Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale

The stores of Andersonville are taking to the streets! Take stroll the sidewalks between 5000 to 5800 North Clark Street to peruse bargain-priced wares, courtesy of the neighborhood's local businesses. The event runs all weekend, so there's plenty of opportunity to see the sales.

30th Annual Book Fair @ Newberry Library

The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton St, celebrates the 30th year of its Book Fair on July 24 through July 27. Everything for sale at the Book Fair has been generously donated, and this year's items include books autographed by President Obama, Desmond Tutu, and Albert Schweitzer (all Nobel Peace Prize winners); a large offering of 17th and 18th century French literature (in French); many books of Japanese and Chinese poetry (translated); and much more.

Hours are Thursday-Friday, noon to 8pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Admission is free and open to the public. All proceeds help further the mission of the Newberry.

Word Weekend @ MCA

The Museum of Contemporary Art, 200 E. Chicago Ave., hosts Word Weekend Saturday and today, featuring a variety of performances, installations and readings -- see the schedule for details. Activities run from noon to 5pm today; admission is free.

Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park Fest runs Saturday and today on Milwaukee Avenue between Paulina and North. Enjoy live music on three stages, check out arts and crafts vendors, eat tasty food and take the little ones to the kids fest. The festival is open from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested.

Artist Talk @ Comfort Station

Today is the last day of the exhibition Cool and Dark, featuring the work of Eleanor Ray, Greta Waller and Gwendolyn Zabicki, at the Logan Square Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave., and Waller and Zabicki discuss their work and the exhibition at 2pm. Free.

Physical Festival @ Links Hall

The inaugural Physical Festival of physical theatre runs July 25-Aug. 2 in Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave. Tonight's performances are Etiquette Unraveled at 7pm and Lázaro at 9pm; see the schedule for details. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, with festival passes available for $35.