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Seven Day Shorts

Date: Tue., May. 28, 10:30 p.m.

The Second City's De Maat Studio Theater

Theater

Teams of faculty, student and alumni filmmakers from The Second City screen two-minute flicks inspired by audience suggestions from the prior week. Then, facult... READ MORE

100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

Heaven and Hell

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Fuze

Bar/Club

DJs spin top 40 hits upstairs while dubstep plays downstairs. Drink specials, including $5 martinis, are available. READ MORE

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Date: Wed., May. 29, 10 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Get onstage and play improv games with the "Mikes," co-hosts of Free Night of Comedy. READ MORE

Second City Stand-up Open Mic

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

Work out your routine with feedback from Second City students in room 405. Instructor Bryan Bowden hosts. Drop-ins are welcome, but for a guaranteed slot, email... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Waterhouse

Date: Wed., Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

Waterhouse Tavern & Grill

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together for an evening of trivia while enjoying half price glasses and bottles of wine. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Temple Bar

Date: Wed., Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

The Temple Bar

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of random facts while enjoying $8 steak sandwiches and $4 Revolution and Half Acre pints. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Sedgwick's

Date: Wed., Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

Sedgwick's Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Test your wits while drinking $4 select microbrew pints, $12 captain and coke mini pitchers and eating $1 mini pulled pork sandwiches. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Racine Plumbing

Date: Wed., Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

Racine Plumbing Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Enjoy $3 Bud Light draft, $4 Skyy and half price whiskey while putting your knowledge of useless information to the test. READ MORE

Dr. McGillicuddy Presents: Thursday

Date: Thu., May. 23, 10 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

Hosted by a guest comedian, this weekly show features stand-up, improv, sketch comedy and live music. READ MORE

Barnum

Date: Thu., May. 23, 2 p.m.

Mercury Theater

Theater

The musical carnival show showcases a group of actors performing in "The Greatest Show on Earth" - featuring everything from the oldest woman to the smallest ma... READ MORE

Pokey LaFarge

Date: Thu., May. 23, 9 p.m.

Lincoln Hall

Concert

With Al Scorch. READ MORE

Devendra Banhart

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8 p.m.

Park West

Concert

United Run for the Zoo

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 8 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Fundraiser

The annual event features a 5K run, 10K run or 5K "Fun Walk." Each race occurs throughout the zoo grounds and children can participate in the Safari Stampede, a... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Paddy Long's

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Paddy Long's

Bar/Club

The bar taps a handful of craft beers throughout the week. May 17: Oskar Blue May 20: Off Color and Metropolitan May 23: Perennial, Boulevard and Second Shift ... READ MORE

Lambic Beer Festival and The Juke Box that Rocks

Date: Tue., May. 28, 12 p.m.

Delilah's

Dining

Delilah's hosts a Lambic beer tasting and showing of the movie "Attack of the Giant Leaches." Tickets includes 20 sample tickets and informational materials. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Date: Thu., May. 23, 5 p.m.

Waterhouse Tavern & Grill

Dining

The bar offers a handful of dishes created from Goose Island beers in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. In addition to the dishes, guests can enjoy a hand... READ MORE