The Weekend Guide

fall into it!
Photos: Courtesy of Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm & Garden Center

It ain’t ober ’til it’s October.

EAT
(K)new Cafe
What:
Chef Omar Rodriguez (Think) dishes eclectic American eats (buffalo venison, beet salad, stuffed pimento peppers) at his just-opened resto.
Why: It’s all new to you.
When: Daily, 5-11 p.m.
Where: 2556 W. Fullerton Ave., at Maplewood Ave. (773-772-7721).

PICK
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm & Garden Center
What:
Scour the patch, get lost in the corn maze, and stock up on fresh fruit and veggies at the family-run fall paradise.
Why: You’re out of your gourd.
When: Thru Oct. 31. Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 40 W. Higgins Rd., b/t Bartlett Rd. & I-90, South Barrington (847-428-6727).

SEE
An Evening with Mary Lynn Rajskub
What:
The comedian/actress (Chloe from 24) performs side-splitting stand-up.
Why:
Mary had a little laugh.
When: Fri., 7:30 & 10:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., at Belmont Ave. Tickets available by calling 773-472-3492 or online at lakeshoretheater.com.

DONATE
Chicago’s In Good Taste Campaign
What:
Add a buck to your bill at more than 100 restaurants and businesses (Japonais, MK, Salon 1800, more) to raise funds for the Lynn Sage Foundation helping breast cancer.
Why: Your hunger to give.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: Across town. See the full list of participating locations online at lynnsagefoundation.org.

TRY
Lunch at Cibo Matto
What:
The Wit hotel’s hotspot launches a midday menu of generously portioned modern Italian eats.
Why: The be-all-end-all tomato bread soup.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 201 N. State St., at Lake St. (312-239-9500).

Photo: Courtesy of Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm & Garden Centers

Location
2556 W Fullerton Ave
@ Maplewood Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
773-772-7721
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm & Garden Center
40 W Higgins Rd
bt Bartlett Rd & I-90
Barrington, IL 60010
847-428-6727
TheWit
201 N State St
@ Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
312-467-0200
Lakeshore Theater
3175 N Broadway St
@ Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
773-472-3492
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