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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., May. 24, 1:15 p.m.

Kids & Family

Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Bank of America Theatre

Theater

This Tony Award-winning musical satire by Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows the misadventures of two missionaries ... READ MORE

No Shame Theatre

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 p.m.

St. Paul Cultural Center

Theater

Bring a less-than-five-minute piece of original work--monologue, stand-up, sketches, dance, poetry, original music, magic, mind-reading, performance art, storyt... READ MORE

She Works Hard For The Money

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

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

Theater

This one-woman show, starring Kat Victoria, pays tribute to struggling singers and actors. READ MORE

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Date: Fri., May. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Recreation

Join fellow bikers on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. The ride starts at Daley Plaza. READ MORE

No Tell Motel

Date: Wed., May. 29, 11:59 p.m.

Debonair Social Club

Bar/Club

The club is transformed into a sleazy motel setting for racy performances by a rotating roster of local burlesque artists. READ MORE

The Show Below

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

Crocodile Lounge

Comedy

The Crocodile Players and a rotating roster of three local sketch and improv troupes perform a comedy show. Specials include a free personal pizza with drink pu... READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 24, 12:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

A lunchbreak dance party series in the Randolph Cafe features local and national DJs and electronic musicians. READ MORE

The Sh*t Show

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Shambles

Comedy

Local comics Rasa Gierstikas and Ever Mainard host a comedy variety show the last Friday of every month that includes a range of performers from emerging local ... READ MORE

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

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

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

Eat to the Beat

Date: Thu., May. 30, 12 p.m.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park

Dance

Grab lunch from the food trucks parked outside and head in for lunchtime performances by local organizations and visiting artists. READ MORE

Eat to the Beat: Chicago Academy for the Arts

Date: Thu., May. 30, 12 p.m.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park

Dance

The popular dance series allows guests to bring their own lunch to enjoy during the performance, in which fourteen dancers from grades 9-12 perform the work of ... READ MORE

Juicebox

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

An interactive music series for toddlers and their caregivers features live music in a setting where kids can walk around, meet the artists, play with instrumen... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Little Joe's

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 a.m.

Little Joe's

Bar/Club

Throughout the celebratory week, the bar offers $3 Point Belgian White pints, $4 Bells pints and $4 Rogue Dead Guy Ale pints. READ MORE

Half Acre Beer Brunch

Date: Sun., May. 26, 10 a.m.

SmallBar Division

Bar/Club

Try four Half Acre beers paired with four small plates at the third annual event marking the end of Chicago Craft Beer Week. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Date: Mon., May. 20, 4 p.m.

Monk's Pub

Bar/Club

The bar offers a handful of craft beer selections throughout the week, including beers from Saugatuck Brewing on May 20, Sam Adams flights on May 21, the Class ... READ MORE

Ladies' Latin Dance Night

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8:30 p.m.

Duet Dance Studio

Class

Learn basic salsa dancing steps at this BYOB class. READ MORE

'50s Swing Dance Party

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Duet Dance Studio

Class

Learn basic swing dancing steps at this BYOB class. READ MORE

The Princess Show

Date: Sun., May. 26, 3 p.m.

The Den Theatre

Kids & Family

Children ages 2-12 and their parents can enjoy a production from Chicago Kids Company that features sing-alongs and audience participation with Cinderella, Rapu... READ MORE

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Events

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

No Shame Theatre

She Works Hard For The Money

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

No Tell Motel

The Show Below

Wired Fridays

The Sh*t Show

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Eat to the Beat

Eat to the Beat: Chicago Academy for the Arts

Juicebox

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Little Joe's

Half Acre Beer Brunch

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Ladies' Latin Dance Night

'50s Swing Dance Party

The Princess Show