Things to do in Chicago June 21-27

Mick Jagger performs with The Rolling Stones on May 17, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.

It’s only rock ’n’ roll

Will Mick be the same old Mick? That’s the question on minds of fans after The Rolling Stones’ 75-year-old front man underwent recent heart surgery. But as evidenced by a video released last month of Jagger rehearsing his dance moves, all systems seem to be go as the No Filter Tour resumes in Chicago. As for what the Stones plan on performing in addition to their classic hits, Jagger recently told a Toronto radio station the band is rehearsing songs they “haven’t done recently” and some “they haven’t done before.” At 7:30 p.m. June 21 (St. Paul and the Broken Bones open) and June 25 (Whiskey Myers opens), Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr. Tickets: $115-$495. Visit ticketmaster.com

Move to the music

Dancers learn their steps at a Summerdance event.

One of the joys of a Chicago summer is Summerdance, the free outdoor music and dance series now in its 23rd season, which features dance lessons in a variety of styles. These include square dancing, salsa, cha-cha, foxtrot, zydeco and country two-step, big band swing, Chicago steppin’ and folk dance styles from India, Albania and Eastern Europe. From June 26-Aug. 24 in Grant Park, Millennium Park and neighborhood parks. For a list of dates, parks and dance styles, go to chicagosummerdance.org.

A storyteller’s stories

“This American Life” host/creator Ira Glass comes to town with his stage show “Seven Things I’ve Learned,” in which he shares the stories of Americans from all walks of life and talks about the lessons he’s learned during his years as a storyteller. Using audio clips, music and video, he’ll mix stories live on stage, demonstrating his creative process for the audience. At 8 p.m. June 22, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $15-$150. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org.

Eclectic Latin lineup

Latin music and culture are celebrated at Ruido Fest, the three-day event featuring a wide variety of acts from around the Spanish-speaking world. Among the performers are Los Tigres del Norte, Spanish pop with Hombres G & Enanitos Verdes, Mexican rock bands El Tri and El Gran Silencio, the ska-Latin mix of Los Autenticos Decadentes, the all-woman mariachi band Flor de Tolache, up-and-coming reggaeton star Tomasa del Real and others. From 2-10 p.m. June 21 and 1:30-10 p.m. June 22-23, Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph. Tickets: $79. Visit ruidofest.com.

Magic from the past

Sean Masterson’s Timeless Magic is a magic show woven around the story of the souvenir coin his great uncle received from a magician at Chicago’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. As he goes on a quest to discover the magician’s identity, he takes a trip through the “golden age of magic” in an original show that features rarely seen 19th century illusions. There’s also a mind-reading puppet. From June 26-Oct. 2, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark. Tickets: $35, $45. Visit chicagomagiclounge.com.

Films from the African diaspora

“Out of Chaos, An Artist’s Journey in Haiti”

Films by black directors about the black experience make up the African Diaspora International Film Festival. Among the dozen films are “The Robeson Effect,” in which actors Danny Glover and Ben Guillory share the story of their 50-year-friendship and shared admiration of Paul Robeson, and “Out of Chaos, An Artist’s Journey in Haiti,” about artist Pascal Giacomini, who spent three months working with local artists and discovering the source of Haitian creative energy. From June 21-27, Facets Cinematheque, 1517 W. Fullerton. Tickets: $8-$15, $60 festival pass. Visit facets.org.

A day of free theater

Papelitos_Guardados_Project_in_Garfield_Park___photo_credit_Antonio_Torres.jpg — “Papelitos Guardados Project” by Free Street Theater.

Free Street Theater, the company that performs in parks, fieldhouses and other unexpected places, celebrates its 50th anniversary with “50 in 50: A City-Wide Theatrical Flash Mob,” in which the company and guest artists will perform short works in each of Chicago’s 50 wards. “This event will bring free, topical theater, celebrating a hopeful, optimistic message about life in Chicago, to every community in the city, including those with little access to live theater,” says artistic director Coya Paz. At 10 a.m., noon, 2, 4, 6 p.m. June 23. For a list of locations, visit freestreet.org.

More festival fun

There’s music and food at Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party, June 21-22, on Des Plaines from Adams to Madison. Visit worldslargestblockparty.com. Strawberry confections are the star of Strawberry Fest, June 21-23, downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry, Long Grove. Visit longgrove.org. Celebrate LGBTQ+ life, culture and community at Chicago Pride Fest, June 22-23, on Halsted from Addison to Grace. Visit northhalsted.com. Nearly 100 artists sell their creations at Fountain Square Artisan SummerFest, June 22-23, Church and Sherman, Evanston. Visit chicagoevents.com