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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jan. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Theater

A female cast performs a burlesque parody of the "Indiana Jones" adventure flicks in which a sacred statue -- and the reputation of a dishonored village goddess... READ MORE

Game Night

Date: Tue., May. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Cat and Mouse Game Store

Other

Bring your own game to play or try something from the store's extensive library. READ MORE

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7 p.m.

Challengers Comics

Other

Discuss a selected graphic novel with other enthusiasts. Purchase not required but a 20 percent discount is offered for the featured book. READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

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

Gallery Cabaret

Comedy

Hosts Emily Lake and Charlie Lind present a rotating roster of both veteran and emerging Chicago comics. Participate by sharing your own jokes during the Tight ... READ MORE

'Star Wars' trivia night

Silver Cloud Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Show off your knowledge of Darth Vader, Han Solo, Princess Leia and the gang and you could win a $50 bar gift certificate. Specials include $10 select craft bee... READ MORE

Free admission

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

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

Kids & Family

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., Jun. 1, 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. 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

Yoga class

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 12 p.m.

Blue Apple Fitness

Class

Bring your own mat, or rent one for $2. READ MORE

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

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

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The burlesque spoof of Doctor Who takes guests on a journey through time and space with Doctor Who and Cort, who embark on a gender-bending self-discovery along... READ MORE

Bucktown Arts Festival

Date: Sat., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.

Senior Citizens Memorial Park

Fair/Festival

Open until 7 p.m. daily, the annual two-day festival features art from over 200 vendors, live music, dance performances, poetry readings and more. Proceeds of t... READ MORE

Teenage Dream

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The parody of teen movies features nerds with magical powers, girls with a double life and jocks that break out into perfectly choreographed musical numbers. READ MORE

The Bright White

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

27 Live

Concert

With Vic & Gab. READ MORE

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 7:30 a.m.

Long Field

Fundraiser

The 14th annual event honors Ricky Byrdsong, Northwestern's first African American men's basketball coach, by raising money for areas of violence that may suffe... READ MORE

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 11:59 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Other

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

$5 Funny

Date: Mon., Jun. 3, 8 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

The hour-long sketch show features entertainment from Outside Kay, improv from Switch Committee, sketch comedy from Dog's Best Friend and storytelling from Bedt... READ MORE

Nachos from the Abyss: A Sketch Revue

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

The quirky and action-filled sketch comedy show written by Mark Peters features everything from pro pillow fighters, to wedding photographers, to crazy fortune ... READ MORE

Why Are You Not Rich Yet?

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

In this 50-minute mock seminar, money expert Michael Vince Parker motivates audience members to take his advice on how to become rich. READ MORE

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Date: Sun., May. 26, 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

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Game Night

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

'Star Wars' trivia night

Free admission

Farmers market: Evanston

Double-Shot Showcase

Boocoo Blues Jam

Yoga class

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Bucktown Arts Festival

Teenage Dream

The Bright White

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

$5 Funny

Nachos from the Abyss: A Sketch Revue

Why Are You Not Rich Yet?

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen