Out and about
They’ve been hard at work all summer, tracking down the best outdoor activities for you. Now get to know your alfresco aficionados at The Outsiders Wrap Party, featuring a beanbag toss and giveaways. You’ve got until noon Friday to vote for the night’s signature drink; will it be The Hedonist or the Rebel? You decide. More details at metromix.com; find out how you can win Lolla tix. 9 p.m. Friday. No cover. John Barleycorn’s Lincoln Park location, 658 W. Belden Ave. 773-348-8899.
Get rich quick
Have shows “The Simple Life” and “The Princes of Malibu” piqued your interest in how the other half lives? Lincoln Park Young Professionals can’t give you a silver spoon, but they can deliver a taste of the rich ‘n’ famous lifestyle with Billionaire Boys Club, an outdoor (and co-ed) benefit featuring premium drinks, eats and cigars, and prizes including sailing lessons and gym memberships. 6 p.m. Friday. $40-$50. NBC Tower, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive. 312-642-5097.
Oh, la la, Lolla
After months of hype, Lollapalooza has landed. The fest features big-name bands Pixies, Weezer, The Killers and more–and tickets are still available. 11:45 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. $60-$115. Tickets: lollapalooza.com. Hutchinson Field in Grant Park, 300 E. Balbo Drive. 888-512-7469. Love to hit Lolla, but don’t have the dough? House of Blues hosts two shows that’ll leave you with a little more coin. Cake: 10:30 p.m. Friday. $35-$36.50. Sound Tribe Sector 9: 10:30 p.m. Saturday. $22.50-$24. 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000. Check metromix.com for a full Lolla lineup, plus live reviews.
Art, unveiled
We’re not nuts about going nude in public (hey, it’s illegal), but in the name of art? All bets–er, clothes–are off. In “The Living Canvas,” eight performers strip to serve as a screen for projected images; audience members can volunteer to participate. 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 7 and 9 p.m. Saturdays; 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 28. $15-$20. Victory Gardens’ Downstairs Studio Theatre, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-3000.
Beach blanket bing–oh, no!
It’s like Gidget–gone bad. In A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company’s “Psycho Beach Party,” a teenage tomboy’s ambitious, evil and sexed-up alter-ego hampers her efforts to join the 1962 Malibu surf crowd. 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Through Aug. 6. $13-$15. Theatre Building, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252.
Must love dogs
Sure, you’ve got a furry best friend, but you say you could use a little more companionship of the non-canine variety? Primp yourself and your pooch, and head over to Bark in the Park, where you’ll meet other pet-owning singles. The event features a doggie obstacle course, a Frisbee toss, and water and treats for Fido, plus plenty of opportunities for you to make a pup-primed love connection. 7 p.m. Friday. $20-$35. Advance registration required: 8at8.com. Wiggly Field, 2645 N. Sheffield Ave. 312-583-0888.
‘Port-a-party
Can’t stomach the thought of sweating through two days of ‘palooza–not to mention the dent it would leave on your wallet? Check out the sounds of the season on the cheap at the Fourth Annual Summer on Southport. The fest features music by Edwin McCain, Anna Fermin’s Trigger Gospel and more, plus a gospel brunch with eats by Ann Sather. Find details at metromix.com. 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. $5. Southport Avenue, from Byron Street to Waveland Avenue, 3800 N. Southport Ave. 773-665-4682.
Tour de plants
Whether it’s due to the drought, your lack of a green thumb or that postage stamp you call a deck (with no space for flowers to take root), if you haven’t seen a spot of foliage all summer, it’s time to get out of the apartment and go for a stroll. Two ‘hoods have spruced up for you: The 37th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival features 100-plus gardens, workshops, live music and more. Noon. Saturday-Sunday. $6-$8. Webster and Sheffield Avenues, 2200 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-929-9255. Or try the 2005 East Andersonville Garden Walk: 11 a.m. Saturday. $2-$5. North Clark Street at West Balmoral Avenue, 5400 N. Clark St. 773-769-1390.
‘Maestro’ of the house
Bone up on the background of dance music at the “Maestro” DVD Premiere Party, featuring clips from this soon-to-be-released documentary exploring the emergence of the genre in ’70s and ’80s Chicago and New York. Perhaps you’ll learn a few new moves to practice while DJ Astral spins. 10 p.m. Saturday. $10. Vision, 632 N. Dearborn St. 312-266-1944.
