fleet feet to street beat

Zentra, 923 W. Weed St. in Chicago, will host the 15th anniversary party for 89.3 WNUR’s Street Beat , a dance and hip-hop show, on Friday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. John Tejada, a techno innovator, is scheduled to perform.

we’re off to see the wizard

Grab a blanket Friday night and head to Chicago’s Mann Park, 2949 E. 131st St., to catch “The Wizard of Oz” as part of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. Younger siblings or baby-sitting charges might appreciate “Rugrats in Paris,” which is being screened at Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave. and 4000 N. Central Ave. Admission is free.

mmm … tasty

The Taste of Chicago begins its 21st-annual stint at Grant Park Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Everything imaginable from ice cream to African eats from more than 70 Chicago-area restaurants is available. A meal-sized portion can run up to seven or eight tickets (about $4), but sample portions can often be bought for three.

milwaukee’s best

The 11-day Milwaukee Summerfest kicks off Friday. Headliners include Destiny’s Child on July 2 and Blink 182 on July 5. Fairgrounds, located at 200 N. Harbor Drive, are open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. Admittance is $9 to $10, or $8 in advance.

symphony on the lawn

Need a little culture? Ravinia Festival in Highland Park hosts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Verdi’s Requiem 8 p.m. Saturday. Lawn tickets go for $10, but student discounts are available for CSO concerts.

bowling on the lawn

Sick of smoky bowling alleys? Take a trip to Jackson Park, South Lake Shore Drive and 58th street, for the Lawn Bowling Open House. Bowl in the sun from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

run, then eat

Before packing on the calories at the Taste, start out at Balbo and Columbus Drives for the 9th annual Race to Taste. The 5K run and 2 mile walk begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and cost $12 to $15. Canned food items will be collected and donated the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Register online at http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/RaceToTaste.html