Chicago Events & Things to Do

A series of vignettes, written by Dan Shea and Rick Pechous, tells the story of what happens when the Kingdom of Stonefell has no one left to fight but themselv... READ MORE

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 7 a.m.

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., Jun. 25, 8 p.m.

Studio BE

Comedy

The ensemble performs a blend of sketch and improv in this comedy show. Performances by guest troupes and stand-up comics round out the night. Tickets include a... READ MORE

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

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

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 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: Sat., Jun. 22, 4 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

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

Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 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., Jun. 21, 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

Open Improv Jam

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 10 p.m.

The Tonic Room

Bar/Club

Local pianist Charles Egerton Cameron and guests host an open mic for musicians, spoken word artists, singers and others at this weekly show. READ MORE

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8:30 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Theater

Chicago comedians host a showcase of five local and national performers. Doors open at 8 p.m. READ MORE

Post Office singles mixer

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7 p.m.

Durkin's Tavern

Other

This event turns a regular singles mixer into a game called Post Office. Participants are assigned a mailbox number and receive stationary. Guests can write mes... READ MORE

Simply Scotty

Date: Sun., Jul. 7, 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

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

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 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

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 12 p.m.

Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues

Dining

Get your taste buds ready for a weekend of diverse flavors and dishes at the annual fundraiser, which features more than 250 vendors, 40 musical acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

Sheffield and Webster Avenues

Fair/Festival

More than 100 residential gardens are open for exploration during the 45th annual neighborhood festival, which also features live music from Poi Dog Pondering (... READ MORE

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Date: Sat., Sep. 14, 10 a.m.

Broadway and Belmont Avenue

Fair/Festival

Browse original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, furniture and more works from 175 juried artists comprise the ninth annual juried show along Broadwa... READ MORE

Rhythm World Summer Tap Festival

Date: Mon., Jul. 22, 10 a.m.

American Rhythm Center

Class

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project's two-week festival includes tap dancing courses, residencies, master classes and performances. READ MORE

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Chicago Craft Beer Festival

Zoovies

Plain White T's

LARP Fiction

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Potential Boyfriends

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Blue Man Group

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Open Improv Jam

Speak Easy Comedy

Post Office singles mixer

Simply Scotty

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

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Rhythm World Summer Tap Festival