Chicago - October 22, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Stop, collaborate, and listen: Weekend’s back with a brand new kitchen.

EAT
The Fifth
What: Kitsch’n River North gets split in two to make room for a new wine-focused bar/resto.
Why: Less kitsch. Different niche.
When: Mon., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 5 p.m.-11 p.m. (Bar is sometimes open later.)
Where: 600 W. Chicago Ave., at Larrabee St. (312-644-1500).

HEAR
Samantha Crain
What: The husky-voiced Oklahoman and her folk rock band command the stage.
Why: You’ll get the chills.
When: Thurs., 9:30 p.m.
Where: Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., at Cortez St. (773-276-3600). Tickets available online at ticketweb.com.

BUY
Unison Fall Warehouse Sale
What: Nab the Chicago design house’s overstock bedding, pillows, table linens, bags, holiday decor, and more for up to 80 percent off.
Why: The nature-inspired patterns pop.
When: Fri.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2000 W. Fulton St., at Damen Ave. (877-492-7960).

WELCOME
Lincoln Hall
What: The good folks at Schubas reopen the old Three Penny Cinema as an unpretentious live music venue.
Why: Solid pub grub from the front-of-house bar.
When: Concert schedule varies; visit lincolnhallchicago.com for info.
Where: 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., at N. Halsted St. (773-525-2501).

BROWSE
Squasht by Les Fall-Winter Collection Trunk Show
What: Meet Pilsen designer Lesley Timpe and shop her vintage velveteen handbags, ’40s-style headbands, reversible hats, and more.
Why: Squasht, but not forgotten.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Chicago Tourism Center, 72 E. Randolph St., at Michigan Ave. For more info, go to chicagofashionresource.com.

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