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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

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

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. 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

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

Second Fridays Open Studios

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 5 p.m.

Fine Arts Building

Other

Visual artists, musicians, jewelers and theater groups open their studios to the public every month. Browse artwork on 10 floors of the historic building and me... READ MORE

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Date: Tue., May. 28, 7 a.m.

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... 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

Millennium Park Workouts

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 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

Family Fun Festival

Date: Mon., Jun. 10, 10 a.m.

Millennium Park

Fair/Festival

Target sponsors the annual summer event for children, which features educational activities, arts and crafts and games. Children interested in music can enjoy T... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Date: Fri., May. 24, 4 p.m.

Monk's Pub

Bar/Club

The bar offers a handful of craft beer selections throughout the week, including beers from Saugatuck Brewing on May 20, Sam Adams flights on May 21, the Class ... 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