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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10:30 p.m.

Theater

A female cast performs a burlesque parody of the "Indiana Jones" adventure flicks in which a sacred statue--and the reputation of a dishonored village goddess--... READ MORE

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11 a.m.

Half Acre Beer Company

Tour

Learn about the company's history and brewing process as you sip samples of seasonal and year-round beers. Ticket price includes a souvenir pint glass. READ MORE

Game Night

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Cat and Mouse Game Store

Other

Bring your own game to play or try something from the store's extensive library. READ MORE

Cupcake Comedy Cabaret

Gallery Cabaret

Theater

Local comedian Casey Brown, accompanied by pianist Tom King Clear, hosts a showcase featuring stand-up acts, magicians, flaming hula hoop dancers and jugglers. ... READ MORE

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 1:03 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

A burlesque spoof of Star Wars: Episode V, this production is directed and choreographed by MsPixy. READ MORE

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11 p.m.

The Cornservatory

Comedy

The show blends Corn's signature sketch comedy, old-school variety show acts and a drinking game. READ MORE

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11:59 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Other

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

Killer Komedy

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Michael Shapiro, Salty Peters, Katharine Herskovic, Amy Nico Schwartz, Elisa Marcus, Nick Sierra, Claire Swanson, Jason Hilman, Ed Towns, Josh Johnson, Comedian... READ MORE

Laugh N' Roll

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Concert

Ben Varley and Bobby Hill perform stand-up acts and the Jazz Heads and Arson Radio perform musical sets. READ MORE

DRINK!

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

The Cornservatory

Comedy

Celebrate the Cornservatory's 21st birthday with a BYOB sketch show drinking game. READ MORE

The Moth StorySLAM

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

Martyrs'

Literature

Local comedian Brian Babylon hosts this true storytelling series featuring a new theme each month. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. for one of 10 spots to compete; stories ... READ MORE

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 7 p.m.

Challengers Comics

Other

Discuss a selected graphic novel with other enthusiasts. Purchase not required but a 20 percent discount is offered for the featured book. READ MORE

The Blackout Diaries

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Restaurant

Comedy

Local comic Sean Flannery--plus other professional comedians and everyday folks--spin true tales of booze-fueled poor decisions with multimedia accompaniment an... READ MORE

Story Lab Chicago

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

Black Rock

Literature

Local storytellers share their latest works. Scott Whitehair of storytelling series This Much is True hosts. Specials include $5 burgers. READ MORE

Dance Dance Party Party

Perceptual Motion Dance Studio

Recreation

This sixty-minute, free-form, open event has just three rules: no boys, no booze and no judgment. Show up in your headband, leg warmers or other fabulous workou... READ MORE

Three-Course Wednesdays

Browntrout

Dining

Choose your own small plate, big plate and dessert at this three-course meal. Popular dishes include cheese curds, braised goat gravy, grilled trout, tomato fon... READ MORE

Green Music Fest

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 12 p.m.

Damen and North Avenues

Concert

Chicago celebrates its "green city" status with music from a variety of bands, shopping from eco-friendly vendors, educational brochures, recycled arts and craf... READ MORE

The Neighbourhood

Date: Fri., Aug. 2, 11 p.m.

Subterranean

Concert

The official Lollapalooza Aftershow also features music from Family of the Year. READ MORE

Baroness

Date: Sat., Aug. 3, 11 p.m.

Subterranean

Concert

The official Lollapalooza Aftershow also features music from Royal Thunder. READ MORE

Relationship Reality 312-Women Brunch Series

Date: Sun., Aug. 11, 12 p.m.

Red Door

Dining

Relationship experts Anita Chlipala of Relationship Reality 312 and Stefanie Safran of Stef and the City host a discussion of dating and relationship topics for... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Game Night

Cupcake Comedy Cabaret

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

Killer Komedy

Laugh N' Roll

DRINK!

The Moth StorySLAM

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

The Blackout Diaries

Story Lab Chicago

Dance Dance Party Party

Three-Course Wednesdays

Green Music Fest

The Neighbourhood

Baroness

Relationship Reality 312-Women Brunch Series