Chicago - September 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fall for one, and one for fall.

EMBELLISH
Minx Coat Manicures & Pedicures
What: Pros file and buff your nails before applying colored or patterned films (metallics, cheetah prints).
Why: Give them your digits.
When: By appointment.
Where: Bliss Chicago, W Chicago – Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., at Ontario St. (877-862-5477).

SMOOCH
312 Photobooth Make-Out Party
What: Suck face with your sweetie (ex, stranger, whomever) in a retro-style photo booth. Shots will be posted online at itwasoverwhen.com and itwaslovewhen.com. The steamiest shot will become the relationship blog’s new logo.
Why: They shoot, you score.
When: Thurs., 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Bar DeVille, N. Damen Ave. & Huron St. (312-929-2349).

SEE
Craig Doty’s Women
What: The L.A. photographer (and School of the Art Institute of Chicago grad) mounts a solo show featuring ten unsettling, powerful portraits of women.
Why: You click with raw talent.
When: Thru Oct. 31. Gallery hours, Thurs.-Fri., 4-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.; or by appointment.
Where: Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center, 1034 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Augusta Blvd. (773-235-8874).

HEAR
Extra Golden
What: Indie rock meets Kenyan benga guitar pop in the band’s live gig.
Why: Their latest album, Thank You Very Quickly, is golden.
When: Sat. & Sun. Doors open, 8:30 p.m.; show, 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., at Ada St. (773-227-4433). Tickets available online at hideoutchicago.com.

DO
Five Rounds in Uptown Pub Crawl
What: Score drink specials at the area’s best bars (Fat Cat, Wild Pig, more).
Why: Your $5 donation betters the hood.
When: Sat. Check-in, 2:30 p.m.; crawl, 3-7 p.m.
Where: Bridgeview Bank, 4753 N. Broadway St., b/t Lawrence & Leland Aves. Reservations (recommended) at 773-878-1184 or by emailing rsvp@uptownbusinesspartners.com.