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Saturday

Park workout

MILLENNIUM PARK

Instructors from Lakeshore Athletic Club lead yoga and Pilates classes on the park’s Great Lawn. 8 a.m. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 100 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-1168. Free.

Volleyball tour

NORTH AVENUE BEACH

Watch as professional volleyball players compete for more than $5,000 in cash and prizes. 8 a.m. North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive. 773-387-1198.

Riding for charity

MUSEUM CAMPUS

Women ride motorcycles from Soldier Field to the Woodstock Harley Davidson store (approximately 60 miles away) to benefit the Chicago Abused Women Coalition. 8 a.m. Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive. 312-953-0906. $20-$35.

Wellness expo

BRONZEVILLE

DJ Kid Capri will host for the “Black Men’s Wellness Expo,” which includes free health screenings. 12:30 p.m. IIT Hermann Union Hall, 3241 S. Federal. Free.

Art in Mexico

GOLD COAST

Join a discussion about the art scene in Mexico, as part of new exhibition Escultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City. 2 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660. $6-$10.

Cans concert

WICKER PARK

Cans Summer Fest celebrates the bar’s fifth anniversary with concerts by ’80s and ’90s party bands. 4 p.m. Cans Bar and Canteen, 1640 N. Damen Ave. 773-227-2277. $5.

Humboldt Park art

festival

HUMBOLT PARK

Browse work from more than 20 local artists in the park’s field house. 6:30 p.m. Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-319-3112. $20 suggested donation.

Booze cruise

NAVY PIER

Celebrate summer with appetizers, a premium open bar, DJs Jumpin’ James, Greg Bauer and Bern, and a view of the Navy Pier fireworks show. 9 p.m. Wendella Sightseeing Boats, 400 N. Michigan Ave. 312-337-1446. $80.

30 plays, 60 minutes

UPTOWN

“Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” presents a one-hour blitz of “30 queer plays in 60 straight minutes.” 8 p.m. Advance purchase required. The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. 773-275-5255. $15.

Hazardous waste drop-off

WEST SIDE

Got hazardous waste? Saturday is Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-Off Day in Chicago. The following materials will be accepted: chemicals, electronics, TVs, computers, phones, small appliances, light bulbs, oil-based paints, cleaners, solvents and unused medications. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

United Center Parking Lot D, 1901 W. Madison Ave.

Call 311 for more info.

Sunday

Sail club

LAKESHORE

Sail aboard a 22-foot J boat and partake in a dockside barbecue. 8:30 a.m. Chicago Sailing, 3550 N. Recreation Drive. 773-871-7245. $50.

‘Comedy by numbers’

WICKER PARK

Eric Hoffman and Gary Rudoren and guest Bob Odenkirk read and perform pieces from their new comedy-instruction book. 1 p.m. Quimby’s, 1854 W. North Ave. 773-342-0910. Free.

REDEYE PICK

Takin’ it to the streets fest

MARQUETTE PARK

Outdoor community fest features Lupe Fiasco, Brother Ali and others. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie Ave. 773-434-4626. Free.

All weekend

Jazz fest

SOUTH LOOP

Weekend event showcases live music by Mike Phillips (Saturday), Steve Cole (Sunday) and others. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Pritzker Park, State and Van Buren Streets. 312-385-1111. Free.

Belmont Arts and Music Fest

ROSCOE VILLAGE

The inaugural Roscoe Village fest features food, drink and live music. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Belmont and Damen Avenues. 773-327-5123.

Taste of Greece

OLD TOWN

An outdoor fest on church grounds features traditional Greek specialties and live music. 4 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1017 N. LaSalle Blvd. 312-664-5485. $2.

Switchyard Festival

WEST VILLAGE

A two-day outdoor concert features 12 bands and 12 DJs. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. California Avenue between Chicago and Superior Avenues. 773-292-1200. $10-$15.

New exhibit

PILSEN

Women Artists of Modern Mexico: Frida’s Contemporaries Exhibition showcases painting, photography, prints and sculpture by 26 women. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Sept. 2. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St. 312-738-1503. Free.

Chicago

Summerfest

LINCOLN PARK

Two-day celebration of blues and rock music features a roster of national acts. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Clark Street and Armitage Avenue, 2000 N. Clark St. 773-665-4682. $5 donation.