Hope this weekend isn’t too taxing.

SEE
No Country for Old White Men
What: Political sketch comedy troupe takes on the big election.
Why: It’s your kind of party.
When: Opens Sun. Showtimes, Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 & 11 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: The Second City Mainstage Theatre, 1616 N. Wells St., at North Ave. (312-337-3992). Tickets online at chitickets.secondcity.com.

SEE
Fashion Plates
What: View Maria Pinto’s spring 2008 collection in Tabula Tua’s new fine china studio.
Why: Better plate than never.
When: Benefit for Illinois Education Foundation, Fri., 6-8 p.m. Open house, Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 1015 W. Armitage Ave., at Kenmore Ave. Reservations for benefit required to 773-525-6590.

READ
Turning Tables
What: Twin sister authors take a fictional, behind-the-scenes look at an exclusive Manhattan restaurant.
Why: It’s what’s cooking.
When: You have reservations.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

LISTEN
Clinic’s Do It
What: Liverpool band’s fifth album blends pop, Motown, lounge, and dancehall.
Why: Do the do.
When: In the clinic of time.
Where: Reckless Records, 3161 N. Broadway Ave., at Belmont Ave. (773-404-5080); 1532 N. Milwaukee Ave., b/t North Ave. & Honore St. (773-235-3727); 26 E. Madison St., b/t Wabash Ave. & State St. (312-795-0878).

DRINK
In Fine Spirits
What: Andersonville wine shop’s just-opened lounge has tasting flights, classic cocktails, and craft beers.
Why: Sip, sip, hurray.
When: Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 4 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 3 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 5420 N. Clark St., at Balmoral Ave. (773-506-9463).