SATURDAY
Rollin Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque
Bucktown
A variety show features strip tease, comedy, live music and “The Big Lebowski” trivia contests with prizes from Diversey Rock-n-Bowl. 10 p.m. Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-598-4549. $15.
Chef’s cooking class
Gold Coast
Ariel Bagadiong of Ajasteak guest hosts during a demo and tasting. The class includes a welcome cocktail and multi-course lunch with wine. 2:30 p.m. Wave, 644 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-255-4460. $60.
Millennium Park workouts
Millennium Park
The popular alfresco series features 45-minute classes on the Great Lawn in tai chi (7 a.m.), yoga (8 a.m.), Pilates (9 a.m.) and aerobic dance/martial arts (10 a.m.). Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. 312-742-1168. Free.
WEEKEND
REDEYE/MMX PICK
African Festival of the Arts
Washington Park
The 20th annual celebration of the African influence in America features live performances by local and international artists, food vendors and a marketplace stocked with fine art. A performance by George Clinton wraps up the event Monday night. The festival runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. through Monday. 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 773-955-2787. $10-$15.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Chicago Jazz Festival
Grant Park
The city’s longest-running lakefront music festival features local, national and international performers on several stages. This year, catch Dave Holland at 8:30 p.m. Saturday and The Arthur Hoyle Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 300 S. Columbus Drive. Free.
SUNDAY
Movies at The Terrace
River North
Food and drink specials complement a weekly alfresco film series, weather permitting. This week: “The Untouchables.” 7:30 p.m. The Terrace, 521 N. Rush St., fifth floor. 312-377-0979.
‘Pray the Devil Back to Hell’ screening
Uptown
A documentary about Christian and Muslim Liberian women whose efforts lead to a non-violent resolution during stalled Liberian Civil War peace talks. 8 p.m. The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway. 773-561-4665. $8.
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The Gamer
Who’s playing at home
MLB
White Sox vs. Boston
– 3:05 p.m. Saturday – 1:05 p.m. Sunday
U.S. Cellular Field
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Northwestern vs. Towson
11 a.m. Saturday, Ryan Field, Evanston
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Hidden agenda
Zombies!
Check it out if you … want to show your Michael Jackson love by learning his moves or plan to dance like a zombie at your Halloween party.
The deets: Learn the dance moves from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video as part of a four-week class that runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays beginning Sept. 12. Latin Rhythms first offered the lessons in August to prepare people who wanted to participate in Thrill the World, an attempt to set a world record on Oct. 25 for the most people simultaneously dancing to “Thriller.” Each session, dancers will go through the basic choreography, with instructors teaching every step to the music. The studio also offers a two-week accelerated class starting Oct. 10. Sessions are $65 and reservations are required.
The payoff: Impressing your friends with your sweet moves.
