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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11:30 p.m.

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

The longest-running show in Chicago, it's a one-hour blitz of 30 extremely brief plays. READ MORE

The Miss Neo Pageant

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

This comedy, directed by Stephanie Shaw, portrays behind-the-scenes interactions of beauty pageant contestants. Jessica Anne, Tif Harrison, Megan Mercier, Molly... READ MORE

Dan Shapiro's Rigged Open Mic

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 8 p.m.

Cole's

Literature

Read poetry, crack jokes, tell stories or perform other works on stage (we hear they like weird stuff). Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. READ MORE

A Dirty '30s Christmas

Date: Sat., Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Theater

A nearby prison break and a surprise visitor threaten Mary Beth's hopes to give her son Charlie a wonderful Christmas. READ MORE

Our Perfect Holiday

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Theater

Strangeloop Theatre fifth annual holiday cabaret show follows an expectant couple trapped in Union Station on Christmas Eve. READ MORE

Game Night

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

Enjoy watching comedy games from the TV show "Whose Line is It Anyway?" Audience members might have the change to play with seasoned performers, and board games... READ MORE

Barry Wightman

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 7:30 p.m.

The Book Cellar

Literature

The author discusses and signs copies of his novel, "Pepperland." READ MORE

Haymaker

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

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

Written and directed by Trevor Dawkins, this play follows the filming of an action movie in which the hero evades and battles Nazis. READ MORE

Seussical The Musical

Date: Fri., Jul. 19, 8 p.m.

Arcada Theatre

Kids & Family

The musical production brings 14 Dr. Seuss tales to life, including The Grinch, Yertle The Turtle, The Cat In The Hat, and more. READ MORE

The Timey Wimey Fantastic Brilliant Extravaganza

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

RBP Rorschach

Theater

The Right Brain Project and brothers McKenzie and Justin Gerber, among others, present an other-worldly, colorful, wacky production about the most infamous doct... READ MORE