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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 1:15 p.m.

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

Blue Man Group

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

Briar Street Theatre

Kids & Family

Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 8 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

An original musical sketch comedy show satirizes falling in love. READ MORE

ComedySportz

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

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Two teams of professional comedians compete in this short-form improv show that's appropriate for all ages. A referee calls fouls and awards points, although t... READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

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

Public House Theater

Bar/Club

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games. Drink specials include $4.50 house cocktails and $15 domestic buckets. Note: Advance purchas... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 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

Two Brothers Summer Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 5 p.m.

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Fair/Festival

Celebrate live music and craft beer at the three-day festival, which features a variety of craft beers for sale, an art fair on Saturday, a family fun day on Su... READ MORE

Millennium Park Workouts

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 7 a.m.

Millennium Park

Recreation

Stretch, strengthen and sweat on the park's Great Lawn during this annual summertime event, featuring 45-minute classes in tai chi (7 a.m.), yoga (8 a.m.) and P... READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

The Hot Karl

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11:59 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

A late-night improv set features uncensored adult humor. READ MORE

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

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

Athenaeum Theatre

Theater

The Eclectic Theatre Company presents this comedy in which three actors synopsize all 37 of The Bard's plays in two hours. READ MORE

Juicebox

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

Thai Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 11 a.m.

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

Indulge in traditional Thai food, watch Thai dance performances, listen to live Thai music and more at the annual celebration of Thai culture. The festival also... READ MORE

Summer Concerts in the Park: Dooley Brothers

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 5:30 p.m.

Scoville Park

Concert

The folk group performs as part of the free summer concert series. READ MORE

Amadeus

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

Austin Gardens

Theater

The Oak Park Festival Theatre performs the classic production about the life of Mozart as told through the eyes of his competitor, composer Antonio Salieri. READ MORE

Watson Adventures’ The Loop Movie Locations Scavenger Hunt

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 2 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Other

Search for clues at locations in downtown Chicago's used in movies or TV shows including Union Station, Daley Plaza and Willis Tower in this scavenger hunt for ... READ MORE