Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade: The city of Chicago will host a wreath-laying ceremony to honor those who died in service to the U.S. military. Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant, born in Chicago and the first Black woman promoted to attain the rank of admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard, will serve as grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade following the ceremony. In addition, the city will honor André Richardson King with the Major General John A. Logan Patriot Award; Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students Lorena Mozo and Fernando Gonzalez with Cadets of the Year Awards; and families of those who died in service with Gold Star and Next of Kin lapel pins. 11 a.m. May 25 in Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Parade begins at noon on State Street, from Lake to Van Buren streets; more information at chicago.gov
“English”: Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “English” ostensibly follows four Iranian adults as they prepare for a language test, but its real work is in examining the expression of identity. Through June 16 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; tickets $20-$55 at goodmantheatre.org
Ana Belaval: You may know her from WGN-TV’s morning news, but Ana Belaval has been performing bilingual standup for more than a decade. Her comedy explores the gaps between Puerto Rican and American culture. 7:15 p.m. May 24-25 at Zanies Comedy Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont; tickets $30 at rosemont.zanies.com
Sueños Chicago: Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma, Maluma and Young Miko headline a lineup featuring more than 25 Reggaeton and Latin artists. Noon to 10 p.m. May 25-26 in Grant Park; suenosmusicfestival
LCD Soundsystem: Go see if James Murphy is losing his edge as LCD Soundsystem brings its Kinda Tour to the Aragon Ballroom for a four-night stand. 8 p.m. May 24-27 at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave.; tickets $90.50 and up (ages 18+) at lcdsoundsystem.com
“Back Home: Polish Chicago”: Consider how Polish immigrants shaped Chicago since the mid-1800s in an exhibition featuring more than 100 photographs and 90 artifacts and documents. Artwork by Voytek Glinkowski, Andrea Jablonski, Andrzej Krukowski, Monika Lozinska and Irena Siwek punctuates the exhibit, exploring themes of duality and industry. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through June 8 at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St.; tickets $15-$29 at chicagohistory.org
“Level Up: Gamers & Writers”: A new exhibit explores the evolution of role-playing and video games and their place in American culture. From Dungeons & Dragons (invented in Lake Geneva) to Baldur’s Gate 3, soak up 50 years of this unique narrative form and then try it for yourself: The exhibit features a room where visitors can play storytelling games. Opens May 24 at the American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave.; tickets $10-$26 at americanwritersmuseum.org
Sundays are For Lovers: R&B Day Party and Fever II: The Ultimate Afrobeats Rave: It’s a long weekend, so treat Sunday like it’s Saturday. Consider an afternoon of R&B or stay out late with Mo Gwala, DJ K.O. and DJ Certified. R&B at 3 p.m., Fever II at 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 26 at The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave.; tickets (ages 21+) $13.86-$168.86 at promontorychicago.com
Game Changer Wrestling: Feeling aggressive? Hardcore professional wrestling takes over Thalia Hall. 8 p.m. May 25 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.; tickets $34.99-$52.99 at ticketweb.com
Garden Movies: Outdoor movies have returned to the Music Box Theatre’s patio. Wrap up Memorial Day Weekend with the launch of Christopher Guest Week: “For Your Consideration” screens Monday and Tuesday, with “A Mighty Wind” following on Wednesday and Thursday. Additional films will play in the garden throughout the summer, featuring such themes as John Waters, Grey Gardens and School’s Out. 8:30 p.m. most Mondays-Thursdays at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.; tickets $8 at musicboxtheatre.com
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