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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

First Fridays

Date: Fri., Jul. 5, 6 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Bar/Club

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago hosts this networking event on the first Friday of each month. It features a cash bar and complimentary Wolfgang Puck hor... READ MORE

Comedians You Should Know

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

Timothy O'Toole's

Bar/Club

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

Game Night

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Cat and Mouse Game Store

Other

Bring your own game to play or try something from the store's extensive library. 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

Free admission for Illinois residents

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 10 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Kids & Family

The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. 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

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11:59 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Other

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

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

Challengers Comics

Other

Discuss a selected graphic novel with other enthusiasts. Purchase not required but a 20 percent discount is offered for the featured book. READ MORE

Division Street Farmers Market

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

Division & Dearborn

Fair/Festival

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

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

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

Museum of Contemporary Art

Fair/Festival

Stop by this weekly farmers market before checking out the museum's latest exhibitions. The market provides a selection of local produce, artisanal products lik... READ MORE

'Star Wars' trivia night

Silver Cloud Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Show off your knowledge of Darth Vader, Han Solo, Princess Leia and the gang and you could win a $50 bar gift certificate. Specials include $10 select craft bee... READ MORE

Luna Negra Dance Theater: Luna Nueva Festival

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

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

The contemporary dance company performs works by artistic director Gustavo Ramírez Sansano and international artists. READ MORE

Karaoke Costume Party

Timothy O'Toole's

Bar/Club

The annual Halloween bash includes a midnight costume contest with a $200 cash prize, $4 Miller Lite and Coors Light stadium cups and karaoke till 4 a.m. READ MORE

Movies in the Parks: ‘ParaNorman’

Date: Wed., Jul. 31

Holstein Park

Film

The 2012 animated film, directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell and starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, is about a misunderstood boy who saves his town from an old curse. ... READ MORE

Eye on India: Bollywood Groove

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

Museum of Contemporary Art

Class

Watch a dance performance, browse Indian goods and learn some beginner-friendly moves as part of the third annual festival. READ MORE

CiderFest

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 11 a.m.

Timothy O'Toole's

Dining

Sample more than 25 ciders and fruit beers while experts and brand ambassadors speak with guests. Tickets include 10 samples. Additional samples and food are av... READ MORE

Pig Roast Series

Date: Thu., Jul. 4, 2 p.m.

Oak Street Beach Food & Drink

Dining

Feast on roast pig with sides, beer and cocktails. READ MORE

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

Take a kitschy trip back in time to the land of Princess Leia, gold bikinis, low-budget special effects and bad '70s haircuts in this sexy, funny spin on the cl... READ MORE

Artist Talk: Daniel Clowes with Susan Miller

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 1 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Museum/Zoo

Daniel Clowes discusses his art work with Susan Miller, curator of the museum's Modern Cartoonist: The Art of Daniel Clowes exhibit. READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

First Fridays

Comedians You Should Know

Game Night

Cupcake Comedy Cabaret

Free admission for Illinois residents

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

Division Street Farmers Market

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

'Star Wars' trivia night

Luna Negra Dance Theater: Luna Nueva Festival

Karaoke Costume Party

Movies in the Parks: ‘ParaNorman’

Eye on India: Bollywood Groove

CiderFest

Pig Roast Series

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Artist Talk: Daniel Clowes with Susan Miller