Crains Chicago: 10 Things to Do This Weekend

BROWSE. Saturday is Record Store Day, a day intended to support the independent music seller. The seventh annual CHICAGO INDIE RADIO PROJECT RECORD FAIR helps you do that. Shops and record labels will sell their wares from the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union building. If you make a purchase at a record shop before coming to the fair on Saturday, you’ll get a discount off admission. April 18 and April 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $7, or $5 with record store receipt. 1340 W. Washington Blvd., www.CHIRPrecordfair.com.

RELAX. It is a SPRINGTIME CELEBRATION OF RENEWAL during the re-opening of Temple Beautiful, inside the Wicker Park shop Elevenzees. Temple Beautiful will offer wellness workshops, spiritual consultation and other guides to healthy living. April 18, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. 1901 W. Division St., (773) 772-1150, www.elevenzees.com.

PLAY. Late-night bowling, indoor beach volleyball and other games are on the schedule during ADULT RECESS at North Beach – Downers Grove. The fun-filled evening will be reminiscent of days gone by, but will include a silent auction and other grown-up activities. April 18, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $60, proceeds will support the Child and Adolescent programs of Pillars. 1211 B Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, (708) 698-5500, ext. 205, www.pillarscommunity.org.

SHOP. Students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offer the fruits of their labors at reasonable prices during their SPRING ART SALE. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s ballroom will be packed with sculpture, jewelry, paintings and handmade paper. April 17, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., April 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. 112 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 629-6883, www.saic.edu.

DASH. Start the day early at the WRIGLEY START EARLY RUN AND WALK. Timed runs, pledge walks and a kids’ run are among the activities that will get the whole family on their feet. April 18, 8 a.m. Registration is $20 – $35 adults, $10 kids ages 9 – 14, proceeds benefit two different children’s advocacy groups. Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive, (773) 868-3010, www.startearlyrun.com.

MAKE. Northbrook Court will become a hub of creativity during the KNIT-OUT AND CROCHET event. Knit and purl during one of the all day continuous classes for knitters, or participate in fast knitter and crocheter competitions, or just sit back and watch a knit-centric fashion show. April, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. 2171 Northbrook Ct., Northbrook, (847) 498-8161, www.northbrookcourt.com.

STRETCH. Give downward-facing dog a new meaning during the PAWS AND FLOW: DOG YOGA AND SOCIALIZATION CLASS at Lakeshore Athletic Club – Illinois Center. Both members and non-members are encouraged to bring their canine companions for an hour of low-stress exercise and breathing. April 18, noon. Free. 211 N. Stetson Ave., (312) 616-9000, www.lsac.com.

BAR HOP. The sensation that is inexplicably sweeping the country, that blanket with sleeves, the Snuggie, will make an appearance at a number of Lincoln Park bars during the SNUGGIEPUBCRAWL. Thanks to those sleeves, you’ll be able to grab one of many drink specials offered at the different venues. The event is BYOS (Snuggie). April 18, noon – 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, 21 and older only, portions of the proceeds will benefit Karama Connection/AC Orphanage. 2251 N. Lincoln Ave., www.snuggiepubcrawl.com.

Act I: “Deh conservate, oh Dei”

Act I: “Parto, ma tu ben mio”

LISTEN. The Chicago Opera Theater opens its 35th anniversary season with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s LA CLEMENZA DI TITO, a story of passion, revenge and forgiveness. The show takes the stage at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park. April 18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 – $120. 205 E. Randolph Dr., (312) 334-7777, www.ChicagoOperaTheater.org. SEARCH. Jayson Home and Garden’s SPRING FLEA MARKET will be stocked with vintage and antique furniture and other coveted goods from across the globe. Look through these findings for artwork, lighting and other items of interest for your home. The first 150 attendees on Friday morning will receive a free gift. April 17, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., April 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., April 19, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. 1885 N. Clybourn Ave., (800) 472-1885, www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com.