Ride this one out.

PEDAL
Blue Plate Special
What: Fork and the Road leads a bike tour of American classics (pit stops happen at diners and a bakeshop).
Why: Fried chicken and biscuits at a mystery location that once hosted leading figures of the civil rights movement.
When: Sat., noon-5:30 p.m.
Where: Tour departs from Intelligentsia Millennium Park Coffeebar, 53 E. Randolph St., b/t Michigan & Wabash Aves. Tickets ($50) online at forkandtheroad.com.

SEE
Fresh
What: Documentary forecasting a bright future for farming (starring advocates of the locavore scene).
Why: Stirring insights from Milwaukee urban farmer and activist Will Allen.
When: Fri.-Aug. 5.
Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., b/t Randolph & Lake Sts. Tickets ($10) at 312-846-2800.

WATCH
Fourteenth Annual Fillet of Solo Festival
What: The fringe-performance nirvana is back after a year hiatus — and its singular sensations have both old and new work to share.
Why: If you haven’t seen storytelling troupe 2nd Story at its regular Webster’s Wine Bar gig, here’s your chance.
When: Thru Aug. 21. 2nd Story, thru Sat., 7 p.m.; Aug. 6, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., b/t Farwell & Morse Aves. Tickets ($10) at 773-761-4477 or online at lifelinetheatre.com.

KNOCK YOURSELF OUT
Local Lists
What: Create, save, and share custom itineraries of DailyCandy-approved spots in your city.
Why: Our editors got you started with lists of their favorite haunts in their favorite hoods.
When: You want to plan a perfect shopping day, send out-of-towners a must-do list, or remember to check out new restaurants.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com.

SHOP
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale
What: You can’t stroll a block without bumping into a deal at neighborhood boutiques like Foursided, Urbanest, and City Olive.
Why: Cap off your spree with a glass of mellow red at In Fine Spirits.
When: Fri.-Sun.
Where: Clark St., b/t Winnemac & Edgewater Aves. Info at 773-728-2995.

SIP
Nightwood Summer Cocktail Menu
What: Stake out a patio seat for an American Beauty (Hendrick’s Gin, chartreuse, lemon juice, and prosecco) or a G&T (Tanqueray, tonic, lime juice, and lavender bitters).
Why: The perfect prelude to pasta with summer truffles.
When: Mon.-Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 2119 S. Halsted St., at 21st St. (312-526-3385).

Photo: David Aymond / Flickr

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