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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Vintage Garage Flea 2013

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 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

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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., May. 24, 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., May. 24, 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

Pistol Party

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 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

Speakeasy

Date: Sun., May. 26, 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., May. 28, 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

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: Fri., May. 24, 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., May. 27, 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., 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

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

In the burlesque show based on the "Star Wars" movie trilogy, Luke Skywalker is a sexually frustrated farmer who attempts to rescue Princess Leia with the help ... READ MORE

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

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

Pal Joey

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Based on John O'Hara's book, the classic musical tells the story of a man working in a south side night club who falls for both a young shop girl and a high soc... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

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

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

The Tomkat Project

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

The Playground Theater

Theater

Seven actors portray 54 celebrity characters in this original comedy which incorporates news accounts with fictional scenes to explore the doomed relationship b... READ MORE

SausageFest Chicago

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 12 p.m.

Sheffield Avenue and Addison Street

Fair/Festival

Local meat shops and restaurants sell their encased meats at the third annual fest which also features live music, crafts and a crowning of the "Sausage King of... READ MORE

Annual Ginza Holiday Festival

Date: Fri., Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m.

Midwest Buddhist Temple

The temple celebrates the Japanese holiday with Japanese cuisine, music, goods for sale, martial arts demonstrations, performers and more. Four craftsmen - Waza... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Vintage Garage Flea 2013

Late Nite Catechism

Blue Man Group

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Pistol Party

Speakeasy

Hug City Presents: A Night of Stand Up Comedy

A Play in the Life

The Book of Mormon

Speak Easy Comedy

No Shame Theatre

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Pal Joey

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

The Tomkat Project

SausageFest Chicago

Annual Ginza Holiday Festival