SATURDAY
Fall Crawl
WRIGLEYVILLE
A pub crawl includes $2 beer specials at every bar, free food and T-shirt giveaways. 2 p.m. Registration: wrigleyvillefallcrawl.com. The Yard, 3441 N. Sheffield Ave. $10-$15.
The Wine Crush
OLD TOWN
Wells Street becomes a European-style market for this annual festival, which includes a tasting of more than 150 international vintages. 11 a.m. North Wells Street, between North Avenue and Schiller Street. 773-868-3010. $6 donation, $20-$30 wine-tasting.
Fashion
Sound Off
Lakeview
See a showcase of punk-inspired clothes, hair and makeup featuring designs from Hot Topic and Durte Vyntage. 9 p.m. Fiesta Cantina, 3407 N. Clark St. 773-975-5980. $10.
Community Rhythms III: A Dance Festival in the Park
SOUTH SHORE
Professional dancers lead demonstrations and workshops in tap, ballet, African, hip-hop, country western and more. 10 a.m. South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. 312-742-7529. $5.
Peculiar Eatery Walking Tour
BUCKTOWN
Take a stroll to some of the neighborhood’s quirkiest joints. 11 a.m. Quenchers Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave. 847-996-0246. $5, plus the cost of food and drink.
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Pick up trash at local beaches to during this annual volunteer event. 9 a.m. Various locations, 312-939-0838 ext. 230. More info: greatlakes.org.
‘Family Guy Live’
DOWNTOWN
Cast members of the animated TV comedy stage a reading of one of the show’s episodes. 7 and 10 p.m. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; 312-462-6300. $42-$72.
Sunday
Chicago
River Flatwater Classic
A canoe and kayak race from Clark Park to Chinatown’s Ping Tom Memorial Park takes paddlers on a 7 1/4-mile journey downstream. 10 a.m. Registration: chicagoriver.org. Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell 312-939-0490 ext. 10. $15-$30.
Home tour
ANDERSONVILLE
The self-guided walking tour features the exteriors and interiors of West Andersonville homes. Noon. Edgewater Historical Society, 5358 N. Ashland Ave. 773-506-4849. $20.
‘American Gladiator’ casting call
LINCOLN PARK
The hit show is returning to TV and looking for contestants at this open casting call. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Windy City Field House, 2367 W. Logan Blvd. More info: casting.ag@gmail.com.
All weekend
Renegade Craft Fair
WICKER PARK
Nearly 300 artists display handmade wares, including clothing, posters, comics, craft kits, jewelry and more. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Damen Avenue and Division Street. 773-227-2707.
Celtic Fest Chicago
GRANT PARK
The annual salute to Celtic music, dance and traditions features live entertainment, beer, food and more. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3315. Free.
Eli’s Cheesecake Festival
HARDWOOD HEIGHTS
Features free cheesecake samples, cooking demonstrations, a cheesecake-eating contest and more. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Eli’s Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive. 773-205-3800. Free.
Lincoln Park Art Faire
LINCOLN PARK
Browse handmade jewelry, pottery, stained glass, wooden items and photography by more than 100 artists at the annual outdoor fest. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West. 312-742-7726. Free.
Serbian Film Festival
OLD TOWN
The inaugural fest features nearly 15 feature films, documentaries and shorts from the European country, including 2006 Academy Award nominee “Tomorrow Morning.” 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Loews Cineplex Pipers Alley, 1608 N. Wells St. 312-642-7500. $10; $55-$100 for all-fest pass.
Viva mexico!
Here are four ways to celebrate
Mexican Independence Day.
SUNDAY
26th Street MexicanIndependence Day Parade
LITTLE VILLAGE
Highlights of this colorful procession include floats, folkloric dancers, mariachi bands and more. Noon. 26th Street and Albany Avenue, 3100 W. 26th St. 773-521-5387.
Got Mica? Comedy Fiesta
LINCOLN PARK
Local Mexican-American comics such as Joey Villagomez, Eric Perez and Hugo Valles perform at this Independence Day show. 7:30 p.m. Joe’s, 940 W. Weed St. 312-337-3486. $10-$12. Tickets at no-manches.com.
ALL WEEKEND
Oaxacan Mole Festival
WICKER PARK
Fill up on Mexican fare at this celebration that showcases the Mexican sauce mole, prepared with daily menu specials featuring meat and seafood. 5:30 p.m. Saturday dinner; 11 a.m. Sunday brunch; 3 p.m. Sunday dinner. Reservations recommended. Adobo Grill, 2005 W. Division St. 773-252-9990. Prices vary.
Festival de La Villita
Little Village
Now in its 18th year, this festival fetes Mexican independence in style with carnival rides, food vendors and more. 3 p.m. Saturday; noon Sunday. 26th Street and Kostner Avenue. 773-868-3010. Free.
THE GAMER
WHO’S PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO
Sox vs. L.A. Angels
6:05 p.m. Saturday
1:05 p.m. Sunday
TV: WGN, CSN
Bears vs. Chiefs
3:15 p.m. Sunday
TV: CBS
Fire vs. New York
7:30 p.m. SATURDay
TV: FSC
