datarock
What: Norwegian electro rockers play a show to launch their latest album, Red.
Why: Their tracksuits are divine.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Damen Ave. (773-489-3160). Tickets available online at ticketmaster.com.

SEE
Marginal Waters
What: Multimedia artist Doug Ischar’s photographic chronicle of life along Belmont Rocks in 1985.
Why: Still waters run deep.
When: Opening reception, Sat., 6-9 p.m. Gallery hours, Thurs.-Sat., 1-6 p.m. or by appointment.
Where: Golden, 816 W. Newport Ave., at Halsted St. (773-209-8889).

GO
DailyCandy Dossier
What: All day, every day, we’ll be bringing you the latest and greatest from NY Fashion Week. Check back often for designer interviews, trend predictions, and front-row observances.
Why: Giveaways galore.
When: Thru Sept. 17.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/dossier.