HIDDEN AGENDA
Sign-ups for SELF Magazine’s Workout in the Park on May 16
Butler Field in Grant Park,
selfworkoutinthepark.com, selfworkout@evolutionimpressions.com
Check it out if you … think it’s time to dust off your running shoes, need to get that bod of yours in shape for swimsuit season or think Jillian Michaels from “The Biggest Loser” could be the one to help you break into a sweat.
The deets: Before you slather on some deodorant and head over to Grant Park for the four-hour Workout in The Park on May 16, you’ll have to sign up. For the past 15 years, this event has made its way to Chicago, offering exercise classes and tons of freebies. This year, Crunch Fitness leaders will teach 20 classes, ranging from the traditional (yoga, Pilates and kickboxing) to the quirky (strutting down the runway on stilettos). “Biggest Loser” trainer Michaels hosts the event. Though it is popular among women 18 to 45, it’s open to all. Workout in the Park starts at 11 a.m. and will run until 3 p.m. May 16. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at Grant Park when you arrive with cash. Proceeds go to charity and your ticket comes with a one-year subscription to SELF.
The payoff: Burning enough calories so you can show off that new physique on the beach.
Saturday:
REDEYE/MMX pick
Explore Fulton Market
West Loop
This annual open house along Fulton Market and Lake Street includes neighborhood galleries, shops and boutiques. Noon. Complete list of participating businesses: explorefultonmarket.com. Bess & Loie, 1015 W. Lake St. 312-226-2247. Free
Spring Fever bar crawl
Wrigleyville
Celebrate spring with a bar crawl through the usual Wrigleyville haunts along Clark Street. Noon. Clark and Addison Streets. Complete list of participating bars: springfeverbarcrawl.com.
‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ screening
Lakeview
The event includes a post-screening discussion with former Monty Python member and director Terry Jones. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $39.95-$44.50. Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway 773-472-3492.
Sunday:
Scrabble Sunday
West Town
Come to Swim Cafe to break out your wicked nerd skills in good company and with sweet rewards. If you’re the big winner with the board games, bring your score sheet up to the register for a free drink or dessert. Swim Cafe, 1357 W. Chicago Ave. 312-492-8600
REDEYE/MMX PICK
‘Mommie Dearest’ screening
Lakeview
See a screening of the 1981 camp flick about movie star Joan Crawford and starring Faye Dunaway. Upgrade to a brunch beginning at noon ($24) at Blue Bayou, 3734 N. Southport Ave., and reserved seating at the theater. 1:30 p.m. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604, $12
All weekend:
2nd Story 2009 Festival
Lincoln Park
Hear original tales by 54 local storytellers, followed by a DJ or live music. Includes a flight of wine. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Webster’s Wine Bar, 1480 W. Webster Ave. 773-868-0608. $18
The gamer
Who’s playing at home
White Sox vs. Texas
6:05 p.m. Saturday; 1:05 p.m. Sunday, U.S. Cellular Field
