To audition
Inventors, get ready: The PBS show “Everyday Edisons” is hosting a casting call Saturday at McCormick Place (2301 S. Lake Shore Drive). Bring a sketch and an idea to audition for the show (register from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or bring a prototype to pitch to big-box retailers. Info at everydayedisons.com.
To ride
Take a free water taxi through April 25 on weekdays from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the Shoreline Water Taxi, between 200 S. Wacker Drive and 401 N. Michigan Ave. Visit shorelinewatertaxi.com for info.
To browse
Here’s a good excuse to check out the
Andersonville Galleria (5247 N. Clark St.), which houses 50 artists and shops. The shop celebrates Earth Day from 4 to 9 p.m. Fridaywith wine, appetizers and some sales going to local non-profit WomanCraft.
