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5 Things To Do in Uptown, Andersonville This Weekend

By Mina Bloom | March 27, 2015 5:32am
 Paper Machete founder Christopher Piatt performs at the Green Mill over the summer. Piatt said the decision to move his variety show to the Green Mill came after three special performances at the venue this summer served as a successful trial run.
Paper Machete founder Christopher Piatt performs at the Green Mill over the summer. Piatt said the decision to move his variety show to the Green Mill came after three special performances at the venue this summer served as a successful trial run.
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UPTOWN — Rather than spending your weekend streaming Netflix — let's face it, you were considering it — go buy some fresh flowers or admire some art.

We've rounded up some fun things to do this weekend. Best part is: You don't have to leave the North Side to do any or all of them.

See a variety show at the Green Mill

This Sunday the acclaimed variety show Paper Machete will feature Kurt Chiang, Brendan Dowling and Tim Sniffen, Mel Evans, Dan Friesen, Steve Waltien and Chad the Bird.

Diana and the Dishes will perform and Jamie Bird will provide the cabaret tunes. The show kicks off at 3 p.m. at the iconic bar at 4802 N. Broadway. Plus, it's free, so it costs the same amount as streaming Netflix. (Less if you count the subscription fee.)

Get design tips in Andersonville

Clark Street in Andersonville is quickly becoming a destination for home goods, furniture and all things interior design. Shops that sell home goods and offer design services continue to sprout up like Norcross and Scott Home, which opened this month, and 5140 Shop by Bret L Taylor, which opened in December. They've joined what was already considered a bustling design district with antique furniture stores galore.

See a cabaret or burlesque show at Uptown Underground

In addition to a weekly magic lounge, the retro venue, 4707 N. Broadway, hosts cabaret and burlesque shows every weekend. Saturday's shows include Kiss Kiss Cabaret, a recurring show produced by the founders of the venue, SpeakUnEasy!, Tiny Hat Time and RedRum and Sanjula. For more information, and to buy tickets, visit Uptown Underground's website

Admire art at Uptown Arts Center

There are only a few days left to see Margaret Buchen's exhibit "Still Pictures: Closeups" at the Uptown Arts Center, which is located on the fourth floor of the Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Lawrence Ave. Her paintings will be taken down Sunday, according to the center's website.

Brighten your weekend with fresh flowers

Before Uptown flower shop Forget Me Knodt, 1313 W. Wilson Ave., closes at the end of April, pop in and buy a bouquet for a special someone. If nothing else, they'll look pretty on your dining room table the whole week and remind you that spring is coming despite the less-than-ideal temps.

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