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Blue Man Group

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

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

Pal Joey

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Based on John O'Hara's book, the classic musical tells the story of a man working in a south side night club who falls for both a young shop girl and a high soc... READ MORE

Chicago Mayfest

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10 a.m.

Ashland and Barry Avenues

Fair/Festival

The 17th annual season opener aims to cure cabin fever with beer, food and live music under a giant tent. Additional highlights include an outdoor beer garden, ... 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

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 3 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The three-man comedy troupe Bri-Ko combines sketch, acting and clowning in a silent comedy show. READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a gay Iranian sweet talks an American reporter into helping him get an interview for his sanctuary in Turkey, a world of forbidden desires and danger expos... READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Date: Sun., May. 19, 4 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a boy was shot in the head for giving another boy a Valentine in 2007, the media hardly covered the event. This production explores one man's frustration w... READ MORE

Barnum

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Mercury Theater

Theater

The musical carnival show showcases a group of actors performing in "The Greatest Show on Earth" - featuring everything from the oldest woman to the smallest ma... READ MORE

Dinosaurs Alive!

Date: Mon., May. 20, 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

Lear

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Red Tape Theatre

Theater

This dramatic comedy, written by Young Jean Lee and directed by James D. Palmer, shows what happens when children are left to run things with no guidance. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Brixie's

Date: Mon., May. 20, 11 a.m.

Brixie's Brookfield

Bar/Club

In celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar offers $4 pints of Lagunitas throughout the week. On May 17, learn about and taste Michigan brews from Bell's... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Four Moon

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3 p.m.

Four Moon Tavern

Bar/Club

The bar participates in the celebration by tapping beers from Spiteful Brewing on May 17 and serving bottled stouts with their weekly pot roast dinner on May 19... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Atlas Brewing Company

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

Atlas Brewing Company

Bar/Club

The bar participates in the festive week by hosting a handful of special events, including a release party for their new German-style Hefeweizen on Sunday, the ... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Date: Mon., May. 20, 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 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

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Blue Man Group

Pal Joey

Chicago Mayfest

Trivia Night at Michael Diversey's

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Barnum

Dinosaurs Alive!

Lear

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Brixie's

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Four Moon

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Atlas Brewing Company

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox