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Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 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

The Hot Karl

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

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

A late-night improv set features uncensored adult humor. 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

Family Fun Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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

North Center Farmers Market

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 7 a.m.

North Center Town Square

Fair/Festival

Pick up fresh ingredients for dinner at this North Side farmers market, which also offers local eggs, meat, cheese and other artisanal products. READ MORE

Northcenter Neighborhood Garden Walk

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 12 p.m.

A.G. Bell School

Recreation

Walk through more than 50 gardens at the seventh annual event, which also features live music, artists and lemonade stands. READ MORE

Sonny and the Sunsets

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 9 p.m.

Beat Kitchen

Concert

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Theater Wit

Theater

This musical, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Peter Marston Sullivan, follows a man put in jail for being homosexual who escapes reality with a fant... READ MORE

Smudge

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Athenaeum Theatre

Theater

This drama, written by Rachel Axler, confronts unexpected obstacles of parenthood and marriage as it follows first-time parents in the months after their baby's... READ MORE

Speech and Debate

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

American Theater Company

Theater

This Jeff Award-nominated comedy, written by Stephen Karam and directed by PJ Paparelli, tells the story of three high school students who team up to expose a t... READ MORE

Lear

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Red Tape Theatre

Theater

This dramatic comedy, written by Young Jean Lee and directed by James D. Palmer, shows what happens when children are left to run things with no guidance. READ MORE

Word to Your Mother

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 9:30 p.m.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub

Concert

Mindreader

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 12 p.m.

Public House Theater

Theater

The Illusive Group and The Public House transform the theater into an interactive Haunted House at this production, allowing one audience member at a time to en... READ MORE

Get Out and Go Family Treasure Hunt

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 11 a.m.

Glenview Park Center

Kids & Family

Families with children of all ages can enjoy an outdoor, nature-inspired treasure hunt that spans Gallery Park and Fuller Air Station Prairie. READ MORE

Family Night Golf

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 5 p.m.

Glenview Park Golf Club

Kids & Family

Get the family in the golfing spirit by participating in family golf rounds every Friday night throughout the summer. The family "foursome" can be a combination... READ MORE

Free Trail Walk

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 11 a.m.

Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie/The Tyner Center

Kids & Family

Families interested in nature can enjoy a guided walk that explores plants, animals and flowers. READ MORE

Photographing Summer

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

The Grove

Class

Adults 16 and older learn how to take natural scenic pictures in summer light from professional photographer Jack Carlson. READ MORE

Goin' Batty

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 p.m.

The Grove

Kids & Family

Children ages 5 and up learn about bats, their lifestyle and echolocation. READ MORE

MusicEmotion: Symphony in Cinema

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 11:30 a.m.

Music Box Theatre

Film

The theater screens two high definition symphony performances in the newly remodeled Screening Room. On June 23, guests can enjoy Nabucco's Verdi and on August ... READ MORE

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 2 p.m.

Cadillac Palace Theatre

Concert

The musical production tells the story of the famous rock'n'roll singer's rise to fame. READ MORE

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Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

The Hot Karl

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Family Fun Festival

North Center Farmers Market

Northcenter Neighborhood Garden Walk

Sonny and the Sunsets

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Smudge

Speech and Debate

Lear

Word to Your Mother

Mindreader

Get Out and Go Family Treasure Hunt

Family Night Golf

Free Trail Walk

Photographing Summer

Goin' Batty

MusicEmotion: Symphony in Cinema

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story