SATURDAY JULY 21

The Art Institute is hosting its first- ever Block Party from 10: 30 a. m. to 10: 30 p. m. The fun includes music and performances, short talks, storytelling and art- making workshops/ demonstrations throughout the museum’s galleries, public spaces, library and gardens. They day ends with performances by poets, musicians and dancers in Griffin Court. The event is presented as part of Art Design Chicago. Admission $ 10 ( for Illinois residents only, if purchased by midnight July 20) or onsite ( regular museum admission rates apply). Visit artic. edu/ blockparty.

Celebrate the music of some of rock n’ roll’s most powerful female artists at “Love & Rock: Concert Musical Tribute to Women of Rock,” 8 p. m. Saturday at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. The “clever hybrid of musical and tribute concert uses the story of a fictional female rock band’s journey to fame as a vehicle for rousing, sing- along performances.” Tickets, $ 15. Visit houseofblues.com/ chicago.