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100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

Ministry

Date: Thu., Jun. 28, 7 p.m.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Concert

Story Club Open Mic Series

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 8:15 p.m.

Uncommon Ground on Clark

Literature

This show features two or three performers, a storyteller and four open mic performers. 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 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

Does My Fat Ass Make My Ass Look Fat?

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 10:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The burlesque-parody, all-female sketch comedy troupe Off Off Broadzway performs a monthly show with song and dance. READ MORE

O.A.R.

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island

Concert

With Andrew McMahon and Allen Stone. READ MORE

Storytown

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

TribU: Press Pass: Caddyshack

Date: Tue., Jun. 11, 7 p.m.

Music Box Theatre

Film

Don’t miss your chance to see Harold Ramis’s 1980 golf romp “Caddyshack” on the big screen. This is the latest in Trib Nation’s series of screenings of classic ... READ MORE

Masked Intruder

Date: Sat., Jul. 13, 8:30 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Concert

With Elway, Sam Russo and Brendan Kelly. READ MORE

Teenage Bottlerocket

Date: Fri., Jul. 26, 10 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Concert

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

Craft Beer Week at Brew & View

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

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Bar/Club

Sample specialty pours from 12 breweries while watching a beer-themed video montage created by local filmmakers. General admission includes 20 drink tickets and... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Date: Sun., May. 19, 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 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