Here comes the sun.
VISIT
Splendid
What: The L.A. line brings its fresh, feminine vibe to a new location on Southport (we’re dying for the Indigo Dye capsule collection).
Why: Hello, California sunshine.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3510 N. Southport Ave., b/t Eddy St. & Cornelia Ave. (773-549-8183).
BAKE
Gluten-Free Cookie Class
What: One Part Plant vegan blogger Jessica Murnane leads a class in dairy- and gluten-free baking (i.e., smart alternatives to eggs and refined sugar).
Why: Every student gets a copy of her hunger-inducing e-book, A Year of Cookies.
When: Tonight, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Give Me Some Sugar, 2205 W. Belmont Ave., at Leavitt St. (773-281-3154). Tickets ($85, includes all ingredients) at givesugar.com.
SHOP
Citizen Stone
What: The refined Chicago lifestyle boutique just launched its online counterpart, filled with beauty buys (Indie Lee), home products (Fornasetti), kitchenwares (Canvas), and more.
Why: Your cart always has room for good taste.
When: Going outside seems like the pits.
Where: At citzenstone.com.
BEAUTIFY
Gal on the Go Class
What: A hair and makeup course for the woman who’s always running to her next event (sound familiar?).
Why: Time-saving makeup tips, quick hair how-tos, and other tricks to keep you moving.
When: Sun., 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Goldplaited, 2803 N. Sheffield Ave., b/t Diversey Pkwy. & Wolfram St. (773-880-9180). Tickets ($20) at dabble.co.
BENEFIT
Salvagers’ Ball
What: Rebuilding Exchange celebrates five years of making a difference — diverting 22 million pounds of material from landfills, creating sustainable jobs — with a party in Pilsen.
Why: Food (including Honey Butter Fried Chicken), booze (like Letherbee Gin), and music (from the Lowdown Brass Band) at the not-yet-opened Lagunitas Brewery.
When: Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 2607 W. 17th St., at Rockwell St. Tickets ($65) at brownpapertickets.com or at the door ($75).
MIX
Spring Cocktail Challenge
What: A tasting evening with a twist, wherein 21 mixologists face off to concoct the ideal seasonal drinks.
Why: They had us at “spring.” And “cocktail.”
When: Fri., 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: 1st Ward at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., at Hoyne Ave. Tickets ($45; includes cocktail, beer, wine tastings, and small bites) at realdeal.chicagoreader.com.
Photos: Courtesy of Splendid
