What to do around Chicago: Parade in Greektown, ‘La La Land in Concert' and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in Rosemont
Chicago Humanities Festival: The spring installment continues with Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch and author of 'Righting Wrongs.' Hosted by Jerome McDonnell, it promises to be a lively and timely discussion. The festival, which features more than 50 events, runs through June 13. Roth will appear at 7 p.m. April 4 at Francis W. Parker School, 330 W. Webster Ave. (entrance at 2233 N. Clark St.); tickets $20-$35 and full CHF schedule at chicagohumanities.org
Chicago Latino Film Festival: Download the program for the 41st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival now, because it's already up and running. But with 51 features and 30 shorts from roughly 20 countries, you still have plenty of options. Chicago's festival is the longest-running devoted to Latino filmmakers in the U.S. and draws titles, and artists, from all over — such as director Tatiana Fernandez Geara, traveling from the Dominican Republic for the world premiere of her documentary 'I am my Grandma's Granddaughter (Nieta de mi Abuela)' on Monday and Wednesday. Through April 14 at Landmark Century Centre Cinemas, 2828 N. Clark St.; special screenings at the Davis Theater in Lincoln Square; tickets from $12 at chicagolatinofilmfestival.org
Greek Independence Day Parade: It's a good weekend to head to Greektown. Each spring for more than 60 years, this colorful parade has celebrated Hellenic culture with traditional costumes, music and dance. 2:30 p.m. April 6 from Halsted and Randolph streets; details on the free event at facebook.com
Franz Ferdinand: So if you're lonely, Franz Ferdinand is back with a new album, 'The Human Fear.' It's hard to believe this band has been around for more than 20 years. See them play live at The Vic this weekend. 8 p.m. April 5 at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.; tickets from $65 at franzferdinand.com
Chicago Musical Theatre Festival: This showcase for new musicals runs through Sunday. 'Man of the People: The Trials of Huey Long' (7:30 p.m. April 4) by Wyatt Andrew Brownell revisits the story of the Louisiana politician. 'Queen Bea' (2:30 p.m. April 5) by Scott Evan Davis and Jason Marks offers a tale of a honeybee, a firefly and a praying mantis. 'The Muses' (7:30 p.m. April 5) by Liam P. Mulligan offers a tale of an opera composer whose best friend and muse marries an electrician. 'Big Wig' (2:30 p.m. April 6) by Jonathan Keebler, Ryan Korell, Bryan McCaffrey and Jonathan Hillman celebrates drag kids from the perspective of a fabulous wig. All shows at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage, 1543 W. Division St.; tickets $20 at eventbrite.com
'Dream Devis': A multimedia performance told through drag, dance, music and film celebrating the feminine archetypes in Indian cinema. Part of the LookOut series featuring Chicago artists, the show explores what it means to be worshipped. It's curated by Abhijeet. Friday and April 13 at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St.; tickets $25 at steppenwolf.org
'La La Land in Concert': The music leaps off the screen this weekend as the Chicago Philharmonic and a live jazz band play Justin Hurwitz's score for 'La La Land' live. The 2016 film stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in a charming musical flick written and directed by Damien Chazelle. 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 5 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive; tickets (PG-13) from $69.50 at chicagophilharmonic.org
'The Past and the Curious' Live: Mick Sullivan brings his kids history podcast to Oak Park's Maze Branch Library. With more than 100 episodes, the show pokes into the nooks and crannies of history to offer chronicles of all sorts of topics — from the stories of the Resolute Desk and H.L. Mencken's 'Bathtub Hoax' to the invention of ice cream and donuts. 11 a.m. April 5 at Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park; details on the free event at thepastandthecurious.com
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