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Bike Rodeo

Date: Wed., May. 22, 5:30 p.m.

Ken Alley Safety Park

Kids & Family

Kids ages 4-9 learn bike safety and maintenance and play cycling games. Ice cream is included. READ MORE

Fred and Mina's Wedding and Barn Dance

Date: Sat., May. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Volkening Heritage Farm

Theater

Local actors re-enact a turn-of-the-century German-American farm wedding party, complete with live music and dancing. Tickets include a German dinner and two dr... READ MORE

5 Rabbit Beer Dinner

Tokio Pub

In celebration of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the restaurant hosts a four course meal with beer pairings from 5 Rabbit. The meal includes mole chicken potstickers,... READ MORE

Louie Anderson

Date: Sat., May. 18, 7 p.m.

The Chicago Improv

Comedy

The comedian - best known for his stint as a host of "Family Feud" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Farmers market: Evanston

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7:30 a.m.

Oak Avenue and University Place

Shop for fresh produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, flowers and more from 51 vendors. Please note: Dogs are not allowed at the market (service animals excepted).... READ MORE

Double-Shot Showcase

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

J.J. Java

Comedy

Comedians Peter-John Byrnes (producer-host of the "This Week in Despair" podcast), Cody Melcher and Kris Simmons host stand-up sets by local comics. READ MORE

Windy Americana

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago

Concert

Trivia Night at Tommy Nevin's

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

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together and test your knowledge of random facts. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Bar Louie

Date: Thu., Jan. 24, 9 p.m.

Bar Louie

Bar/Club

Enjoy weekly food and drink specials while testing your knowledge of random facts. READ MORE

Fahrrad Tour Von Schaumburg Bike Ride and Picnic

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

Blackwell Elementary School

Kids & Family

Celebrate Schaumburg's German heritage with a one-hour guided bike tour and a barbecue. READ MORE

Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Works

Date: Sat., May. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Actors Gymnasium

Get a behind-the-scenes look at circus acts from the Chicagoland area. The event also features students from the gymnasium's classes. READ MORE

Chickenbone

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

27 Live

Concert

Jeopardy, The Rallye

Date: Sat., May. 18, 7 p.m.

Woodfield Mall

Other

Drive around answering trivia questions to win trophies and awards. READ MORE

Television Trivia Game Night

Date: Sat., May. 18, 6 p.m.

ECTV Evanston

Test your knowledge of TV trivia in teams for the chance to win cash prizes, t-shirts and more. READ MORE

Memorial Day Weekend at Tokio Pub

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11:30 a.m.

Tokio Pub

Dining

Celebrate the three-day weekend with $5 sake bombs and $3 retro beer cans. On Monday, May 27, enjoy a $25 food and drink deal that includes two cans of retro be... READ MORE