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Speakeasy

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

Theater

Dance to 1920s-style live jazz by Ben Tatar and L'amourchestra. In between sets, The Chicago Starlets perform striptease routines. BYOB. Check the website for a... READ MORE

Darius Rucker

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 7 p.m.

Ravinia Festival

Concert

With Rodney Atkins and Jana Kramer. READ MORE

Let's Move!

Date: Wed., May. 22, 10 a.m.

Downtown Highland Park

Fair/Festival

In celebration of National Fitness Month, businesses throughout Highland Park offer a series of free classes and workshops - such as yoga, kung fu, and hip hop ... READ MORE

Wine Soiree

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7 p.m.

Nia Mediterranean

Dining

A monthly tasting features wine and spirits from a different global region each month. READ MORE

Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Again.

Date: Mon., Dec. 24, 2 p.m.

The Building Stage

Kids & Family

On the 200th anniversary of his birth, Charles Dickens is tired of performing annual readings of his holiday classic and is hoping to entertain the audience wit... READ MORE

Beerfly Alleyfight

Date: Sat., May. 25, 12 p.m.

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Bar/Club

The Drinking & Writing Theater hosts its sixth annual event in which home brews are paired with homemade dishes, while local artists jump into a boxing ring to ... READ MORE

The Moth StorySLAM

Date: Mon., Jun. 10, 8 p.m.

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Literature

Drop your name in the hat for a chance to tell your five-minute, no-notes story inspired by each month's theme at the Chicago edition of the popular national st... READ MORE

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 4 p.m.

Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Bar/Club

Tour three Chicago breweries via the Chicago Brew Bus. Tickets include beer at each stop, and guests have time to order food, more beer or take a tour at each l... READ MORE

Parlour Car: A Stand-Up Comedy Show

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Bar Deville

Comedy

Enjoy drinks and stand-up at this weekly comedy show, which features a changing lineup of local and national comedians. READ MORE

Lang Lang with Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 7 p.m.

Ravinia Festival

Concert

James Conlon conducts. READ MORE

Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra

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

Ravinia Festival

Concert

Hear Vivaldi's Four Seasons recomposed by movie composer Max Richter. Violinist Daniel Hope performs and Tito Munoz conducts. READ MORE

Music of the Baroque

Date: Tue., Jul. 9, 8 p.m.

Ravinia Festival

Concert

Jane Glover conducts. READ MORE

Steely Dan

Date: Thu., Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Ravinia Festival

Concert

Vocal Artists from Ravinia Steans Music Institute

Date: Mon., Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall

Concert

The Goat Rodeo Sessions

Date: Sun., Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

Ravinia Festival

Concert

With Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile and Aoife O’Donovan. READ MORE

Adam Golka

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

Ravinia Festival, Bennett-Gordon Hall

Concert

Sons of the Never Wrong

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

With Michael J. Miles. READ MORE

West Town Pup Crawl

Date: Tue., May. 28, 6 p.m.

Mahoney's Pub & Grille

Bar/Club

Mahoney's teams up with Clutch, Aberdeen Tap and The Matchbox to host this weekly event on their dog-friendly patios. The event also features food and drink spe... READ MORE