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Messing with a Friend

Date: Thu., May. 23, 10:30 p.m.

Comedy

Guest artists play opposite improv vet Susan Messing in this two-person show. Please note: No show is scheduled on Oct. 4, 2012. READ MORE

This Much Is True

Date: Tue., Jun. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Hopleaf

Bar/Club

An evening of storytelling featuring humorous, embarrassing and poignant personal anecdotes from hosts Dorrie Ferguson and Scott Whitehair plus a panel of guest... READ MORE

Chicagoland and Fishnuts

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Comedy

Local comics T.J. Jagodowski, Mark Piebenga, Linda Orr, Tom Blanford and Alex Fendrich perform an improv set as Chicagoland. The four-person improv troupe Fish ... READ MORE

In A World...

Date: Tue., May. 21, 9:30 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

Local comedians Chris Day, Nancy Friedrich, T.J. Jagodowski, Conner O'Malley, Rebecca Sohn, Rich Sohn, Chris Witaski and guest comics create humorous characters... 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., 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

Uptown Farmers Market

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7 a.m.

Weiss Memorial Hospital

Fair/Festival

Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and organic baked goods at this weekly neighborhood market. 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

Sparkle Hour!

Date: Sun., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

Philip Markle tells the story of his journey to become Philip Sparkle is this hour-long, one-man musical. READ MORE

The Annoyance Christmas Pageant

Date: Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Kids & Family

The annual show presents adaptations of the holiday Christmas specials "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." READ MORE

Lakeshore Arts Festival

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

Dawes Park

Fair/Festival

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

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Date: Fri., Aug. 16, 6 p.m.

Glenwood and Farwell Avenues

Fair/Festival

Shop for a variety of handmade arts and crafts at the annual festival, which also features a Cobblestone Jam on Friday night, over 40 live music acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

Bridge of Birds: A Tale of an Ancient China That Never Was

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 4 p.m.

Lifeline Theatre

Theater

This drama, written by Barry Hughart, follows a man on a journey to find a cure for a disease that ravages his village. READ MORE

The Three Musketeers

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 8 p.m.

Lifeline Theatre

Theater

Amanda Delheimer Dimond directs the classic tale of adventure that follows d'Artagnan as he leaves home to join the musketeers. READ MORE

Aloha, Say The Pretty Girls

Date: Thu., May. 30, 7:30 p.m.

BoHo Theatre at Heartland Studio Theatre

Theater

This comedy written by, Naomi Iizuka and directed by M. William Panek, tells the story of a group of people in their 20s as they search for meaning. READ MORE

Lives of the Pigeons

Date: Thu., May. 30, 8 p.m.

The Side Project Theatre

Theater

The play, written by Sherod Santos and directed by Adam Webster, is set during a day at the park. This is the play's premiere. 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

Lonesome Drifter

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

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

The comedic production tells the story of a wanderer who comes upon a deserted mining town and meets an interesting mix of people getting ready to celebrate the... READ MORE

A Cole Porter Songbook

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8 p.m.

No Exit Cafe

Theater

Cabaret theater company Theo Ubique brings the composer and lyricist's songbook to life through music and choreography. 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

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Messing with a Friend

This Much Is True

Chicagoland and Fishnuts

In A World...

Free admission

Farmers market: Evanston

Uptown Farmers Market

Double-Shot Showcase

Sparkle Hour!

The Annoyance Christmas Pageant

Lakeshore Arts Festival

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Bridge of Birds: A Tale of an Ancient China That Never Was

The Three Musketeers

Aloha, Say The Pretty Girls

Lives of the Pigeons

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Lonesome Drifter

A Cole Porter Songbook

H.M.S. Pinafore