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A series of vignettes, written by Dan Shea and Rick Pechous, tells the story of what happens when the Kingdom of Stonefell has no one left to fight but themselv... READ MORE

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 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: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Open Improv Jam

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 10 p.m.

The Tonic Room

Bar/Club

Local pianist Charles Egerton Cameron and guests host an open mic for musicians, spoken word artists, singers and others at this weekly show. READ MORE

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 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

Simply Scotty

Date: Sun., Jul. 7, 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

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

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

3rd Annual Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

Date: Sat., Jul. 6, 10 a.m.

Chicago Botanic Garden

Fair/Festival

Peruse booths of original art work and participate in art demos at the third annual art festival at the Chicago Botanic Garden. A member's-only preview is July ... READ MORE

12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center

Date: Sat., Aug. 10, 11 a.m.

Glen Town Center

Fair/Festival

Glenview's 12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center brings art, live music, and local food to the streets. Art activities for kids are an added bonus at this fre... READ MORE

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

Sheffield and Webster Avenues

Fair/Festival

More than 100 residential gardens are open for exploration during the 45th annual neighborhood festival, which also features live music from Poi Dog Pondering (... READ MORE

Oktoberfest Chicago

Date: Fri., Sep. 27, 5 p.m.

St. Alphonsus Church

Fair/Festival

One of the city's oldest churches celebrates its German roots with brats, beer and live music on two stages during this 13th annual indoor-outdoor fest. On Sund... READ MORE

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 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

Par For The Corpse

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Oil Lamp Theater

Theater

In Jack Sharkey's comedic mystery the guests at a snowed-in dinner party must discover the killer in their midst. The theater is BYOB and provides glasses and ... READ MORE

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Chicago Craft Beer Festival

Zoovies

Plain White T's

LARP Fiction

Potential Boyfriends

Put the Nuns in Charge!

ComedySportz

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Open Improv Jam

Speak Easy Comedy

Who Do We Think We Are?

Simply Scotty

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

3rd Annual Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Oktoberfest Chicago

Let Them Eat Chaos

Par For The Corpse