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On the agenda: Salon des Arts Erotiques at Randolph Street Market Festival, 1350 W. Randolph St., 312-666-1200; randolphstreetmarket.com

Erotic city

Check it out if you … are looking for a unique gift for an art lover, wonder why the French have such a romantic reputation, would like to look at some rarely displayed risque artwork.

The deets: Browse 40 to 60 pieces of vintage erotica from the 19th and 20th Centuries at this new adults-only feature within the Randolph Street Market. The area is designed to look like an old Paris artist’s salon. All of the items are for sale, including nude sketches, album covers, magazines and sculptures depicting nude men and women; prices range from $5 to $3,000. Vintage French erotica films are on constant loop in the salon. The space also hosts sketch classes with nude models, with a female posing from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and a male model from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The Randolph Street Market is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10.

The payoff: Antique shopping has never been this sexy.

Saturday

An Evening with Cleve Jones: The Struggle for LGBT Civil Rights

Lincoln Park

The gay rights activist, Harvey Milk collaborator (as portrayed in the film “Milk” by actor Emile Hirsch) and creator of the AIDS Memorial Quilt discusses the history of and current challenges within the LGBT equal rights movement. 6 p.m. Victory Gardens Theater at the Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-3000. $5 suggested donation.

Beach Booty Beat

North Avenue Beach

Air out your fitness routine with an hourlong cardio dance class led by instructors from Flirty Girl Fitness on the sand in front of Castaways (1603 N. Lake Shore Drive), weather permitting. 10 a.m. 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-666-2266. Free.

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Can’t Stop the Serenity

Portage Park

The fourth annual benefit features screenings of Joss Whedon’s 2005 sci-fi film “Serenity” and his Emmy-nominated Internet series “Dr Horrible’s Sing-along Blog.” Includes a costume contest, giveaways and a silent auction. 7 p.m. Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-736-4050. $10-$15.

Windy City Rollers

Little Italy

The Windy City Rollers All-Stars face off against the Baltimore Charm City Roller Girls. 7 p.m. UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave. 312-413-5740. $20-$40.

Sunday

27th Annual Chicago Triathlon

Various locations

Watch 8,000 amateur and professional triathletes from around the globe swim, bike and run in the world’s largest triathlon. The route begins at Monroe Harbor and ends on Columbus Drive south of Balbo Drive. 6 a.m. Sunday. Monroe Harbor, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Roosevelt Road to Monroe Street along Lake Michigan. 773-404-2372. Free for spectators.

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Bridgeport Farmers Market

Bridgeport

Browse fresh veggies, fruit, cheese and honey from regional farmers, as well as pastries from the West Loop’s HighRise Baking Company. 8 a.m. 3500 S. Wallace St. Free.

Insider’s Wine Tasting

Andersonville

Sample wines from California’s Forlorn Hope Winery along with appetizer pairings. 3 p.m. RSVP required. In Fine Spirits Lounge, 5420 N. Clark St. 773-334-9463. $15.

Movies at The Terrace

River North

Food and drink specials complement a weekly alfresco film series, weather permitting. This week’s movie is “Wicker Park.” 7:30 p.m. The Terrace, 521 N. Rush St. 5th Floor 312-377-0979. Menu prices vary.

The Gamer

Who’s playing at home

MLB

Cubs vs. New York Mets

– 3:10 p.m. SaturdayM-; 1:20 p.m. Sunday

Wrigley Field

SOCCER

Fire vs. D.C. United

– 7:30 p.m. Saturday,

Toyota Park