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Aquatic Show

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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

Salsa Wednesdays

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

CLOSED: Cuna

Dining

Learn how to salsa dance for free while enjoying drink specials and half price appetizers. READ MORE

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Wed., May. 22, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Wed., May. 22, 2 p.m.

Bank of America Theatre

Theater

This Tony Award-winning musical satire by Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows the misadventures of two missionaries ... READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 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

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Wed., May. 22, 10:15 a.m.

Apollo Theater

Kids & Family

This Dr. Seuss adaptation follows two children stuck indoors during a rainy afternoon as they are introduced to the mysterious Cat in the Hat. He brings trouble... READ MORE

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

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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

The Onion Live

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

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The Second City and The Onion team up for a live theatrical show to tour this fall. Get a behind-the-scenes look as they test out new material, characters and c... READ MORE

The Magic Cabaret

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

P.T. Murphy, David Parr and other local magicians perform interactive, small-scale parlor magic in an early 20th Century setting. READ MORE

Hump Night

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Strawdog Theatre

Comedy

Chicago Improv Festival artistic director Kevin Mullaney hosts three comedy shows in one. At 7:30 p.m., take in Improv Hour, which features student and indie te... READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Wed., May. 22, 2 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

Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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

Barnum

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Mercury Theater

Theater

The musical carnival show showcases a group of actors performing in "The Greatest Show on Earth" - featuring everything from the oldest woman to the smallest ma... READ MORE

Graduation Special

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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

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

Secret Chiefs 3

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8:30 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Concert

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Date: Wed., May. 22, 12 p.m.

South Water Kitchen

Dining

The restaurant offers $25 craft beer buckets and special drafts including Finch's Sobek and Set Black IPA, Vivant Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Lagunitas Underco... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Date: Wed., May. 22, 5 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Bar/Club

Enjoy $4 Two Brothers beers and barbecue food specials while listening to live American music from Dog Patch Ramblers. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox

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

The Dog's Bollox

Bar/Club

The bar serves special beers from different breweries throughout the week. Friday: Goose Island Sofie Paradisi Sunday: Brewery Ommegang Fleur De Houblon summe... 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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Events

Aquatic Show

Salsa Wednesdays

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

Who Do We Think We Are?

The Cat in the Hat

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

The Onion Live

The Magic Cabaret

Hump Night

Million Dollar Quartet

Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

Barnum

Graduation Special

The Scott Emo Show: Never Give Up

Secret Chiefs 3

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox

Goose Island Tap Takeover