SEE IT
Women’s History Month New Play Readings
Lincoln Square
Hear comedy and dramatic readings about women’s issues written by men and women participating in Stockyard Theatre Project’s Plays for Keeps program. 7 p.m. Saturday. Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-532-0665.
TOUR IT
Geek’s Guide to Wright’s Robie House
Hyde Park
If you love knowing how stuff comes together, this tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style home will teach you about the math, science and engineering that went into the architecture. $16-$18. 4 p.m. Saturday. Robie House,5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. 708-848-1976.
HEAR IT
Black Lips
Logan Square
Hear tunes from the rock group’s newly released CD “200 Million Thousand.” The show includes sets from Gentleman Jesse and His Men and Boystown. $15. 8 p.m. Saturday.Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-728-6000.
FREEBIES
31st Annual South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Beverly
Celebrate Chicago’s heritage with an event packed with floats, bands and Irish dancers. Just make sure not to leave home with a full bladder as bathrooms are hard to find. The route heads south on Western to 115th Street. 104th Street and Western Avenue,10400 S. Western Ave. 773-393-8687.
‘Milking the Rhino’
Washington Park
Watch the documentary about the emergence of grassroots wildlife conservation in Africa, followed by a discussion with director David E. Simpson. 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday. DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place. 312-422-5580. Reservations required.
Jared Swilley (left) and Cole Alexander (right) from the Black Lips. ALBERTO TREVINO/TRIBUNE AND GETTY IMAGES
