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Pub crawl

WICKER PARK

Snag appetizers, drinks and prizes at Wicker Park Tavern (1958 W. North Ave.), Nick’s Beer Garden (1516 N. Milwaukee Ave) and Pint (1547 N. Milwaukee). Hosted by the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. 4 p.m. Starts at Cans Bar and Canteen, 1640 N. Damen Ave. $5-$8.

Film fest

HUMBOLT PARK

A showcase of local and international filmmakers. 10 a.m. Chiopolis Entertainment, 2739 W. North Ave. 773-252-3400. $10 suggested donation.

Walking tour

OLD TOWN

Visit St. Michael’s Church (1633 North Cleveland Ave.), the Midwest Buddhist Temple (435 W. Menominee St.) and the Church of the Three Crosses (333 W. Wisconsin St.) on this tour. 1 p.m. Old Town Triangle Park, 1763 N. North Park Ave. 312-580-1050. $10-$12.

Tap Theatre

LAKEVIEW

Chicago Tap Theatre performs new works with a live jazz band. 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. 312-902-1500. $15-$25.

Sox game

BRIDGEPORT

Sox play Kansas City. 6:05 p.m. U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St.

Bank it

LAKEVIEW

Patrick Combs’ humorous, autobiographical tale of temporary riches. 8 p.m. Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway 773-472-3492. $22.

Improv alert

BEVERLY

George Wendt (Norm from “Cheers”) headlines the fifth annual improv show of comics from The Second City and other local venues. 8 p.m. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. $50. Sold out.

Furry friends benefit

LAKEVIEW

Mingle with the Bears (the gay men’s softball team) and support four-legged friends. Proceeds benefit Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS). 4 p.m. Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St. 773-398-0058. $20.

Fair-trade fundraiser

SOUTH LOOP

A fundraiser for the local economic activism group Chicago Fair Trade includes appetizers, beer and wine and live music. 7 p.m. HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo Drive. 312-212-1760. $40-$50.

Free yoga

LINCOLN SQUARE

Join a workshop highlighting the benefits of yoga, how to practice safely and basic poses. 3 p.m. Bloom Yoga Studio, 4663 N. Rockwell St. 773-463-9642. bloomyogastudio.com.

Mother’s Day market

LAKEVIEW

Features gifts, gift certificates and accessories from area shops. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. School and Clark Streets.

Bra fitting

LAKEVIEW

Get a free fitting (and a bonus spinal assessment). 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community Chiropractic, 3210 N. Southport Ave. 773-528-8485.

SUnday

Book it

DOWNTOWN

Celebration of independent press in all forms includes zines, comics, graphic novels, artist books and more. Noon-4 p.m. Robert B. and Beatrice C. Mayer Education Center Lobby, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660. Free.

Bulls game

WEST SIDE

Bulls take on Detroit in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. 2:30 p.m. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. 312-455-4500.

Free screening

LINCOLN PARK

Documentary by local filmmakers Sharon Snyder and David Mitchell explores the Nazi regime’s treatment of people with disabilities during WWII. 7:30 p.m. Victory Gardens Greenhouse, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-549-5788 ext. 157. Free.

Sox game

BRIDGEPORT

Sox play Kansas City, again. 1:05 p.m. U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St.

Ebony fashion fair

LOOP

Billed as the world’s largest traveling fashion show, this event features designs by Vivienne Westwood, Carolina Herrera, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta and Jean Louis Scherrer. Ticket price includes a subscription to Ebony (one-year) or Jet (six-month) magazines. 3 p.m. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. 312-902-1500. $35-$75.