It looks like a culture and shopping cage match. All bets are on.

SEE
Clay
What: One-man hip-hop musical inaugurates Lookingglass’s new black box space.
Why: Lookingglass 2: Electric Boogaloo.
When: Gala openings, Sat., 3 & 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 6 p.m. Thru Nov. 19. See schedule for days and times.
Where: Chase Studio Theater, Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave., at Pearson St. (312-337-0665).

BUY
Krista K Maternity + Baby Opens
What: New arrival celebrates with 20 percent off, plus free pickles and ice cream.
Why: What you’ve been craving.
When: Grand opening, Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Regular hours, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 3530 N. Southport Ave., at Cornelia Ave. (773-248-4477).

Anjénu Opens
What: New paper boutique with Soolip note cards, letterpress invites, and custom gift wrap.
Why: No reason to keep it under wraps.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1747 W. Division St., at Hermitage Ave. (773-469-2212).

DO
Snap Gala
What: Art Institute fete features photo ops, a peek at the upcoming So the Story Goes, and a chance to meet the photogs featured in the exhibition.
Why: All flash. No dance.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., at Monroe St. (312-443-7250).

Wine, Women & Shoes Fashion Show
What: UNICEF fundraiser combines Chicago shoe boutiques with Napa Valley vineyards.
Why: Peep toes and pinot make a killer pairing.
When: Thurs., 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: River East Arts Center, 435 E. Illinois St., at McClurg Ct. (312-255-0400).