25 things to do this weekend

This weekly listing is based on recommendations from critics,writers and editors of the Chicago Sun-Times. Events can and dochange at short notice, so use the listed telephone numbers toconfirm programs or for more information. For more arts andentertainment listings, check The Guide every Friday in WeekendPlusand every Sunday in the Arts & Show section. 1. Jazzmatazz. The Art Farmer/Clifford Jordan Quintet will jam at9 and 11 tonight and tomorrow and 4, 8, 10 p.m. Sunday at JazzShowcase in the Blackstone Hotel, 636 S. Michigan (427-4300).

2. TV treat. Gregory Peck will host "The 18th Annual American FilmInstitute Life Achievement Award: A Salute to Sir David Lean," atribute to the master British director (shown above directing "Ryan'sDaughter") at 9 p.m. tomorrow on WLS-Channel 7. 3. In style. Award-winning designers Maria Rodriquez, LouiseLasky, Paul Sisti, Nadya and others will preview their spring linesduring "A Safari of Fashions," a benefit for Glenkirk - anorganization serving people with developmental disabilities - at 11a.m. tomorrow at Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort, 10 Marriott Drive,Lincolnshire (708-272-5111). 4. Howling. The Italian American Theatre will present a reading ofAllen Ginsberg's "Howl" at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Club Lower Links, 954W. Newport (248-5238). 5. Rockin' weekend. J.J. Cale will sing at 7:30 tonight and LeonRedbone will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Park West, 322 W.Armitage (559-1212). 6. Spring stroll. A one-mile walking tour visiting the quietlagoons and tree-lined pathways of Lincoln Park will begin at 2 p.m.tomorrow at the Chicago Historical Society, Clark Street and NorthAvenue (642-4600). 7. Big band birthday bash. Barrett Deems and his 17-piece big bandwill celebrate the drummer's 76th birthday with a performance at 2p.m. Sunday at the Glendora Ballroom, 10225 S. Harlem, Chicago Ridge(646-0411). 8. Chicago's very own. A salute to WGN-Channel 9 will featurescreenings of "Bozo's Circus," "Bozo's Big Top," "The Ray RaynerShow," "Garfield Goose and Friends," and more programs from more than40 years of broadcasting, from noon to 5 p.m. today and Sunday and 10a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Museum of Broadcast Communications,800 S. Wells (987-1500). 9. Cheek to cheek. Late night dancing to the music of the BobSolone Trio will take place beginning at 11 tonight and tomorrow atYvette, 1206 N. State (280-1700). 10. Chamber made. Lawrence Rapchak's new one-act opera "TheLifework of Juan Diaz," written in collaboration with Ray Bradbury,and Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi" will open Chamber Opera Chicago'sseason at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at 1016 N. Dearborn (822-0770). 11. Toddlin' teens. Teens on Tour, a troupe from the North ShoreSchool of Dance, will perform a program combining sports and dance at1 p.m. tomorrow at Express-Ways Children's Museum, 435 E. Illinois(527-1000). 12. April songs. A spring recital featuring mezzo-soprano JanBickel and pianist Paul Matijevic will be held at 7:30 p.m. tomorrowat Quigley South Auditorium, 7740 S. Western. The program willinclude four French melodies by Gabriel Faure, Rossini's "La RegataVeneziana," Wagner's "Wesendonck Lieder" and selections from AaronCopland's "Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson" (476-2546). 13. Dancin' feet. "Danceworks '90," the annual showcase ofNorthwestern University's finest dancers, will take place at 8tonight and tomorrow and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Louis Theater in theTheater and Interpretation Center, 1979 Sheridan Rd., Evanston(708-491-7282). 14. Big music. The popular local band Big Shoulders will performat 11 p.m. tomorrow at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison (327-1662). 15. Transformation. Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie, will become"Joe's Place," a jazz cabaret featuring music by the Alan SwainQuintet and the Colby-Caruso Band, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Allproceeds will benefit the DePaul University School of Music(829-7065). 16. Kidstuff. The Missoula Children's Theater will present "TheWizard of Oz" at 3 and 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Rialto Square Theater,102 N. Chicago Ave., Joliet (815-726-6600 or 902-1500). 17. Wordworks. Novelist Henry Mark Petrakis, author of Ghost ofthe Sun, Reflections, and In the Land of the Morning, will read fromhis work at 7:30 tonight in Room 605 of the Chicago Circle Center,750 S. Halsted (413-5070). 18. Docu-movies. The Hinsdale Theatre will screen 1989 nomineesfor best documentaries, including "Adam Clayton Powell," "SuperChief: The Life and Legacy of Earl Warren" and the winner, "CommonThreads: Stories From the Quilt," tonight through Sunday at 29 E.First St., Hinsdale (708-323-8865). 19. To be, or not to be. The annual Shakespeare birthdaycelebration, featuring scenes and songs from the bard's most popularworks, will take place at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Shakespeare statuein Lincoln Park at Belden and Lincoln Park West (929-6288). 20. Food, glorious food. Sixteen of the nation's top chefs, alongwith 18 outstanding Chicago area chefs, will offer their favoritemenu selections during the Chicago Fund's Holiday Meals-on-WheelsCelebrity Sunday Brunch, beginning at 11 a.m. in the atrium of theState of Illinois Center, 100 W. Randolph (744-2120). 21. Vibrant voices. "American Voices," dramatizations of classicshort stories, will feature James Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues," EudoraWelty's "Lily Daw and the Three Ladies," Carson McCullers' "Sucker"and John Bell Clayton's "The White Circle." The production will openat 8 tonight at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes, Evanston; weekendperformances are 8 p.m. Friday, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 3p.m. Sunday (708-866-6597). 22. How suite it is. "A Suite Musical Interval," a one-act operawritten, composed, staged and performed by Chicago kids ages 9 to 18,will begin at 8 p.m. tomorrow and 4 p.m. Sunday at the MERIT recitalhall, 47 W. Polk (786-9428). 23. Young melodies. The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, withguest conductor Michael Morgan, will perform at 2 p.m. tomorrow atOrchestra Hall, 220 S. Michigan (939-2207). 24. Going dutch. Dutch soprano Elly Ameling will join theAlexander String Quartet in a performance of music by Hadyn, Brahms,Wolf and Faure at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall,1977 Sheridan, Evanston (708-491-5441 or 902-1500). 25. Top picks. Recommended films this week include "The Gods MustBe Crazy II," at local theaters and "The Cook, the Thief, His Lifeand Her Lover" at the Fine Arts.