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Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover

Date: Sat., May. 18, 9 p.m.

Bar/Club

In the spirit of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar hosts a tap takeover with an 80s prom theme. Guests can enjoy 80s music, balloon arches, polaroid photos and m... READ MORE

Half Acre Beer Company tour

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

Half Acre Beer Company

Tour

Learn about the company's history and brewing process as you sip samples of seasonal and year-round beers. Ticket price includes a souvenir pint glass. READ MORE

Aquatic Show

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

Shedd Aquarium

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

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Wed., May. 22, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

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

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Date: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City Touring Company performs humorous highlights from The Second City's most popular revues. READ MORE

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Date: Sun., May. 19, 11 a.m.

Robie House

Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE

Blue Man Group

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

Briar Street Theatre

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

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

An original musical sketch comedy show satirizes falling in love. READ MORE

ComedySportz

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Two teams of professional comedians compete in this short-form improv show that's appropriate for all ages. A referee calls fouls and awards points, although t... READ MORE

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

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

Public House Theater

Features booze-themed sketch comedy and interactive drinking games. Drink specials include $4.50 house cocktails and $15 domestic buckets. Note: Advance purchas... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 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

No Shame Theatre

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

St. Paul Cultural Center

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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City's 100th revue kicks off another election cycle by diving into the country's increasingly personality driven political system, and celebrating th... 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

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Second City e.t.c.

Comedy

Songs, sketches and short scenes poke fun at human interactions -- or the lack thereof -- in the age of Facebook, Twitter and other 21st century technology. Rya... READ MORE

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

See performances by a trio of Chicago sketch and improv comedy ensembles. READ MORE

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

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

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Comedy

Now in its fifth season, the group of improvisational actors performs original scenes, songs and drinking games based on audience suggestions, lines of dialogue... READ MORE

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Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover

Half Acre Beer Company tour

Aquatic Show

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Blue Man Group

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

ComedySportz

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

The Book of Mormon

No Shame Theatre

Who Do We Think We Are?

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

We're All in This Room Together

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Pal Joey

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party