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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 a.m.

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

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Wed., May. 22, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

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

Lascivious Something

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Signal Ensemble Theatre

Theater

This performance is produced by Signal Ensemble, directed by Ronan Marra. READ MORE

Laugh N' Roll

Date: Sat., May. 25, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Raghu Adibhatla performs a stand-up show with opening sets from John Thomas, Murphy Row, Russ Kaminski and Stephanie Christians READ MORE

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

John Waters

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park

Theater

The filmmaker ("Hairspray," "Pink Flamingos") performs his solo show, "This Filthy World," expanded from the film of the same title, in which he explores sexual... READ MORE

The Moth StorySLAM

Date: Tue., May. 28, 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

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Date: Fri., May. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Recreation

Join fellow bikers on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. The ride starts at Daley Plaza. READ MORE

The Blackout Diaries

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 24, 12:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

A lunchbreak dance party series in the Randolph Cafe features local and national DJs and electronic musicians. READ MORE

Michael Palascak

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The local comedian - as seen on "Letterman" and "Leno" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Monday Night Live

Petterino's

Bar/Club

Comedienne and vocalist Denise McGowan Tracy and music director Beckie Menzie host a cabaret-style singers' open mic. A rotating roster of professional and emer... READ MORE

Sarah Brightman

Date: Sat., Sep. 28, 8 p.m.

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

Concert

Juicebox

Date: Fri., May. 31, 10 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

An interactive music series for toddlers and their caregivers features live music in a setting where kids can walk around, meet the artists, play with instrumen... READ MORE

Graduation Special

Date: Sun., May. 19, 11 a.m.

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

Hadar Noiberg Trio

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

Chicago Style Live

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Concert

The Stacy Jones Band and Blackjack Sass perform. READ MORE

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Events

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

Lollapalooza 2013

Lascivious Something

Laugh N' Roll

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

John Waters

The Moth StorySLAM

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

The Blackout Diaries

Story Lab Chicago

Wired Fridays

Michael Palascak

Monday Night Live

Sarah Brightman

Juicebox

Graduation Special

Hadar Noiberg Trio

Chicago Style Live