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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., May. 24, 1:15 p.m.

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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

The Onion Live

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The Second City and The Onion team up for a live theatrical show to tour this fall. Get a behind-the-scenes look as they test out new material, characters and c... READ MORE

The Magic Cabaret

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

P.T. Murphy, David Parr and other local magicians perform interactive, small-scale parlor magic in an early 20th Century setting. READ MORE

Hump Night

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Strawdog Theatre

Comedy

Chicago Improv Festival artistic director Kevin Mullaney hosts three comedy shows in one. At 7:30 p.m., take in Improv Hour, which features student and indie te... READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

A musical recreation of the legendary, impromptu 1956 Sun Records recording session that featured Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. ... READ MORE

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Date: Wed., May. 22, 10 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Get onstage and play improv games with the "Mikes," co-hosts of Free Night of Comedy. READ MORE

Head of Passes

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

Set at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the production tells the story of a family planning a surprise birthday party that gets interrupted by a dark and sho... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Waterhouse

Date: Wed., Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

Waterhouse Tavern & Grill

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together for an evening of trivia while enjoying half price glasses and bottles of wine. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Temple Bar

Date: Wed., Jan. 30, 8 p.m.

The Temple Bar

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of random facts while enjoying $8 steak sandwiches and $4 Revolution and Half Acre pints. READ MORE

Graduation Special

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

The Scott Emo Show: Never Give Up

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Other

Mellissa Stockwell discusses losing a leg during Operation Iraqi Freedom and how she coped with the trauma to become a Paralympian and triatholon athlete. With ... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

Central Standard

Bar/Club

Enjoy a $4 beer flight that includes four 4 oz. beer tastings from local breweries in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Featured breweries include Chi Tow... READ MORE

Paint, Drink and Be Merry with Vino van Gogh

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7 p.m.

Mia Francesca

Bar/Club

Participate in a 2-3-hour class in which you receive step-by-step painting instruction while enjoying food and drinks. READ MORE

Hadar Noiberg Trio

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

The Dog's Bollox

Bar/Club

The bar serves special beers from different breweries throughout the week. Friday: Goose Island Sofie Paradisi Sunday: Brewery Ommegang Fleur De Houblon summe... READ MORE

Goose Island Tap Takeover

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6 p.m.

Uncommon Ground on Clark

Bar/Club

In honor of Chicago Craft Beer Week meet representatives from the Chicago brewery and try 10 of their beers on draft paired with free appetizers. READ MORE

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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

Who Do We Think We Are?

The Cat in the Hat

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

The Onion Live

The Magic Cabaret

Hump Night

Million Dollar Quartet

ComedySportz Improv Open Mic

Head of Passes

Trivia Night at Waterhouse

Trivia Night at Temple Bar

Graduation Special

The Scott Emo Show: Never Give Up

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Paint, Drink and Be Merry with Vino van Gogh

Hadar Noiberg Trio

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox

Goose Island Tap Takeover