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Fitz and the Tantrums

Metro

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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

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE

Comedians You Should Know

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

Timothy O'Toole's

Each week, one member of the cast--Marty DeRosa, Danny Kallas, Joe Kilgallon, Mike Lebovitz, Drew Michael and Michael Sanchez--hosts a stand-up showcase featuri... 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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City's 100th revue kicks off another election cycle by diving into the country's increasingly personality driven political system, and celebrating th... READ MORE

Free Open Mic

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 9:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

See local comedians try out new material--or bring your best material and get onstage yourself. 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

Wacky Pirate Cruise

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 6 p.m.

Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline

Kids enjoy time with Buccaneer Bob aboard this 60-minute cruise, which includes singing, storytelling games and photo opportunities. READ MORE

Haymaker

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

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

Written and directed by Trevor Dawkins, this play follows the filming of an action movie in which the hero evades and battles Nazis. READ MORE

Ain't No Crying the Blues

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

Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center

Rick Stone performs a tribute to the life and music of blues singer Howlin Wolf. READ MORE

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

The Second City

The cast of Second City Mainstage goes on a journey through time and across the world in this show about personal relationships. READ MORE

Movies in the Parks: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’

Chicago Women's Park and Gardens

Film

This animated film, directed by Cal Bunker and starring Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry and Jessica Alba, is about an astronaut who must escape a dangerous alien pl... READ MORE

Wine and Cheese Boat Ride

Date: Wed., Jul. 17, 5:45 p.m.

Wendella Sightseeing Boats

Dining

Sample wines paired with cheeses and appetizers while on a boat on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. READ MORE

The Magic Cabaret

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

P.T. Murphy, David Parr and other local magicians perform interactive, small-scale parlor magic in an early 20th Century setting. READ MORE

Live Band Karaoke

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

Fizz Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Enjoy drink specials while fronting your own band with live karaoke. READ MORE

Ready, Pet, Go

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

Chicago Children's Museum

Kids learn about their favorite animals, crawl around a kid-sized pet home and share stories about the pets in their lives while parents learn about the benefit... READ MORE

Yoga at the Zoo: Adult Yoga

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

The zoo offers the basic yoga class - aimed at beginner and intermediate levels - every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from June to September. READ MORE

No Tell Motel

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 11:59 p.m.

Debonair Social Club

Bar/Club

The club is transformed into a sleazy motel setting for racy performances by a rotating roster of local burlesque artists. READ MORE

Story Lab Chicago

Date: Wed., Jul. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Black Rock

Local storytellers share their latest works. Scott Whitehair of storytelling series This Much is True hosts. Specials include $5 burgers. READ MORE

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Events

Fitz and the Tantrums

Aquatic Show

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Comedians You Should Know

The Book of Mormon

Who Do We Think We Are?

Free Open Mic

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

Wacky Pirate Cruise

Haymaker

Ain't No Crying the Blues

Let Them Eat Chaos

Movies in the Parks: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’

Wine and Cheese Boat Ride

The Magic Cabaret

Live Band Karaoke

Ready, Pet, Go

Yoga at the Zoo: Adult Yoga

No Tell Motel

Story Lab Chicago