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Things to Do in Lincoln Park and Old Town This Weekend

 Lincoln Park has various places to enjoy a Mint Julep and an open face while wearing an obnoxiously big hat.
Lincoln Park has various places to enjoy a Mint Julep and an open face while wearing an obnoxiously big hat.
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Friday

Bronze Radio Return at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 9 p.m.

The indie revival rock sextet from Connecticut has been featured on Pandora's "Indie Artist Spotlight," and their hit "Shake, Shake, Shake" was featured in a Nissan campaign in 2012. Friday night, they'll hit the stage with Hey Monea. Tickets for the 21-and-older show are $15.

Cinco De Mayo celebration at Taco Joint Urban Taqueria and Cantina, 1969 N. Halsted St.,

Celebrate the Mexican holiday all day and all weekend long at the Lincoln Park Taco Joint location. Specials include $5 Herradura Tequila cocktails and $5 cans of Modelo Especial with a shot of Herradura tequila blanco. Patrons who find a sticker on the bottom of their beer can will win a free T-shirt. $5 margaritas will also be offered on Cinco de Mayo.

11th Anniversary Party at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted Ave., 8 p.m.

Celebrate the Tonic Room's 11th Anniversary with musical performances by Doug Shotwell & the Right Hand band, Tim Fite and Xoe Wise. Tickets for the 21-and-older show are $10.

High School Sports

Latin School Romans

Baseball at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St., 4:30 p.m.

Tennis at Tom Pitchford Invitational at John Hersey High School, 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights, 3 p.m.

Track at Ridgewood High School Invitational, 7500 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, 4:30 p.m.

Soccer vs. Morgan Park Academy, 1860 N. Cannon Drive, 4:30 p.m.

Softball vs. Lincoln Park Lions at Lincoln Park Fields, 1765 N. Stockton Drive 4:30 p.m.

Girls water polo vs. Rolling Meadow High School, 59 W. North Blvd. 6:30 p.m.

Francis W. Parker Colonels

Soccer vs. North Shore Country Day School, 330 W. Webster Ave., 4:30 p.m.

Tennis at Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday

Green City Market moves outdoors, 1750 N. Clark St., 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

The farmers market moves outside for the first time this year with 67 vendors including 10 new ones. A chef demonstration from Sarah Stegner and Carrie Nahabedian will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The market will be open from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 25.

ChicaGO 24 at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., 12 p.m.

The Chicago History Museum is offering 34 tours in 24 hours beginning at noon Saturday. 21 tours will take place Saturday including historical tours of the Gold Coast, West Town, Chinatown, Andersonville and Old Town, along with tours of the Blue Line and Green Line South. Other notable tours include Ride like the Devil a cycling tour exploring the doings of H. H. Holmes; Hot Times in the City, which follows the path of Great Chicago Fire through Lincoln Park; and Garden of the Dead: The History of Lincoln Park's elusive graves. Tickets vary in prices and tours are scattered throughout the day.

Kentucky Derby at Trellis, 2426 N. Racine Ave., or at Old Town Social, 455 W. North Ave., 11 a.m.

Watch the big race at Trellis while sipping on Mint Juleps. There is no cover for the event and the best hat wins a prize. Old Town Social will feature the race on 23 TVs and offer $9 Kentucky hot browned open-face sandwiches along with $12 Mint Juleps.

Derby Days Streets Festival at Joe's Bar on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed St., 12- 8 p.m.

Catch the derby sprit at the only place for off-track betting in the city by watching the Run of the Roses on a giant TV, participate in derby themed games or check out various food and beer tents while the country band Smoke N' Guns perform.

High School Sports

Latin School Romans

Baseball vs. Jones College Prep, 1765 N. Stockton Drive, 1 p.m.

Tennis at Tom Pitchford Invite at Hersey High School, 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights, 8 a.m.

Soccer at Northside College Prep, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave., 2 p.m.

Girls water polo (Quad) vs. York High School (8 a.m.) vs. Whitney Young (1:20 p.m.) vs. Oak Park River Forest (4:40 p.m.)

Volleyball at Latin Romans Invitational, 59 W. North Blvd.

Francis W. Parker Colonels

Soccer vs. Westmont at Timothy Christian Tournament, 188 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, 10 a.m.

Sunday

Join the Voices! Against Brain Cancer at Diversey Harbor, 2601 N. Cannon Drive, 9 a.m.

Meet at Diversey Harbor for a 3.1 mile walk/run with proceeds to support brain cancer and brain tumor research. Check in is from 8-9 a.m. and the event starts at 9 a.m. A family festival will also be at Diversey Harbor complete with music, face painting, team pictures, food and drinks.

Cuatro De Mayo Comedy Fiesta at Joe's Bar on Weed Street, 940 W. Weed St., 7:30 p.m.

Alex Ortiz and Jose Alonzo Alcaraz will perform at the comedy fiesta. Specials include Suaza shots, taco plates and Coronas for $5 each. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. No late seating will be available.

ChicaGO 24 at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., midnight

The Chicago History Museum is offering 34 tours in 24 hours beginning at noon Saturday. Sunday's fun starts at midnight with a bike tour or an insomniac tour, the first two of 13 planned tours on Sunday. Other events include Hot Off the Press, a look at the routine of breaking news reporters; Breaking Bread, Macaroons and Waffle Cones, a tour of local bakeries on Devon Avenue; and the Seven Wonders of Chicago, which explores everything from the city's famous hot dogs to its blues scene. Tickets vary in prices and tours are scattered throughout the day.

MCA Day at Liar's Club, 1665 W. Fullerton Ave., 6 p.m.

Celebrate the life of Adam "MCA" Yauch with She's Crafty, Chicago's all-woman Beastie Boy tribute band. The benefit will celebrate everything Beastie Boys and proceeds will benefit cancer charities. Performers include Akasha, Zebra Attack, The Beer Nuts, Bumpus, Go City Rockerz, DJ Intel, Fabulous Ladies of Fitness, DJ RC  and DJ LA*Jesus. Tickets are $10.