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Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

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

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

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Date: Sat., Sep. 14, 10 a.m.

Broadway and Belmont Avenue

Fair/Festival

Browse original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, furniture and more works from 175 juried artists comprise the ninth annual juried show along Broadwa... READ MORE

Original Tease

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 9 p.m.

Lincoln Tap Room

Theater

The monthly burlesque show includes go-go dancers, singers and more. READ MORE

Magic Chicago

Date: Wed., Jul. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

After a long run at City Lit, local magicians Robert Charles and Benjamin Barnes move their monthly performance to Stage 773. READ MORE

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

Athenaeum Theatre

Theater

The Eclectic Theatre Company presents this comedy in which three actors synopsize all 37 of The Bard's plays in two hours. READ MORE

It's a Wonderful Santa Land Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas Story…Jews Welcome

Stage 773

Theater

Street Tempo Theatre packs the whole holiday season into one show with singing, dancing, stories and interactive games. READ MORE

Loose Chicks and an Extra Chick

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Loft

Theater

The group performs its hour-long show based on its members' life experiences. READ MORE

Waiting for Lefty

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

Oracle Theatre

Theater

Set in the 1930s, the play weaves a handful of characters' vignettes together to show the struggles present during an era of economic uncertainty. READ MORE

Mahal

Date: Thu., Jun. 27, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Bailiwick Chicago Theater performs the production about a Filipino-American family as it struggles through the loss of a family member and other occurrences tha... READ MORE