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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 a.m.

Tour

Learn about the company's history and brewing process as you sip samples of seasonal and year-round beers. Ticket price includes a souvenir pint glass. READ MORE

Aquatic Show

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10 a.m.

Shedd Aquarium

Kids & Family

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Sat., May. 18, 4 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City Touring Company performs humorous highlights from The Second City's most popular revues. READ MORE

Put the Nuns in Charge!

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City's 100th revue kicks off another election cycle by diving into the country's increasingly personality driven political system, and celebrating th... READ MORE

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

The Second City e.t.c.

Comedy

Songs, sketches and short scenes poke fun at human interactions -- or the lack thereof -- in the age of Facebook, Twitter and other 21st century technology. Rya... READ MORE

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10:15 a.m.

Apollo Theater

Kids & Family

This Dr. Seuss adaptation follows two children stuck indoors during a rainy afternoon as they are introduced to the mysterious Cat in the Hat. He brings trouble... READ MORE

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Comedy

Now in its fifth season, the group of improvisational actors performs original scenes, songs and drinking games based on audience suggestions, lines of dialogue... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Sat., May. 18, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Date: Sat., May. 18, 5 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

Fred and Mina's Wedding and Barn Dance

Date: Sat., May. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Volkening Heritage Farm

Theater

Local actors re-enact a turn-of-the-century German-American farm wedding party, complete with live music and dancing. Tickets include a German dinner and two dr... READ MORE

Lascivious Something

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Signal Ensemble Theatre

Theater

This performance is produced by Signal Ensemble, directed by Ronan Marra. READ MORE

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Cornservatory

Comedy

The show blends Corn's signature sketch comedy, old-school variety show acts and a drinking game. READ MORE

Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover

Date: Sat., May. 18, 9 p.m.

Seven Ten Lounge

Bar/Club

In the spirit of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar hosts a tap takeover with an 80s prom theme. Guests can enjoy 80s music, balloon arches, polaroid photos and m... READ MORE

Comedy Accident

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Hi-Tops

Theater

Local improv troupe Comedy Accident interviews local celebrities and people-about-town for a live podcast show. Specials include 25-cent wings. READ MORE

The Blackout Diaries

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Restaurant

Comedy

Local comic Sean Flannery--plus other professional comedians and everyday folks--spin true tales of booze-fueled poor decisions with multimedia accompaniment an... READ MORE

El Stories

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Waltzing Mechanics perform humorous and dramatic adaptations of public transit tales adapted verbatim from interviews with Chicago commuters. READ MORE

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Goose Island Brewpub

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

Zoo-ologie 2013: Sumus Animalia

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Fundraiser

The zoo turns into ancient Rome for the evening and guests can enjoy food from 13 Chicago restaurants, drinks from chef Sarah Grueneberg, music and dancing. READ MORE

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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Aquatic Show

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

The Cat in the Hat

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Fred and Mina's Wedding and Barn Dance

Lascivious Something

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover

Comedy Accident

The Blackout Diaries

El Stories

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Zoo-ologie 2013: Sumus Animalia