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First Fridays

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 6 p.m.

Bar/Club

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago hosts this networking event on the first Friday of each month. It features a cash bar and complimentary Wolfgang Puck hor... READ MORE

Comedians You Should Know

Date: Wed., May. 22, 9 p.m.

Timothy O'Toole's

Bar/Club

Each week, one member of the cast--Marty DeRosa, Danny Kallas, Joe Kilgallon, Mike Lebovitz, Drew Michael and Michael Sanchez--hosts a stand-up showcase featuri... READ MORE

Free admission for Illinois residents

Date: Tue., May. 28, 10 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Kids & Family

The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. READ MORE

Division Street Farmers Market

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

Division & Dearborn

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

Farmers market: Evanston

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

Oak Avenue and University Place

Other

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

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Danc(e)volve: New Works Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

The company performs world premiere works create from its annual Inside/Out Choreographic Workshop. READ MORE

Luna Negra Dance Theater: Luna Nueva Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

The contemporary dance company performs works by artistic director Gustavo Ramírez Sansano and international artists. 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

6th Annual North Shore Festival of Art

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 10 a.m.

Westfield Old Orchard

Fair/Festival

The 6th Annual North Shore Festival of Art showcases fantastic artwork, live music, and art projects for kids. A variety of restaurants are just steps away from... 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

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 7 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Fair/Festival

Stop by this weekly farmers market before checking out the museum's latest exhibitions. The market provides a selection of local produce, artisanal products lik... READ MORE

The Bright White

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 9 p.m.

27 Live

Concert

With Vic & Gab. READ MORE

The Elephant and the Whale

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

Chicago Children's Theatre, Ruth Page Center for the Arts

Kids & Family

The family-friendly production set in 1919 tells the story of a circus elephant who befriends a homesick baby whale. READ MORE

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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

Next Theatre Company

Theater

Performed in Russian, the dramatic puppet show uses animation, video and more to tell an adventurous story that takes place in various countries throughout the ... READ MORE

H.M.S. Pinafore

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

Cahn Auditorium

Theater

Light Opera Works theater company performs Gilbert and Sullivan's classic musical comedy set at sea about a captain's daughter who falls for a sailor when she i... READ MORE

Hubbard Street Dance: danc(e)volve - New Works Festival

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

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street 2 perform seven pieces choreographed by members of the companies and former main company member Robyn Mineko. READ MORE

Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 10 a.m.

Oak Street Beach

Other

Join the Surfrider Foundation and other volunteers to help clean up the beach to make it barefoot friendly. This event is one of 15 national cleanups. Volunteer... READ MORE

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Events

First Fridays

Comedians You Should Know

Free admission for Illinois residents

Division Street Farmers Market

Farmers market: Evanston

Double-Shot Showcase

Boocoo Blues Jam

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Danc(e)volve: New Works Festival

Luna Negra Dance Theater: Luna Nueva Festival

The Meshuganas

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

6th Annual North Shore Festival of Art

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

The Bright White

The Elephant and the Whale

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

H.M.S. Pinafore

Hubbard Street Dance: danc(e)volve - New Works Festival

Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project