Who: Girly Girls, Brides-to-be and Birthday Gals

What: “le Dress me Chic” Personal Shopping Parties

When: Spring 09

Where: le Dress 1741 W. Division

Why: Party packages include a dress of choice from the le Dress private label, personal styling, a BYOB option for cocktails and appetizers, transportation to the first destination of the night and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Packages start at $100 a person.

More info | 773.697.9899

What: Smart Home: Green + Wired

When: Now thru 12/2009

Where: Museum of Science & Industry

Why: Take a guided tour of this real, three-story modular and sustainable “green” home in the Museum’s own backyard. You'll view and hear about the latest innovations in reusable resources; smart energy consumption; clean, healthy-living environments and easy ways to go green.

For tickets | www.msichicago.org

What: Roscoe Village’s, It’s in the Bag Sale

When: April 23rd, 5 PM – 9 PM

Where: Cinnamon, A Pied, The Denim Lounge, Fixture, A Cooler Planet, Kickin', Julian Gifts, Little Threads, Lush, Original Expressions, with Grace and many more.

Why: Roscoe Village shops stay open after hours to dish out freebies. With your first purchase at a participating store, score a swag bag, plus a mystery envelope containing coupons from local merchants.

What: Tabula Tua Annual Warehouse Sale

When: April 25th & 26th 10 AM – 5 PM

Where: 1009 W. Armitage Avenue

Why: Browse furniture, rugs and home goods overstock at 40% to 70% off.

More info | 773.525.3500

What: Martha Stewart Booking Signing

When: May 1st, 1 PM

Where: Macy’s State Street, 6th Floor

Why: Come celebrate the release of Martha’s new book Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts and Martha Stewart's Cooking School

More info | 312.781.4884

What: Platform One Entertainment hosts the annual Dare 2 Dream benefit concert featuring hip hop icon Talib Kweli

When: May 2nd, 6 PM show & 12 AM show

Where: House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St.

Why: The event will support Working in the Schools (WITS), a non-profit organization that promotes literacy and the love of reading among Chicago’s youth by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring programs.

Tickets | available at www.ticketmaster.com for $40

What: Clarins Skin Time Event

When: May 1st – May 3rd, 11 AM – 6 PM

Where: Bloomingdales Michigan Avenue

Why: Bring your skin to it’s most beautiful.  Enhance your beauty with skin care consultations and at counter facial treatments from Clarins’ experts.

Appointments | 312.440.4498

What: Julianne Moore Book Signing

When: May 3rd, 3 PM – 5 PM

Where: Bloomingdales Michigan Avenue, 6th Floor

Why: Join Ralph Lauren and Cookie magazine for a reading of Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully by the author and actress Julianne Moore. Enjoy a festive family afternoon with special treats, face painting and other Freckleface fun.

rsvp | ralphlauren@cookiemag.com