HIDDEN AGENDA
REDEYE TAKES YOU OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE
ON THE AGENDA A “Sweet Cheeks” facial — and we’re not talking about the cheeks on your face, by the way — at the Tiffani Kim Institute in River North, 310 W. Superior St. 312-260-9000. tiffanykiminstitute.com.
CHECK IT OUT IF YOU … want to get your booty into bikini-rific shape, want to make your derriere spankably soft or want to give dinner companions somethin’ to talk about.
THE DEETS Sorry guys, this facial is available only for women. The 45-minute treatment ($85) includes a light steam, cleansingand exfoliating and a series of hydrating and firming masks. It ends with the application of some hydrating lotion as well as a mini-massage of the region. Though butt facials have been the, er, butt of many jokes, Jacklyn Kim, the Institute’s president, said the treatment is all about relaxation. As she views it: “If you’re going to take care of your body, why not your rear end?” The Institute is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.
THE PAYOFF Bootylicious.
SAT
Corpo Dance Company presents b-sides
NEAR NORTH SIDE
The modern dance company performs works by artistic director Christopher M. McCray, set to music by Bjork, Wax Tailor and Nirvana. In the second act, the same dances are “remixed.” 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets:corpodance.org/b-sides. Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. 773-472-1921. $20-$25.
Easter Wine Tasting
WEST LOOP
Sample picks to pair with holiday brunch and dinner. 1 p.m. Just Grapes, 560 W. Washington Blvd. Suite 100. 312-627-9463. Free.
Fifth Annual March Madness Improv Tournament
LAKEVIEW
A 40-member improv ensemble splits into teams to compete in an NCAA-style double elimination tourney. 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: comedysportzchicago.com. ComedySportz Theatre, 929 W. Belmont Ave. 773-549-8080. $19.
The Flying Cat Circus
ROGERS PARK
A sketch comedy revue interspersed with fire-eating, glass-walking and other acts of derring-do. 9 p.m. No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave. 773-743-3355. $10.
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PAH-FEST: Chicago 2008
SOUTH LOOP
Francis Ford Coppola’s nephew and fellow filmmaker Christopher Coppola brings his weeklong digital film competition to Chicago. 11 a.m. Schedule: pahnation.com. Ludington Building, Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. 323-645-4353. Free.
Prepare to Pong II
LAKEVIEW
A beer pong tournament includes cash prizes for the winners and four hours of unlimited Coors Light and Point Lager brews. 7 p.m. The Ashland, 2824 N. Ashland Ave. 773-875-0501. $20-$30.
Singles Speed-Dating Party at The Book Cellar
LINCOLN SQUARE
Meet other singles for fast dates. Includes appetizers. 5 p.m. RSVP: dateanddash.com. The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. 800-957-3274. $32.
SUN
‘The L Word’ viewing party
LAKEVIEW
Watch the lesbian-themed Showtime show on a big screen. 7:30 p.m. Hydrate, 3458 N. Halsted St. 773-975-9244. No cover.
The Devil Wears Chanklas
BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK
Salsation Theatre Company performs a sketch show that explores America’s immigration issues from Latino and non-Latino perspectives. 8 p.m. Tickets: gorillatango.com. Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-598-4549. $12.
Mikey O’s March Madness Comedy Showcase
BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK
Local comedians host a rotating lineup of Chicago comics. 8 p.m. Wicker Well, 1637 W. North Ave. 773-443-1319.
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The city is full of Easter brunches, including 10pin’s bowling deal, which includes a brunch buffet, shoe rental and two hours of games for $36. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 330 N. State St. Chicago. 312-644-0300.
All weekend
European Union Film Festival
LOOP
Screenings of 61 new films from 26 countries, all making their Chicago premieres. Full schedule: siskelfilmcenter.org. Gene Siskel Film Center/School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N. State St. 312-846-2800. $5-$9.
The Bailiwick Cabaret Festival
LAKEVIEW
Features performances by local cabaret artists. Tickets are $10 to see one artist per evening; $15 for two shows on the same night. 7 p.m. Saturday. 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: www.bailiwick.org. Bailiwick Repertory Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-883-1090. $10-$15.
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Con Safos (With Respect)
PILSEN
Features paintings, installations, sculptures and photography created in the past 40 years in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California by Mexican-American. 10 a.m. Saturday ad Sunday. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 312-738-1503. Free.
THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Bulls vs. Indiana
7:30 p.m. Saturday
United Center
Rush vs.
Colorado
7 p.m. Saturday
Allstate Arena
Blackhawks vs. St. Louis
2 p.m. Sunday
United Center
