Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend.
Chicago Pride Parade
The sun’s expected to shine on this weekend’s 54th annual Pride Parade, with temperatures in the low 80s. Bring plenty of water and head to Lake View for a dose of joy this weekend. The theme is “United in Pride,” and the parade will be led for the first time by an “out front” leader — TaskForce Prevention & Community Services, a health and wellness group serving LGBTQ+ youth. Drs. Maya Green and Catherine Creticos, both of whom help to shape HIV care, will also serve as grand marshals.
11 a.m. June 29, beginning on Halsted Street, then south to Belmont, east to Broadway and concluding on Diversey. Free; more details and a map of the two-mile route at pridechicago.org
Tyler, the Creator
When Tyler, the Creator, played the nation’s capital this spring, the Washington Post said he’s “thinking so big, an arena can barely contain it.” The rapper / singer / songwriter / producer / fashion-influencer pushes boundaries, so we’re expanding this weekend roundup into next week to accommodate him. On Monday and Tuesday, the Grammy winner’s Chromakopia tour will be live, in full-blown color, at the United Center. Lil Yachty and Paris Texas are also on the bill.
7:30 p.m. June 30-July 1 at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets from $261.45 at chromakopiatour.com
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
You know him from “The Fly,” “Jurassic Park,” “Wicked” or a gazillion other things, but this weekend at the Chicago Theatre, Jeff Goldblum transforms into his side gig as a pianist. On the heels of the release of “Still Blooming,” Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra promise an evening of jazz, the Great American Songbook and something akin to a variety hour. Whenever Goldblum’s involved, expect entertainment.
7:30 p.m. July 2 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets from $75.05 at jeffgoldblum.decca.com
Melissa Villaseñor
Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Melissa Villaseñor brings her low-key standup vibe to Wicker Park. Since “SNL,” Villaseñor has appeared in several television shows including “Barry” and earned praise for her voice work.
7:15 p.m. June 27 and 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. June 28 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets from $23 (2-item minimum) at melissavillasenor.com
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Rev up the gang for a roaring loud, fiery good bash this weekend at the United Center. Bigfoot is celebrating its 50th birthday, and fellow Monster Trucks Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Skelesaurus, 5-Alarm and Bone Shaker are expected to attend. What more could you want? Maybe a transforming robot and a Motocross team? Yep, they’ll be there, too.
12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 28 and 2:30 p.m. June 29 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets from $18.50 (ages 2-12) or from $33.85 (13 and older) at hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com
Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes
Take a trip back to Los ’80s as Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes take the stage for their “Huevos Revueltos” tour this weekend in Rosemont. Hombres G, formed in Madrid in 1983, is perhaps best known for their song “Devuélveme a mi chica.” The influential Argentinian rockers Enanitos Verdes are touring without their original frontman, Marciano Cantero, who died at 62 in 2022.
8 p.m. June 28 at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets from $80.90 at hombresg.net
“Pagliacci”
Send in the clown. Opera Festival of Chicago closes its 2025 season with the iconic Italian opera, “Pagliacci” by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Performed in Italian with English supertitles, the performance stars Michelle Allie Drever and Jonathan Burton. WFMT’s Oliver Camacho will offer a pre-performance talk on the evolution of Italian opera.
7:30 p.m. June 27 and 2 p.m. June 29 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; tickets from $25 at operafestivalchicago.org
Rhythm Fest
Drummers, take note: Third Coast Percussion is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Rhythm Fest, a daylong event featuring more than 30 musicians and a film installation by Wilco’s Glenn Kotche. The day will start with a drum circle and finish with a performance by Third Coast Percussion, who will be joined by tabla player Salar Nader.
Noon-10 p.m. June 28 at Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave.; tickets from $30 at thirdcoastpercussion.com
Millennium Art Festival
More than 100 artists will exhibit their works near the northern edge of Millennium Park. Browse the eclectic vendor mix — sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, fashion and more — or listen to live music and indulge in a piña colada. Live art demos, face-painting and other kid-friendly activities will be available.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28-29 at 180 N. Stetson Ave.; details about the free event at amdurproductions.com
Volleyball Nations League
Love a good smash? Watch national volleyball teams from the United States — winners of the 2024 Olympic Bronze medal — as well as Brazil, Canada, China, Italy and Poland battle this weekend in Hoffman Estates. The Volleyball Nations League Men’s Preliminary Phase Tournament started Wednesday, but still has seven matches scheduled throughout the weekend.
Various times through June 29 at NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates; tickets from $30 at tickets.volleyballworld.com
Have something to do around Chicago? Email events to day.chitribevents@gmail.com.
