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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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: Wed., May. 22, 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. 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

The Fab Faux

Date: Sat., Nov. 9, 8 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Concert

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 27, 1 p.m.

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Concert

The sixth annual touring music festival features sets from Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Machine Head, Job for a Cowboy, Butcher B... READ MORE

John Mayer

Date: Fri., Aug. 9, 7 p.m.

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Concert

With Phillip Phillips. READ MORE

Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 8:30 a.m.

Daley Plaza

Fundraiser

More than 5,000 volunteers work together to beautify the city's neighborhoods at the 20th annual event, which begins with an opening ceremony, follows with volu... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Wed., May. 22, 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