Saturday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Blues Season Maxwell Street Film Series
DOWNTOWN
A film tribute in honor of the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival explores the street’s former open-air market. 1 p.m. Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. 312-744-6630. Free.
Memorial Day Parade
DOWNTOWN
With 10,000 participants annually, the procession is billed as one of the largest in the country. The parade proceeds south on State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street. Noon. Free.
People Who Shape Our World
DOWNTOWN
Award-winning illustrator Gary Panter discusses comics with Chicago alternative cartoonist Chris Ware and Dan Nadel, director of publishing house PictureBox Inc. 1 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-397-4010. Free admission. Ticket required.
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Freestyle Bash 2008
LOGAN SQUARE
Performances by Lil Suzy, George Lamond, Lisette Melendez, Angel, David Torres and Rochelle. 9 p.m. Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-559-1212. $35-$40.
Going Out On A Limb: Confessions of a Hollywood Insider LAKEVIEW
Gay comic and syndicated columnist Billy Masters dishes the Hollywood gossip in his new solo show. 7 p.m. Tickets: www.bailiwick.org. Bailiwick Repertory Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-883-1090. $20.
Beerfest Chicago
LAKEVIEW
Includes draft beer and bags, cups and beer pong tournaments. 3 p.m. Cody’s Public House, 1658 W. Barry Ave. 773-528-4050. $25.
7th Bike the Drive
Cyclists take to Lake Shore Drive — shut down to auto traffic for five hours — for this 15- or 30-mile non-competitive ride. 5:30 a.m. Registration required: bikethedrive.org. Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard, 300 E. Jackson Blvd. 312-427-3325 ext. 251. $35-$50
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Memorial Day Festival
lawndale
Annual Mexican cultural festival features live music, food vendors, dancing and a rodeo. 1 p.m. Plaza Garibaldi, 2600 S. California Ave. 773-561-9500. $23.
W.O.O.G.M.S. 45th
Memorial Day ParadeLAKEVIEW
Join members of the Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society (W.O.O.G.M.S) as they march through Lakeview accompanied by the Jesse White Drum Corps. The parade kicks off at Pine Grove and Wellington Avenues, proceeds east to Sheridan Road, south to Diversey Parkway, east to Lake Shore Drive and north to St. Joseph Hospital, 11 a.m. 773-327-4924. Free.
All weekend
Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2008
oak forest
Six covered stages and seating areas feature continuous live music. Includes parking and unlimited carnival rides. Irish merchandise, food and refreshments are available for purchase. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St. 708-687-9323. $12-$15
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Randolph Street Market Festival WEST LOOP
Formerly known as the Chicago Antique Market, the fair showcases antiques and vintage collectibles from more than 200 dealers along Randolph Street, between Ada Street and Ogden Avenue. 10 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday. 312-666-1200. $10 fee covers repeat entry all weekend.
Fireworks from a tall ship
NAVY PIER
Cruise Lake Michigan and watch the Navy Pier fireworks from the deck of the 77-foot schooner Red Witch. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Burnham Harbor, 1559 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-404-5800. $55-$65.
Avenue Q
The R-rated, Tony Award-winning musical comedy (with puppets) is about a college grad with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He moves to New York and struggles — along with the neighbors in his low-rent ‘hood — to find jobs, dates and the meaning of life. 2 p.m. Saturday; 2, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. 312-902-1400. $25-$75.
