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A series of vignettes, written by Dan Shea and Rick Pechous, tells the story of what happens when the Kingdom of Stonefell has no one left to fight but themselv... READ MORE

Aquatic Show

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 10 a.m.

Shedd Aquarium

Kids & Family

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7:15 p.m.

Tommy Gun's Garage

Dining

Known as the longest running interactive dinner show, Tommy Gun's Garage features gangsters and flappers performing a musical comedy revue set in a 1929 Chicago... READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 4 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City Touring Company performs humorous highlights from The Second City's most popular revues. READ MORE

Put the Nuns in Charge!

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

Open Improv Jam

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 10 p.m.

The Tonic Room

Bar/Club

Local pianist Charles Egerton Cameron and guests host an open mic for musicians, spoken word artists, singers and others at this weekly show. READ MORE

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8:30 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Theater

Chicago comedians host a showcase of five local and national performers. Doors open at 8 p.m. READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City's 100th revue kicks off another election cycle by diving into the country's increasingly personality driven political system, and celebrating th... READ MORE

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

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

Apollo Theater

Comedy

Now in its fifth season, the group of improvisational actors performs original scenes, songs and drinking games based on audience suggestions, lines of dialogue... READ MORE

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 2 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 12 p.m.

Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues

Dining

Get your taste buds ready for a weekend of diverse flavors and dishes at the annual fundraiser, which features more than 250 vendors, 40 musical acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

311

Date: Wed., Jul. 3, 7 p.m.

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island

Concert

With Cypress Hill, G. Love & Special Sauce READ MORE

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

Sheffield and Webster Avenues

Fair/Festival

More than 100 residential gardens are open for exploration during the 45th annual neighborhood festival, which also features live music from Poi Dog Pondering (... READ MORE

Let Them Eat Chaos

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The cast of Second City Mainstage goes on a journey through time and across the world in this show about personal relationships. READ MORE

Movies in the Parks: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’

Chicago Women's Park and Gardens

Film

This animated film, directed by Cal Bunker and starring Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry and Jessica Alba, is about an astronaut who must escape a dangerous alien pl... READ MORE

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Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

Zoovies

Plain White T's

LARP Fiction

Aquatic Show

Tommy Gun's Garage

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Open Improv Jam

Speak Easy Comedy

Who Do We Think We Are?

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

311

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Let Them Eat Chaos

Movies in the Parks: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’