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Saturday:

Soldier Field race, walk

LAKEFRONT

The Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10-mile Race is sold out, but there’s time to register for the 2 Mile Walk. 7:30 a.m. 1420 S. Museum Campus Drive. 773-305-3338. $20.

Memorial Day Parade

DOWNTOWN

Salute participating veterans’ groups and enjoy some cool beats courtesy of a multitude of marching band members. Noon. State and Randolph Streets; 312-744-3315. Free.

Sox game

BRIDGEPORT

Sox play Tampa Bay Devil Rays in Game 2. 6:05 p.m. U.S. Cellular Field, 333. W. 35th St.

Bring the beats

DOWNTOWN

DJ Red Lox spins Arabic, Mediterranean, Persian, reggae and hip-hop. 10 p.m. Sayat Nova, 157 E. Ohio St. 312-644-9159. RSVP: harem@mamuevents.com. $5-$10.

Pursuit of OKness

OLD TOWN

All-female trio Sump’n Sump’n & Mo’ wrote this sketch comedy revue about politics, high school conflicts and the pursuit of love. 10:30 p.m. The Second City Skybox, Piper’s Alley, 1608 N. Wells St. 312-337-3992. $10-$12.

SUNDAY:

‘Devil in the White City’ tour

JACKSON PARK

Tour the sites and buildings of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. 10:30 a.m. ArchiCenter, 224 S. Michigan Ave. 312-922-3432; reservation required. $40-$55.

Arts market

SOUTH LOOP

Includes a craft fair (noon, $3) and music showcase (7 p.m., $8) Proceeds benefit Ladyfest Chicago. South Union Arts Gallery, 1352 S. Union St. 773-206-6732. $3-$8.

Comedy show

LINCOLN PARK

Features performances by New York comedian Rich Ramirez, local comic Ricky Carmona and Chicago’s Urban Vibe Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. Joe’s, 940 W. Weed St. 773-895-8978. $10-$12.

Red, white and brew

WRIGLEYVILLE

Includes a buffet, domestic drafts, select mixed drinks, wine and soda. 8 p.m. Redmond’s, 3358 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-404-2151. $20.

Reggae Round-Up

WEST TOWN

DJ RikShaw spins reggae, dancehall and dub at this Jamaican-style Memorial Day party. 9 p.m. Sonotheque, 1444 W. Chicago Ave. 312-226-7600. $5.

Rock ‘n’roll fest

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE

Rock show includes bands such as the Great Crusades, the Dark Horse Project, Seth and Unicycle Loves You. 6 p.m., darkroom, 2210 W. Chicago Ave. 773-276-1411. $7.

Sox game

BRIDGEPORT

Sox play Tampa Bay Devil Rays in Game 3. 1:05 p.m. U.S. Cellular Field, 333. W. 35th St.

MONDAY:

WOOGMS 44th Annual Memorial Day Parade

LAKEVIEW

The parade kicks off at Pine Grove and Wellington Avenues, proceeds east to Sheridan Road, south to Diversey Parkway, east to North Lake Shore Drive and north to St. Joseph Hospital, 2900 N. Lake Shore Drive. 11 a.m. 773-327-4924.

Lavender Diamond plays

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE

See the Pacific coast quartet perform; with Entrance, Indian Jewelry. 9:30 p.m. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.; 773-276-3600. $10.

Directors’ fest

LAKEVIEW

Fest is focused on one-act plays directed by emerging and established artists. 7:30 p.m. Bailiwick Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-883-1090. $10.

ALL WEEKEND:

CSI exhibit

HYDE PARK

Play the role of crime scene investigator at the CSI: The Experience exhibit, opening this weekend. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Through Sept. 3. Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. 773-684-1414. $19.

‘Grease’ karaoke

LAKEVIEW

Watch the 1978 musical and sing along. Includes on-screen lyrics, props and an introduction to each song. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. $15. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. 312-902-1500. 773-871-6604.

Fireworks

NAVY PIER

Navy Pier kicks off its summer fireworks schedule with a weekend two-fer.

10:15 p.m. Saturday; 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-PIER.

Art walk

HIGHLAND PARK

Juried art exhibition in downtown Highland Park highlights more than 75 works by Illinois artists. Central Avenue between Green Bay and Sheridan Roads. Saturday and Sunday. Ends Thursday. 312-514-1802. Free.

Lesbian love

LAKEVIEW

Laurie Attea directs two new one-act comedies about lesbian love. Presented as part of Bailiwick’s Second Sex Series. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Through June 17. $20. Bailiwick Repertory Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-883-1090.

Gaelic Park Irish Fest

OAK FOREST

Fest features music, Irish merchandise, food and carnival rides. Noon Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St. 708-687-9323. $12-$15.

Weekend bazaar

GARFIELD PARK

Browse artwork from local artists, jewelry, clothing, organic produce and more during an open-air bazaar. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. 312-746-5100.

Antique market

WEST LOOP

Chicago Antique Market’s opening includes live music and a farmers market. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue. 312-951-9939. $8.