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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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Tue., May. 21, 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: Thu., May. 23, 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

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Mon., May. 20, 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

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

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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: Wed., May. 22, 2 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 Shins

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Aragon Ballroom

Concert

With Ra Ra Riot. 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

Comedy Accident

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

Hi-Tops

Theater

Local improv troupe Comedy Accident interviews local celebrities and people-about-town for a live podcast show. Specials include 25-cent wings. READ MORE

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 12 p.m.

Goose Island Brewpub

Bar/Club

Tour three Chicago breweries via the Chicago Brew Bus. Tickets include beer at each stop, and guests have time to order food, more beer or take a tour at each l... READ MORE

Uptown Poetry Slam

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

The Green Mill

Bar/Club

More than two decades running, this is the granddaddy of all poetry slams. Marc Smith--the founder of the national slam movement--hosts this weekly evening of p... READ MORE

Drop-In Improv Class

Date: Sun., May. 26, 6 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Class

Try your hand at comedy--or practice your technique--at this two-hour class for aspiring and established comics. READ MORE

Live band karaoke

Date: Sun., May. 19, 9 p.m.

McGee's Tavern & Grille

Bar/Club

The band Liquid Courage performs as guests belt out lyrics to a catalog of hits. READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Wed., May. 22, 2 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

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Date: Sun., May. 19, 8 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The Second City performs 52 classic scenes that poke fun at life in Chicago. READ MORE

Ivywild: The True Tall Tales

Date: Mon., May. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Chopin Theatre

Theater

This dramatic comedy, written by Jay Torrence and directed by Halena Kays, is based on a true story from the early 1900s in Chicago when an alderman and his coh... 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

Furthermore Tap Takeover

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

Crew Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

In the spirit of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar offers Fatty Boomblatty, Knot Stock and Oscura on tap. 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

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Blue Man Group

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

The Cat in the Hat

Pal Joey

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

The Shins

Chicago Mayfest

Comedy Accident

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Uptown Poetry Slam

Drop-In Improv Class

Live band karaoke

Million Dollar Quartet

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Ivywild: The True Tall Tales

Lear

Furthermore Tap Takeover

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Four Moon