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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 11 a.m.

Tour

Learn about the company's history and brewing process as you sip samples of seasonal and year-round beers. Ticket price includes a souvenir pint glass. READ MORE

Lascivious Something

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Signal Ensemble Theatre

Theater

This performance is produced by Signal Ensemble, directed by Ronan Marra. READ MORE

Laugh N' Roll

Date: Sat., May. 25, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Raghu Adibhatla performs a stand-up show with opening sets from John Thomas, Murphy Row, Russ Kaminski and Stephanie Christians READ MORE

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 p.m.

The Cornservatory

Comedy

The show blends Corn's signature sketch comedy, old-school variety show acts and a drinking game. READ MORE

Chicago Style Live

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Concert

The Stacy Jones Band and Blackjack Sass perform. READ MORE

The Moth StorySLAM

Date: Tue., May. 28, 7 p.m.

Martyrs'

Literature

Local comedian Brian Babylon hosts this true storytelling series featuring a new theme each month. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. for one of 10 spots to compete; stories ... READ MORE

The Blackout Diaries

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Restaurant

Comedy

Local comic Sean Flannery--plus other professional comedians and everyday folks--spin true tales of booze-fueled poor decisions with multimedia accompaniment an... READ MORE

Sunday Salon Chicago

Date: Sun., May. 26, 8 p.m.

Black Rock

Bar/Club

This two-hour reading series features Chicago authors sampling their work. READ MORE

Ribfest Chicago

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 5 p.m.

Lincoln Avenue and Irving Park Road

Fair/Festival

The 15th annual North Center bash features live music from 20 bands, 30 barbecue vendors, rib-eating competitions and a kids area with inflatables and games. Pr... READ MORE

Jonathan Kite

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian - who portrays Oleg on the CBS show "Two Broke Girls" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Scott Henry

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The stand-up comedian and corporate performer - with clients such as Toyota, Verizon and Chelsea Lately - performs. READ MORE

Official Star Trek Convention

Date: Fri., May. 31

The Westin O'Hare

Fair/Festival

Meet stars from several different versions of Star Trek - such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, and Jonathan Frakes - while sharing your love of the show w... READ MORE

Speech and Debate

Date: Sat., May. 25, 2 p.m.

American Theater Company

Theater

This Jeff Award-nominated comedy, written by Stephen Karam and directed by PJ Paparelli, tells the story of three high school students who team up to expose a t... READ MORE

George Flynn & Friends: A Classical Jam

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Katerina's

Concert

With Leila Bowie, Nina Corwin, Sally Kitt Chappell, Kathleen Lombardo, Janice Misurell-Mitchell, Tom Stevens, Bradley Parker-Sparrow and Joanie Pallatto. READ MORE