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Aquatic Show

Date: Tue., May. 21, 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. 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7:30 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

John Waters

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park

Theater

The filmmaker ("Hairspray," "Pink Flamingos") performs his solo show, "This Filthy World," expanded from the film of the same title, in which he explores sexual... READ MORE

Trivia Night

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

Sheffield's

Bar/Club

A weekly trivia tournament featuring food and drink specials gives participants the chance to win prizes, including a $500 Sheffield's gift certificate. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Michael Diversey's

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 p.m.

Michael Diversey's

Bar/Club

Form a team to test your knowledge of sports, music, TV, movies, history and more for the chance to win a variety of prizes. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Will's Northwoods Inn

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 p.m.

Will's Northwoods Inn

Bar/Club

Trivia Girl hosts an evening of competition that also features $4 pints of Guinness and $6 bombs. READ MORE

Trivia Night at The Snuggery

Date: Tue., May. 21, 9 p.m.

The Snuggery

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of random facts and get a laugh in at this weekly trivia night hosted by comedians. Guests can also sip on $2.50 Bud Light drafts, $4 Svedka... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Roadhouse 66

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 p.m.

Roadhouse 66

Bar/Club

Put your knowledge of useless information to the test for the chance to win $100 (1st prize) or $50 (2nd prize). Participants can also enjoy $3 bottled beer, $3... READ MORE

The Coral King

Date: Tue., May. 21, 10 a.m.

Merle Reskin Theatre

Kids & Family

The Theatre School at DePaul University's Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences performs an original fairy tale about mermaids, a blue cat, an acro... READ MORE

Dinosaurs Alive!

Date: Tue., May. 21, 10 a.m.

Brookfield Zoo

Kids & Family

The exhibit uses 24 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs and a display of fossilized bones, skulls, eggs and teeth to teach about the similarities between dinosaurs... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Farmhouse

Date: Tue., May. 21, 6 p.m.

Farmhouse

Bar/Club

The bar offers four drafts from both Greenbush Brewing Company and Local Option Monday and eight handles from Chicago Cider House Tuesday. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Date: Tue., May. 21, 5 p.m.

Waterhouse Tavern & Grill

Dining

The bar offers a handful of dishes created from Goose Island beers in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. In addition to the dishes, guests can enjoy a hand... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Monk's Pub

Bar/Club

The bar offers a handful of craft beer selections throughout the week, including beers from Saugatuck Brewing on May 20, Sam Adams flights on May 21, the Class ... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bar Pastoral

Bar Pastoral

Dining

The bar taps the Mad Scientist #13 - a rare beer from Sixpoint - throughout the week. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bistro Voltaire

Date: Thu., May. 16, 5 p.m.

Bistro Voltaire

Dining

Drafts from France's St. Sylvestre, Meteor and Pietra breweries are half-price throughout the event. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Hackney's Printers Row

Date: Tue., May. 21, 5 p.m.

Hackney's Printers Row

Bar/Club

The bar taps a dozen beers from Chicago's Revolution Brewing including Mother of Exiles pilsner, Fistcal Cliff IPA and Gravedigger Billy Scotch ale. READ MORE

5 Rabbit Beer Pairing

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

Howells & Hood

Bar/Club

Sample seven dishes paired with beers from the Chicago brewery duck confit with 5 Lizard and smoked pork shank with Huitzi. Part of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the... READ MORE

The Universe: A Walk through Space and Time

Date: Tue., May. 21, 9:30 a.m.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Kids & Family

Explore the universe and its toughest questions with this interactive exhibit showing the universe's evolution during the past 13.7 billion years. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Date: Tue., May. 21, 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

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Events

Aquatic Show

Potential Boyfriends

The Book of Mormon

John Waters

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Michael Diversey's

Trivia Night at Will's Northwoods Inn

Trivia Night at The Snuggery

Trivia Night at Roadhouse 66

The Coral King

Dinosaurs Alive!

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Farmhouse

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bar Pastoral

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bistro Voltaire

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Hackney's Printers Row

5 Rabbit Beer Pairing

The Universe: A Walk through Space and Time

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen