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Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake

Date: Mon., Jul. 22, 8 p.m.

Soldier Field

Concert

Fitz and the Tantrums

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 9 p.m.

Metro

Concert

Spice of Life Tours: Food and Culture Walking Tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11:30 a.m.

Devon and Western avenues

Tour

Visit at least four restaurants in the Little India neighborhood for samples of South Asian food. Guests also learn about the neighborhood's history, architectu... READ MORE

Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

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

Half Acre Beer Company tour

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

Half Acre Beer Company

Tour

Learn about the company's history and brewing process as you sip samples of seasonal and year-round beers. Ticket price includes a souvenir pint glass. READ MORE

Wine Soiree

Date: Thu., Jul. 11, 7 p.m.

Nia Mediterranean

Dining

A monthly tasting features wine and spirits from a different global region each month. READ MORE

Unbridled

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 11 p.m.

Untitled

Bar/Club

DJs spin music to set the mood for various acts throughout the bar such as fire eating or snake charming. READ MORE

Vintage Garage Flea 2013

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 9 a.m.

Vintage Garage Chicago Flea

On the third Sunday of every month from April to October, guests can stop by the flea to shop for antique, used and crafty items from over 100 unique vendors. T... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

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

St. Michael in Old Town

Fair/Festival

Sample microbrews from around the country at the second annual fest. READ MORE

Zoovies

Date: Tue., Jul. 16, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Snack on drinks and food (available for purchase) while watching a classic movie on the zoo's South Lawn. 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

Riverfront Barbecue

Date: Thu., Jul. 11, 5 p.m.

Fulton's on the River

Dining

Grab a seat that overlooks the river while enjoying a burger, brat, chicken or ribs at the summer party. Held three times throughout the summer, each meal also ... 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

Aquatic Show

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 10 a.m.

Shedd Aquarium

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Speakeasy

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 8 p.m.

Frontier

Bar/Club

A bi-weekly Prohibition-themed bash features live jazz music, games and select $5 cocktails. READ MORE

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

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

Federal Plaza Square

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 3 p.m.

Depends on tour

This event offers weekly walking tours to several of Chicago's best establishments. Learn about Chicago history and beer on this guided tour, which features cra... READ MORE

Potential Boyfriends

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

Studio BE

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

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Events

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake

Fitz and the Tantrums

Spice of Life Tours: Food and Culture Walking Tour

Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Wine Soiree

Unbridled

Vintage Garage Flea 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

Zoovies

Huey Lewis and The News

Plain White T's

LARP Fiction

Riverfront Barbecue

Pistol Party

Aquatic Show

Speakeasy

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours

Potential Boyfriends