At the museum
International Museum Day: Enjoy free admission, special activities, exhibit tours and more at Elmhurst museums as part of the national celebration to bring public awareness to the role of museums in developing society. A complimentary trolley runs among the museums every 20 minutes. 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., 630-834-0202, elmhurst
artmuseum.org; Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., 630-833-1457, elmhursthistory.org; Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., 630-833-1616, lizzadromuseum.org; and Theatre Historical Society of America, 152 N. York, 2nd floor, 630-782-1800, http://www.histo
rictheatres.org
Green season
Farmers markets open: It’s time to hit your favorite local market for fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, crafts and more (some markets open in June and July). For Chicago market locations go to explorechicago.org; suburban locations can be found at agr.state.il.us
Green Festival: The Green America and Global Exchange fest is an opportunity to meet with celebrities, authors, experts and more and to discuss environmental and social issues. You can also learn about greener living and careers and community programs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive; $10-$25 (with a portion of admission given back as GF bucks that can be used in the festival marketplace); greenfestivals.org
Kids these days
Manifest Urban Arts Festival: The showcase of work by Columbia College students includes art exhibitions, music performances, movie screenings and performance art. For a complete schedule go to colum.edu/manifest. Events begin at 7 a.m. Friday at various locations; free.
Spanish Wiggleworms: The Old Town School of Folk Music children’s music program expands by incorporating Spanish. Recommended for children 6 months to 4 years old. 10-10:45 a.m. Monday and May 23 at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St.; free, registration required; 312-335-1996, chicago.cervantes.es
That’s entertainment
Chicago Live!: The Chicago Tribune variety show headliners this week include comedian Aisha Tyler and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Chicago Theatre Downstairs Stage, 175 N. State St.; $20; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Submit information to ctc-ent-events@tribune.com.
