Seventeenth Anniversary Celebration and Summer Smash

Juneteenth celebration: Come to Washington Park on Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. It offers a rich programming of events, including exhibitions, blues and R&B music, a farmers' market, yoga, roller skating, a petting zoo and horseback riding. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 19 at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place; More information at dusablemuseum.org

A little night music: Stephen Sondheim enthusiasts take note. A robust production of A Little Night Music is currently underway in Evanston, featuring Send in the Clowns and many other musical pleasures said to be captivating in the Recent Tribune Review. Through July 14 at Theo Ubique Theater, 721 Howard St., Evanston; tickets 44$-92$ at theo-u.com

Wall Artists Festival: Watch community artists paint 160 murals on a 600-foot seawall that doubles as a bench along Lake Michigan. It's been a tradition at Rogers Park for 31 years, one that has expanded to include music, food, an art tent for children and other activities. June 15-16 at Pratt Beach, Farwell Avenue in Lake Michigan; free, more information on loyolapark.org

“Blippi Live”: The beloved children's entertainer is coming to Rosemont with his Wonderful World Tour, featuring Meekah. The show will explore why cities are special and, of course, feature plenty of trucks. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 15 at the Rosemont Theater, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; tickets 25$-65$ at blippiontour.com

Craft Breweries at Lincoln Park Zoo: Spend your Saturday evening sipping and strolling through the Lincoln Park Zoo. More than 100 craft beers and ciders will be available as well as food trucks, yard games and live music. Tickets include 20 3-ounce pours plus a souvenir glass. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 15 at Lincoln Park Zoo; tickets (21 years and over) $55 to $65 at lpzoo.org

Baby Queen: Arabella Latham, the South African alternative pop singer from London, brings her Rule Summer tour to Lincoln Hall. Meg Smith opens. 7 p.m. June 15 at Lincoln Hall, 2424 Lincoln Ave. ; tickets (18 years and over) $25 at lh-st.com

25th Annual YWCA Run Against Hate: Thousands of runners will gather to run and walk in memory of Ricky Byrdsong, a 43-year-old former Northwest basketball coach who was killed in Skokie during a white supremacist shooting in 1999. The race includes 10k run, 5k run/walk. , and one and a half kilometer courses for children. The fundraiser supports the YWCA’s racial equity and violence prevention programs. 7:30 a.m. June 16 at Floyd Long Park Field, 2436 Sheridan Road, Evanston; More information at secure.qgiv.com/event/raceagainsthate2024

Chicago Mexican Folk Festival: Treat yourself to a cultural afternoon at the Fest, an event that brings together several Mexican folk dance groups in Pilsen. 4 p.m. June 16 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.; tickets $18 to thaliahallchicago.com

Joffrey for everyone: Featuring Carousel: A Dance by Christopher Wheeldon and The Times Are Racing by Justin Peck, the Joffrey Ballet will offer a free performance at Millennium Park on June 16. Arrive early for free movement classes on the Great Lawn. 4:15 p.m. for class and 5:30 p.m. for performance at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St.; sign up for free tickets at joffrey.org

Summer Smash: This summer's headliners for the three-day hip hop festival include Travis Scott (Friday), Playboi Carti (Saturday) and Chief Keef (Sunday). Scott's opening night will be a first collaboration with his Cactus Jack label, including Don Tolliver and Sheck Wes. Lyrical Lemonade Sumer Smash, presented by SPKRBX, is once again at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, also the site of Riot Fest later this summer. June 14-16 at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview; tickets and more information at www.thesummersmash.com.

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