PUG IT
Pug Party
Lincoln Park
Since 1994, pugmaster Ben Friedman has hosted more that 30 pug parties. This bi-annual celebration is fun for the entire family — including the dogs! There will be a dog parade and a chance to bring your pug. See other pugs and other breeds of dogs as well. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Zella, 1983 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-485-2100. $6 adults, $3 kids, pugs and other dogs free.
BUY IT
The Roots and Gym Class Heroes concert tickets
Congress Theater
Hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes will be in Chicago soon, and you don’t want to miss the show. Get tickets while they are still available. The all-ages concert featuring The Roots and Gym Class Heroes happens at the Congress Theater on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $33.50 and can be bought at congresschicago.com or by calling 888-512-SHOW.
Doc Films
Hyde Park
Doc Films is a student-based film society, which features Hollywood classics, experimental films and more. The line-up for this weekend includes “Iron Man,” 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Friday, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Saturday and “Moon Over Harlem,” 7 p.m. Sunday. Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th Street. 773-702-8575. $5, $26 for season pass.
Shop Chicago 2008
Grant Park
If you like to shop, this event is for you. Shop Chicago features more than 40 designers and boutiques from Chicago and the rest of the world. The event takes place under a tent in the Chase Promenade Plaza and is full of cool items for you to add to your closet. Come prepared to shop till you drop. 2-6 p.m. Saturday. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street.312-742-1168. The event is free if you RSVP at genart.org, VIP passes are $40, and they include gift bags and access to a private lounge. Also bring some cash to shop!
