Chicago - June 18, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Daddy, daddy, bo-baddy, banana-fana, fo-faddy.

GET
Free Facials at Bucktown’s Salon Blue
What: Take thy ’dermis to the salon’s new skin bar, where pros perform comp custom facials for DailyCandy readers.
Why: You’re in the T-zone.
When: Thurs., noon-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1931 W. North Ave., at Winchester Ave. Reservations at 773-342-2583.

PLAY
The DailyCandy 100-Day Giveaway, Presented by Comcast.net
What: Score in a super-quick game of tic-tac-toe and rake in free gifts (Gemma Redux, Rubie Green, and Rebecca Minkoff).
Why: They don’t call you Lucky MacGuff for nothing.
When: You could win every day thru Sept. 22.
Where: Online at comcast.net.

EAT
Custom House’s Boxed Lunches
What: Resto packages gourmet grilled chicken wraps, burgers, pork belly sandwiches, and more for easy takeout.
Why: Pick one up for pops.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 500 S. Dearborn St., at Congress Pkwy. To order in advance, call 312-523-0200.

ATTEND
Tree Theory Launch
What: Industrial and graphic design duo Strand Design introduces its urban-chic bag line made from junkyard scrap (billboard tarps, seatbelts).
Why: Drinks, eats, arm candy.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 1008 W. Randolph St., b/t Morgan & Carpenter Sts. (708-309-0069).

SAVOR
Moto’s Dessert Tasting Menu
What: Pastry chef Ben Roche serves four ever-changing courses in the restaurant’s lounge.
Why: Hope for the hot and cold chocolate mousse with smoked ice cream.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 945 W. Fulton Market, at Sangamon St. (312-491-0058).