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ALL WEEKEND

Black Harvest International Festival of Film, Video and TV

DOWNTOWN

This is the last weekend to catch the annual showcase of works by African-American filmmakers. 6 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St. 312-575-8000. 312-846-2800. $5-$9

Chicago Tango Festival

SOUTH LOOP

Take lessons from 25 instructors, then practice your footing at nightly milongas (social dances). 10 a.m. Saturday; 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Registration and schedule: chicagotangofest.com. Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. 312-287-8406. $35 per workshop; $350 for package.

Glenwood Ave. Arts Fest

ROGERS PARK

Annual street fair features an art exhibition, live music and performance art, DJs, food and more. Grab a map and take a self-guided tour of artists’ studios. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Glenwood Avenue, between Lunt and Farwell Avenues. 773-262-3790. Free.

FlavorFest

LINCOLN PARK

The annual two-day street fair celebrates Whole Foods Market and includes cooking demos, food and drink samples and more. Music headliners include Naked Eyes, Flock of Seagulls and Cracker. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Jonquil Park, 1023 W. Wrightwood Ave. 773-868-3010. $5 donation.

Bucktown Arts Fest

BUCKTOWN

Browse paintings, sculpture, jewelry and photography at this annual celebration of performance, spoken and visual art. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Senior Citizens Park, 2238 N. Oakley Ave. 312-409-8305. Free.

Chicago Antique Market

WEST LOOP

Browse antiques and vintage collectibles from more than 200 dealers. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue. 312-951-9939. $8.

Chicago Latin Music Festival

SOUTH LOOP

Features performances all weekend. 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3370. Free.

HAMSA-Fest

LINCOLN PARK

The biannual bazaar showcases live music, dance, food, art, literature and kids’ activities from the Middle East and North Africa. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Lincoln Park South, 100 W. La Salle Drive. 773-929-0224. $5-$10

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Riverview Music Festival

Avondale

Performers include Chicago Afrobeat Project and Umphrey’s McGee. 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. DeVry University, 3300 N. Campbell Ave. 773-868-3010. $20; two-day pass $35.

Saturday

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Won Na Won Malan

SOUTH SHORE

Le Bagatae Dance and Drum performs dances and music from Guinea, Senegal, Congo and Mali. 8 p.m. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. 773-752-5289. $25.

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Queer Fest Midwest

NOBLE SQUARE

Billed “the first-ever GLBT music and arts fest.” Noon. Pulaski Park Studio Theatre, 1419 W. Blackhawk St. $16-$18.

DIY Neighborhood: Block Party

LAKEVIEW

Learn everything you need to know about throwing a fun block party. 1 p.m. Mystic Celt, 3443 N. Southport Ave. 773-640-1206. Free.

‘Biggest Loser’ casting call

DOWNTOWN

Audition for Season 5 of the NBC reality weight-loss competition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NBC studios, 454 N. Columbus Drive. Free.

Sunday

Rock the Bells Festival

NORTHERLY ISLAND

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Talib Kweli, MF Doom and more perform. 3 p.m. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive 312-540-2000. 312-559-1212. $41.

Illinois wine tasting

LINCOLN PARK

Sample eight vintages from local wineries paired with cheese and chocolate fondues. 1 p.m. Reservations recommended. Geja’s Cafe, 340 W. Armitage Ave. 773-281-9101. $35.

Lymphomathon

LAKEFRONT

This 5K walk raises money for cancer research and education. 8:30 a.m. Montrose Harbor, 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-994-5691.

Pet adoption

LINCOLN PARK

Find dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at this adoption event. Noon to 4 p.m. Piggy Toes, 2205 N. Halsted St.; 773-281-5583

Chicago Triathlon

LAKEFRONT

Watch 8,000 amateur and professional triathletes from around the globe swim, bike and run in the world’s largest triathlon. 10:55 a.m. Monroe Harbor, 100 S. Lake Shore Drive, from Monroe Street to Roosevelt Road. 773-404-2372.

Park it

Here are four ways to spend your Saturday in the park.

Park workouts

MILLENIUM PARK

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

Green City Market

LINCOLN PARK

See a cooking demo by Adam Schop from De La Costa at 10:30 a.m., and shop for organic produce, poultry, breads, artisanal cheeses, mustards, flowers and more. 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. between 1750 N. Clark and Stockton Drive. 847-424-2486

Movie in the park

GATELY PARK

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and spend the night watching “Stomp the Yard.” Gately Park, 810 E. 103rd St. 312-742-7529. Free.

Puerto Rican film series

HUMBOLDT PARK

Outdoor screenings of recent movies by Puerto Rican filmmakers include free popcorn. Picnics, lawn chairs are welcomed. 8 p.m. Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-486-8345. Free.

THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEKEND

White Sox vs. Boston

2:55 p.m. Saturday

1:05 p.m. Sunday

U.S. Cellular Field TV: FOX, WGN

Bears vs. San Francisco (exhibition)

7 p.m. Saturday

Soldier Field TV: NBC

Fire vs. Kansas City

7:30 p.m. Saturday

Toyota Park TV: HDNet