Green City Market West Loop: Dozens of local food producers will set up shop to open this year’s season at Green City Market West Loop in Mary Bartelme Park. The market will operate on Saturdays through November. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon St.; free, more information at greencitymarket.org
Free Comic Book Day: Head to your favorite local comic book store to sample the 48 free titles available this year. And yes, given that the event falls on May 4 (“May the Fourth be with you”), the Star Wars franchise will be among the free comics offered. Several stores will also host signings, discussions and cosplay. At locations in the city and suburbs; free, store locator and more information at freecomicbookday.com
“Bluey’s Big Play”: Following fast on the heels of the beloved Emmy Award-winning TV show’s season finale, “Bluey’s Big Play” takes the stage in Chicago. The show, featuring a new story by series creator Joe Brumm and music by the show composer Joff Bush, uses puppets to bring the animated dogs to life. 11 a.m. May 4 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets $43-$88 at bluey.tv
Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses Derby Party Fundraiser: Looking for the perfect Kentucky Derby watch party? Consider donning your best hat and heading out to Glenview to support Mane in Heaven, a non-profit organization that provides animal-assisted therapy to adults and children. The day’s lineup includes an opportunity to meet the horses, mint juleps and best-dressed contests. 3:30-7 p.m. May 4 at Oak at The Glen, 1811 Tower Drive, Glenview; tickets $135 at eventbrite.com
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: Billed as specialists in feel-good music, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio brings its blend of jazz, soul and funk to Evanston for two shows. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., May 4 at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston; tickets (all ages) at $25-$45 at evanstonspace.com.
Cinco de Mayo Parade: Kick off Cinco de Mayo with a parade on Cermak. Then take your pick of the many celebrations including Bridgeview’s Cinco de Mayo Food Festival. Noon on Cermak Road between Damen Avenue and Marshall Boulevard; free; more information at www.chicago.gov and eventbrite.com
Cut to the Chase Short Play Festival: Watch seven 10-minute plays — drama, sci-fi, dark comedy — at this year’s installment of Artistic Home’s annual festival in Wicker Park. Work by Chicago playwrights Siah Berlatsky, Will Dunne and Lydia Moss will be featured. 8 p.m. May 2-4 and 3 p.m. May 5 at Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets $26 at theartistichome.org
“Brooklyn Laundry”: Consider John Patrick Shanley’s romantic drama while you still can. The Tribune called it “a lovely little production that clearly was moving its audience and making a good few Northlight fans wipe their eyes.” Through May 12 at Northlight Theatre at North Shore Center for the Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; tickets $49-$89 at northlight.org
“Ancient Huasteca Women — Goddesses, Warriors, and Governors”: A new exhibition featuring nearly 100 ancient Mesoamerican artifacts dating to 1500 BCE to 1400 CE considers the role of women in the Huasteca civilization. The sculptures and figures excavated from areas along the Gulf of Mexico portray women as deities, priestesses, governors and warriors. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 21 (closed Mondays) at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St.; free, more information at nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
“Scav Hunt at UChicago: Seeking Fun — Finding Tradition”: A new exhibition chronicles the University of Chicago’s annual Scavenger Hunt with a collection of miscellany gathered over nearly 40 years. Read more about the tradition that engenders school pride and fierce competition in a Tribune profile of the “stupefyingling difficult” hunt. Through Aug. 9 at the Regenstein Library at University of Chicago, 1100 E. 57th St.; free, more information at lib.uchicago.edu
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