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Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover

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

Bar/Club

In the spirit of Chicago Craft Beer Week, the bar hosts a tap takeover with an 80s prom theme. Guests can enjoy 80s music, balloon arches, polaroid photos and m... READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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: Mon., May. 20, 8 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Second City

Comedy

The Second City's 100th revue kicks off another election cycle by diving into the country's increasingly personality driven political system, and celebrating th... READ MORE

We're All in This Room Together

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Second City e.t.c.

Comedy

Songs, sketches and short scenes poke fun at human interactions -- or the lack thereof -- in the age of Facebook, Twitter and other 21st century technology. Rya... READ MORE

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Fri., May. 24, 10:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Comedy

Now in its fifth season, the group of improvisational actors performs original scenes, songs and drinking games based on audience suggestions, lines of dialogue... 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: Sun., May. 19, 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

El Stories

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Date: Sun., May. 19, 1 p.m.

Goose Island Brewpub

Bar/Club

Tour three Chicago breweries via the Chicago Brew Bus. Tickets include beer at each stop, and guests have time to order food, more beer or take a tour at each l... READ MORE

Zoo-ologie 2013: Sumus Animalia

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Fundraiser

The zoo turns into ancient Rome for the evening and guests can enjoy food from 13 Chicago restaurants, drinks from chef Sarah Grueneberg, music and dancing. READ MORE

Million Dollar Quartet

Date: Sun., May. 19, 3:30 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

A musical recreation of the legendary, impromptu 1956 Sun Records recording session that featured Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. ... READ MORE

Farmers market: Evanston

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

Oak Avenue and University Place

Other

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

Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Works

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

Actors Gymnasium

Other

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

Adult Entertainment

Date: Sun., May. 19, 2 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

This two-act comedy by Elaine May follows six adult film stars as they try to break into the art film industry. READ MORE

Chickenbone

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

27 Live

Concert

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Date: Sun., May. 19, 4 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

The Second City performs 52 classic scenes that poke fun at life in Chicago. READ MORE

Go Hug Yourself

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10:30 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Comedy

This Second City sketch comedy show, written by Lizzie Cross and Seth Zimmerman and directed by Teri Jo Rask and Carrie Vrabel, tackles dating, work, marriage a... READ MORE

Television Trivia Game Night

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

ECTV Evanston

Fundraiser

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

It's All Fun and Games ... Until Someone Dies

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11:59 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Comedy

Ashley Schulter, Damon Royster, Jamie Burns and John Deger write and perform a sketch show with dark themes. READ MORE

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Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover

Late Nite Catechism

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

El Stories

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Zoo-ologie 2013: Sumus Animalia

Million Dollar Quartet

Farmers market: Evanston

Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Works

Adult Entertainment

Chickenbone

What the Tour Guide Didn't Tell You: A Chicago Review

Go Hug Yourself

Television Trivia Game Night

It's All Fun and Games ... Until Someone Dies