Fascinating fabrics. ”Process and Pattern,” an exhibit of tie-dye fabrics and costumes, has opened at the Douglas Dawson Gallery, 341 W. Superior St. The first in a series, the textile exhibit includes cultural, historical and utilitarian cloths and will continue through Oct. 31. For more information, call 751-1961.
House to house. The Illinois Chapter of National Home Fashions League Inc. is sponsoring a walking tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio and the Elizabeth Cheney mansion (an American Society of Interior Designers showhouse) and other Oak Park Victorian homes from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.Tickets are $28 a person and available at the Frank Lloyd Wright home, Forest and Chicago Avenues, Oak Park. For more information, call 649-0575.
Lithuanian life. The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., is having its grand reopening today to celebrate a total renovation and additions. The public is welcome. Museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m daily; admission is $1.50. For more information, call 582-6500.
Rug art. The Nahigian Bros. Gallery, 645 N. Michigan Ave., will present
”Woven Gardens of Persia: Oriental Rugs at the Height of Their Art,” with an opening reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. The exhibit runs until Oct. 31. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 943-8300.
Just for kids. The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation offers Serendipity Saturdays, an architectural awareness program for 4th- to 6th-graders, starting with ”Frank Lloyd Wright`s Ginkgo Tree” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the home, Chicago and Forest Avenues, Oak Park. Cost is $4 per session, and reservations are required. For more information, call 848-1976.
Hike through history. The Dundee Township Historical Society will sponsor the annual Traditional Fall Housewalk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Five village homes and one church will be open, and there will be a special luncheon at the historic Anvil Club in old Dundee. Cost is $7 for the walk, $13 to include lunch. Seating is limited. For more information, call 426-3136, 428-5932 or 428-2455.
Kitchen tours. The Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association will present its annual kitchen tour from 1 to 6 p.m. next Sunday on the North Side and Sept. 28 on the South Side to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $3 a person. For more information, call 968-6983. Apartment advisory. Doral Plaza, 151 N. Michigan Ave., will host the first in a series of seminars, ”How to Make Your City Apartment Wonderful,” at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Top of the Plaza. Complimentary wine will be served. Seating is limited. For more information, call 565-7200.
