Things to Do in Chicago July 24-30: The Mix

Theater

• “Jesus Hopped the A Train” is Stephen Adly Guirgis’ drama about a young Latino (Lenin Izquierdo) charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Rikers Island prison. Esteban Andres Cruz directs. From July 25-Sept. 7 at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr. Tickets: $38. Visit citylit.org.
• Otherworld Theatre Company brings its hit original musical, “Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody,” to a much larger venue. The reimagination of Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” saga is filled with humor and catchy original tunes. Written and directed by Tiffany Keane Schaefer with music by Brian Rasmussen. From July 25-Aug. 31 at Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln. Tickets: $42+. Visit twihardthemusical.com.
• Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre stages “Pass Over,” Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s drama about two young men who dream of their “promised land” and the stranger who wanders in and threatens their plan. Tim Rhoze directs. From July 26-Aug. 10 at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes, Evanston. Tickets: $32. Visit fjtheatre.com.

• Improvisers extraordinaire TJ and Dave (TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi) return to the Goodman Theatre with what is sure to be another unforgettable performance. They’ve been called “Zen masters of their art.” Ike Reilly is the musical guest. At 8 p.m. July 24-26 at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Tickets: $28-$53. Visit goodmantheatre.org.

Comedy

• Comedy fans won’t want to miss the iO Festival, which features a massive roster of performers over four days. The list features alums (Chris Kattan, Matt Walsh, Susan Messing and more) and many of the theater’s popular shows (“Improvised Shakespeare,” “Whirled News Tonight”) plus many other improv troupes, podcasts and more. From July 24-27 at iO Theater, 1502 N. Kingsbury. Tickets: $35+. Visit ioimprov.com/io-fest/.

Dance

• The Seldoms’ popular piece, “Superbloom,” makes its North Shore debut at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The multimedia work combines dance, live music, animation, costumes and lighting design in a work “about radical beauty, wildness and wildflowers and the resilience and fragility of the natural world.” At 7 p.m. July 25-26 and 2 and 5 p.m. July 27 at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook, Glencoe. Tickets: $10-$29, children $7-$19 (includes garden admission). Visit theseldoms.org.

Music

• The Out of Space summer music fest returns with headliners Sylvan Esso, Shakey Graves, Rodrigo y Gabriela and The Decemberists plus Joy Oladokun, Shovels & Rope, Anderson East and more. At 6 p.m. July 24-27 at Illinois Science & Technology Park, North Field, 4900 Searle Parkway, Skokie. Tickets: $49.50+. Visit outofspaceconcerts.com.
• Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus perform the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein along with Broadway guest performers Mamie Parris, John Riesen and Lisa Vroman. Included are classic tunes from “South Pacific,” “Carousel,” “The Sound of Music,” “Oklahoma” and more. At 6:30 p.m. July 25 and 7:30 p.m. July 26 at Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Michigan and Randolph. Admission is free. Visit gpmf.org.

• From their days of busking to current indie pop fame, AJR (brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met) have reliably provided a roster of chart-topping tunes. The trio is expected to release new music soon, some of which will be sampled at 6 p.m. July 27 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets: $30+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
• Irish singer-musician Hozier brings his blend of folk-soul-blues to a two-night stand that includes tunes from his most recent album, “Unreal Unearth” as well as other material from his songbook. At 7:30 p.m. July 24-25 at Credit 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park. Tickets: $65+. Visit ticketmaster.com.

Museums

• “Pixy Liao: Relationship Material” is the Chinese-born multidisciplinary artist’s first Chicago exhibition and features around 45 works, including sculptures, music videos and selections from her photographic series “Experimental Relationship.” The humorous self-portraits, made in collaboration with her partner, Takahiro Morooka, chronicle the dynamics of their relationship as it evolves over time. From July 26-Dec. 8 at Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan. Admission: $14-$32. Visit artic.edu.

Family fun

• Cabinet of Curiosity’s “Kazoozapalooza Pedal Powered Program: The Black Man from Macon” is an outdoor bike-powered celebratory spectacle that tells the story of Alabama Vest, the inventor of the kazoo. Every attendee gets a free kazoo and is invited to contribute to the show’s musical score. At 1 p.m. July 26 at Boler Park, 3601 W. Arthington; 1 p.m. Aug. 9 at Marquette Park, 6743 S. Kedzie; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Admission is free. Visit cocechicago.com.

• Journalist Cheryl Corley and singer-songwriter Lucy Smith celebrate two Chicago legends with performances of “Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield.” At 5 p.m. July 26 at Sherman Park, 1301 W. 52nd; 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Warren Park, 6601 N. Western; 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park. Admission is free. Visit nightoutintheparks.com.

Festival fun

• Chinatown Summer Fair is a celebration of Chinese culture including food, music, a lion dance, kung fu demonstrations, arts and crafts, a children’s area and more. From noon-10 p.m. July 26 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 27 on Wentworth from Cermak to 24th Place. Admission is free. Visit ccc-foundation.org.
• Wicker Park Fest features a great music lineup (Letters to Cleo, Hotline TNT, Deep Sea Diver, Future Rootz, Le Bump, Lowdown Brass Band and more), food, art installations, children’s activities and a pet fest. From 5-10 p.m. July 25 and noon-10 p.m. July 26-27 on Milwaukee from North to Ashland. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Visit wickerparkbucktown.com.