What to do in Chicago: Pride Parade, The Rolling Stones and a breezy bike ride

Chicago Pride Parade: Close out the month with the ultimate celebration of the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade. The theme of the 53rd annual parade — one of the oldest and largest in the country — is “Pride is Power.” Grand marshals are Fortune Feimster and Jax Smith; Art Johnston and José Pepe Peña; and Myles and Precious Brady-Davis. 11 a.m. June 30 from Sheridan Avenue and Broadway; more information at pridechicago.org

Millennium Art Festival: More than 100 artists will display their works in a street fair featuring art, music, food trucks and family-friendly fun. Live demos and opportunities for children to create art will be featured. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28-30 at Michigan Avenue and Lake Street; free, more information at amdurproductions.com

World Naked Bike Ride: Ride “bare as you dare” for 15 miles and nearly four hours through the streets of Chicago. It’s the 20th year the ride graces Chicago streets, conceived as “an extreme free speech exercise trying to save the planet.” Check-in at 6 p.m. June 29 at the west end of Fulton Market; more information at chicagonakedride.org

The Rolling Stones: They’re still going strong: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are backed by drummer Steve Jordan and hit Chicago on their 16-city North American tour. Hear classics and new cuts from their latest album “Hackney Diamonds.” 8 p.m. June 30 at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive; tickets from $69 at rollingstones.com

Roger Daltrey: At the other end of town, the 80-year-old founder and lead singer of The Who returns to Ravinia with a semi-acoustic rock band to play hits, rarities and more from his 60-year career. KT Tunstall opens. 7:30 p.m. (gates at 5 p.m.) June 29 at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park; tickets $62-$155 at thewho.com

“Little Bear Ridge Road”: Laurie Metcalf stars in a compelling production of Samuel D. Hunter’s “beautifully personal play.” Read the full four-star Tribune reviewThrough Aug. 4 at Steppenwolf Theater Co., 1650 N. Halsted St.; tickets $20-168 at steppenwolf.org

“Carmen.maquia”: Visceral Dance Chicago performs Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s “Carmen.maquia,” a take on Bizet’s opera. Inspired in part by Pablo Picasso’s paintings, the choreography blends contemporary dance with the paso doble and flamenco. 6:30 p.m. June 28, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 29, 2 p.m. June 30, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.; tickets $25-$175 at visceraldance.com

Tomi Adeyemi: The Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author visits Chicagoland to promote “Children of Anguish and Anarchy,” the final book in her best-selling “Legacy of Orïsha” series. 2 p.m. June 29 at Center Stage Theatre, 1665 Quincy Ave., Naperville; tickets $30 (includes book and adult and child admission) at tomiadeyemi.com

Changosnakedog: Get ready to for a puppet rock band jam with Changosnakedog as it releases its first, eponymously titled single. The bilingual song (in English and Spanish) encourages friendship and diversity. Enjoy art, live music and special puppet guests Chio Puppetry, Zahaha and Reverend Punchfizz and the Congregation. 7 p.m. June 27 at Pilsen Arts & Community House, 1637 W. 18th St.; $5 suggested donation, more at changosnakedog.com

Lego DREAMZzz — Agents Wanted: Legoland Discovery Center hosts a special event featuring Mateo and Z-Blob the Robot from Lego DREAMZzz and creative challenges, including an opportunity to invent your own animal-vehicle mash-up and test it on giant ramps. A new 4D movie will be screened. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 29 at Legoland Discovery Center, 601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 130, Schaumburg; tickets $19.99-$39.99 at legolanddiscoverycenter.com

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