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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

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

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. 31, 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. 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

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

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

Do-Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale

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

Ashland Avenue and Division Street

Fair/Festival

Get ready to shop at the annual fest that spans down Division from Ashland to Leavitt. In addition to shopping for unique goods and sale items from local shops,... 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

Double Feature

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

The Den Theatre

Film

The comedy/film festival features a different set of short comic films and live stand-up comedians each month. 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

'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

Die Kreuzen

Date: Sat., May. 25, 9 p.m.

Double Door

Concert

With We Are Hex and Canadian Rifle. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Advertising Competition

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Double Door

Bar/Club

Teams who have spent the last few weeks competing to create a 30-second commercial for a Chicago craft beer company premiere their creation for guests to vote o... READ MORE

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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

Eat to the Beat: Chicago Academy for the Arts

Do-Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale

Graduation Special

Double Feature

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

'50s Swing Dance Party

The Princess Show

Die Kreuzen

Chicago Craft Beer Advertising Competition