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The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 11 p.m.

Theater

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes perform a burlesque revue with live comedic musical accompaniment. Also features guest acrobatic, musical and magic acts. READ MORE

Get off the Couch

Date: Wed., Jun. 26, 8 p.m.

The Ace Bar

Bar/Club

A monthly Nashville-style acoustic music series featuring new artists each month. READ MORE

Fourth of July Fireworks in Evanston

Date: Thu., Jul. 4, 9:15 p.m.

Clark Street Beach

Fair/Festival

Enjoy a fireworks display on the beach, which can be viewed from anywhere east of downtown Evanston. READ MORE

Double-Shot Showcase

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 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

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

Chicago Air and Water Show

Date: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.

North Avenue Beach

Fair/Festival

Though the show can be viewed from Fullerton to Oak Street along the lakefront, head to North Beach for the best views. The annual event - with a variety of shi... READ MORE

Salsa at the Zoo

Date: Thu., Jul. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

Learn how to dance salsa (accompanied by live music) from a professional instructor. Food and drink are available for purchase. READ MORE

Zoo Gardens Series: Natives

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

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

Trivia Night at JT's Bar & Grill

JT's Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Compete for gift cards while drinking $3 Stella drafts. READ MORE

The Polyphonic Spree

Date: Mon., Jul. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Park West

Concert

Caligula

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 3 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

Organic Theater Company performs Albert Camus' play about a young emperor transformed by tragedy. READ MORE

The Emigrants

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 8 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

Organic Theater Company presents Slawomir Mrozek’s bitterly ironic play about two impoverished exiles from an unnamed European country. READ MORE

Movies in the Parks: ‘The Perfect Game’

Date: Sat., Jun. 22

Oz Park

Film

The 2009 film, directed by William Dear and starring Jake T. Austin, Moises Arias and Clifton Collins Jr., is based on the true story of a baseball team from Mo... READ MORE

Flamenco Dinner Show

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 7 p.m.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Dining

The Spanish flamenco band Cuadro El Payo performs while guests enjoy dinner and wine. The menu includes pintxos and tapas, like grilled asparagus with manchego ... READ MORE

Blues Thursdays: Mike Wheeler Band

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 9 p.m.

27 Live

Concert

The Rolling Clones

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

27 Live

Concert

The Rolling Stones tribute band performs. READ MORE

The Great American Craft Beer Pub Crawl

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 7 p.m.

McGee's Tavern & Grille

Dining

Six breweries provide 24 craft brews to go with a meal package that includes a buffet at each location and 24 3-ounce samples. Select beers also are $3 each. Th... READ MORE

Hot Town, Dumber in the City

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 10:30 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Theater

Take a break from the humid Chicago weather to watch this satirical production about life, love and relationships. READ MORE

Storytelling in the Snug: Judith Heineman

Date: Sun., Nov. 10, 8 p.m.

The Celtic Knot Public House

Bar/Club

Sip on drinks while enjoying an evening of stories. READ MORE

Mojada

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Victory Gardens Theater

Theater

The re-telling of Euripides' Medea takes place in Pilsen, where a young, illegal immigrant and her husband and son struggle to adapt to the modern world. READ MORE

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The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Get off the Couch

Fourth of July Fireworks in Evanston

Double-Shot Showcase

Sebastian Maniscalco

Chicago Air and Water Show

Salsa at the Zoo

Zoo Gardens Series: Natives

Trivia Night at JT's Bar & Grill

The Polyphonic Spree

Caligula

The Emigrants

Movies in the Parks: ‘The Perfect Game’

Flamenco Dinner Show

Blues Thursdays: Mike Wheeler Band

The Rolling Clones

The Great American Craft Beer Pub Crawl

Hot Town, Dumber in the City

Storytelling in the Snug: Judith Heineman

Mojada