Chicago - May 21, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Buy one weekend, get one day free.

BUY
It’s Great to Be Jake
What: Jake’s new store-within-a-store skews affordable, with clothes and accessories (T by Alexander Wang pocket dresses, Bensimon tennis shoes) from $50 to $250.
Why: Cheap-chic gift items on the side.
When: Rush St., Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Winnetka, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 939 N. Rush St., at Walton Pl. (312-664-5553)

TRIP OUT
What: Plan a getaway, find deals, win prizes, and discover what’s right around the corner at DailyCandy’s Summer Trippin’ site.
Why: Catch the travel bug.
When: Between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/travel.

SEE
Field Trips
What: Show of experimental works by modern and contemporary dance troupes Antibody Dance, Prairieland Movement Project, and others. Plus, spoken word performers.
Why: Play the field.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hamlin Park Fieldhouse Theatre, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave., b/t Wellington & Barry Aves. Call 804-873-1018 to reserve a seat.

EAT
Tailgate
What: Clybourn Corridor’s new barbecue joint does game-time faves (burgers, sausages, wings) for takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Why: The smokin’ $24.95 all-you-can-eat rib deal.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 1811 N. Clybourn Ave., at Willow St. (773-857-6644).

SAVE
Play Dough Fridays
What: Neapolitan-style pizzas go for just $5; prosecco cocktails and craft beers are $4.
Why: It pays to play.
When: Every Fri., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Bar at One Sixtyblue, 1400 W. Randolph St., at N. Ogden Ave. (312-850-0303).