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Aquatic Show

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10 a.m.

Kids & Family

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Blue Man Group

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Briar Street Theatre

Kids & Family

Schedule note: Shows generally take place Thursdays through Sundays. There are occasional Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday performances as well. ("See more dates a... READ MORE

Pal Joey

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

Based on John O'Hara's book, the classic musical tells the story of a man working in a south side night club who falls for both a young shop girl and a high soc... READ MORE

Chicago Mayfest

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10 a.m.

Ashland and Barry Avenues

Fair/Festival

The 17th annual season opener aims to cure cabin fever with beer, food and live music under a giant tent. Additional highlights include an outdoor beer garden, ... READ MORE

Hollywood, Skate of Fame

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Glenview Ice Center

Other

More than 275 skaters perform at the annual ice show. READ MORE

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Sun., May. 19, 6:45 p.m.

Tommy Gun's Garage

Dining

Known as the longest running interactive dinner show, Tommy Gun's Garage features gangsters and flappers performing a musical comedy revue set in a 1929 Chicago... READ MORE

Deep Space Adventure: The Searcher

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Kids & Family

Explore the recently revamped Grainger Sky Theater during a 25-minute show written by science fiction author Nick Sagan, which takes the audience on a journey t... READ MORE

Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

Date: Sun., May. 19, 9 a.m.

Field Museum

Museum/Zoo

This exhibit looks at clothing from around the world and throughout history as selected by Chicago fashion designer Maria Pinto. See a rain coat made of seal in... READ MORE

South Northfield: Early Settlers and Native Americans

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Glenview History Center

Other

Chuck Templin loaned artifacts, including military uniforms, for this exhibit. Starting back up in February, this program is weather permitting and those intere... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Michael Diversey's

Date: Sun., May. 19, 8 p.m.

Michael Diversey's

Bar/Club

Form a team to test your knowledge of sports, music, TV, movies, history and more for the chance to win a variety of prizes. READ MORE

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The three-man comedy troupe Bri-Ko combines sketch, acting and clowning in a silent comedy show. READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a gay Iranian sweet talks an American reporter into helping him get an interview for his sanctuary in Turkey, a world of forbidden desires and danger expos... READ MORE

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Date: Sun., May. 19, 4 p.m.

Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Center on Halsted

Theater

When a boy was shot in the head for giving another boy a Valentine in 2007, the media hardly covered the event. This production explores one man's frustration w... READ MORE

Barnum

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Mercury Theater

Theater

The musical carnival show showcases a group of actors performing in "The Greatest Show on Earth" - featuring everything from the oldest woman to the smallest ma... READ MORE

Trumbo: Red, White and Blacklisted

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Building K Theatre, College of DuPage

Theater

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble performs Christopher Trumbo's two man production about screenwriter Dalton Trumbo's trials and tribulations with Congress in 1947. READ MORE

Lear

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Red Tape Theatre

Theater

This dramatic comedy, written by Young Jean Lee and directed by James D. Palmer, shows what happens when children are left to run things with no guidance. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Four Moon

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3 p.m.

Four Moon Tavern

Bar/Club

The bar participates in the celebration by tapping beers from Spiteful Brewing on May 17 and serving bottled stouts with their weekly pot roast dinner on May 19... READ MORE

Taste of Glen Ellyn

Date: Sun., May. 19, 12 p.m.

Downtown Glen Ellyn

Fair/Festival

Celebrate Glen Ellyn's local cuisine with a festival that features food vendors, crafts, rides and live music from Hi Infidelity, Seventh Heaven, Bad Blood Blue... READ MORE

The Universe: A Walk through Space and Time

Date: Sun., May. 19, 9:30 a.m.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Kids & Family

Explore the universe and its toughest questions with this interactive exhibit showing the universe's evolution during the past 13.7 billion years. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox

Date: Sun., May. 19, 6 p.m.

The Dog's Bollox

Bar/Club

The bar serves special beers from different breweries throughout the week. Friday: Goose Island Sofie Paradisi Sunday: Brewery Ommegang Fleur De Houblon summe... READ MORE

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Aquatic Show

Blue Man Group

Pal Joey

Chicago Mayfest

Hollywood, Skate of Fame

Tommy Gun's Garage

Deep Space Adventure: The Searcher

Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto

South Northfield: Early Settlers and Native Americans

Trivia Night at Michael Diversey's

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Gay Play Weekend: Forbidden Glass

Gay Play Weekend: Sand Man

Barnum

Trumbo: Red, White and Blacklisted

Lear

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Four Moon

Taste of Glen Ellyn

The Universe: A Walk through Space and Time

Chicago Craft Beer Week at The Dog's Bollox