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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

Salsa Wednesdays

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

CLOSED: Cuna

Dining

Learn how to salsa dance for free while enjoying drink specials and half price appetizers. READ MORE

Festival of Flesh: A Live Burlesque, Fetish and Variety Sideshow

Date: Sat., Mar. 2, 10 p.m.

CLOSED: Cuna

Bar/Club

Ron Fitzgerald of Ron Fitzgerald's Realm hosts this variety show featuring burlesque, fetish, magic, Coney Island-style sideshow acts, DJs and more. READ MORE

Blue Man Group

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8 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

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

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

Public House Theater

Bar/Club

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

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

Simply Scotty

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 7 p.m.

3160-Chicago's Piano & Cabaret

Bar/Club

Local entertainer Scott Gryder performs a humorous cabaret act with piano accompaniment by Nick Sula and special guest singer Freddie The Puppet. 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

Pal Joey

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 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

Fight Girl Battle World

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 p.m.

Theater Wit

Theater

Qui Nguyen's futuristic play follows E-V (Sheila O'Connor), a prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Mitch Golob directs. READ MORE

Trivia Night

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7 p.m.

Sheffield's

Bar/Club

A weekly trivia tournament featuring food and drink specials gives participants the chance to win prizes, including a $500 Sheffield's gift certificate. READ MORE

Crappy Beer Night

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Michael Diversey's

Bar/Club

Enjoy $2 and $3 cans of beer, including Schlitz, PDR, Old Style, Rolling Rock and more, at this weekly event. READ MORE

Magic Chicago

Date: Wed., Jun. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

After a long run at City Lit, local magicians Robert Charles and Benjamin Barnes move their monthly performance to Stage 773. READ MORE

Chess League

Date: Mon., Jun. 17, 7 p.m.

Sheffield's

Bar/Club

Chess pro Polina Korenman assists players participating in the monthly chess tournament, which includes $4 Revolution draft specials. Sign-up via e-mail korenma... READ MORE

100 Proof Comedy

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

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The burlesque spoof of Doctor Who takes guests on a journey through time and space with Doctor Who and Cort, who embark on a gender-bending self-discovery along... READ MORE

Trivia Night at Village Inn Pizzeria

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8:30 p.m.

Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill

Dining

Grab a group of friends to play team trivia while enjoying half price pizzas and 5/$12 Miller buckets. READ MORE

The Odd Couple

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

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

The classic tale starring two middle aged men who move in together as roommates following their respective divorces has been redone - with women. The female ver... READ MORE

Craft Beer Week at Brew & View

Date: Tue., May. 21, 7 p.m.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

Bar/Club

Sample specialty pours from 12 breweries while watching a beer-themed video montage created by local filmmakers. General admission includes 20 drink tickets and... READ MORE

Suburban Chicago's Got Talent Preliminary Round

Date: Sun., Jun. 23, 7 p.m.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Concert

Performers from the suburbs of Chicago compete for the chance to receive a fully funded trip to the 2014 America's Got Talent auditions and perform at Taste of ... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Salsa Wednesdays

Festival of Flesh: A Live Burlesque, Fetish and Variety Sideshow

Blue Man Group

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Simply Scotty

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Pal Joey

Fight Girl Battle World

Trivia Night

Crappy Beer Night

Magic Chicago

Chess League

100 Proof Comedy

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Trivia Night at Village Inn Pizzeria

The Odd Couple

Craft Beer Week at Brew & View

Suburban Chicago's Got Talent Preliminary Round