SATURDAY
The Book of Liz
LINCOLN SQUARE
This comic play, penned by David and Amy Sedaris, follows the adventures of a female cheeseball-making expert with a sweating problem. 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-865-7731. $10-$18.
Park workouts
MILLENNIUM PARK
Instructors from Lakeshore Athletic Club lead yoga Pilates classes on the park’s Great Lawn. 8:30 a.m. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 100 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-1168. Free.
The gift
LINCOLN PARK
Former Chicago Bear Jerry Azumah celebrates his 30th birthday with raffles and giveaways. 9 p.m. Vain, 2354 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-435-0130. $35-$50. Proceeds benefit the Azumah Student Assistant Program.
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‘The Princess Club’
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
An avant-garde romp through classic fairytales such as “Cinderella” features an ensemble of “princesses.” Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard St. 312-850-8440. 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $15-$30
SUNDAY
Sunset boat ride
LAKEFRONT
Watch the Navy Pier fireworks from a cruise on Lake Michigan. Includes round-trip transport to and from the club, an open bar, appetizers, DJ sets and admission to an afterparty. 5:30 p.m. Lumen, 839 W. Fulton Market. 773-549-0101. $65-$80.
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Download Festival
LAKEFRONT
Snoop Dog, The Shins, Brand New, Band of Horses, Wolf Parade, Honeycut, De Novo Dahl and others. 1 p.m. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive. 312-559-1212. $20-$40.
Cinema Legacy Sundays
WASHINGTON PARK
“Big Timers” is the featured flick for this session of the screening series on African-American history and culture. 2 p.m. DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th Place. 773-947-0600.
MONDAY
Monday musicals
EDGEWATER
This week’s featured film is “Hair.” 7 p.m. The Dawghaus Cafe, 6219 N. Sheridan Rd. 773-761-3294.
VHS or Beta
WICKER PARK
Electro-informed rock troupe just released their latest album, “Bring on the Comets.” Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. 773-278-6600.
Chicago-style stand-ups
OLD TOWN
Features Paul Kelly, Bill Gorgo, Jimmy McHugh, James Wesley Jackson and Scot Wickmann. 8:30 p.m. Zanies Comedy Nite Club, 1548 N. Wells St. 312-337-4027
ALL WEEKEND
Bash on Wabash
SOUTH LOOP
This year’s fest, a celebration of cultural diversity, spotlights the music of New Orleans. Noon Saturday and Sunday. South Wabash Avenue at East 14th Street. 773-868-3010. $5 donation
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Taste of Polonia
JEFFERSON PARK
A festival celebrating Polish traditions includes live entertainment, polka dancing, food, beer and more. Noon. Saturday through Monday. Copernicus Cultural Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-777-8898. $3-$7
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African Festival of the Arts
HYDE PARK
Features live blues, hip-hop, jazz and neo-soul, plus ethnic cuisine and more. 10 a.m. Saturday through Monday. Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 773-955-2787. $5-$12
Chicago Jazz Festival
SOUTH LOOP
This lakefront music fest is billed as the city’s longest-running one and features local, national and international musicians on multiple stages. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3370. Free.
