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Movies in the Parks: 'Daddy Day Care'

Film

The 2003 comedy, directed by Steve Carr and starring Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin and Steve Zahn, is about two men who lose their jobs and become stay-at-home dads... READ MORE

Mine

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 p.m.

The Gift Theatre

Theater

Laura Marks' Chicago premiere triller follows a mother convinced that her newborn daughter is not her baby. READ MORE

Eye on India: Bollywood Groove

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Class

Watch a dance performance, browse Indian goods and learn some beginner-friendly moves as part of the third annual festival. READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver

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

Public House Theater

Theater

The booze-themed sketch comedy show interspersed with social games. READ MORE

Spirits of the Past: Danby Goes to War

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 1 p.m.

Forest Hill Cemetery

Tour

Interpreters from the Glen Ellyn Historical Society tell the story of life during the Civil War both on and off the battlefield. READ MORE

Maxtravaganza

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Lake Forest Sportscars

Fundraiser

The sixth annual benefit for the Max Schewitz Foundation includes cocktails, dinner, a raffle and an auction. READ MORE

The Glass Menagerie

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

Theater Wit

Theater

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. performs Tennessee Williams' play about a man obsessed with regrets from his past. READ MORE

Traveling Tap Dance Super Show

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 6 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Dance

The show features performances by Chicago tap dance company The Tapmen along with original musical performances, short films and comedic sketches. READ MORE

Rotary GroveFest

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 12 p.m.

Downtown Downers Grove

Fair/Festival

Run by the Rotary Club of Downers Grove, the annual fest features live music from 7th Heaven (Friday), Evolution (Saturday) and Maggie Speaks (Sunday), plus art... READ MORE

A Day In The Country

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 2 p.m.

Hideout

Concert

Cajun Vagabonds, Hat Stretchers, Western Elstons, Angela James, Al Scorch's Country Soul Ensemble, Country Doctors, Bubbly Creek Bluegrass Band, The Lawrence Pe... READ MORE

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

Take a kitschy trip back in time to the land of Princess Leia, gold bikinis, low-budget special effects and bad '70s haircuts in this sexy, funny spin on the cl... READ MORE