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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., May. 24, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

Meet in the Randolph Street lobby for a guided tour of the historic building, unveiled in 1897 as the Chicago Public Library, which offers a glimpse of the wor... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Bank of America Theatre

Theater

This Tony Award-winning musical satire by Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows the misadventures of two missionaries ... READ MORE

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

In the burlesque show based on the "Star Wars" movie trilogy, Luke Skywalker is a sexually frustrated farmer who attempts to rescue Princess Leia with the help ... READ MORE

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

A burlesque spoof of Star Wars: Episode V, this production is directed and choreographed by MsPixy. READ MORE

The Paper Machete

Date: Sat., May. 25, 3 p.m.

The Green Mill

Literature

Local writer Christopher Piatt hosts a weekly salon featuring readings and performances by journalists, storytellers, comedians and musical guests. Topics inclu... READ MORE

Uptown Poetry Slam

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

The Green Mill

Bar/Club

More than two decades running, this is the granddaddy of all poetry slams. Marc Smith--the founder of the national slam movement--hosts this weekly evening of p... READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 24, 12:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

A lunchbreak dance party series in the Randolph Cafe features local and national DJs and electronic musicians. READ MORE

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 a.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Kids & Family

Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... READ MORE

Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session

Date: Sat., May. 25, 1:30 a.m.

The Green Mill

Concert

This late Friday night show runs from 1:30-4 a.m. READ MORE

Skinprov

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11:59 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Comedy

A shirtless, all-male troupe performs a racy improv set. Audiences must be 18 and older to attend the event. READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 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

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

Juicebox

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Kids & Family

An interactive music series for toddlers and their caregivers features live music in a setting where kids can walk around, meet the artists, play with instrumen... READ MORE

Yellow Moon

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Nicholas Pennell Theatre, Books on Vernon

Theater

The Writers' Theatre performs the tale of Leila and Lee, a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde who discover each other and journey across rural Scotland to find an abse... READ MORE

Graduation Special

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 a.m.

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 a.m.

Central Standard

Bar/Club

Enjoy a $4 beer flight that includes four 4 oz. beer tastings from local breweries in celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Featured breweries include Chi Tow... READ MORE

Furthermore Tap Takeover

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 a.m.

Crew Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

In the spirit of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar offers Fatty Boomblatty, Knot Stock and Oscura on tap. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Date: Fri., May. 24, 4 p.m.

Monk's Pub

Bar/Club

The bar offers a handful of craft beer selections throughout the week, including beers from Saugatuck Brewing on May 20, Sam Adams flights on May 21, the Class ... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Date: Fri., May. 24, 12 p.m.

South Water Kitchen

Dining

The restaurant offers $25 craft beer buckets and special drafts including Finch's Sobek and Set Black IPA, Vivant Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Lagunitas Underco... READ MORE

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Events

Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

The Paper Machete

Uptown Poetry Slam

Wired Fridays

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Green Mill Quartet Jazz Jam Session

Skinprov

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Juicebox

Yellow Moon

Graduation Special

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Furthermore Tap Takeover

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Monk's Pub

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen