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15th Annual SELF Workout in the Park

LINCOLN PARK

Take fitness classes and get fashion tips, beauty consultations, samples and nutritional advice. 11 a.m. Tickets: selfworkoutinthepark.com. Lincoln Park, behind the nature museum. $25.

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826CHI Prom

WEST TOWN

Don ’80s-style formal wear and dance to tunes from DJ Friar Tuck and band The Power of Love.8 p.m. Tickets: 826chi.org. Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St. 773-772-8108. $38.26; $50 at the door.

Beerfly Alleyfight

RIVER NORTH

Ten homebrewers pair their beer with a home-cooked dish, and local creative artists perform pieces based on one of the 10 pairings. 1 p.m. Tickets: drinkingandwriting.com. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave. 773-968-2345. $20.

Chicago Blues Tour

SOUTH LOOP

Warm up for the Chicago Blues Festival (June 5-8) on a pub crawl to six music venues. 8 p.m. Advanced purchase recommended: chicagobluestour.com. Starting point: Wabash Tap, 1233 S. Wabash Ave. 866-548-3258. $35.

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Insomniac Theater

SOUTH SHORE

A middle-of-the-night film screening features a different flick each week. BYO pillow, blanket or chair. 1 a.m. Questions: stevenj@xtra-medium.com. Studio E, 2310 E. 75th St.

GlobalFest

LINCOLN SQUARE

Celebrate Lincoln Square’s diversity during an indoor cultural tribute to Norway, Vietnam, Brazil, Morocco and other countries. 6 p.m. St. Matthias Transfiguration School, 4910 N. Claremont Ave. 773-784-0999. $10-$12; $6-$8 for kids.

Zines, Comics and Other Hip Lit Fair

DOWNTOWN

Learn to design your own independent magazine or comic book, hear readings by local authors and browse vendor tables. Noon. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660. Free.

Free ice cream LAKEVIEW

Get a complimentary scoop in honor of spring. Noon-3 p.m.. Bobtail Ice Cream Company, 2951 N. Broadway. 773-880-7372.

Eddie Izzard

BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK

The comedian and actor, best known for his hit FX series “The Riches,” performs his new one man comedy show, “Stripped.” 8 p.m. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. 312-559-1212. $53-$75.

SUN

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Bobby’s Sweet Ride

RIVER EAST

A three-hour guided cycling tour through North Side neighborhoods stops at confectionaries along the way. Includes bike and helmet rental. 1:30 p.m. $30-$40. River East Docks, 465 N. McClurg Ct. 312-915-0995.

38th Annual BAPA Home Tour

BEVERLY

Explore five private residences and a historic institution in Beverly during this self-guided tour. 11 a.m. Beverly Arts Center of Chicago, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. $25-$30.

Exploring Chicago’s Yeast Side: A History of Beer tour

RIVER EAST

The Chicago History Museum hosts a sunset boat tour exploring the history of brewing in Chicago. 6:30 p.m. Chicago Line Cruises, 465 N. McClurg Ct. North Pier. 312-642-4600. $40-$45.

ALL WEEKEND

Andersonville Bike Week

ANDERSONVILLE

The fifth annual event features a neighborhood cycling tour (9:30 a.m. Saturday) and more throughout the week. Show your bike helmet at select stores for merchandise discounts. Saturday and Sunday. Complete schedule: andersonville.org. Clark Street and Berwyn Avenue. 773-728-2995.

Chicago Mayfest

LAKEVIEW

Kick off the festival season at this 13th annual Lakeview staple. Includes beer, food, live music, a pet parade and arts and crafts vendors. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Ashland and Barry Avenues. 773-665-4682. $5.

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Green Festival

NAVY PIER

Features 350 eco-friendly vendors, 150 speakers, live music, environmental films and documentaries and more. 9 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 800-584-7336. $10-$15.

THE GAMER

WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME

Wrigley Field

Cubs vs. Pittsburgh

12:05 p.m. Saturday; 1:20 p.m. Sunday

Toyota Park

Fire vs. Houston

7:30 p.m. Saturday

Allstate Arena

Wolves vs. Toronto

3 p.m.