Chicago Fire: Watch the Chicago Fire play their home opener. Sure, they finished last in the Eastern Conference last year, but it’s a new season. Former U.S. men’s soccer coach Gregg Berhalter is now on deck as director of football and head coach. 7:30 p.m. March 1 at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive; tickets $25-$500 at chicagofirefc.com
Polar Plunge Chicago: Lake Michigan is already two whole degrees above freezing, so why not take a dip this weekend? Polar Plunge celebrates its 25th anniversary raising funds for Special Children’s Charities by coaxing thick-skinned Chicagoans to jump in the lake. Proceeds go to fund Special Olympics Illinois programs providing athletic activities throughout Chicago. Shoes are required to participate; warm clothes and costumes are encouraged. 8-11:15 a.m. March 2 at North Avenue Beach, 1601 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; register at specialchildrenscharities.org
International Carnivale: Get ready for Lent with a Carnivale celebration featuring traditions from Brazil, Puerto Rico and North America. Chicago Samba, DJ Afroqbano and the Four Star Brass Band are on the lineup. Also expect food dance and art activities. 1-5 p.m. March 1 in the Aon Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave.; more details on the free event at navypier.org
Tom Segura: The comedian/actor/writer/podcaster brings his “Come Together” global stand-up tour to the United Center. If you don’t already know his work from one of his podcasts — “Your Mom’s House,” co-hosted with wife Christina Pazsitzky, or “2 Bears 1 Cave,” co-hosted with Bert Kreischer — then check out one of his many Netflix specials. 7:30 p.m. March 1 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets $25-$225 at tomsegura.com
Mónica Naranjo: A fixture of the Latin American music scene for roughly 30 years, the singer brings her greatest hits tour to the Rosemont Theatre. Get ready to sing along to “Sobreviviré,” “Desátame” and more. 8 p.m. March 1 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; tickets $59.50-$249.50 at monicanaranjo.com
JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival: Check out the rich 19-film lineup of the 12th annual JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival and you may find it makes more sense to just buy a festival pass. The program includes portraits of intriguing individuals (Brian Epstein, Charles Grodin) and ensemble comedies, but its strength lies in films exploring the damage wrought by terror, hate and authoritarianism — subjects that are all too resonant in our current moment. Through March 23 at Wayfarer Theater, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park, and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie; tickets at jccfilmfest.jccchicago.org
Chicago Irish Film Festival: Binge on independent films from Ireland this weekend, including a documentary followed by a Q&A with Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland. Also consider “The Irish Question,” another documentary that explores what a border poll could mean for the future. Through March 2 at AMC NewCity 14, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave.; tickets at chicagoirishfilmfestival.com
American Toby Jug Museum: Say farewell to the American Toby Jug Museum, an Evanston curiosity that houses 8,500 ceramic pitchers shaped like people or animals. The museum, a passion project created by the late collector Stephen Mullins, announced it would close this spring, so this is your last chance to visit. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays through April 1 at the American Toby Jug Museum, 900 Chicago Ave., Evanston; details about the free museum at tobyjugmuseum.com
“Chicago Tap Theatre Live”: Head to The Den Theatre to watch dancers make music. This performance will feature work by tap dancer, historian and filmmaker Lisa La Touche along with Chicago Tap Theatre’s Mark Yonally, Sterling Harris, Molly Smith and Heather Latakas. 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and 2 p.m. March 1-2 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets $35-$201 at chicagotaptheatre.com
360 Chicago: Live in 606? Get free admission to the 94th-floor observation deck in the John Hancock Center. It’s part of a 188th birthday celebration for the city of Chicago. While you’re there, snag free Chicago-themed airbrush tattoos, Garrett Popcorn samples and birthday cake. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. March 1-7 at 360 Chicago, 875 N. Michigan Ave.; valid ID with 606 zip code or Chicago Public Schools identification required for free entry (children free with an adult); 360chicago.com
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