Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees
There’s some exciting baseball happening on the South Side thanks to Mark Buehrle. But what the White Sox need are wins to stay in the mix at the top of the AL Central Division. When: 3:05 p.m. (also 1:05 p.m. Sunday) Where: U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. Price: $9.50-$67; 866-769-4263, whitesox.com
Open Streets
Get in on the fun of an 8-mile block party where the boulevards will be blocked to car traffic from Logan Square to Little Village. Bike, skate, play or just walk, then stop and take in one of the performances, art activities or classes. Cross streets remain open to car traffic, however, so be careful. When: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: For the complete route, go to activetrans.org/openstreets
Price: Free; 312-377-5727
The Black Women’s Expo
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You don’t have to be a black woman to attend this annual exposition where forums, seminars, workshops and more target the interests of the African-American woman. There will be keynote speeches by celebrities, musical performances (including Day 26, Heavy D and Slique) and networking that everyone will enjoy. When: 10 a.m. Where: McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Price: $10, $5 for seniors and ages 6-17, children 5 and younger are free; 312-243-3554, theblackwomensexpo.com
Northalsted Market Days
It’s one of the largest Midwest street fests and has four stages featuring En Vogue, Jody Watley and CeCe Peniston, and more than 400 food and arts and crafts vendors. When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday (also Sunday) Where: on Halsted Street, between Belmont Avenue and Addison Street Price: $7 suggested donation to access the fair and all music; $30 to $50 for VIP access to the Addison Street stage; 773-584-6631; chicagoevents.com