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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Huey Lewis and The News

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 6 p.m.

The Dock at Montrose Beach

Concert

Plain White T's

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Concert

LARP Fiction

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 11:59 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

A series of vignettes, written by Dan Shea and Rick Pechous, tells the story of what happens when the Kingdom of Stonefell has no one left to fight but themselv... READ MORE

Pistol Party

Date: Tue., Jul. 2, 9 p.m.

Town Hall Pub

Theater

A monthly showcase features performances by Think Tank Comedy and local funnymen John Leadley and Drew Frees and special guests. READ MORE

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7:15 p.m.

Tommy Gun's Garage

Known as the longest running interactive dinner show, Tommy Gun's Garage features gangsters and flappers performing a musical comedy revue set in a 1929 Chicago... READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 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

Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Speakeasy

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 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

Hug City Presents: A Night of Stand Up Comedy

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 9:30 p.m.

Lucky's Wicker Park

Theater

Features sets by local comics. Specials include $4 Breckenridge Drafts, $4 Jameson Shots, $5 Malort and PBR combo. 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7:30 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

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8:30 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Theater

Chicago comedians host a showcase of five local and national performers. Doors open at 8 p.m. READ MORE

No Shame Theatre

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 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

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 1:03 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

A burlesque spoof of Star Wars: Episode V, this production is directed and choreographed by MsPixy. READ MORE

Earphoria's Professional Musicians Showcase and Open Mic

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

2515 N. Lincoln Ave.

Professional and semi-professional musicians perform original music during an open mic session. READ MORE

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

311

Date: Wed., Jul. 3, 7 p.m.

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island

Concert

With Cypress Hill, G. Love & Special Sauce READ MORE

Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 5:30 p.m.

Old St. Patrick's Church

Now in its 29th year, the street festival features an average annual attendance of over 20,000 people as well as two stages of live music, raffles, celebrity ba... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Huey Lewis and The News

Plain White T's

LARP Fiction

Pistol Party

Tommy Gun's Garage

Late Nite Catechism

Blue Man Group

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Speakeasy

Hug City Presents: A Night of Stand Up Comedy

100 Proof Comedy

The Book of Mormon

Speak Easy Comedy

No Shame Theatre

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Earphoria's Professional Musicians Showcase and Open Mic

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

311

Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party