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Aquatic Show

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

The ensemble performs a blend of sketch and improv in this comedy show. Performances by guest troupes and stand-up comics round out the night. Tickets include a... READ MORE

Festival of Flesh: A Live Burlesque, Fetish and Variety Sideshow

Date: Sat., Mar. 2, 10 p.m.

CLOSED: Cuna

Bar/Club

Ron Fitzgerald of Ron Fitzgerald's Realm hosts this variety show featuring burlesque, fetish, magic, Coney Island-style sideshow acts, DJs and more. READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 4 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

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

Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Briar Street Theatre

Kids & Family

Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Public House Theater

Bar/Club

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games. Drink specials include $4.50 house cocktails and $15 domestic buckets. Note: Advance purchas... READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 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

Post Office singles mixer

Date: Thu., May. 30, 7 p.m.

Durkin's Tavern

Other

This event turns a regular singles mixer into a game called Post Office. Participants are assigned a mailbox number and receive stationary. Guests can write mes... READ MORE

Simply Scotty

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 7 p.m.

3160-Chicago's Piano & Cabaret

Bar/Club

Local entertainer Scott Gryder performs a humorous cabaret act with piano accompaniment by Nick Sula and special guest singer Freddie The Puppet. READ MORE

Pal Joey

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Based on John O'Hara's book, the classic musical tells the story of a man working in a south side night club who falls for both a young shop girl and a high soc... READ MORE

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 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

Magic Matinee

Date: Sat., May. 25, 2 p.m.

Theater Wit

Kids & Family

Sean Masterson recreates the late 19th-century Chicago matinees of French magician Herrmann the Great. The show includes sleight-of-hand tricks, illusions and i... READ MORE

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

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 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

Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Dance Party

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 8 p.m.

Soldier Field

Recreation

This event, for runners, follows a 3.10686-mile course. Participants receive After party with food, drinks, and live DJ. This event is organized by None. READ MORE

Fight Girl Battle World

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Theater Wit

Theater

Qui Nguyen's futuristic play follows E-V (Sheila O'Connor), a prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Mitch Golob directs. READ MORE

Veggie Pride Parade and Festival

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

Columbus Drive and Balbo Avenue

Fair/Festival

The second annual parade celebrates the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle with guest speakers, vendors, a costume contest and more. The parade itself kicks off at ... READ MORE

An Evening With Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Park West

Concert

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Events

Aquatic Show

Potential Boyfriends

Festival of Flesh: A Live Burlesque, Fetish and Variety Sideshow

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Blue Man Group

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

Post Office singles mixer

Simply Scotty

Pal Joey

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Magic Matinee

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

Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Dance Party

Fight Girl Battle World

Veggie Pride Parade and Festival

An Evening With Herb Alpert and Lani Hall