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Pimprov

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

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

Four actors portray pimps attempting to perform an improv comedy show. READ MORE

Free Open Mic

Date: Wed., May. 22, 9:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

See local comedians try out new material--or bring your best material and get onstage yourself. READ MORE

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

See performances by a trio of Chicago sketch and improv comedy ensembles. READ MORE

Home Run 5K

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 7:30 a.m.

Schaumburg Baseball Stadium

Kids & Family

The race through the parking lot also features a half-mile kids run. READ MORE

Bike Rodeo

Date: Wed., May. 22, 5:30 p.m.

Ken Alley Safety Park

Kids & Family

Kids ages 4-9 learn bike safety and maintenance and play cycling games. Ice cream is included. READ MORE

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

Lillstreet Studios First Friday

Date: Fri., Jun. 7

Lillstreet Art Center and Gallery

Other

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

Tour de Cure

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 5:30 a.m.

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Kids & Family

Bike 10, 20, 35, 62 or 100 miles at the benefit for the American Diabetes Association. Tickets include a T-shirt, breakfast, lunch and a post-ride festival with... 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

Classic Movie Mondays: Labyrinth

Date: Mon., May. 27, 7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre

Film

David Bowie stars in the 1986 film about a 15-year-old girl who has to complete a labyrinth in order to save her baby brother. READ MORE

Solstice Hop and Vine Fest

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 6 p.m.

Spring Valley Nature Center

Fair/Festival

The Summer Solstice celebration includes nature walks, beer and wine tastings, snacks and a wine glass. Smooth jazz group Together Again performs. READ MORE

Godfrey

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

The Chicago Improv

Comedy

Known by many as "The 7UP Guy," the comedian - also known for his performance in Zoolander - performs stand-up. READ MORE

Pauly Shore

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

The Chicago Improv

Comedy

The actor and comedian - who starred in "Bio-Dome," "Encino Man," "In The Army Now" and several other films - performs stand-up. READ MORE

Aries Spears

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

The Chicago Improv

Comedy

The stand-up comedian from the hit TV series "MAD TV" and "The Underground" takes the stage for this comedy show. READ MORE

Indiana Jones Trivia Night

Date: Wed., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Atlantic Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of the whip-cracking tomb raider's adventures while supporting Project 891 Theatre. READ MORE

Ain't No Crying the Blues

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 3 p.m.

Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center

Concert

Rick Stone performs a tribute to the life and music of blues singer Howlin Wolf. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The RAM Restaurant and Brewery

Date: Wed., May. 22, 11 a.m.

The RAM Restaurant and Brewery

Bar/Club

The bar offers a different $2.99-$4 pint specials each day. READ MORE

ChickenFat Klezmer Orchestra

Date: Sun., May. 26, 4 p.m.

Atlantic Bar & Grill

Concert