Things to Do in Chicago June 19-25: The Mix

Theater

• Lili-Anne Brown directs “The Color Purple,” the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about a young woman’s journey to personal awakening. Leading the large cast are Brittney Mack as Celie, Aeriel Williams as Shug Avery, Evan Tyrone Martin as Mister and Nicole Michelle Haskins as Sofia. Book by Marsha Norman with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. From June 21-July 27 at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Tickets: $33-$143. Visit goodmantheatre.org.
• Writers Theater and Timeline Theatre present “Dhaba on Devon Avenue,” Madhuri Shekar’s Chicago-set play about a family-owned restaurant facing closure unless a daughter can convince her father to let her take over the kitchen. Chay Yew directs. From June 19-July 27 at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe. Tickets: $35-$95. Visit writerstheatre.org.
• About Face Theatre stages “OM Mission,” a joyful journey through stories, music and ritual that amplifies the lives and legacies of Black lesbians. Co-created and performed by Zahra Baker and Shanta Nurullah and directed by Kezia Waters. From June 20-28 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $5-$35. Visit aboutfacetheatre.com.

Comedy

• Comedian Robby Hoffman is the ex-Hasidic, queer breakout star of the recent season of HBO Max’s “Hacks, where she portrays a “hilariously direct and earnestly helpful new assistant.” Her “bulldozing standup comedy” has been compared to Larry David. At 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. June 20 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $25-$40. Visit thedentheatre.com.
• Stir Friday Night, a comedy troupe featuring Asian-American performers/writers, presents “Rice to the Occasion,” an evening of sizzling improv and sketches. At 8 p.m. June 20-21 at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted. Tickets: $28. Visit steppenwolf.org/lookout.

Music

• Scottish post punk legends Simple Minds, featuring original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (lead guitars), have released a new live album while also embarking on the band’s first tour in four decades. They’ll perform a mix of tunes from their great songbook. At 7 p.m. June 20 at Huntington Bank Pavilion, 1300 S. Linn White Dr. Tickets: $46+. Visit livenation.com.
• Summer Smash Festival, one of hip-hop’s largest showcases, includes performances by Future, Young Thug, Don Toliver x Yeat, Sexyy Red, Lil Yachty, Soulja Boy, Quavo and Chicago hip-hop artists G Herbo, Saba, Famous Dex and Chance the Rapper. From June 20-22 at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem, Bridgeview. Tickets: $135+. Visit thesummersmash.com.
• Tuesdays on the Terrace returns with free concerts embracing the city’s diverse musical traditions — jazz, pop, soul, R&B and more. First up on June 24 is Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few. Concerts continue from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 26 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. For a list of performers, visit mcachicago.org.

• Sunflower Bean celebrates the release of their album, “Mortal Primetime,” featuring new songs that celebrate the band’s history of alternative rock and dreamy psychedelia while also looking to the future. Gift opens at 8:30 p.m. June 19 at Sleeping Village, 3734 N. Belmont. Tickets: $20. Visit sleeping-village.com.

• Pedrito Martinez, songwriter and master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum, tours behind his new album “Ilusión Óptica.” Actor Bill Murray is a big fan; he’s featured in the video for one of the album’s songs, “Filosofando En Clave.” At 7:30 p.m. June 25 at Space, 1245 Chicago, Evanston. Tickets: $33.90-$60.45. Visit evanstonspace.com.
• A wealth of R&B talent — Ashanti, Lil Kim, Mya, Lloyd and Donell Jones — perform at 8 p.m. June 19 at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak. Tickets: $96+. Visit ticketmaster.com.

Movies

• The Film Independent Spirit Award-winning documentary, “A Photographic Memory,” is director Rachel Elizabeth Seed’s attempt to get to know her mother, Sheila Turner Seed, a pioneering journalist, photographer and filmmaker who died when Rachel was 18 months old. From June 20-26 at Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. Tickets: $14.50. Visit siskelfilmcenter.org.

Museums

• A new exhibition, “Winging It,” explores humanity’s complex relationship with birds. Featured are contemporary and historic items from the Newberry Library’s collection including illustrations, outdoor guides, scientific publications, collage, sheet music and wood-block prints. From June 20-Sept. 27 at Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton. Admission is free. Visit newberry.org.
• The immersive installation, “Yasmin Spiro: Cornerstone” is the artist’s latest exploration of her ongoing research in vernacular architecture and building techniques and the ways they inform our innate connection to both built and natural landscapes. To Nov. 2 at Hyde Park Art Center, 5020 S. Cornell. Admission is free. Visit hydeparkart.org.

Festival Fun

• The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest celebrates LGBTQ+ life, culture and community. There’s music on three stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, drag performances, a pet parade, dance exhibitions, guest speakers, art vendors and more. Performers include Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Confidence Man and the Aces, Chrissy, Show Wife among others. From 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 21-22 on Halsted from Addison to Grace. Admission: $20 suggested donation. Visit northalsted.com.
• West Pullman’s Juneteenth Festival offers music, family activities, food from Black-owned restaurants, small business and housing workshops, a resource fair and more. From 1-6 p.m. June 21 at Maple Park Marketplace parking lot, 821 W. 115th. Admission is free. Visit farsouthcdc.org/festivals.
• Juneteenth BBQ & Block Party includes free admission to the DuSable Black History Museum, children’s activities, food trucks, vendors and more. From 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. June 19 at 740 E. 56th. Visit dusablemuseum.org/events/.
• Juried artists from around the country gather for the Magnificent Mile Art Festival. Find jewelry, fashion, painting, photography and more. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21-22 in the plaza and sidewalks of 875 N. Michigan. Admission is free. Visit amdurproductions.com.