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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

Lascivious Something

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Signal Ensemble Theatre

Theater

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

Laugh N' Roll

Date: Sat., May. 25, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Raghu Adibhatla performs a stand-up show with opening sets from John Thomas, Murphy Row, Russ Kaminski and Stephanie Christians READ MORE

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

Killer Komedy

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

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Michael Shapiro, Salty Peters, Katharine Herskovic, Amy Nico Schwartz, Elisa Marcus, Nick Sierra, Claire Swanson, Jason Hilman, Ed Towns, Josh Johnson, Comedian... READ MORE

Chicago Style Live

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Concert

The Stacy Jones Band and Blackjack Sass perform. READ MORE

The Moth StorySLAM

Date: Tue., May. 28, 7 p.m.

Martyrs'

Literature

Local comedian Brian Babylon hosts this true storytelling series featuring a new theme each month. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. for one of 10 spots to compete; stories ... READ MORE

The Blackout Diaries

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

Story Lab Chicago

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Black Rock

Literature

Local storytellers share their latest works. Scott Whitehair of storytelling series This Much is True hosts. Specials include $5 burgers. READ MORE

Three-Course Wednesdays

Browntrout

Dining

Choose your own small plate, big plate and dessert at this three-course meal. Popular dishes include cheese curds, braised goat gravy, grilled trout, tomato fon... READ MORE

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

Chris Franjola

Date: Thu., Jul. 11, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The frequent guest on "Chelsea Lately" and actor on the show "After Lately" headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Pat McGann

Date: Sat., Jul. 13, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

WTTW-TV's "The Chicago Stand Up Project" creator and host headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Eric Andre

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The creator of "The Eric Andre Show" on Adult Swim and co-star of the show "Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23" headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Walt Willey

Date: Sun., Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

George Flynn & Friends: A Classical Jam

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Katerina's

Concert

With Leila Bowie, Nina Corwin, Sally Kitt Chappell, Kathleen Lombardo, Janice Misurell-Mitchell, Tom Stevens, Bradley Parker-Sparrow and Joanie Pallatto. READ MORE

Rockin' in The Park: Breakfast Club

Date: Thu., Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

MB Financial Park at Rosemont

Concert

The weekly concert series features food and beverage tents. READ MORE

Post-Maifest Friday Night Schlager Party

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

Glunz Bavarian Haus

Concert

Pieptone! plays German chart hits from the late '50s and early '60s. READ MORE

Trash

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Noyes Cultural Arts Center

Theater

Forget Me Not Theatre Company presents Arthur M. Jolly's play about two sisters trying to recover their mother's dying message from a municipal dump. READ MORE

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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Lascivious Something

Laugh N' Roll

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Killer Komedy

Chicago Style Live

The Moth StorySLAM

The Blackout Diaries

Story Lab Chicago

Three-Course Wednesdays

Sarah Brightman

Ethnic Arts Festival

Chris Franjola

Pat McGann

Eric Andre

Walt Willey

George Flynn & Friends: A Classical Jam

Rockin' in The Park: Breakfast Club

Post-Maifest Friday Night Schlager Party

Trash