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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

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

Robie House

Kids & Family

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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Sat., May. 25, 2 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

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

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 31, 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

Monday Night Live

Date: Mon., May. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Petterino's

Bar/Club

Comedienne and vocalist Denise McGowan Tracy and music director Beckie Menzie host a cabaret-style singers' open mic. A rotating roster of professional and emer... 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

The Dead

Date: Sat., May. 25, 3 p.m.

Court Theatre

Theater

In this adaptation of James Joyce's short story of the same title, an Irish family gathers in Dublin to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. 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

Cathy Richardson Band

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

City Winery Chicago

Concert

La Dolce Vita

Date: Mon., May. 27, 9 p.m.

La Sirena Clandestina

Concert

Every Monday night from 9 p.m. to 1 .m., the restaurant offers late-night South American cuisine and cocktails as well as live small combo jazz and DJ music. READ MORE

Graduation Special

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

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

Date: Thu., May. 30, 7 a.m.

Daley Plaza

Fair/Festival

Farmers and vendors from all over the Midwest come to sell their fresh produce, baked goods and seasonal jams, honey, flowers and other products at this Loop fa... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

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

Central Standard

Bar/Club

Enjoy a $4 beer flight that includes four 4 oz. beer tastings from local breweries in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Featured breweries include Chi Tow... READ MORE

Stars of Tomorrow Wine Tasting

Date: Fri., May. 31, 7 p.m.

Room 1520

Bar/Club

Distinctively College Bound hosts their inaugural fundraiser, which features 40 different wines to taste, DJ music, beer, cocktails, appetizers and a live stude... READ MORE

Robyn Hitchcock Wine Pairing Event

Date: Thu., May. 30, 6 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Dining

The singer and songwriter performs five solo acoustic mini-sets, each accompanied by a wine sampling. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Park Tavern

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

Park Tavern

Bar/Club

The bar participates in the celebratory week by offering $4 craft beer flights that feature 4 oz. samples of local beers from Chi Town Windy City, Goose Island,... READ MORE

The Crumbles

Date: Mon., May. 27, 3 p.m.

Gene Siskel Film Center/School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Film

The tragicomedy tells the story of the greatest band in the world in there home in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. These screenings are part of the 1... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Date: Sat., May. 25, 12 p.m.

South Water Kitchen

Dining

The restaurant offers $25 craft beer buckets and special drafts including Finch's Sobek and Set Black IPA, Vivant Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Lagunitas Underco... READ MORE

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Events

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

The Book of Mormon

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Wired Fridays

Monday Night Live

Johnny Boy's Graduation

The Dead

Eat to the Beat

Eat to the Beat: Chicago Academy for the Arts

Cathy Richardson Band

La Dolce Vita

Graduation Special

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Stars of Tomorrow Wine Tasting

Robyn Hitchcock Wine Pairing Event

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Park Tavern

The Crumbles

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen