Pal around.
HEAR
Friends
What: The on-the-rise Brooklyn quintet pushes your dance-rock buttons during a mesmerizing gig.
Why: Get in the friend zone.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: 3159 N. Southport Ave., at Belmont Ave. (773-525-2508). Tickets ($12) at schubas.com.
GO
Chicago Design Museum
What: The pop-up sets up shop in an old Humboldt Park stove factory to display five stellar exhibits.
Why: Ogle Russian avant-garde art and Chicago graphic designers side by side.
When: Thru June 30. Events to follow closing.
Where: 700 N. Sacramento Blvd., b/t Chicago Ave. & Ohio St., ste. 201. Follow @chidm on Twitter for updates.
EAT
Brunch at Bread & Wine
What: Face the day with the wine bar and market’s new menu of seasonal American creations, including duck confit with apple, fennel, red grapes, and mulberry vinaigrette; and johnny cakes with glazed cherries, honey butter, and lemon curd.
Why: The Salty Sailor cocktail (Valentine vodka and fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice) is a real eye-opener.
When: Every Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 3732 W. Irving Park Rd., at Ridgeway Ave. (773-866-5266).
PEDAL
Deals for Cyclists at Wolfbait & B-girls
What: Spin over to the Logan Square boutique on a bike and score 20 percent off one item (please show your helmet at checkout).
Why: Tons of new finds, like Bruiser corduroy shorts, Kostick Glass Jewelry stained glass bracelets, and Eganaise paper earrings.
When: Thru July 31.
Where: 3131 W. Logan Blvd., at Milwaukee Ave. (312-698-8685).
WELCOME
Chef Dave Ford to The Bluebird
What: The sous chef during Telegraph’s opening has flitted over to Bucktown’s rustic gastropub, where he’ll head the seasonally inspired kitchen.
Why: His new summer menu has appetizing offerings like pan-seared trout with orzo, lemon basil, and green garlic.
When: Sun.-Tues., 5-11 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 5 p.m.-midnight; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 1749 N. Damen Ave., at Willow St. (773-486-2473).
Photo: Courtesy of Friends








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