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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Sat., May. 25, 2 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

Lollapalooza 2013

Date: Fri., Aug. 2, 12 p.m.

Grant Park

Concert

The annual 3-day music festival in Grant Park features headliners such as Mumford and Sons, Vampire Weekend and The Killers, among dozens of other big acts perf... READ MORE

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Date: Fri., May. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Recreation

Join fellow bikers on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. The ride starts at Daley Plaza. READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 31, 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

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

Juicebox

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 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

Ethnic Arts Festival

Date: Sat., Jul. 20, 12 p.m.

Dawes Park

Fair/Festival

This annual lakefront festival celebrates cultural diversity with a rich array of merchants, food vendors, family activities, live music and dance. Attendees ma... READ MORE

Chicago Jazz Festival

Date: Thu., Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m.

Millennium Park

Concert

The 35th annual Labor Day weekend festival - the city's longest running musical event - features free jazz performances throughout the weekend from local, natio... READ MORE

Chicago Blues Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 11 a.m.

Grant Park

Fair/Festival

Billed as the world's largest free blues festival, the 30th annual bash features live music on five stages and a tribute to Delmark Records. READ MORE

Taste of Chicago

Date: Wed., Jul. 10, 11 a.m.

Grant Park

Fair/Festival

Grammy Award-winning band Fun headlines the 33rd annual showcase of the city's restaurants, which also features performances by The Congregation (Friday), Compa... READ MORE

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago: Russell Brand

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

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The star of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him To The Greek" performs a solo comedy show. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: David Cross & His Super Duper Pals

Date: Thu., Jun. 13

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The actor, best known for playing Tobias Funke on "Arrested Development, performs with fellow comedians Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn and Doug Benson. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The "Saturday Night Live" star performs with "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent Al Madrigal and former "30 Rock" writer Hannibal Buress. READ MORE

Eye on India: Conference of the Birds

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 8 p.m.

The Chicago Temple

Theater

Meena Natarajan presents a staged reading based on Farid un Din Attar's poem that metaphorically maps out the journey of the human ego and the quest for truth. READ MORE

Bastille Day Chicago 2013

Date: Sat., Jul. 13, 4 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Fair/Festival

Celebrate the French holiday with games, a circus, face painting, music, food and wine. READ MORE

Trash

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

Noyes Cultural Arts Center

Theater

Forget Me Not Theatre Company presents Arthur M. Jolly's play about two sisters trying to recover their mother's dying message from a municipal dump. READ MORE

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Events

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

Lollapalooza 2013

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Wired Fridays

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Monday Night Live

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Tour de Cure

Juicebox

Ethnic Arts Festival

Chicago Jazz Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Taste of Chicago

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago: Russell Brand

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: David Cross & His Super Duper Pals

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

Eye on India: Conference of the Birds

Bastille Day Chicago 2013

Trash