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The Weekend Guide

indie wed!
Photos: George Eastman House / Flickr

Here comes the Guide, all dressed in white.

PROPOSE
Indie Wed
What:
Meet and buy from wedding vendors that walk the aisle less traveled.
Why: Tipsycake desserts, Dame Couture dresses, Boh Bon Soap Company bath goods, and Toast & Jam DJs.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Ravenswood Event Center, 4025 N. Ravenswood Ave., at Irving Park Rd. Tickets available at the door or online at indiewed.com.

HEAR
The Handsome Devilz
What:
The Smiths and Morrissey tribute band lets it rip with guest DJ Victor Lua.
Why: Big mouth strikes again.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., at Elston Ave. (773-478-4408). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

EAT
Birchwood Kitchen’s Winter Menu
What:
Weather the cold with new sandwiches (duck with green apple slaw and mustard on a baguette, ham with aged cheddar and beer jelly on a pretzel roll).
Why: It’s a bitchin’ kitchen.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2211 W. North Ave., at Leavitt St. (773-276-2100).

BUY
Beta Boutique Stacked Rack Sample & Overstock Sale
What:
Apparel by Blake Standard, Lara Miller, Alice + Olivia, and others is 40-90 percent off.
Why: A bevy of stuff for just $5.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 233 W. Huron St., at Franklin St. Call 773-351-1876 for details.

WATCH
American Artifact: the Rise of American Rock Poster Art
What: Doc film wittily explores how promo posters went from throwaways to collectibles.
Why: Interviews with Chicago designers Jay Ryan and Mat Daly.
When: Thru Feb. 4. Showtimes online at siskelfilmcenter.org.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., b/t Randolph & Lake Sts. (312-846-2800).

Photo: George Eastman House / Flickr

Location
Beta Boutique Stacked Rack Sample & Overstock Sale
233 W Huron St
@ Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60654
Ravenswood Event Center
4011 N Ravenswood Ave
@ Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613
773-388-2170
2211 W North Ave
bt Leavitt St & Bell Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
773-276-2100
3420 W Grace St
@ Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773-478-4408
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
bt Randolph & Lake Sts
Chicago, IL 60601
312-846-2600
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