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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

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

I Saw You

Town Hall Pub

Theater

This comedy performance is based on actual local missed-connections postings, personals ads and solicitations for sexual encounters. 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

Cupcake Comedy Cabaret

Gallery Cabaret

Theater

Local comedian Casey Brown, accompanied by pianist Tom King Clear, hosts a showcase featuring stand-up acts, magicians, flaming hula hoop dancers and jugglers. ... READ MORE

A Play in the Life

Possibility Playhouse

Theater

See 10 short plays--five per night--inspired by Beatles' songs. Stick around after for live music by a Beatles tribute band. BYOB. The songs that inspired the pl... 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