October 23, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Turn over a new leaf.

RACE
Go Go Green 5K
What: Run/walk benefits the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Take household items, old batteries, gym shoes, and more to be properly recycled.
Why: You’re a lean, green jogging machine.
When: Sat. Registration, 7 a.m.; race, 9 a.m.; post-race festival, 10 a.m.
Where: Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park. Info at 773-755-5128.

PAMPER
Pretty City’s Pretty in Pink
What: Beauty treatments (Brazilians, facials, eyelash tints) for just $31 raise money for Breast Cancer Network of Strength.
Why: Sit pretty.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: Locations and services at prettycity.com.

SEE
This Country’s F$cked
What: Political comedy festival hosted by sketch groups GayCo. and Schadenfreude.
Why: Get in poll position.
When: Sat., 8 & 11 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., at Belmont Ave. Tickets at 773-472-3492 or online at lakeshoretheater.com.

GIVE
The Great American Book Drive
What: Donate gently used books for sale; proceeds help fund local reading programs.
Why: Spread the word.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 213 W. Institute Pl., at Wells St.

DO
Twin Bridges Tavern Tour
What: Travel from pub to pub (Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, J. Patrick’s, Streeter’s Tavern) by bus.
Why: It cures what ales you.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Bus departs from Mahoney’s, 551 N. Ogden Ave., at Ohio St. Reservations at 312-733-2121.