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Aquatic Show

Date: Fri., Jun. 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

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8:15 p.m.

Tommy Gun's Garage

Dining

Known as the longest running interactive dinner show, Tommy Gun's Garage features gangsters and flappers performing a musical comedy revue set in a 1929 Chicago... READ MORE

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

An original musical sketch comedy show satirizes falling in love. READ MORE

ComedySportz

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Fri., Jun. 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

Millennium Park Workouts

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 7 a.m.

Millennium Park

Recreation

Stretch, strengthen and sweat on the park's Great Lawn during this annual summertime event, featuring 45-minute classes in tai chi (7 a.m.), yoga (8 a.m.) and P... READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 12:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

A lunchbreak dance party series in the Randolph Cafe features local and national DJs and electronic musicians. READ MORE

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11 a.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Kids & Family

Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... READ MORE

Juicebox

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

An interactive music series for toddlers and their caregivers features live music in a setting where kids can walk around, meet the artists, play with instrumen... READ MORE

Storytown

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Stage 773

Kids & Family

This interactive show lets kids design the setting and help shape the story while the actors, artists and musicians bring it to life. READ MORE

Family Fun Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10 a.m.

Millennium Park

Fair/Festival

Target sponsors the annual summer event for children, which features educational activities, arts and crafts and games. Children interested in music can enjoy T... READ MORE