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Zoovies

Date: Tue., Jul. 16, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Film

Snack on drinks and food (available for purchase) while watching a classic movie on the zoo's South Lawn. READ MORE

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 a.m.

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 8 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

The ensemble performs a blend of sketch and improv in this comedy show. Performances by guest troupes and stand-up comics round out the night. Tickets include a... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 2 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: Tue., Jun. 18, 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

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The cast of Second City Mainstage goes on a journey through time and across the world in this show about personal relationships. READ MORE

Chicago

Millennium Park

Film

The 2002 musical, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger, is an adaption of the stage musical about two women on death r... READ MORE

Trivia Night

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 p.m.

Sheffield's

Bar/Club

A weekly trivia tournament featuring food and drink specials gives participants the chance to win prizes, including a $500 Sheffield's gift certificate. READ MORE

Chicago Underground Comedy

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 9:30 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Comedy

A rotating lineup of five or more comics from The Second City, I.O. and national clubs. Doors open at 9 p.m. READ MORE

Seven Day Shorts

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 10:30 p.m.

The Second City's De Maat Studio Theater

Theater

Teams of faculty, student and alumni filmmakers from The Second City screen two-minute flicks inspired by audience suggestions from the prior week. Then, facult... READ MORE

Family Fun Festival

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 10 a.m.

Millennium Park

Fair/Festival

Target sponsors the annual summer event for children, which features educational activities, arts and crafts and games. Children interested in music can enjoy T... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Schubas

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 p.m.

Schubas Tavern

Bar/Club

Go solo or with a team of up to eight people for trivia Tuesdays, hosted by local comedian Kirk Sells and DJ Steven Ortiz. Be prepared for the lightning rounds,... READ MORE