Celtic Fest Chicago
Celebrate the Celtic nations with music (Leahy headlines Saturday, Gaelic Storm on Sunday), dancing, bagpipers, an art exhibit and more. When: Noon-9:30 p.m. (also 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday)Where: Grant Park, Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive Price: Free admission; 312-744-3315
Chicago Sky vs. Detroit Shock
The Sky is looking to do big things, having recently acquired veteran center Katie Feenstra Mattera. When: 7 p.m. Where: UIC Pavilion, 1150 W. Harrison St. Price: $15-$225; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Old Town Wine Crush, Music and Comedy Fest
Get your wine crush with grape-stomping contests and wine tastings; find your music fix with live performances by the Gin Blossoms and 7th Heaven. When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (also 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday) Where: North Wells Street between North Avenue and Schiller Street
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Price: $7 suggested gate donation; 773-868-3010; chicagoevents.com
Festival de La Villita
Celebrate Mexican independence at this weekend festival with authentic cuisine from local restaurants, music and the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day parade (noon Sunday, starting at 3100 W. Albany Ave., proceeding west on 26th, ending at the festival). When: noon-11 p.m. (also Sunday) Where: 26th Street and Kostner Avenue Price: Free admission; chicagoevents.com