Get spring-loaded.
SEE
Arrested Moments
What: Painter Chris Crites’s creepily fascinating portraits of early 20th-century Australian criminals.
Why: They’re painted on brown paper bags. Bonus.
When: Fri.-Apr. 20. Opening reception, Fri., 6-9 p.m. Hours, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; by appointment.
Where: 360See, 1924 N. Damen Ave., b/t Homer & Cortland Sts. (773-698-6340).
REAP
Winter Farmers Market
What: Thaw out with a heaping selection of microgreens, meats, cheeses, honey, fruit, and more.
Why: Cooking demos by City Provisions and Learn Cook Eat teach you what to do with the goods.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave., b/t Paulina St. & Ashland Ave. (773-561-8496).
LEARN
Collecting Costume Lecture and Trunk Show
What: Vintage bauble queen Carole Tanenbaum sells more than 100 sparkling pieces and discusses how to start a collection.
Why: A Miriam Haskell double-strand coral beaded necklace from 1950.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lecture, Thurs., noon.
Where: Neapolitan, 715 Elm St., b/t Greenbay & Sheridan Rds., Winnetka (847-441-7784).
BUY
Chicago Fashion Incubator Pop-Up Shop
What: Check out apparel and accessories from this year’s local designers in residence as well as previous participants.
Why: Christina Fan’s C/Fan silk dresses, skirts, and shirts.
When: Thru Apr. 18. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The 900 Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., at Delaware Pl., lvl. 5 (312-867-4925).
SHOP
Maria Pinto Liquidation Sale
What: Chicago designer shutters her shop and takes 50-70 percent off everything.
Why: Ave, Maria. We’ll miss you.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 135 N. Jefferson St., b/t Washington Blvd. & Randolph St. (312-648-1350).
Art: Chris Crites / Courtesy of 360See













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