Make it steamy, August.

EAT
Takashi’s Noodles Menu
What: Chef Takashi Yagihashi expands his offerings with made-from-scratch ramen and soba noodles.
Why: It’s worth your dough.
When: Menu offered Sun., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Restaurant hours, Tues.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 5-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 5-9:30 p.m.
Where: 1952 N. Damen Ave., b/t Homer St. & Armitage Ave. (773-772-6170).

SHOP
Florodora’s Scandal Sale
What: Save 20-40 percent on women’s clothing by Lara Miller, Twinkle, LiaMolly, and more.
Why: A different item at 50 percent off every day.
When: Fri.-Aug. 8. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 330 S. Dearborn St., b/t Jackson Blvd. & Van Buren St. (312-212-8860).

CHILL
LuxLounge
What: Tucked above LuxBar, the Gold Coast’s new nightspot offers specialty drinks and DJ nights.
Why: Another reason to try the Triangle.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 18 E. Bellevue Pl., at Rush St. (312-642-3400).

DO
Fifth Annual Printers’ Ball
What: Free event has magazine and book giveaways, author readings, papermaking workshops, letterpress demos, and more.
Why: It’s fit to print.
When: Fri., 5-11 p.m.
Where: The Ludington Building at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., at 11th St. (312-787-7070).

SNACK
Late-Night Brunch Menu at Orange
What: New location of fave breakfast-lunch spot serves specialties like steak and eggs Benedict, green eggs and ham, and French toast kebabs in the wee hours.
Why: Orange you happy?
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 a.m. Also open Sun.-Wed., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 730 W. Grand Ave., at Halsted St. (312-942-0300).