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No Shame Theatre

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 p.m.

Theater

Bring a less-than-five-minute piece of original work--monologue, stand-up, sketches, dance, poetry, original music, magic, mind-reading, performance art, storyt... READ MORE

She Works Hard For The Money

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

Theater

This one-woman show, starring Kat Victoria, pays tribute to struggling singers and actors. READ MORE

No Tell Motel

Date: Wed., May. 29, 11:59 p.m.

Debonair Social Club

Bar/Club

The club is transformed into a sleazy motel setting for racy performances by a rotating roster of local burlesque artists. READ MORE

The Show Below

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

Crocodile Lounge

Comedy

The Crocodile Players and a rotating roster of three local sketch and improv troupes perform a comedy show. Specials include a free personal pizza with drink pu... READ MORE

The Sh*t Show

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Shambles

Comedy

Local comics Rasa Gierstikas and Ever Mainard host a comedy variety show the last Friday of every month that includes a range of performers from emerging local ... 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. 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

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

Date: Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together and test your knowledge of random facts. READ MORE

Do-Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale

Date: Fri., May. 31, 5 p.m.

Ashland Avenue and Division Street

Fair/Festival

Get ready to shop at the annual fest that spans down Division from Ashland to Leavitt. In addition to shopping for unique goods and sale items from local shops,... READ MORE

Double Feature

Date: Wed., May. 29, 9 p.m.

The Den Theatre

Film

The comedy/film festival features a different set of short comic films and live stand-up comedians each month. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Standard

Date: Tue., Feb. 5, 8 p.m.

Standard Bar and Grill

Bar/Club

Snack on $5 quesadillas and enjoy $10 Miller Lite buckets and $15 Blue Moon buckets while putting your knowledge of random information to the test. READ MORE

Half Acre Beer Brunch

Date: Sun., May. 26, 10 a.m.

SmallBar Division

Bar/Club

Try four Half Acre beers paired with four small plates at the third annual event marking the end of Chicago Craft Beer Week. READ MORE

'50s Swing Dance Party

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Duet Dance Studio

Class

Learn basic swing dancing steps at this BYOB class. READ MORE

The Princess Show

Date: Sun., May. 26, 3 p.m.

The Den Theatre

Kids & Family

Children ages 2-12 and their parents can enjoy a production from Chicago Kids Company that features sing-alongs and audience participation with Cinderella, Rapu... READ MORE

Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' The Devil's Cage

Date: Fri., May. 31, 6:30 p.m.

Hideout

Film

This documentary tells the story of the country music star's origins in poverty-stricken Alabama to his rise to stardom through interviews with him and others. ... 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

Die Kreuzen

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

Double Door

Concert

With We Are Hex and Canadian Rifle. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Advertising Competition

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Double Door

Bar/Club

Teams who have spent the last few weeks competing to create a 30-second commercial for a Chicago craft beer company premiere their creation for guests to vote o... READ MORE

Detroit Cobras

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

Double Door

Concert

With Pangea and The Statutes of Liberty. READ MORE

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No Shame Theatre

She Works Hard For The Money

No Tell Motel

The Show Below

The Sh*t Show

Farmers market: Evanston

Double-Shot Showcase

Boocoo Blues Jam

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

Do-Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale

Double Feature

Trivia Night at Standard

Half Acre Beer Brunch

'50s Swing Dance Party

The Princess Show

Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' The Devil's Cage

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Die Kreuzen

Chicago Craft Beer Advertising Competition

Detroit Cobras