September 4, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Let the weekend guide you.

SHOP
Aritzia’s Grand Opening
What: Canadian women’s shop lands in Chi with clothing from Vena Cava, Talula, See by Chloé, and more.
Why: You’re a closet case.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., at Pearson St., 3rd flr. (312-867-9230).

CELEBRATE
Pivot’s First Anniversary
What: Ecofashion shop celebrates with 20 percent off all purchases, a Frei Designs trunk show, and vegan footwear from Olsen Haus.
Why: Save the birth.
When: Fri., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 1101 W. Fulton Market, at Aberdeen St. (312-243-4754).

EAT
Fruits from the Farm Brunch
What: Sepia and Seedling concoct a special menu of melon soup, souffle pancakes, watermelon cocktails, and more.
Why: The time is ripe.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson St., at Randolph St. Reservations recommended to 312-441-1920.

READ
Free-Range Chickens
What: SNL writer Simon Rich’s collection of short stories pokes fun at everything from the tooth fairy to e-mail addiction.
Why: For cluck’s sake.
When: You’re home on the range.
Where: Online at semcoop.booksense.com.

CHEER
Flugtag
What: Watch teams compete to pilot handmade, human-powered flying machines over Lake Michigan.
Why: Wing it.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: North Avenue Beach, North Ave. & Lake Shore Dr.