SATURDAY:
High 87
Low 71
It’s summer in October …
SUNDAY
High 86
Low 67
… it’s still summer in October!
See the marathon
About 1.5 million people are expected on Sunday to watch the 40,000 runners in the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. 8 a.m. Sunday; free for spectators, registration closed for runners. Begins at Grant Park, 500 S. Columbus Drive; 312-904-9800. Here are five great spectator spots along the 26.2-mile route.
1. MILE 12.75
Energizer “Keep Going” Zones (Adams and Franklin Streets, other locations): Spectators joining the fray at these marks are provided with Energizer Bunny ears (while supplies last) to invigorate the heads of the pack.
2. MILE 13
New Balance Cheer Zones (Near Old St. Patrick’s Church. Also at the finish line): Gratis cheering items will be handed out in the West Loop, while available.
3. MILE 14.4
Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int’l (Adams Street and Ashland Avenue): Featuring classic Central and West African dance music.
4. MILE 21.4
Chinatown (Cermak Road and Wentworth Avenue): One of the more popular spots is destined to remain so, thanks to the festive decor and plenty of places to shop and eat.
5. MILE 23.2
The International Mile (35th Street, between State Street and Michigan Avenue): Supportive messages in native languages, colorful flags and costumed dancers celebrate global diversity at this station.
Saturday
World Cinema
RIVER EAST/LAKEVIEW
Watch a limited run of foreign films. 1:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday. AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois St.; Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark St. 312-902-1500 or online at ticketmaster.com.
Celeb cook-off
RIVER NORTH
“The L Word” stars Jennifer Beals, Marlee Matlin and Daniela Sea help cook during a competition between Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef, Art Smith, and The Chopping Block owner Shelley Young. Includes after party. The Chopping Block, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza.
312-644-6360. $75-$500.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Indigenous Mexico Film Festival
LOOP
See eight videos made by filmmakers in different areas of the country, including Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Michoacan. 10 a.m. Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St. 312-255-3700. Free.
Meet Alice Waters
LINCOLN PARK/STREETERVILLE
The healthy food crusader speaks and signs copies of her book. Book signing: 9 a.m. Green City Market, 1750 N. Clark St. Free.; Talk: 2:30-5 p.m. Thorne Auditorium, 375 E. Chicago Ave. 847-424-2486. $10.
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Intonation/MCA: Rock/Art
DOWNTOWN
Enjoy free live sets from some of the area’s rock, hip-hop and DJ performers. Features Flosstradamus, Cool Kids, Califone, Poster Children and more. 1 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660. Free.
Annual Harvest Festival
RIVER NORTH
Blend a custom cabernet sauvignon-based wine under the guidance of wine director Brian Duncan. 1 p.m. Bin 36, 339 N. Dearborn St. 312-755-9463. $36.
NFL Viewing Party
LINCOLN PARK
Includes a buffet, beer and wine, appearances by local sports celebs, a silent auction and trivia contests. 5:30 p.m. Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. 312-670-0313. $100.
ALL WEEKEND
Chicago International Film Festival
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Features screenings of more than 100 feature films, 30 shorts, 10 documentaries and a selection of anime films. Through Oct. 17. 312-683-0121. Schedule: chicagofilmfestival.com. Single ticket: $7-$13; special events: $20-$85.
Fulton Arts Walk
FULTON MARKET
A self-guided tour of the galleries and artists’ studio on and near Fulton Market. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Starting point: Flatfile, 217 N. Carpenter St. 312-491-1190. Participating venues: explorefultonmarket.com. Free.
Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour
DOWNTOWN
A three-hour bus tour of locations in Ursula Bielski’s “Chicago Haunts” book series. 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday. Clark and Ohio Streets, 610 N. Clark St. 888-446-7891. $22-$28.
Andersonville Arts Weekend
ANDERSONVILLE
The annual festival features artwork and performances by more than 100 artists in dozens of venues. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. More info: andersonville.org. Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue. 773-728-2995.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
HYDE PARK
See more than 80 props, models and costumes from the “Star Wars” films, video interviews and more. 9:30 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday. Through Jan. 6. Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive 773-684-1414. $15.25-$21, includes general admission.
Chicago Art Open
BRIDGEPORT
See drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, textiles and more by nearly 300 artists. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Oct. 27. Iron Studios, 3636 S. Iron St. 312-781-0040. $5 suggested donation.
THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING in chicago
NLDS
Cubs vs. Arizona
5 p.m. Saturday;
Noon Sunday (if necessary)
TV: TBS, TNT
