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Aquatic Show

Date: Tue., May. 21, 10 a.m.

Kids & Family

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City Touring Company performs humorous highlights from The Second City's most popular revues. READ MORE

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

Robie House

Kids & Family

Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 20, 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

Classic Movie Mondays: The Breakfast Club

Paramount Theatre

Film

Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald star in the 1980s film about a group of five very different high school students who meet in Saturday detention. READ MORE

Beyond the Brew: Barrel Aging

Schubas Tavern

Bar/Club

In celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar hosts a panel discussion that explores American Craft Beer and features speakers from Perennial, New Holland,... READ MORE

Chess League

Date: Mon., May. 20, 7 p.m.

Sheffield's

Bar/Club

Chess pro Polina Korenman assists players participating in the monthly chess tournament, which includes $4 Revolution draft specials. Sign-up via e-mail korenma... READ MORE

Monday Night Live

Petterino's

Bar/Club

Comedienne and vocalist Denise McGowan Tracy and music director Beckie Menzie host a cabaret-style singers' open mic. A rotating roster of professional and emer... READ MORE

The Chaser

Date: Mon., May. 20, 9:30 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Emerging comics try out new material.The sets follow ComedySportz' "100 Proof Comedy" stand-up show. Specials include $3 Old Styles and $6 tall well drinks. READ MORE

100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

Open Improv Jam

Date: Mon., May. 20, 10 p.m.

The Tonic Room

Bar/Club

Local pianist Charles Egerton Cameron and guests host an open mic for musicians, spoken word artists, singers and others at this weekly show. READ MORE

Trivia Mondays!

Date: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

Kirkwood Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Put your knowledge to the test and get $4 skillet mac. Drink specials include $14 Miller Lite and Coors Light buckets and $5 Svedka bombs. READ MORE

Second City Improv All-Stars

Date: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

Mick Napier directs the Second City cast in an evening of original improv, featuring Alex DiGiacinto, Chelsea Devantez, Hans Holsen, Nick Rees, Rachael Mason, R... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Tue., May. 21, 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

Lear

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Red Tape Theatre

Theater

This dramatic comedy, written by Young Jean Lee and directed by James D. Palmer, shows what happens when children are left to run things with no guidance. 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

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Atlas Brewing Company

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

Atlas Brewing Company

Bar/Club

The bar participates in the festive week by hosting a handful of special events, including a release party for their new German-style Hefeweizen on Sunday, the ... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Date: Mon., May. 20, 5 p.m.

Waterhouse Tavern & Grill

Dining

The bar offers a handful of dishes created from Goose Island beers in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. In addition to the dishes, guests can enjoy a hand... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Michael Diversey's

Michael Diversey's

Bar/Club

The bar participates in the celebratory week by offering craft beers from Two Brothers, Founders, Lagunitas, Goose Island, Stone and more for $4 each. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Shoes Pub

Shoes Pub

Bar/Club

The bar offers a handful of craft beers for $2.50 each. READ MORE

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Aquatic Show

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Speak Easy Comedy

Classic Movie Mondays: The Breakfast Club

Beyond the Brew: Barrel Aging

Chess League

Monday Night Live

The Chaser

100 Proof Comedy

Open Improv Jam

Trivia Mondays!

Second City Improv All-Stars

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Lear

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Paddy Long's

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Atlas Brewing Company

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Michael Diversey's

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Shoes Pub