Chicago Events & Things to Do

This Dr. Seuss adaptation follows two children stuck indoors during a rainy afternoon as they are introduced to the mysterious Cat in the Hat. He brings trouble... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Date: Wed., May. 22, 2 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

Let Them Eat Chaos

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

The Second City

Comedy

The cast of Second City Mainstage goes on a journey through time and across the world in this show about personal relationships. READ MORE

The Magic Cabaret

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

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

P.T. Murphy, David Parr and other local magicians perform interactive, small-scale parlor magic in an early 20th Century setting. READ MORE

Comedy Accident

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

Hi-Tops

Theater

Local improv troupe Comedy Accident interviews local celebrities and people-about-town for a live podcast show. Specials include 25-cent wings. READ MORE

El Stories

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

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Waltzing Mechanics perform humorous and dramatic adaptations of public transit tales adapted verbatim from interviews with Chicago commuters. READ MORE

Gumbo Fiction Salon

Galway Arms

Other

Local author and Twilight Tales founder Tina Jens hosts readings of genre and literary fiction by a featured guest. An open mic follows--the theme is "fiction o... READ MORE

2nd Story: Stories & Wine

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Webster's Wine Bar

Theater

Hear four true tales from local writers at this hybrid storytelling series that also incorporates music and conversation. For an extra fee, purchase a wine flig... READ MORE

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

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

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes perform a burlesque revue with live comedic musical accompaniment. Also features guest acrobatic, musical and magic acts. READ MORE

Inner City

Date: Wed., May. 22, 10:15 p.m.

The Second City's De Maat Studio Theater

Comedy

Current and former members of The Second City Touring Company perform an improv show. READ MORE

Old Jews Telling Jokes

Date: Tue., Sep. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Comedy

Five actors tell classic and new jokes that cover everything from overbearing mothers to what happens when a rabbi, a priest and a frog walk into a bar. READ MORE

Make Music Chicago

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10:30 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Concert

Artists of all ages, genres and experience are encouraged to gather in public spaces for spontaneous music-making sessions during the third annual free, daylong... READ MORE

Zoo Gardens Series: Trees and Shrubs

Date: Sat., Aug. 24, 9 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Other

The zoo's horticulturists discuss the park's trees and shrubs in a short presentation and then take guests on a walk of the zoo's grounds. READ MORE

Official Star Trek Convention

Date: Fri., May. 31

The Westin O'Hare

Fair/Festival

Meet stars from several different versions of Star Trek - such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, and Jonathan Frakes - while sharing your love of the show w... READ MORE

Fat Pig

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

Tom finds himself defending his new relationship with a plus-sized woman to his shallow coworkers in this comedy directed by David Prete. READ MORE

The Drunken City

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 5 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

This drama, written by Adam Bock, follows three brides-to-be for a night on the town that takes an unexpected turn. John Michael DiResta directs this performanc... READ MORE

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Late Nite Catechism

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Speak Easy Comedy

The Cat in the Hat

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Let Them Eat Chaos

The Magic Cabaret

Comedy Accident

El Stories

Gumbo Fiction Salon

2nd Story: Stories & Wine

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Inner City

Old Jews Telling Jokes

Make Music Chicago

Zoo Gardens Series: Trees and Shrubs

Official Star Trek Convention

Fat Pig

The Drunken City