SOUTH SIDE
The parade begins at 79th Street and South Chicago Avenue, heads east and ends at Rainbow Beach Park. 10 a.m. The Regal Theater, 1645 E. 79th St. 773-684-6070.
Sappho’s Salon: A Provocative Night of Lesbian Diversions
ANDERSONVILLE
Features readings by authors Jolie du Pre, Kathie Bergquist and more. 7 p.m. Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. 773-769-9299. $7-$10 suggested donation.
Bronzeville Historic Bike Tour BRONZEVILLE
Pedal past historic sites, including the original Chicago Defender building, Eighth Regiment Armory, the homes of Ida B. Wells and Louis Armstrong and more, on a guided ride. 7:30 a.m. Washington Park, 5100 S. King Drive. 773-548-8213. $20-$25.
SUNDAY
River North SummerFest
The seventh annual block party in the park and on Erie and Larrabee Streets features food from area restaurants, live music and more. 11 a.m. Erie Park, 630 N. Kingsbury St. 312-645-1047. $5 suggested donation.
Miles for Malawi 5K Run/Walk and Picnic
LINCOLN PARK
A 3.1-mile jaunt and walk through Lincoln Park raises funds for poverty-stricken people in Africa. 11 a.m. Registration: miles4malawi.com. $30.
FREE CHICAGO
Short on dough? Take advantage of this weekend’s free events.
SATURDAY
1. Workouts in the Park MILLENNIUM PARK
Take a free, 45-minute exercise lesson on the Great Lawn. 8 a.m. 201 E. Randolph St. 312-742-1168.
2. Gallery Walk
RIVER NORTH
A gallery owner or director leads a tour of three or four art galleries. 11 a.m. Starbucks Coffee, 750 N. Franklin St. 312-649-0065.
3. Humboldt Park Art Festival
HUMBOLDT PARK
Browse work from more than 50 local artists at this indoor/outdoor event. Noon. Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-319-3112.
Movies in the Parks
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and spend the night watching movies for free. Movies begin at dusk.
4. “Bee Movie”; Edgebrook Park, 6525 N. Hiawatha Ave.
5. “The Golden Compass”; Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave.
6. “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep”; Paschen Park, 1932 W. Lunt Ave.
SUNDAY
7. Cheesy Sundays
ROGERS PARK
A free weekly sampling of a variety of cheeses. 11 a.m. Taste Food & Wine, 1506 W. Jarvis Ave. 773-767-3663.
8. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago open house WEST LOOP
Drop in and take beginner-level classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, Pilates, African and tap dance. 11 a.m. Lou Conte Dance Studio, 1147 W. Jackson Blvd. 312-850-9766.
ALL WEEKEND
Chicago Summerfest
LINCOLN PARK
Annual event includes live music, beer, arts and crafts and more. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Clark Street and Armitage Avenue, 2000 N. Clark St. 773-665-4682. $5.
Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz Festival LOOP
Guitarist Stanley Jordan and musicians Corey Wilkes and Nick Colionne headline this fest highlighting more than 30 local and national bands. Noon Saturday and Sunday. State and Van Buren Streets. 312-385-1111. $5.
Taste of Randolph Street
WEST LOOP
The annual event stretches along six blocks, between Peoria Street and Racine Avenue. Live music features Drive By Truckers (Saturday) and Josh Ritter (Sunday). 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Randolph and Peoria Streets. 312-458-9401. $10 suggested donation.
