WICKER PARK — We live in a big city with so many ways to delve into the arts and culture scene, or to just do some good in the 'hood at a local clean-up.
Here are our picks for stuff to do this weekend in the Wicker Park, Bucktown and West Town areas.
Friday
Imbibe in Cocktails, Conversation with Architects. Six Chicago architects — including East Village's Scott Rappe — have met on a regular basis to discuss architecture, practice and life for the past 20 years. On Friday, as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial festivities, they're opening their conversation to the public in a "fireside chat" evening with sneak peeks of new works and cocktails. Joining Rappe are Thomas Brock, Peter Exley, Anthony Hurtig, John Kelly and Constantine Vasilios. Free, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Leightner Building, 1006 S Michigan Ave. Suite 702.
Support Local Filmmaking Talent. The Good Night Ladies, an interdisciplinary arts collective committed to making and facilitating work with a feminine focus, presents its 4th Annual CUT! Film Festival featuring local independent film makers. Screenings begin at 8 p.m. Friday; buy tickets, $10 online; $12 at the door, here. The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Saturday
Sit On a New Bench. "Bucktown Green," a community green space behind the Bucktown Wicker Park library branch will welcome "Bountiful Bench," a bronze bench featuring "a woman of nature" cloaked in a blanket of Midwestern bounty, according to the Bucktown Community Organization, which is sponsoring local sculptor Christina Murphy's newest work. Unveiling ceremony at noon Saturday, 1716 N. Hoyne Ave.
Buy a Non Digital Camera on the Cheap: Lomography Embassy Store is having a massive sale, with film, cameras and accessories priced between 30-70% off, according to an e-newsletter. The weekend will conclude with a 7 p.m. Sunday light painting workshop too. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, 1422 N. Milwaukee Ave.
A replica vintage camera on sale at Lomography Embassy Store. [Provided]
See What "Dream Shoes" Look like to Budding Artists: Under the direction of art teacher Carolina Arroyave, students at Pulaski International School have created "Young Minds, Big Ideas," a group exhibit showcasing their dream shoes along BucketFeet's back wall. The exhibit will include a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. For more details, visit the Friends of Pulaski Facebook page. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1647 N. Damen Ave.
One of four collages featuring Pulaski students' "dream shoes" at BucketFeet [Provided]
View Horror Movie Posters from Ghana. Pop by Deadly Prey Gallery for "Deadly Poison," a new exhibit featuring hand-painted horror movie posters from Ghanaian artists. Opening is 5 to 10 p.m., 1433 W. Chicago Ave.
Posters from Deadly Prey's new show. [Deadly Prey/Brian Chankin]
Sunday
Stock Up; Bid Goodbye to Your Favorite Farmers: Score fresh veggies, meats, eggs, pastries, pasta, apples, jam, scones and crepes made onsite. Sunday is the final day of the Wicker Park Farmers Market, so stock up on all the stuff you've been eyeing, like dry pastas, bourbon infused maple syrup, pasta sauces, frozen mushroom burgers and locally-made honey. See the full vendor list. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
A loyal shopper buys her last veggies from a farmer at the close of last year's farmers market. [DNAinfo/Alisa Hauser]
Clean Up a Neighborhood High School. All are welcome to pitch in to make Wells High School grounds look better. Light gloves and trash/recycling bags will be provided and a free cookout lunch will be offered to active helpers while supplies last. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Wells Community Academy High School, 936 N. Ashland Ave.
Wells High School grounds will get spruced up at a Sunday clean-up. [DNAinfo/Alisa Hauser]
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