EXPO Chicago: The international art fair is underway on Navy Pier, featuring contemporary works from more than 170 galleries. Now in its second year since its acquisition by London-based Frieze, EXPO Chicago will offer “Contrast,” a new curated section focusing on culture and identity, as well as a special collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 25-26 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, 800 E. Grand Ave.; tickets from $36 at expochicago.com
“A Clay Sermon”: Chicago artist and 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Theaster Gates is turning his Stony Island Arts Bank into a working clay studio for a 12-hour performance project this weekend. As described in an announcement of the experience, “Gates will bring the art of ceramics to life in real-time,” and will offer “a window into his creative process.” It’s a fundraiser for his Rebuild Foundation, tied to EXPO Chicago; guests are invited to come and go throughout the day. Gates will be joined by the Black Monks and other special guests. Noon to midnight April 26 at the Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S. Stony Island; tickets from $25 at www.eventbrite.com
Charli XCX: Need a dance break? The Brat Tour rolls back into town, fresh off of the British pop star’s triple Grammy win. 8 p.m. April 28 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets from $149.50 at charlixcx.com
Ivan Cornejo: Or maybe you need something a little more chill? Ivan Cornejo, the crooner who blends alt rock and música Mexicana, is in town for the second leg of the Mirada tour. 8 p.m. April 26-27 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets from $91 at ivancornejoofficial.com
Chicago Renaissance Showcase: An industrial warehouse will transform into a celebration of art, fashion and music. The day-long event will feature a vendor marketplace, panel discussion, art auction, interactive graffiti art, house music dance lessons and a fashion show before wrapping up with an afterparty featuring DJs Joe Smooth and Paul Woolford. Noon-1 a.m. April 26 at 1801 W. Carroll Ave.; tickets from $15 (proceeds benefit Museum of House) at lu.ma
Art on the Mart: Merchandise Mart lights up this weekend with projections by digital artist Shana Moulton, known for colorful installations that focus on female figures among mandala-like patterns. 8:30-9 p.m. April 25-June 1 and 9-9:30 p.m. June 5-July 6 (Thursdays-Sundays), best viewed from the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells and Franklin streets; free, more at artonthemart.com
Doc10 Film Festival: Looking for inspiration? Doc10, one of the city’s finest film festivals, kicks off Friday and really gets rolling with “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” on April 30. The evening features a Q&A with producer Chester Algernal Gordon and house music innovator Vince Lawrence as well as an afterparty featuring DJ Celeste Alexander. Through May 4 at the Davis Theater, 4614 Lincoln Ave., and Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.; tickets from $16 and more information at Doc10.org
“The Goonies in Concert”: Go on a 40-year-old treasure hunt with “The Goonies,” as the Chicago Philharmonic performs Dave Grusin’s original score. Ride the swell of the orchestra down the waterfall and into the adventure. 7:30 p.m. April 26 at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets from $49.50 at chicagophilharmonic.org
Shopping: Get offline and go shopping IRL. Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday with the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl. Or, if you’re in need of something handcrafted, check out the One of a Kind Show + Sale. The show features more than 350 vendors, ranging from food products and ceramics to fine art. Consider, too, Modern Vintage Chicago. Presented by the Randolph Street Market folks, Modern Vintage offers an opportunity to browse a range of wares dating from the 1890s and beyond. Whichever you choose, you’ll likely find something you didn’t even know you wanted. Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl is April 26; more details at chilovebooks.com. One of a Kind Show + Sale will be 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 25-26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27 at The Mart, 7th floor, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, tickets from $15 at oneofakindshowchicago.com. Modern Vintage Chicago will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27 at Ravenswood Event Center, 4021 N. Ravenswood Ave.; tickets from $5 at randolphstreetmarket.com
Central States Coin Show: The penny may be going the way of the half-cent, but you can still buy and browse all sorts of rare coins at the Central States Numismatic Society’s 86th annual convention. Hundreds of professional dealers from across the country will gather in Schaumburg to display their wares, evaluate vintage money and offer educational programming. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 25 and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26 at Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive; tickets $15 (ages 17 and under free) at csns.org
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