Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: The contemporary dance company presents the Chicago premiere of “13 Tongues,” a work choreographed by Cloud Gate artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung that creates a fantasy world based on Taoist rites and Taipei street art. The production features music ranging from Taiwanese folk songs to electronica along with colorful projections across the stage. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets $37-$77 at 312-341-2300 and auditoriumtheatre.org
Open House Chicago: The Chicago Architecture Center provides access to more than 150 sites, most of which aren’t typically open to the public. Take a self-guided tour of spaces across 20 neighborhoods including the Monastery of the Holy Cross, the Givins Castle and the Buddhist Temple of Chicago. Saturday and Sunday at multiple location; admission is free, more information at openhousechicago.org
Lizzo: The Grammy-winning singer and rapper tours to promote the April 14 release of her fourth studio album “Special.” Hip hop artist Latto performs an opening set. 8 p.m. Sunday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets from $106 at lizzomusic.com/tour
Better Than Ezra: The New Orleans alternative rock band behind hits like “Good” and “Desperately Wanting” kicks off their “Legends of the Fall” tour, playing new songs and tunes they haven’t performed in years to celebrate their favorite season. Bones Owens opens the show. 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St.; tickets $35 at betterthanezra.com/tour
“Beyond Borders”: The Joffrey Ballet presents the world premiere of a new piece by choreographer Chanel DaSilva that explores how color influences human emotions, with music from her longtime collaborator Cristina Spinei. The program also features Liam Scarlett’s “Vespertine,” which is inspired by Baroque-era classics, and “Suite Saint-Saens” from Joffrey co-founder Gerald Arpino. Through Oct. 23 at Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive; tickets $36-$186 at 312-386-8905 and joffrey.org
“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”: Idle Muse Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella. The play explores class, gender, intimacy and violence through the story of Dr. Henri Jekyll, an isolated woman in Victorian England who seeks to create her own savior. Through Oct. 23 at the Edge Off-Broadway Theater, 1133 W. Catalpa Ave.; tickets $20 at 773-340-9438 or idlemuse.org
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“Amadeus Live”: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performs Mozart’s works during a screening of the Academy Award-winning 1984 film about the rivalry between the gifted young composer and Vienna’s court composer Antonio Salieri. Come 75 minutes before the show for a conversation with Grammy-winning flutist Tim Munro. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.; tickets $75-$399 at cso.org
Chicago International Film Festival: North America’s longest-running film festival features screenings of 92 features and 56 shorts across the city. The 58th annual event’s lineup includes the Chicago premieres from around the world such as the Catalan coming-of-age drama “Alcarras,” the sequel film “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and the Italian LGBTQ biopic “Lord of the Ants.” Through Oct. 23 at multiple locations; tickets $13-$35 at 312-332-3456 and chicagofilmfestival.com
Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival: View more than 250 customized cars, bikes and motorcycles at the annual event, which also features live music, a family area, a food court and an interactive photo booth. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave.; tickets $15 at chicagolowriderfestival.com
“Marys Seacole”: Griffin Theatre Company presents the Midwest premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner Jackie Sibblies Drury’s tribute to the 19th century British-Jamaican nurse who battled prejudice to travel the world and help soldiers in the Crimean War. The play examines concepts of sacrifice and selfishness and the role of women as caregivers. Through Nov. 6 at Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark St.; tickets $40 at 773-338-2177 and griffintheatre.com
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