June 5, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Congratulations on your master’s in weekend management.

DO
Domino Design District
What: Home and style mag’s first festival of boutique deals, designer consultations, classes, giveaways, and tours.
Why: Shopportunity knocks.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: See list of events and locations online.

SHOP
Grasshopper 510
What: New ecoboutique carries bath and body goods, home deco, stationery, jewelry, and more.
Why: Hop to it.
When: Opening party, Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sun., noon-5 p.m. Regular hours, Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1944 N. Damen Ave., at Homer St. (773-292-0510).

PARTY
The Temporarium
What: Redmoon Theater’s big summer bash has DJs, drinks, and performers.
Why: Temporary insanity.
When: Fri. & Sat., 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard St., b/t Armour & Noble Sts. Tickets at 312-850-8440 ext. 111 or online at redmoon.org.

HEAR
Ladytron’s Velocifero
What: Just-released fourth album of swirling synth pop from the Liverpool group.
Why: You’re a lady killer.
When: You’re in a trance.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

SEE
The 313
What: Chicago Improv Festival sketch comedy act features Keegan-Michael Key (MadTV), Nyima Funk (Thank God You’re Here), and others.
Why: Laughing matters.
When: Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., at Belmont Ave. Tickets online at ticketweb.com.