{This Weekend} Things to Do: Fashion, Film, and Fitness

Yesterday, we touched on this weekend’s top things to do in Chicago with the Gilt City Warehouse Sale and the closing sale at Edith Hart. If your shopping appetite is hard to fill, there’s plenty more to get into during this, Chicago Fashion Week. Take a look.

Top things to do in Chicago

The Chicago International Film Festival

When: October 9th – 23rd

Where: AMC Theatres – River East 21, 322 E Illinois St

Why you may want to attend: Now entering its 50th year, the Chicago International Film Festival has long been canonized as one of the city’s cultural institutions. It features the work of filmmakers from all over the world in over 150 films. The Chicago Tribune is saving us all some research with this, their list of the 10 best.

More info: Chicago International Film Festival

Top things to do in Chicago

The Art of Fashion Runway Show

When: Friday, October 17th. Cocktail reception from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Runway Show at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Millennium Park – Chase Promenade North, 201 E. Randolph St.

Why you may want to attend: As the highlight of Chicago Fashion Week, The Art of Fashion runway show is going 8 years strong. Expect Chicago’s top designers to come prepared with only their best. My favorites Shernett Swaby of SWABY and Calvin Tran will be in great company as designers featured in this year’s show.

More info: For tickets and info visit Fashion Chicago.

Get Fit with Nic and Lacuna Fitness

When: Saturday, October 18th 11 a.m. and Sunday, October 19th Noon

Where: Lacuna Fitness, 645 S. Clark St, Chicago, IL

Why you may want to attend: West Coast fitness trainer of social media fame, Nic B is bringing her talents to Chicago’s Lacuna Fitness this weekend for two intense boot camps. Each class is two hours long, includes a one hour workout, and a one hour Q&A and photo op session with Nic herself. “Bring positive energy, a yoga mat and a bottle of water! Be ready to put in WORK!”

More info: For tickets and info visit Seat Riot here.

FashionChicago Designer Shopping Event

When: Saturday, October 18th 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 19th 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Millennium Park – Chase Promenade North, 201 E. Randolph St.

Why you may want to attend: Highlights include: Free admission. A shopping experience featuring over 35 of Chicago’s top apparel, jewelry, and accessory designers. A professional model search (Saturday, October 18th only from 1-3pm).

More info: Style Chicago