Chicago Events & Things to Do

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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 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

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

The Second City e.t.c.

Comedy

Songs, sketches and short scenes poke fun at human interactions -- or the lack thereof -- in the age of Facebook, Twitter and other 21st century technology. Rya... READ MORE

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Fri., May. 31, 10:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Comedy

Now in its fifth season, the group of improvisational actors performs original scenes, songs and drinking games based on audience suggestions, lines of dialogue... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Sun., May. 26, 2:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

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

Date: Sun., May. 26, 2 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

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

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

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

Lambic and Sour Beer Fest

Date: Sun., May. 26, 12 p.m.

Delilah's

Bar/Club

Wrap up Chicago Craft Beer Week by sampling 20 spontaneously fermented Belgian beers from around the world at this annual event. READ MORE

Comedy Accident

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

Hi-Tops

Theater

Local improv troupe Comedy Accident interviews local celebrities and people-about-town for a live podcast show. Specials include 25-cent wings. READ MORE

El Stories

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Waltzing Mechanics perform humorous and dramatic adaptations of public transit tales adapted verbatim from interviews with Chicago commuters. READ MORE

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Date: Sun., May. 26, 1 p.m.

Goose Island Brewpub

Bar/Club

Tour three Chicago breweries via the Chicago Brew Bus. Tickets include beer at each stop, and guests have time to order food, more beer or take a tour at each l... READ MORE

Drop-In Improv Class

Date: Sun., May. 26, 6 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Class

Try your hand at comedy--or practice your technique--at this two-hour class for aspiring and established comics. READ MORE

Live band karaoke

Date: Sun., May. 26, 9 p.m.

McGee's Tavern & Grille

Bar/Club

The band Liquid Courage performs as guests belt out lyrics to a catalog of hits. READ MORE

Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

Date: Sun., May. 26, 9 a.m.

Field Museum

Museum/Zoo

This exhibit looks at clothing from around the world and throughout history as selected by Chicago fashion designer Maria Pinto. See a rain coat made of seal in... READ MORE

The Dead

Date: Thu., Nov. 8, 8 p.m.

Court Theatre

Theater

In this adaptation of James Joyce's short story of the same title, an Irish family gathers in Dublin to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. READ MORE

The Universe: A Walk through Space and Time

Date: Sun., May. 26, 9:30 a.m.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Kids & Family

Explore the universe and its toughest questions with this interactive exhibit showing the universe's evolution during the past 13.7 billion years. READ MORE

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Aquatic Show

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

Let Them Eat Chaos

Lambic and Sour Beer Fest

Comedy Accident

El Stories

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Drop-In Improv Class

Live band karaoke

Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

The Dead

The Universe: A Walk through Space and Time