Also around the area this weekend, the Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown, and Civl Fest is ongoing at 15 Chicago music venues.
Burna Boy: The influential Nigerian singer and songwriter arrives with his I Told Them Tour, presented by Live Nation at Wintrust Arena. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road; tickets from $46.50 at www.wintrustarena.com
Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this annual Uptown tradition that dates back 40 years. There will be a variety of family-friendly activities and pop-ups featuring local organizations, while more than 20 community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers will be featured in the parade. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 17 at various locations, the parade starts at 1 p.m. at Argyle and Winthrop; free, more information at partners.exploreuptown.org
Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration: This celebration of the Year of the Dragon will include traditional dragon and lion dances, floats and marching bands.1-3 p.m. Feb. 18, the parade starts at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and goes toward a viewing stand at Cermak and Wentworth; more information at ccc-foundation.org/lunar-new-year-parade
“Blade Runner in Concert”: Catch the North American premiere of “Blade Runner in Concert” and watch Ridley Scott’s cult classic film as the Chicago Philharmonic performs the score. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets $59 at auditoriumtheatre.org
Civl Fest: This music festival takes place at 15 of the city’s independent music venues, including Schubas, Metro and Subterranean. Performers include Jamila Woods, Nathan Graham and The Lagoons. Through Feb. 25 at various venues; more information at civlfest.com
Cupid’s Vintage Fest: Browse vintage clothing, accessories, art, home goods and toys at this market in Portage Park. There will also be live DJs, food and a photobooth. Noon-6 p.m. Feb. 17-18 at Patio Theater, 6008 W. Irving Park Road; free, more information at eventbrite.com
LookOut: Steppenwolf’s performance series presents the work of emerging artists and opens this weekend with two days of “The Chronicles of Fabulous Freddie.” Through April 6 at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St.; more information at 312-335-1650 and www.steppenwolf.org
“Twihard: A Twilight Musical Parody”: It’s a tribute, it’s a takedown, and it has songs. Otherworld Theatre takes on the vampire series with music by Brian Rasmussen, lyrics and story by Tiffany Keane Schaefer. Through March 10 at Otherworld Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St.; tickets $30 at www.otherworldtheatre.org