Chicago Events & Things to Do

The orchestra performs a concert inspired by Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 drama, including works by J.S. Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, Johann Pachelbel, Sebastia... READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a gay Iranian sweet talks an American reporter into helping him get an interview for his sanctuary in Turkey, a world of forbidden desires and danger expos... READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Date: Sun., May. 19, 4 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a boy was shot in the head for giving another boy a Valentine in 2007, the media hardly covered the event. This production explores one man's frustration w... READ MORE

Taste of Chicago

Grant Park

Fair/Festival

Grammy Award-winning band Fun headlines the 33rd annual showcase of the city's restaurants, which also features performances by The Congregation (Friday), Compa... READ MORE

57th Street Art Fair

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

57th Street and Kimbark Avenue

Fair/Festival

The 57th Street Art Fair not only showcases a wide variety of art, but offers a free Art Buying Boot Camp with art-buying experts that can help attendees determ... READ MORE

The Scott Emo Show: Never Give Up

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Other

Mellissa Stockwell discusses losing a leg during Operation Iraqi Freedom and how she coped with the trauma to become a Paralympian and triatholon athlete. With ... READ MORE

Fashion-Que

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 7 p.m.

National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Fundraiser

The benefit for Mental Health America of Illinois includes a fashion show, barbecue buffet, drinks, a silent auction and a raffle. DJ Johnny Walker spins. READ MORE

Craig Shoemaker

Laugh Factory

Comedy

The XM Radio host and comedian, known for his “Daditude” Showtime special and The Lovemaster character, performs stand-up. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

Hadar Noiberg Trio

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

Craft Beer Week at Brew & View

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

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Bar/Club

Sample specialty pours from 12 breweries while watching a beer-themed video montage created by local filmmakers. General admission includes 20 drink tickets and... READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The "Saturday Night Live" star performs with "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent Al Madrigal and former "30 Rock" writer Hannibal Buress. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Bob Newhart

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 7 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The Grammy-, Emmy- and Peabody-winning star of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" performs. READ MORE

Tartuffe

Court Theatre

Theater

Enjoy French playwright Moliere's classic comedy about a con man who attempts to exploit a wealthy family. READ MORE

Waiting for Lefty

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 8 p.m.

Oracle Theatre

Theater

Set in the 1930s, the play weaves a handful of characters' vignettes together to show the struggles present during an era of economic uncertainty. READ MORE

Mahal

Date: Thu., Jun. 27, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Bailiwick Chicago Theater performs the production about a Filipino-American family as it struggles through the loss of a family member and other occurrences tha... READ MORE

Goose Island Tap Takeover

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6 p.m.

Uncommon Ground on Clark

Bar/Club

In honor of Chicago Craft Beer Week meet representatives from the Chicago brewery and try 10 of their beers on draft paired with free appetizers. READ MORE

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Trivia Mondays!

Eat to the Beat

Baroque Band: 'The Godfather'

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Taste of Chicago

57th Street Art Fair

The Scott Emo Show: Never Give Up

Fashion-Que

Craig Shoemaker

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Hadar Noiberg Trio

Craft Beer Week at Brew & View

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Bob Newhart

Tartuffe

Waiting for Lefty

Mahal

Goose Island Tap Takeover