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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10:30 p.m.

Theater

A female cast performs a burlesque parody of the "Indiana Jones" adventure flicks in which a sacred statue -- and the reputation of a dishonored village goddess... READ MORE

Half Acre Beer Company tour

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

Half Acre Beer Company

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

Aquatic Show

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

Shedd Aquarium

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Speakeasy

Date: Wed., Jun. 5, 8 p.m.

Frontier

Bar/Club

A bi-weekly Prohibition-themed bash features live jazz music, games and select $5 cocktails. READ MORE

Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours

Date: Fri., May. 24, 3 p.m.

Depends on tour

This event offers weekly walking tours to several of Chicago's best establishments. Learn about Chicago history and beer on this guided tour, which features cra... READ MORE

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

The ensemble performs a blend of sketch and improv in this comedy show. Performances by guest troupes and stand-up comics round out the night. Tickets include a... READ MORE

Mr. Mayor and the Highballers

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

Honky Tonk Barbeque

Concert

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

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

Chicago Cultural Center

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

Late Nite Catechism

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 4 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City Touring Company performs humorous highlights from The Second City's most popular revues. READ MORE

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

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

Robie House

Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE

Blue Man Group

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

Briar Street Theatre

Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

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

Stage 773

Comedy

An original musical sketch comedy show satirizes falling in love. READ MORE

Put the Nuns in Charge!

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

ComedySportz

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

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Two teams of professional comedians compete in this short-form improv show that's appropriate for all ages. A referee calls fouls and awards points, although t... READ MORE

Pimprov

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

Four actors portray pimps attempting to perform an improv comedy show. READ MORE

The Free for All

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7:30 p.m.

The Playground Theater

Comedy

Features improv sets by a rotating roster of three local teams, including Koleno, Delirious Confetti and others. BYOB. READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

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

Public House Theater

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games. Drink specials include $4.50 house cocktails and $15 domestic buckets. Note: Advance purchas... READ MORE

Comedians You Should Know

Date: Wed., May. 29, 9 p.m.

Timothy O'Toole's

Each week, one member of the cast--Marty DeRosa, Danny Kallas, Joe Kilgallon, Mike Lebovitz, Drew Michael and Michael Sanchez--hosts a stand-up showcase featuri... READ MORE

Speakeasy

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

Everleigh Social Club

Theater

Dance to 1920s-style live jazz by Ben Tatar and L'amourchestra. In between sets, The Chicago Starlets perform striptease routines. BYOB. Check the website for a... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Aquatic Show

Speakeasy

Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours

Potential Boyfriends

Mr. Mayor and the Highballers

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Blue Man Group

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

Put the Nuns in Charge!

ComedySportz

Pimprov

The Free for All

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Comedians You Should Know

Speakeasy