Right now, Chicagoans across the city are looking at each other with stunned expressions and uttering the timeless Fred Willard-in-A Mighty Wind catchphrase, “Wha’ happen?” Even those opposed to the Games—because they’re worried about their taxes, their corrupt local government, traffic, too many tourists, visiting parts of the city they’ve never seen or just not that enthusiastic about world-class handball—seem to be smarting from the first-round elimination. Check back on the blog throughout the day for some reaction from Chicagoans and other interested parties. In the meantime, there’s plenty to do this weekend.

FRIDAY 2
SHOPPING & STYLE - Rag & Bone designers personal appearance
Designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville of Rag & Bone are all about paying acute attention to details. Here’s one detail for you to consider: Not only is today your chance to see the lovely menswear and womenswear in person, you can also meet the men who make it all happen. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N Michigan Ave (312-944-6500). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 3, 10, 26, 66, 125, X143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151. Fri 2, noon–2pm, FREE!

MUSIC - Anti-Pop Consortium
Anti-Pop Consortium was making its way up from the hip-hop underground when it broke up in 2002. But Beans, High Priest, M. Sayyid and producer Earl Blaize reunited in 2007, and the new Fluorescent Black marks the fruits of their comeback. Empty Bottle, 10pm, $10.

AROUND TOWN - Andersonville Arts & Home Weekend
This evening of live showcases includes 80 visual and performing artists. The event kicks off with a silent auction (at 6pm) to benefit local after-school art programs then continues throughout the weekend with live painting demos, craft beer tastings, musical performances, art workshops and meet-n-greets with designers at locations spread throughout the neighborhood. Urbanest, 5228 N Clark St (773-728-2995, andersonville.com/artsweekend). 11am–10pm, FREE!

ART & DESIGN - UBS 12 x 12: Maria Gaspar
Gaspar, whose explorations of feminism and Mexican culture we’ve admired for a while, kicks off her project Oblation for a Parade with a real parade at First Friday. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave. 6–10pm. $16, in advance $11, MCA members $8.

FILM - Die Hard
It’s become fashionable to make fun of Bruce Willis, but let’s all be honest; he kicks ass in Die Hard. Music Box, 3733 N Southport Ave between Grace St and Waveland Ave (773-871-6604). El: Brown to Southport. Bus: 80 Irving Park, 152 Addison. Midnight. $9.25.

SATURDAY 3
SHOPPING & STYLE - Vintage planter sale
What do you get when two amazing stores join forces? An extra-amazing sale. Sprout Home and Post 27 pair up this weekend to sell plants potted in vintage vessels ($10–$75), so make some room on new life in your home. The event takes place at both stores. Post 27, 1819 W Grand St (312-829-6122, post27store.com). El: Blue to Grand. Bus: 50, 65. Fri 2, Sat 3, 11am–7pm; Sun 4, 11am–6pm. Sprout Home, 745 N Damen Ave (312-226-5950, sprouthome.com). Bus: 50, 66. Sat 3, Sun 4, 10am–7pm.

AROUND TOWN - Zombie March
Zombies and wannabes alike are invited to don their best bloodied rags at this public march from the pier’s entry fountain all the way to the Fear Haunted House. Organized by the online horror fan group Chicago Zombie, the event also offers free haunted house entry to the parade’s costumed participants. Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave (savage@chicagozombie.com, chicagozombie.com). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 29, 65, 66. 4:30pm, FREE!

MUSIC - Chicago Country Music Festival
The Country Music Fest returns to Grant Park after last year’s Soldier Field spin-off. The Petrillo Music Shell brings marquee names Miranda Lambert (7:30pm) and Jamey Johnson (6pm), while the Americana Stage dabbles in indie with Chicago’s Joe Pug (8pm) and San Francisco’s Or, the Whale (6pm). A 4pm Country Music Association showcase spotlights Lee Ann Womack, Bob DiPiero, Dean Dillon and Scotty Emerick. Grant Park, 11am–9:30pm, FREE!

ART & DESIGN - Barbara Crane and John Rohrbach
Rohrbach, senior curator of photographs at Fort Worth, Texas’s Amon Carter Museum, interviews Crane in conjunction with the Chicago photographer’s new 60-year retrospective. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St. 2pm. FREE!

FILM - Thieves’ Highway
The location shooting in northern California is just one of the pleasures of Jules Dassin’s noir Thieves’ Highway, which rips the lid off the corrupt practices of the fruits and vegetables trade. That sounds sort of silly, but Dassin and his cast of great B actors (Richard Conte is the “big name” in the cast) sell it. Bank of America Cinema, 4901 W Irving Park Rd (312-904-9442). Bus: 54, 54A, 80, X80. Sat 3 at 8pm. $5, seniors and kids under 10 $3.

SUNDAY 4
SHOPPING & STYLE - Jack Black event
Pampering yourself doesn’t have to mean forking over loads of cash. Call 312-440-4821 and schedule an appointment for a complimentary facial and personal skin-care consultation with a specialist from this men’s grooming line. Bloomingdale’s, 900 N Michigan Ave (312-440-4460). El: Red to Chicago. Bus: 2, 3, 10, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151. Sun 4, 11am–6pm. FREE!

FILM - It’s a Wonderful Life
All right, let’s just admit that we get teary at least five times during It’s a Wonderful Life. Yes, Frank Capra is a purveyor of the corniest American aw-shucks values, but he’s a damn good filmmaker. And seeing It’s a Wonderful Life on a big screen with a big audience is worth it; it’s even more emotional when Jimmy Stewart warbles “Auld Lang Syne” off-key if his head is ten feet tall. Doc Films, University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th St between Kimbark and Woodlawn Aves (773-702-8574). Metra: Elec Main to 59th St. Bus: 4 (24hrs), X4, 14, 28, 59, 171. 7pm. $5.

MUSIC - Tortoise
Local art-rock faves play an intimate in-store—their third ever after L.A.’s Amoeba and NYC’s Other Music. Don’t miss it. Reckless Records (Wicker Park), 5pm, FREE!

AROUND TOWN - Hard Headed Heart: A Neighborhood Tour
Blair Thomas brings a new super-elaborate puppetry show accompanied by live music. The new show is divided into three solo acts, one based on a traditional New Orleans folk song, one based on the tale of a philandering husband (note: way better with puppets than with people) and a shadow puppet show called 13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird. Links Hall, 3435 N Sheffield Ave (773-281-0824). El: Red to Addison. Bus: 22, 152. 7pm, $15.

DANCE - Natya Dance Theatre: “Margam–The Sacred Path”
Presented using a traditional Indian Bharatanatyam format, this program has six intriguing sections including a world premiere, a salute to the half-elephant, half-man Hindu god, a humorous look at the relationship of a woman and a god, a section exploring the rhythms from nature, and a kaleidoscopic, abstract grand finale. Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn St (at Oak St) Gold Coast/Mag Mile/Streeterville (312-337-6543) El: Red to Clark/Division. Bus: 22, 36, 70, 156. 2pm, $25, $15 students and seniors.