Mexican Independence Day: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at events across the city. For the first time in more than a decade, the two-day El Grito Chicago will be held in a downtown location — in Grant Park. Expect a range of Mexican music, ballet folklórico and more family-friendly fun.The Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade kicks off at noon Sept. 15 from the Little Village Arch on 26th Street at Albany Avenue, toward Kostner Avenue. La Fiesta de Elgin promises two days of performances, an expanded Elgin Market, car shows and fireworks. Or head north to Highland Park for Fiesta Ravinia, a daylong festival culminating in performances by Julieta Venegas and La Santa Cecilia. El Grito Chicago will be 2-10 p.m. Sept. 14-15 in Grant Park, 331 E. Randolph St.; tickets $10-$175 at elgritochicago.com. More information about the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade at littlevillagechamber.org. La Fiesta de Elgin is 3-8 p.m. Sept. 13 and noon-about 10 p.m. Sept. 14 in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin; more information at elginil.gov. Fiesta Ravinia is 1:30-9:45 p.m. Sept. 15 at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park; tickets $37-$95 at ravinia.org
Chicago Humanities Festival: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to appear at the Harris Theater but tickets are sold out. Join the waiting list or map out your game plan for the rest of the fall festival, which continues through November. As always, the lineup is deep. Choose from events featuring Kate McKinnon, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Patti Smith and photographer Lynn Goldsmith, Joan Baez, Connie Chung, stylist Law Roach and many more. Through Nov. 13 at various locations; tickets and more information at chicagohumanities.org
Bassem Youssef: Dubbed “the Egyptian Jon Stewart,” Youssef brings his one-man show “The Middle Beast” to the Chicago Theatre. Now an American, Youssef reflects on his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist during the Arab Spring — a career shift that ultimately led to him flee Egypt. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets at bassemyoussef.xyz
“Mike Royko — Toughest Man in Chicago”: Miss Mike Royko’s newspaper columns? Consider an outing to the Chopin Theatre. Created by Evanston native Mitchell Bisschop, the show “is a celebration of (Royko’s) journalistic brilliance,” according to a Tribune review. Through Sept. 29 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.; tickets $60 at royko.brownpapertickets.com
Ravenswood ArtWalk: Head to Ravenswood to bask in one of the city’s creative neighborhoods. Get a glimpse inside studios and galleries along Ravenswood Avenue, and also check out an outdoor arts market, music, food and kids activities. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14-15 in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road; ravenswoodchicago.org
Englewood Music Fest: Lenny Williams, Ron Carroll, Kelly Price and Waka Flocka will play the fourth annual Englewood Music Fest. The free event — which is in a new location this year — also features back-to-school programming, a community resource fair, wellness screenings, art, youth activities and a senior pavilion. Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 14 on Halsted Street near 64th Street; free tickets at englewoodmusicfest.com
Guelaguetza Oaxaqueña en Chicago: Ballet Folklórico de Austin offers a performance celebrating one of the most joyous festivals typically celebrated in July in Oaxaca, Mexico. The dancers will don colorful, regional dress to bring to life the Guelaguetza, an event centered on community. At the Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; tickets $35 at nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
Chicago Fire: So Chicago’s soccer team isn’t having its best year — they’re ranked No. 14 (out of 15) — but maybe the city just needs to give them more love. They’re playing the No. 4 ranked New York Red Bulls this weekend in Soldier Field. Only two more chances to see them at home this season. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive; tickets $29-$350 at www.chicagofirefc.com
One Book, One Chicago: Visit the American Writers Museum on a free day and stick around for a talk focused on Chicago Public Library’s new One Book, One Chicago pick, Gabrielle Zevin’s “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.” The best-seller, which chronicles a friendship between two game designers, dovetails well with the museum’s temporary exhibit “Level Up: Writers & Gamers.” 3 p.m. Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 at the American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave.; free registration at americanwritersmuseum.org
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