Asian Pop-Up Cinema: This five-week festival starts this weekend with a look at Taiwanese cinema. Highlights this weekend include the international premiere of “The Young Hoodlum,” which will be shown in Mandarin with English subtitles. Films are screened in-person over the weekends but are also available via streaming on weekdays. Through April 21 at AMC Newcity 14, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave., more information at asianpopupcinema.org
Film Girl Film Festival: This film festival, which originated in Milwaukee, comes to Chicago’s Music Box Theatre for the first time this year. Both in-person and virtual screenings are available. March 23-24 and March 31 at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.; more information at filmgirlfilm.com/festival-schedule
Holi at Navy Pier: This free event celebrates the Hindu festival of colors, which marks the start of spring. There will be live music, DJs, dancing and the iconic powder throwing. 1-5 p.m. March 23 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.; free, more information at navypier.org
Romantasy Literature Festival: Dive into the combined world of romance and fantasy as authors from across the U.S. come to this festival. Chicago authors include Lana Harper, Megan Mackie and Tamara Jerée. There will be book signings, author Q&A sessions and podcast tapings, plus special performances of “Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody.” Through March 24 at Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., day passes are $30 and weekend passes are $120 at otherworldtheatre.org
Shamrock Shuffle: Hang on to that St. Patrick’s Day spirit with the Shamrock Shuffle, which has events including the mile, an 8K run and a 2-mile walk. Celebrate at a post-race party Sunday at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. March 23-24 in Grant Park; more information at shamrockshuffle.com
