ALL WEEKEND
Chicago SummerDance Festival
GRANT PARK
Only two weeks left of this fest, which includes one-hour lessons followed by live music and dancing. 6 p.m. Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave. 312-742-4007.
North Side Summerfest
NORTH CENTER
Features live music, Irish dancing, arts and crafts, a farmer’s market and more. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Lincoln and Belle Plaine Avenues, 4100 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-665-4682. $5 donation.
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Greek Festival
JEFFERSON PARK
Nosh on homemade souvlaki, lamb, chicken, pastries, loukoumades and other Greek specialties. Also includes carnival rides, live music and dancing. 5 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St. 773-561-5992. $2.
Viva Aztlan Festival
PILSEN
The annual outdoor celebration includes Mexican food vendors, live music, folkloric dancing and more. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Casa Aztlan, 1831 S. Racine Ave. 312-666-5508. Free.
How Now, Brown Couch
Lakeview
Annual festival of 10-minute plays by local and national playwrights includes dramas and comedies that feature one brown couch and one additional hand prop. 8 p.m. Saturday ; 7 p.m. Sunday. Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252. $5-$15.
Air & Water Show
LAKEFRONT
Highlights include the Shell Extreme Water Show and air stunts by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and others. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Along the lakefront near North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-744-3370. Free.
Ukrainian Days Festival
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
Features live music, folk dancers, ethnic food, a beer garden, arts and crafts, kids’ activities and more. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave. 773-772-4500. $5 donation.
SATURDAY
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MC freestyle tournament
WICKER PARK
Freestyle rappers battle for a spot in next week’s Rhyme Spitter’s finals. 1:15 p.m. Wicker Park, 1449 N. Damen Ave. More info: rhymespitters.com. Free.
Dance for Life
LOOP
Performances by Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, River North Chicago Dance Company and Luna Negra Dance Theater. 7:30 p.m. Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. 312-922-5812. $75-$150.
Midnight movies
LAKEVIEW
Screenings of cult classics and rarities includes “Vice Squad” and “Weird Science.” Midnight. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. 773-871-6604. $9.25.
Day of Beauty with Reggie Wells
Downtown
Oprah’s make-up artist shares beauty secrets. Registration begins one hour before class. 9 a.m., Class 1; 2 p.m. Class 2. Tickets: thereggiewells.com. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. 708-383-0000. $300 per class.
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Chicago Reggae Festival
WEST LOOP
The inaugural event features live music by regional and international artists, DJs and food vendors. Noon. Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. 773-868-3010. $12-$15.
Barrio Art Fest
HUMBOLDT PARK
The community showcase of traditional and contemporary arts and culture features work from Puerto Rican, Latino and Humboldt Park artists, designers, writers, actors, musicians, video/filmmakers and art educators. 11 a.m. Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1359 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-486-8345. Free.
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Carifete
HYDE PARK
Features Caribbean and African arts and crafts, food and live music. 9 a.m. Saturday. Midway Plaisance, 1200-1300 E. 59th St. 773-509-4942. Free.
Beyonce
WEST SIDE
The bootylicious singer performs at the United Center. 7:30 p.m. 1901 W. Madison St. 312-559-1212. $49.75-$200.75.
Meet Carmen Electra
WEST LOOP
The former “Baywatch” babe hostsa benefit bash. 9 p.m. Bon V, 1100 W. Randolph St. 312-573-5275. $50-$500.
SUNDAY
Salsa on Sundays
GOLD COAST
Take a complimentary dance lesson with instructor Manny Lopez. 7:30 p.m. The 200 East Supper Club, 200 E. Chestnut St. 312-266-4500. No cover charge. Menu prices vary.
Dog biscuit baking class
LINCOLN SQUARE
Learn how to make treats for your pooch. Noon. The Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-6700. $20.
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‘Flavor of Love’ audition
RIVER NORTH
Casting call for the VH1 reality show.
Rednofive, 440 N. Halsted St. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. 312-733-6699. Free for ladies before midnight. $10-$20
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Fun with films
Looking to take a break from this summer’s popcorn flicks? Here are three film fests to check out.
SATURDAY
Bicycle Film Festival
LOGAN SQUARE
Screenings of short and feature films about building, riding and loving bicycles. 1-9 p.m. Tickets: bicyclefilmfestival.com. Stan Mansion, 2408 N. Kedzie Ave. $8.50 per screening; $27 for a festival pass. 773-276-1099.
ALL WEEKEND
Chicago Underground Film Festival
WICKER PARK
The 14th annual showcase of rare and independent films includes many local premieres. 1-10 p.m. Saturday; 1-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., 773-278-1500; and Elegant Mr. Gallery, 1355 N. Milwaukee Ave. More info: cuff.org. $7 per program; $50 for a festival pass.
Black Harvest International Festival of Film, Video and TV
DOWNTOWN
The 13th annual showcase of works by African-American filmmakers features screenings and director discussions. 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday. Gene Siskel Film Center/School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N. State St. 312-846-2800. $5-$9.
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THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEKEND
St. Louis at Cubs
2:55 p.m. Saturday
7:05 p.m. Sunday
Wrigley Field TV: FOX, ESPN
