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Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies...

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Theater

Merchant, the co-creator of the Emmy-award winning series The Office, has embarked on his first stand-up tour as part of the TBS Just for Laughs Chicago comedy ... READ MORE

The Comedy Evening

Date: Mon., May. 27, 9 p.m.

The Ace Bar

Bar/Club

A weekly show features local comedians, various drink specials and a post-show dance party. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Rocks

Date: Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Rocks Lincoln Park

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together to compete at this weekly event where the winners of each round get free shots. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Paddy Long's

Date: Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Paddy Long's

Bar/Club

Enjoy $4 beer of the month while putting your knowledge of random information to the test. READ MORE

Ross Mathews

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8 p.m.

Park West

Comedy

With Ross Mathews.The show is for ages 18+. READ MORE

12th Annual Walk for Lupus

Date: Sun., Sep. 29, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Park

Fundraiser

Enjoy entertainment, raffles and family-friendly activities while raising awareness for the Lupus Foundation of America at a one- or three-mile walk. READ MORE

Chicago Air and Water Show

Date: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.

North Avenue Beach

Fair/Festival

Though the show can be viewed from Fullerton to Oak Street along the lakefront, head to North Beach for the best views. The annual event - with a variety of shi... READ MORE

LivingSocial Beer Fest

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Dining

Taste a variety of craft beers while exploring the zoo's various animals. The evening also features food trucks and food tasting stations. READ MORE

Blue Ribbon SuperZooPicnic

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 6 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Dining

Members of the zoo can attend the annual soiree, which features carousel and train rides, pie eating contests, bingo, games, dancing, DJ music and more. READ MORE

Zoo Gardens Series: Perennials

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

The zoo's horticulturists discuss the flower in a short presentation and then take guests on a walk of the zoo's grounds. READ MORE

Filmstrips: An Evening of Cinematic Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Dance

Presented by the Kiss Kiss Cabaret, this performance stars The Kiss Kiss Coquettes, with choreography by Amee Binder. Complementing the dancers is a host of var... READ MORE

Still in the Basement with Steve Dahl

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 8 p.m.

Park West

Comedy

The Steve Dahl Podcast Network performs a live recording of its show. READ MORE

Fat Pig

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

Tom finds himself defending his new relationship with a plus-sized woman to his shallow coworkers in this comedy directed by David Prete. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: John Hodgman

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Park West

Comedy

The author and "The Daily Show with John Stewart" correspondent performs. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Dylan Moran - Yeah, Yeah

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Park West

Comedy

The Irish stand-up comedian and actor, know for his role in "Shaun of the Dead," performs. READ MORE

Damn It, Janet

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 11:30 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Comedy

This sketch comedy show pays tribute to Janet Jackson's best songs and most famous moments. READ MORE

The Pride

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Victory Gardens Theater

Theater

About Face Theatre tells the progression of the gay rights movement over the last 50 years through a dual story line - one about a closeted married man in 1958 ... READ MORE