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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

Robie House

Kids & Family

Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

No Shame Theatre

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

St. Paul Cultural Center

Theater

Bring a less-than-five-minute piece of original work--monologue, stand-up, sketches, dance, poetry, original music, magic, mind-reading, performance art, storyt... READ MORE

She Works Hard For The Money

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

Theater

This one-woman show, starring Kat Victoria, pays tribute to struggling singers and actors. READ MORE

Division Street I.P.A. Crawl

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6 p.m.

SmallBar Division

Bar/Club

Visit Small Bar, Bangers & Lace and Jerry's Sandwiches to try hoppy brews from the Midwest and East and West Coasts in honor of Chicago Craft Beer Week. READ MORE

Battle of the Breweries Tap Takeover and Arcade Tournament

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

Emporium Arcade Bar

Bar/Club

As part of Chicago Craft Beer Week, Revolution Brewing and Half Acre Beer Company host a bracketed arcade tournament. Participating breweries (including Solemn ... READ MORE

No Tell Motel

Date: Wed., May. 22, 11:59 p.m.

Debonair Social Club

Bar/Club

The club is transformed into a sleazy motel setting for racy performances by a rotating roster of local burlesque artists. READ MORE

The Show Below

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Crocodile Lounge

Comedy

The Crocodile Players and a rotating roster of three local sketch and improv troupes perform a comedy show. Specials include a free personal pizza with drink pu... READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 a.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Kids & Family

Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... READ MORE

Monday Night Live

Date: Mon., May. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Petterino's

Bar/Club

Comedienne and vocalist Denise McGowan Tracy and music director Beckie Menzie host a cabaret-style singers' open mic. A rotating roster of professional and emer... 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

Graduation Special

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

Daley Plaza Farmers Market

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

Daley Plaza

Fair/Festival

Farmers and vendors from all over the Midwest come to sell their fresh produce, baked goods and seasonal jams, honey, flowers and other products at this Loop fa... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

Central Standard

Bar/Club

Enjoy a $4 beer flight that includes four 4 oz. beer tastings from local breweries in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Featured breweries include Chi Tow... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Standard

Date: Tue., Feb. 5, 8 p.m.

Standard Bar and Grill

Bar/Club

Snack on $5 quesadillas and enjoy $10 Miller Lite buckets and $15 Blue Moon buckets while putting your knowledge of random information to the test. READ MORE