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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

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., May. 21, 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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

ComedySportz

Date: Sat., May. 18, 6 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Two teams of professional comedians compete in this short-form improv show that's appropriate for all ages. A referee calls fouls and awards points, although t... READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

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

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

Post Office singles mixer

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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: Sat., May. 18, 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

Magic Matinee

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

Lollapalooza 2013

Date: Fri., Aug. 2, 12 p.m.

Grant Park

Concert

The annual 3-day music festival in Grant Park features headliners such as Mumford and Sons, Vampire Weekend and The Killers, among dozens of other big acts perf... READ MORE

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

Date: Sat., May. 25, 12 p.m.

Belmont and Sheffield Avenues

Fair/Festival

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the 29th annual event that holds court along a bustling strip in Lakeview with regional tribute bands and food, drink and art ... READ MORE

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 12 p.m.

Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues

Dining

Get your taste buds ready for a weekend of diverse flavors and dishes at the annual fundraiser, which features more than 250 vendors, 40 musical acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

Fight Girl Battle World

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Nick Swardson

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Comedy

The writer and actor, who has appeared in "Blades Of Glory" and "The House Bunny," performs. READ MORE

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 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

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Salsa Wednesdays

Potential Boyfriends

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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

ComedySportz

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

The Book of Mormon

Speak Easy Comedy

We're All in This Room Together

The Cat in the Hat

Post Office singles mixer

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Magic Matinee

Lollapalooza 2013

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Fight Girl Battle World

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Nick Swardson

Let Them Eat Chaos