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Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake

Date: Mon., Jul. 22, 8 p.m.

Soldier Field

Concert

Aquatic Show

Date: Sun., May. 26, 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

Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Dance Party

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 8 p.m.

Soldier Field

Recreation

This event, for runners, follows a 3.10686-mile course. Participants receive After party with food, drinks, and live DJ. This event is organized by None. 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

Veggie Pride Parade and Festival

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 11 a.m.

Columbus Drive and Balbo Avenue

Fair/Festival

The second annual parade celebrates the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle with guest speakers, vendors, a costume contest and more. The parade itself kicks off at ... READ MORE

Deep Space Adventure: The Searcher

Date: Sun., May. 26, 10:15 a.m.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Kids & Family

Explore the recently revamped Grainger Sky Theater during a 25-minute show written by science fiction author Nick Sagan, which takes the audience on a journey t... READ MORE

Free admission

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 10 a.m.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Kids & Family

Visit exhibitions, the library, museum shop and more at no charge on the first Friday of the month. READ MORE

Taste and Tour of Chinatown

Date: Sat., Apr. 21, 10:45 a.m.

Chinatown Zodiac Square

Recreation

Join the one-hour, six-block walking tour of Chinatown. Highlights include Nine Dragon Wall, Chinatown Gate and the Chinatown Zodiac Square with lunch at House ... READ MORE

Dispatch

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 7 p.m.

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island

Concert

With Guster. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

Date: Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together and test your knowledge of random facts. READ MORE

Sebastian Maniscalco

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

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian, who has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Lopez Tonight" performs stand up. READ MORE

Jonathan Kite

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

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian - who portrays Oleg on the CBS show "Two Broke Girls" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Scott Henry

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The stand-up comedian and corporate performer - with clients such as Toyota, Verizon and Chelsea Lately - performs. READ MORE

Al Madrigal

Date: Sat., Aug. 3, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The news correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Tone Bell

Date: Wed., Aug. 7, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The actor and comedian - most recently known for his role as RJ the bartender on Whitney - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

The Black Crowes

Date: Wed., Aug. 14, 6 p.m.

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island

Concert

With Tedeschi Trucks Band, The London Souls. READ MORE

H.M.S. Pinafore

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

Cahn Auditorium

Theater

Light Opera Works theater company performs Gilbert and Sullivan's classic musical comedy set at sea about a captain's daughter who falls for a sailor when she i... READ MORE

Future Hits

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

Movies in the Parks: ‘Dolphin Tale’

Date: Fri., Jun. 14

Cotton Tail Park

Film

The 2011 film, directed by Charles Martin Smith and starring Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Nathan Gamble, is about the friendship between a boy and a dolph... READ MORE

Movies in the Parks: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’

Date: Wed., Jun. 19

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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Events

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake

Aquatic Show

Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Dance Party

311

Veggie Pride Parade and Festival

Deep Space Adventure: The Searcher

Free admission

Taste and Tour of Chinatown

Dispatch

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

Sebastian Maniscalco

Jonathan Kite

Scott Henry

Al Madrigal

Tone Bell

The Black Crowes

H.M.S. Pinafore

Future Hits

Movies in the Parks: ‘Dolphin Tale’

Movies in the Parks: ‘Escape From Planet Earth’