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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

Free admission

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 10 a.m.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Visit exhibitions, the library, museum shop and more at no charge on the first Friday of the month. 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. 30, 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

Sarah Brightman

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

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

Concert

Ethnic Arts Festival

Date: Sat., Jul. 20, 12 p.m.

Dawes Park

Fair/Festival

This annual lakefront festival celebrates cultural diversity with a rich array of merchants, food vendors, family activities, live music and dance. Attendees ma... READ MORE

Lakeshore Arts Festival

Date: Sat., Aug. 3, 11 a.m.

Dawes Park

Browse original works by more than 100 artists, including photographs, prints, drawings, paintings, jewelry and ceramics. The annual event also features live ja... 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

Sebastian Maniscalco

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The comedian, who has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Lopez Tonight" performs stand up. READ MORE

New Kids On The Block

Date: Thu., Jul. 18, 8 p.m.

Allstate Arena

Concert

With 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. READ MORE

Victoria Justice

Date: Sat., Jul. 6, 7 p.m.

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 10 a.m.

Piccolo Theatre

Fair/Festival

The 42-year-old fest located on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Main Street features homemade goods, crafts and food from over 250 vendors as well as live musi... READ MORE