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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Wed., May. 29, 1:15 p.m.

Kids & Family

Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City Touring Company performs humorous highlights from The Second City's most popular revues. READ MORE

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., May. 31, 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 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

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8:30 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Theater

Chicago comedians host a showcase of five local and national performers. Doors open at 8 p.m. READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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: Sat., May. 25, 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

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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: Sat., May. 25, 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: Sat., May. 25, 8 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

Lollapalooza 2013

Date: Fri., Aug. 2, 12 p.m.

Grant Park

Concert

The annual 3-day music festival in Grant Park features headliners such as Mumford and Sons, Vampire Weekend and The Killers, among dozens of other big acts perf... READ MORE

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 12 p.m.

Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues

Dining

Get your taste buds ready for a weekend of diverse flavors and dishes at the annual fundraiser, which features more than 250 vendors, 40 musical acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 5 p.m.

St. Michael in Old Town

Fair/Festival

Sample microbrews from around the country at the second annual fest. READ MORE

12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center

Date: Sat., Aug. 10, 11 a.m.

Glen Town Center

Fair/Festival

Glenview's 12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center brings art, live music, and local food to the streets. Art activities for kids are an added bonus at this fre... READ MORE

An Evening With Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Park West

Concert

Zoovies

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 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

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

Sheffield and Webster Avenues

Fair/Festival

More than 100 residential gardens are open for exploration during the 45th annual neighborhood festival, which also features live music from Poi Dog Pondering (... READ MORE

Memorial Day Lunch at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Date: Mon., May. 27, 11 a.m.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Dining

Celebrate your day off from work with Spanish-themed specials, such as ahi tuna with lemon and capers, Spanish olives and goat cheese with tomato sauce. READ MORE

Learnapalooza-Lakeview

Date: Sat., Jul. 20, 10 a.m.

Next Door

Class

Share any knowledge and experience at this free volunteer-run community learning festival. READ MORE

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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Put the Nuns in Charge!

The Book of Mormon

Speak Easy Comedy

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

Lollapalooza 2013

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center

An Evening With Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Zoovies

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Memorial Day Lunch at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Learnapalooza-Lakeview