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Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 a.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Kids & Family

Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7 p.m.

Gallery Cabaret

Comedy

Hosts Emily Lake and Charlie Lind present a rotating roster of both veteran and emerging Chicago comics. Participate by sharing your own jokes during the Tight ... READ MORE

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes perform a burlesque revue with live comedic musical accompaniment. Also features guest acrobatic, musical and magic acts. READ MORE

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Sun., May. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

A musical recreation of the legendary, impromptu 1956 Sun Records recording session that featured Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. ... READ MORE

Heaven and Hell

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Fuze

Bar/Club

DJs spin top 40 hits upstairs while dubstep plays downstairs. Drink specials, including $5 martinis, are available. READ MORE

Second City Stand-up Open Mic

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

Work out your routine with feedback from Second City students in room 405. Instructor Bryan Bowden hosts. Drop-ins are welcome, but for a guaranteed slot, email... READ MORE

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The burlesque spoof of Doctor Who takes guests on a journey through time and space with Doctor Who and Cort, who embark on a gender-bending self-discovery along... READ MORE

Head of Passes

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

Set at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the production tells the story of a family planning a surprise birthday party that gets interrupted by a dark and sho... READ MORE

Graduation Special

Date: Mon., May. 20, 11 a.m.

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

Adult Entertainment

Date: Sun., Apr. 28, 2 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

This two-act comedy by Elaine May follows six adult film stars as they try to break into the art film industry. READ MORE

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Date: Sun., May. 19, 8 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The Second City performs 52 classic scenes that poke fun at life in Chicago. READ MORE

Go Hug Yourself

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Comedy

This Second City sketch comedy show, written by Lizzie Cross and Seth Zimmerman and directed by Teri Jo Rask and Carrie Vrabel, tackles dating, work, marriage a... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Mon., May. 20, 11 a.m.

Central Standard

Bar/Club

Enjoy a $4 beer flight that includes four 4 oz. beer tastings from local breweries in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Featured breweries include Chi Tow... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Lincoln Station

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Station

Bar/Club

The bar taps special brews from Tighthead Brewing on May 17 and Hinterlands on May 21. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Paddy Long's

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Paddy Long's

Bar/Club

The bar taps a handful of craft beers throughout the week. May 17: Oskar Blue May 20: Off Color and Metropolitan May 23: Perennial, Boulevard and Second Shift ... READ MORE

It's All Fun and Games ... Until Someone Dies

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11:59 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Comedy

Ashley Schulter, Damon Royster, Jamie Burns and John Deger write and perform a sketch show with dark themes. READ MORE

What's The T?

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

Victory Gardens Theater

Theater

About Face Theatre Company performs the new play about trans-activist Ms. Ma who used her YouTube page to create community and spread the word about queer safe ... READ MORE

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Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Million Dollar Quartet

Heaven and Hell

Second City Stand-up Open Mic

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Head of Passes

Graduation Special

Adult Entertainment

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Go Hug Yourself

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Lincoln Station

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Paddy Long's

It's All Fun and Games ... Until Someone Dies

What's The T?