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First Fridays

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 6 p.m.

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., May. 29, 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

Free admission for Illinois residents

Date: Tue., May. 28, 10 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Kids & Family

The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. READ MORE

Division Street Farmers Market

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Danc(e)volve: New Works Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

The company performs world premiere works create from its annual Inside/Out Choreographic Workshop. 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

Date: Sat., Oct. 27, 10 p.m.

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

The Chicago Ensemble

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Concert

Tickets include a reception at 7 p.m. READ MORE

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 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

Keeping Kids Fit Day

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 10 a.m.

Oakbrook Terrace Park District Fitness Center

Kids & Family

The fitness center celebrates its 50th anniversary by offering for families including long jump, relay races, healthy tips for creating nutritious snacks and fo... READ MORE

The Elephant and the Whale

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

Chicago Children's Theatre, Ruth Page Center for the Arts

Kids & Family

The family-friendly production set in 1919 tells the story of a circus elephant who befriends a homesick baby whale. READ MORE

Hubbard Street Dance: danc(e)volve - New Works Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street 2 perform seven pieces choreographed by members of the companies and former main company member Robyn Mineko. READ MORE

Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 10 a.m.

Oak Street Beach

Other

Join the Surfrider Foundation and other volunteers to help clean up the beach to make it barefoot friendly. This event is one of 15 national cleanups. Volunteer... READ MORE

Movies in the Parks: 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax'

Date: Fri., Jun. 21

Lake Shore Park

Film

The 2012 animated film, directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda and starring Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Zac Efron, is based on the children's book about old, gr... 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

Father's Day at Tavern on Rush

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 9 a.m.

Tavern on Rush

Dining

Executive chef John Gatsos prepares brunch and dinner specials including sausage pancakes ($13), Wagyu prime rib ($55) and nori-crusted Chilean sea bass ($33.95... READ MORE