A performance from Ayodele Drum and Dance. (Frank Konrath)

An art fair, beer tasting and James Beard events usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

(Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

A music festival, wreath ceremony and giant sculptures usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Kelsie McNair / Renegade Craft Fair)

A craft fair, block party and 10 world-premiere plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park. (David Mark / Pixabay)

Cabaret, a penguin party and a Bach music festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Irene Hsiao performs. (Colin Lyons)

An arts festival, walking tour and May the Fourth weekend events usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of The Other Art Fair)

A block party, poetry festival and spring art shows usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Cherry blossoms at Jackson Park. (Chicago Park District)

A photo exhibit, rum festival and cherry blossoms usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

“Funtime Unicorn: Ruby Rides Through Four Seasons” by Derrick Adams. (Courtesy of Art on the Mart)

Art exhibits, a boxing tournament and Earth Month festivities usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

(Courtesy of Lincoln Park Zoo)

An art exhibit, improv brunch and classical Chinese dance usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

(Courtesy of Chicago Architecture Center)

River cruises, egg hunts and a beer festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

A performance by Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. (Matt Karas)

A dance concert, film screenings and opera premiere usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Visitors at Mozart Interactive: The Soul of a Genius. (Kyle Flubacker)

Maple syrup, stand-up comedy and classical music usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Dyeing the Chicago River green has been a St. Paddy's tradition since the 1960s. (Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade / Facebook)

Parades, magic shows and a film festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Part of the "Bees Knees" exhibit at Garfield Park Conservatory. (Chicago Park District)

Indoor garden shows, a wintry polar plunge and Holi festivities usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

(Chicago Park District)

Carnivale, flamenco dancing and a polar adventure usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

A performance of "Les Misérables." (Johan Persson)

Theater performances, an African American art exhibition and an international dance congress usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.