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Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

ComedySportz

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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., May. 24, 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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

We're All in This Room Together

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

The Second City e.t.c.

Comedy

Songs, sketches and short scenes poke fun at human interactions -- or the lack thereof -- in the age of Facebook, Twitter and other 21st century technology. Rya... 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

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Comedy

Now in its fifth season, the group of improvisational actors performs original scenes, songs and drinking games based on audience suggestions, lines of dialogue... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

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

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Supernatural Chicago

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Excalibur

Bar/Club

Explore Chicago's allegedly paranormal past during this one-man show starring necromancer Neil Tobin. The 90-minute performance blends local tales with interact... READ MORE

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes perform a burlesque revue with live comedic musical accompaniment. Also features guest acrobatic, musical and magic acts. READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 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

Lear

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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 Paddy Long's

Date: Fri., May. 24, 6 p.m.

Paddy Long's

Bar/Club

The bar taps a handful of craft beers throughout the week. May 17: Oskar Blue May 20: Off Color and Metropolitan May 23: Perennial, Boulevard and Second Shift ... READ MORE

Bilal

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

House of Blues

Concert

With PJ Morton and Avery Sunshine. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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 Bar Pastoral

Date: Fri., May. 24, 5 p.m.

Bar Pastoral

Dining

The bar taps the Mad Scientist #13 - a rare beer from Sixpoint - throughout the week. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bistro Voltaire

Date: Fri., May. 24, 5 p.m.

Bistro Voltaire

Dining

Drafts from France's St. Sylvestre, Meteor and Pietra breweries are half-price throughout the event. READ MORE

What's The T?

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7 p.m.

Victory Gardens Theater

Theater

About Face Theatre Company performs the new play about trans-activist Ms. Ma who used her YouTube page to create community and spread the word about queer safe ... READ MORE

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Blue Man Group

Put the Nuns in Charge!

ComedySportz

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

Pal Joey

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

Supernatural Chicago

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Million Dollar Quartet

Lear

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Paddy Long's

Bilal

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Waterhouse Tavern

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bar Pastoral

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Bistro Voltaire

What's The T?