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Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 8 p.m.

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

Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Briar Street Theatre

Kids & Family

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., Jun. 22, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

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

ComedySportz

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 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

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Public House Theater

Bar/Club

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

100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

Post Office singles mixer

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7 p.m.

Durkin's Tavern

Other

This event turns a regular singles mixer into a game called Post Office. Participants are assigned a mailbox number and receive stationary. Guests can write mes... READ MORE

Two Brothers Summer Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 5 p.m.

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Fair/Festival

Celebrate live music and craft beer at the three-day festival, which features a variety of craft beers for sale, an art fair on Saturday, a family fun day on Su... READ MORE

Trivia Night

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 p.m.

Sheffield's

Bar/Club

A weekly trivia tournament featuring food and drink specials gives participants the chance to win prizes, including a $500 Sheffield's gift certificate. READ MORE

Crappy Beer Night

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 6 p.m.

Michael Diversey's

Bar/Club

Enjoy $2 and $3 cans of beer, including Schlitz, PDR, Old Style, Rolling Rock and more, at this weekly event. READ MORE

Hump Night

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Strawdog Theatre

Comedy

Chicago Improv Festival artistic director Kevin Mullaney hosts three comedy shows in one. At 7:30 p.m., take in Improv Hour, which features student and indie te... READ MORE

The Hot Karl

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11:59 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

A late-night improv set features uncensored adult humor. READ MORE

The Chaser

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 9:30 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Emerging comics try out new material.The sets follow ComedySportz' "100 Proof Comedy" stand-up show. Specials include $3 Old Styles and $6 tall well drinks. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Schubas

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 p.m.

Schubas Tavern

Bar/Club

Go solo or with a team of up to eight people for trivia Tuesdays, hosted by local comedian Kirk Sells and DJ Steven Ortiz. Be prepared for the lightning rounds,... READ MORE