Saturday
Naked at the Art Institute Scavenger Hunt
DOWNTOWN
Seek out nude figures in museum exhibits for the chance to win prizes. 2 p.m. Tickets: watsonadventures.com. Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave. 877-946-4868. $25.50.
‘Bachelorette’ auditions
SUBURBS
ABC’s “The Bachelorette” seeks eligible men for an upcoming season. 1 to 4 p.m. Bamboo Room, 616 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg. Free.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Midwest Open Invitational Snowskate Competition
UPTOWN/EDGEWATER
Watch as competitors vie for cash prizes against Guinness World Record holder and X-Games gold medalist Phillip Smage and others. Noon. Wilson Skate Park, 700 W. Wilson Ave. 773-988-8997. Free for spectators.
Dyke Delicious Series: A Valentine for Lesbians
ANDERSONVILLE
Watch a lineup of girl-on-girl shorts in honor of Valentine’s Day. Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St. 773-293-1447. $8-$15.
Lakeview Polar Bear Club’s 7th Annual Celebration of Shrinkage
LAKESHORE
Take a dip in the chilly waters of Lake Michigan while donating money to support a local family in need. 11:45 a.m. Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-307-9527. Free.
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Doc Films
HYDE PARK
This weekend, catch the Japan Foundation Midwest Film Festival. 7 p.m. Schedule: docfilms.uchicago.edu. Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St. 773-702-8575. $5.
Conversation with Gordon Halloran LOOP
Meet artist Gordon Halloran and hear about his current installation in Millennium Park, “Paintings Below Zero.” 2 p.m. Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. 312-744-2400. Free.
All weekend
Chicago Auto Show
NEAR SOUTH SIDE
Check out experimental and concept cars, imports and domestics, and more at this yearly auto spectacular. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Feb. 17. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-791-7500. $10.
Free Yoga Week
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Strengthen your mind, body and spirit during a complimentary class. Locations include Berger Park Cultural Center (6205 N. Sheridan Rd.), Clarendon Community Center (4501 N. Clarendon Ave.), Hamlin Park (3035 N. Hoyne Ave.). Sked and list of participating parks: chicagoparkdistrict.com. 312-742-7529. REDEYE/MMX PICK
Chocolate
Fest
GARFIELD PARK
See newly ripened pods from Chicago’s most productive fruit-producing cocoa trees and score free samples from major candy makers. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. 773-638-1766. $1 suggested donation.
Caption: Chinese actors perform in an annual New Year’s ceremony Wednesday in Beijing.
[ getty images photo ]Happy New Year
Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rat all weekend with parades and other events.
Saturday
Lunar New Year Parade
UPTOWN
A procession features dragon and lion dances, marching bands, floats and more. The parade route travels east on Argyle Street to Sheridan Road and loops around to Lawrence Avenue, ending at Broadway and Argyle Street. 1 p.m. Free. 312-613-2726.
Chinese New Year’s at Big Bowl NEAR NORTH SIDE
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with a free dumpling making class. 10 a.m. Big Bowl, 6 E. Cedar St. 312-640-8888.
SUNDAY
Chinese New Year Parade
CHINATOWN
This spectacle features a 100-foot-long dragon float and the traditional Chinese lion dance. The parade begins at Wentworth Avenue and 24th Street, then heads north on Wentworth to Cermak Road. 1 p.m. 312-326-5320. Free.
Fifth Annual Chinese New Year Hash CHINATOWN
A post-parade, 4-mile fun run includes beer en route. 2 p.m. Tickets: chicagohash.com. Tito’s, 2600 S. Wentworth Ave. $8.
THE GAMER WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Wolves vs. Milwaukee
7 p.m. Saturday, Allstate Arena
Wolves vs. Manitoba
3 p.m. Sunday, Allstate Arena
