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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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: Sun., May. 19, 3 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. 18, 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

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

Michael Palascak

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The local comedian - as seen on "Letterman" and "Leno" - headlines a stand-up showcase. 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

Trivia Night at Village Inn Pizzeria

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8:30 p.m.

Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill

Dining

Grab a group of friends to play team trivia while enjoying half price pizzas and 5/$12 Miller buckets. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Wild Goose Bar and Grill

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

Wild Goose Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of random facts for the chance to win half off your check by participating in "Knockin' Noggins," a mixture of trivia, board games and brain... READ MORE

Jonathan Kite

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., Apr. 13, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

Falling Man

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

A collection of short play features a cooking lesson hosted by Jeffrey Dahmer, a 13-year-old's coming out story and a hustler possessed by Tennessee Williams. READ MORE

Gilbert, Sullivan and HMS Pinafore

Date: Wed., May. 22, 1:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Other

Learn how Gilbert & Sullivan's fourth comic opera, "H.M.S. Pinafore," brought them worldwide attention. 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

French Market

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

Westfield Old Orchard

Fair/Festival

Shop for fresh produce, cheese, meet and more from local farmers and artisans at the market, which includes over 20 French vendors. The market is open every Thu... READ MORE

Speech and Debate

Date: Sun., May. 19, 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

Chicago Craft Beer Week at RAM Restaurant and Brewhouse

Date: Sun., May. 19, 11 a.m.

RAM Restaurant and Brewhouse

Bar/Club

The bar offers a different $2.99-$4 pint specials each day. READ MORE

5 Rabbit Missionario Tapping

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7 p.m.

The Curragh Irish Pub Skokie

Bar/Club

Try the new beer for $5 and other beers from the Chicago brewery for $4 as part of Chicago Craft Beer Week. READ MORE

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Events

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Lascivious Something

Laugh N' Roll

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

The Moth StorySLAM

The Blackout Diaries

Michael Palascak

Sunday Salon Chicago

Trivia Night at Village Inn Pizzeria

Trivia Night at Wild Goose Bar and Grill

Jonathan Kite

Scott Henry

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Falling Man

Gilbert, Sullivan and HMS Pinafore

Official Star Trek Convention

French Market

Speech and Debate

Chicago Craft Beer Week at RAM Restaurant and Brewhouse

5 Rabbit Missionario Tapping