Chicago Events & Things to Do

Peek inside artists' studios on the second and third floors of the art center and browse pottery, prints, sculpture, jewelry, paintings and photography (art is ... READ MORE

All of it All the Time

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

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

A rotating roster of comedians and groups perform new solo shows, music, magic and sketch comedy. 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

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

Trivia Night at Bad Dog Tavern

Date: Thu., Jan. 24, 8:30 p.m.

Bad Dog Tavern

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of random facts while drinking $7 Martinis and $10 Bud Light or Miller pitchers and eating $6 chicken sandwiches. READ MORE

Trivia Night at The Rail

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

The Rail Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Put your knowledge of random information to the test for the chance to win prizes. READ MORE

Square Roots

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 5 p.m.

Lincoln and Montrose Avenues

Fair/Festival

The second annual festival features live music, dance performances and kids activities on four stages, plus food and craft beer vendors. Proceeds benefit the Li... 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

Maifest

Date: Thu., May. 30, 5 p.m.

Lincoln and Leland Avenues

Fair/Festival

Dance around the maypole at the 13th annual festival which features German food, a keg tapping and live music. Music Schedule Thursday 6 p.m.: The Old Town Scho... READ MORE

Rafi Malkiel Quintet

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Old Town School of Folk Music

Concert

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Fork

Fork

Bar/Club

The bar hosts a Tyranena Tap Takeover with selections such as the Three Beaches Honey Blonde for $4 a pint. READ MORE

Begyle Brewing Beer Dinner

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7 p.m.

Fountainhead

Dining

Part of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the three-course dinner includes green tea-cured salmon, pan-seared scallop and chocolate creme brulee paired with four beers f... READ MORE

Solemn Oath Brewery Beer Dinner

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

Fountainhead

Dining

Part of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the five-course dinner includes grilled asparagus salad, slow-smoked brisket and pan-seared scallop paired with beer from the N... READ MORE