Dance, design and more in Chicago this weekend

Grab your friends, for a Chicago architecture and film festival, an Afro-beats dance party and enjoy the great outdoors.

🎟️ Architecture & Design Film Festival

• Watch 10 films dedicated to architecture and design, followed by Q&As with filmmakers. See the full lineup.
• 1-10pm Friday-Sunday at the Gene Siskel Film Center and the Chicago Cultural Center, downtown.
• Tickets start at $15.

🪕 Folk Festival

• Experience live music, free hands-on workshops and fireside chats at this annual music festival.
• 8-11pm Friday, 7:30-11pm Saturday at Mandel Hall at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park.
• Tickets start at $30.

🥶 Polar Adventure Days

• Enjoy the outdoors with live ice carving, music and husky sled teams.
• 11am-3pm Saturday at Big Marsh Park in South Deering.
• Free

⛷️ Après Ski Brunch Party

• Head over to this sports bar for a themed brunch featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet.
• 11am-3pm at Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern in Wrigleyville.
• Tickets start at $73.

🪩 JAMA! AfroRave

• Dance all night at his AfroRave celebration hosted by AfroHouse and HEAVY-K, a South African producer and DJ.
• 9pm-2am Friday at Recess in West Loop.
• Tickets start at $15.

🛍️ Pilsen Vintage Market

• Shop local vintage finds, from graphic tees to your favorite sports team jerseys, plus accessories and more.
• Noon-6pm Sunday at XOCO House Gallery in Pilsen.
• Free, but RSVP.