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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

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

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

Lollapalooza 2013

Date: Fri., Aug. 2, 12 p.m.

Grant Park

Concert

The annual 3-day music festival in Grant Park features headliners such as Mumford and Sons, Vampire Weekend and The Killers, among dozens of other big acts perf... READ MORE

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Date: Fri., May. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Recreation

Join fellow bikers on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. The ride starts at Daley Plaza. 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

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Marathon

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 6:30 a.m.

Grant Park

Recreation

Run a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a mini marathon (approximately 3 miles) through the streets of Chicago. Race course features local bands and cheer squads. R... READ MORE

Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers

Date: Thu., Jul. 25, 8 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Concert

With Edie Brickell. READ MORE

Susan Werner

Date: Fri., Jul. 5, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

Leo Kottke

Date: Thu., Jul. 11, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

Bebel Gilberto

Date: Sun., Aug. 11, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 8:30 a.m.

Daley Plaza

Fundraiser

More than 5,000 volunteers work together to beautify the city's neighborhoods at the 20th annual event, which begins with an opening ceremony, follows with volu... 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

Oliver!

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

Drury Lane Theatre

Theater

The 1960 musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel tells the tale of an orphan boy in Victorian Era London who attempts to make a living as a pickpocket. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Bill Maher

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The political commentator and host of HBO's "Real Time" performs. READ MORE

Thai Festival

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 11 a.m.

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

Indulge in traditional Thai food, watch Thai dance performances, listen to live Thai music and more at the annual celebration of Thai culture. The festival also... READ MORE

Macy Gray

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

The singer-songwriter performs tracks from her debut album, "On How Life Is." READ MORE

Tab Benoit

Date: Thu., Jul. 25, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

Keren Ann

Date: Fri., Jul. 26, 8 p.m.

City Winery Chicago

Concert

The singer-songwriter performs. READ MORE

Eye on India: Shabana Azmi

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 12:30 p.m.

Drury Lane Theatre

Other

The actress and social activist discusses her career as part of the annual festival. READ MORE

Eye on India: Conference of the Birds

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 8 p.m.

The Chicago Temple

Theater

Meena Natarajan presents a staged reading based on Farid un Din Attar's poem that metaphorically maps out the journey of the human ego and the quest for truth. READ MORE

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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

Lollapalooza 2013

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Wired Fridays

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Marathon

Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers

Susan Werner

Leo Kottke

Bebel Gilberto

Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Central Standard

Oliver!

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Bill Maher

Thai Festival

Macy Gray

Tab Benoit

Keren Ann

Eye on India: Shabana Azmi

Eye on India: Conference of the Birds