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Homolatte

Date: Tue., Jul. 2, 7:30 p.m.

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Literature

The evening features poetry, storytelling and music by local and national gay and lesbian performers. READ MORE

Messing with a Friend

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 10:30 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Comedy

Guest artists play opposite improv vet Susan Messing in this two-person show. Please note: No show is scheduled on Oct. 4, 2012. READ MORE

The Paper Machete

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 3 p.m.

The Green Mill

Literature

Local writer Christopher Piatt hosts a weekly salon featuring readings and performances by journalists, storytellers, comedians and musical guests. Topics inclu... READ MORE

Uptown Poetry Slam

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 7 p.m.

The Green Mill

Bar/Club

More than two decades running, this is the granddaddy of all poetry slams. Marc Smith--the founder of the national slam movement--hosts this weekly evening of p... READ MORE

Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 9 p.m.

The Green Mill

Concert

Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 1:30 a.m.

The Green Mill

Concert

This late Friday night show runs from 1:30-4 a.m. READ MORE

Skinprov

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

The Annoyance Theatre

Comedy

A shirtless, all-male troupe performs a racy improv set. Audiences must be 18 and older to attend the event. READ MORE

In A World...

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 9:30 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

Local comedians Chris Day, Nancy Friedrich, T.J. Jagodowski, Conner O'Malley, Rebecca Sohn, Rich Sohn, Chris Witaski and guest comics create humorous characters... READ MORE

Patricia Barber Quartet

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8 p.m.

The Green Mill

Concert

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 9 p.m.

The Green Mill

Concert

Uptown Farmers Market

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7 a.m.

Weiss Memorial Hospital

Fair/Festival

Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and organic baked goods at this weekly neighborhood market. READ MORE

Sebastian Maniscalco

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian, who has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Lopez Tonight" performs stand up. READ MORE

She and Him

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Aragon Ballroom

Concert

With Camera Obscura. READ MORE

John DaCosse

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian - who has appeared on "Jay Leno," A&E and Comedy Central - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Grayslake Farmers Market

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 10 a.m.

Downtown Grayslake

Fair/Festival

Shop for a variety of fresh, homemade and locally grown goods at the weekly market open until 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Vendors include Candle Crest Soy Candles, Fri... READ MORE

Chicago Pride Parade

Date: Sun., Jun. 30, 12 p.m.

Broadway and Montrose Avenue

Fair/Festival

"Pride 365 - Have Pride Year Round" is the theme for the 44th annual capstone to Pride Month. The parade proceeds south along Broadway to Halsted Street, south ... READ MORE

Lonesome Drifter

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

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

The comedic production tells the story of a wanderer who comes upon a deserted mining town and meets an interesting mix of people getting ready to celebrate the... READ MORE