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Michael Palascak

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

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The local comedian - as seen on "Letterman" and "Leno" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Farmers market: Evanston

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7:30 a.m.

Oak Avenue and University Place

Shop for fresh produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, flowers and more from 51 vendors. Please note: Dogs are not allowed at the market (service animals excepted).... READ MORE

Double-Shot Showcase

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

J.J. Java

Comedy

Comedians Peter-John Byrnes (producer-host of the "This Week in Despair" podcast), Cody Melcher and Kris Simmons host stand-up sets by local comics. READ MORE

Boocoo Blues Jam

Date: Mon., May. 27, 7:30 p.m.

BooCoo Cafe

Concert

See live blues sets or sit in with the house musicians. The event concludes at 10 p.m. READ MORE

Windy Americana

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago

Concert

Trivia Night at Village Inn Pizzeria

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8:30 p.m.

Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill

Grab a group of friends to play team trivia while enjoying half price pizzas and 5/$12 Miller buckets. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

Date: Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together and test your knowledge of random facts. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Bar Louie

Date: Thu., Jan. 24, 9 p.m.

Bar Louie

Bar/Club

Enjoy weekly food and drink specials while testing your knowledge of random facts. READ MORE

Dinosaurs Alive!

Date: Thu., May. 23, 10 a.m.

Brookfield Zoo

The exhibit uses 24 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs and a display of fossilized bones, skulls, eggs and teeth to teach about the similarities between dinosaurs... READ MORE

The Odd Couple

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

The classic tale starring two middle aged men who move in together as roommates following their respective divorces has been redone - with women. The female ver... READ MORE

The Meshuganas

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Comedy

Comedians Hollie and Steve Himmelman perform a stand-up comedy show about what it's like to grow up Jewish in Skokie. READ MORE

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

Unger and Madison are ladies in this twist on Neil Simon's comedy. READ MORE

Jonathan Kite

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

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian - who portrays Oleg on the CBS show "Two Broke Girls" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Scott Henry

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The stand-up comedian and corporate performer - with clients such as Toyota, Verizon and Chelsea Lately - performs. READ MORE

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., Apr. 13, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

Falling Man

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

A collection of short play features a cooking lesson hosted by Jeffrey Dahmer, a 13-year-old's coming out story and a hustler possessed by Tennessee Williams. READ MORE

Gilbert, Sullivan and HMS Pinafore

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Other

Learn how Gilbert & Sullivan's fourth comic opera, "H.M.S. Pinafore," brought them worldwide attention. READ MORE

Official Star Trek Convention

Date: Fri., May. 31

The Westin O'Hare

Meet stars from several different versions of Star Trek - such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, and Jonathan Frakes - while sharing your love of the show w... READ MORE

French Market

Date: Thu., May. 23, 10 a.m.

Westfield Old Orchard

Shop for fresh produce, cheese, meet and more from local farmers and artisans at the market, which includes over 20 French vendors. The market is open every Thu... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Brixie's

Date: Thu., May. 23, 11 a.m.

Brixie's Brookfield

Bar/Club

In celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar offers $4 pints of Lagunitas throughout the week. On May 17, learn about and taste Michigan brews from Bell's... READ MORE

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Events

Michael Palascak

Farmers market: Evanston

Double-Shot Showcase

Boocoo Blues Jam

Windy Americana

Trivia Night at Village Inn Pizzeria

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

Trivia Night at Bar Louie

Dinosaurs Alive!

The Odd Couple

The Meshuganas

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Jonathan Kite

Scott Henry

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Falling Man

Gilbert, Sullivan and HMS Pinafore

Official Star Trek Convention

French Market

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Brixie's