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Open Improv Jam

Date: Mon., May. 27, 10 p.m.

Bar/Club

Local pianist Charles Egerton Cameron and guests host an open mic for musicians, spoken word artists, singers and others at this weekly show. READ MORE

Heaven and Hell

Date: Fri., May. 31, 9 p.m.

Fuze

Bar/Club

DJs spin top 40 hits upstairs while dubstep plays downstairs. Drink specials, including $5 martinis, are available. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Rocks

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

Rocks Lincoln Park

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together to compete at this weekly event where the winners of each round get free shots. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Paddy Long's

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

Paddy Long's

Bar/Club

Enjoy $4 beer of the month while putting your knowledge of random information to the test. READ MORE

Ross Mathews

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

Park West

Comedy

With Ross Mathews.The show is for ages 18+. READ MORE

Brooksday

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 9 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Literature

Celebrate the life and work of poet Gwendolyn Brooks on her birthday with a marathon reading of her work. Youth, other poets, actors, teachers, political leader... READ MORE

Fashion-Que

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 7 p.m.

National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Fundraiser

The benefit for Mental Health America of Illinois includes a fashion show, barbecue buffet, drinks, a silent auction and a raffle. DJ Johnny Walker spins. READ MORE

Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 8:30 a.m.

Daley Plaza

Fundraiser

More than 5,000 volunteers work together to beautify the city's neighborhoods at the 20th annual event, which begins with an opening ceremony, follows with volu... READ MORE

Zoo Gardens Series: Perennials

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

The zoo's horticulturists discuss the flower in a short presentation and then take guests on a walk of the zoo's grounds. READ MORE

Make Music Chicago

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10:30 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Concert

Artists of all ages, genres and experience are encouraged to gather in public spaces for spontaneous music-making sessions during the third annual free, daylong... READ MORE

Still in the Basement with Steve Dahl

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 8 p.m.

Park West

Comedy

The Steve Dahl Podcast Network performs a live recording of its show. READ MORE

Pet Shop Boys

Date: Sat., Sep. 28, 8 p.m.

Auditorium Theatre

Concert

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Pete Holmes

Date: Tue., Jun. 11, 8 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The host of the "You Made It Weird" podcast performs a solo stand-up show. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: The Whitest Kids U' Know

Date: Wed., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Park West

Comedy

The sketch comedy group performs. READ MORE

Jim Gibbons 5K

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 6 p.m.

Diversey Harbor

Fundraiser

The 19th annual run and walk take participants through Lincoln Park to benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation in Wilmette. The event is named after former ABC... READ MORE

Ross Matthews

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

Park West

Comedy

Best known for his role as "Ross the Intern" on the Tonight Show, the TV personality performs stand-up. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

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

South Water Kitchen

Dining

The restaurant offers $25 craft beer buckets and special drafts including Finch's Sobek and Set Black IPA, Vivant Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Lagunitas Underco... READ MORE