Chicago Artisan Market: This market features food, fashion, home goods and art from small businesses across the Midwest. April 6-7 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.; tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door at chicagoartisanmarket.com
Greek Heritage Parade: Head over to Greektown to take part in this parade celebrating Greek Independence. Enjoy traditional Greek music and dance performances as the parade walks down Halsted Street. 2:30 p.m. April 7 beginning at Halsted Street and Van Buren; more information at greektownchicago.org
Logan Square Farmers Market: The regular Logan Square Farmers Market season doesn’t kick off until May, but organizers are putting on a dry run this weekend as the market shifts to a new potential location amid construction on Belmont and Kedzie. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7 on Kedzie Boulevard between the Centennial Monument and Fullerton Ave.; more information at logansquarefarmersmarket.org
Oddities Flea Market: Browse various spooky items at this unique flea market, including anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home decor, jewelry and art. April 6-7 at Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St.; tickets are $25-$50 at theodditiesfleamarket.com/info
Chicago Prinefest: The inaugural Chicago Prinefest at the Irish American Heritage Center celebrates the late Chicago singer-songwriter John Prine. Bands perform his music as well as originals inspired by his work, and it all ends in a singalong at the the Fifth Province Pub. 7 p.m. April 6 at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.; tickets $25 (ages 21+) at irish-american.org
The Righteous Brothers: They’re on their Lovin Feelin’ Farewell Tour and coming to St. Charles next week, with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard singing songs that were part of a generation, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,’” “Unchained Melody” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” With guest Vito Zatto. 7:30 p.m. April 10 at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles; tickets from $59 at www.arcadalive.com
Giordano Dance Chicago: The storied jazz dance company delivers a spring series “Unlimited” at the Harris Theater, including a new one-act work from Emmy-winning director and choreographer Al Blackstone titled “Gershwin in B.” April 5-6 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St.; tickets $20-$90 at 312-334-7777 and harristheaterchicago.org
“The Unfair Advantage”: Australian magician Harry Milas is in Chicago for a few weeks with a performance for audiences of just a few dozen at a time. “Unfair Advantage” purports to show how card cheats do what they do — fake shuffles, second-dealing and the like — but really is more about how sleight of hand can dazzle and inspire. Through April 21 in the Merle Reskin Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St.; tickets $70-$85 at unfairadvantage.show
