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Open Improv Jam

Date: Mon., May. 27, 10 p.m.

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

Celebrating Gilda

Date: Thu., Dec. 6, 5 p.m.

Up Comedy Club

Comedy

Second City hosts a panel to discuss the impact comedian Gilda Radner had throughout her life. READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: Future Hits

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

The Chicago-based trio performs kid-friendly tunes. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Crossing

Date: Wed., May. 22, 8 p.m.

Crossing

Bar/Club

Put your intelligence to the test for the chance to win $250 in cash. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Rocks

Date: Tue., Jan. 29, 8 p.m.

Rocks Lincoln Park

Bar/Club

Get a group of friends together to compete at this weekly event where the winners of each round get free shots. READ MORE

The Fair Maid of the West

Date: Sat., Jan. 18, 2 p.m.

Wilmette Public Library

Theater

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago performs Thomas Heywood's classic Renaissance drama set during the Anglo-Spanish War about a female tapster who is loved by m... READ MORE

12th Annual Walk for Lupus

Date: Sun., Sep. 29, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Park

Fundraiser

Enjoy entertainment, raffles and family-friendly activities while raising awareness for the Lupus Foundation of America at a one- or three-mile walk. READ MORE

Chicago Air and Water Show

Date: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.

North Avenue Beach

Fair/Festival

Though the show can be viewed from Fullerton to Oak Street along the lakefront, head to North Beach for the best views. The annual event - with a variety of shi... READ MORE

United Run for the Zoo

Date: Sun., Jun. 2, 8 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Fundraiser

The annual event features a 5K run, 10K run or 5K "Fun Walk." Each race occurs throughout the zoo grounds and children can participate in the Safari Stampede, a... READ MORE

Second Saturdays Garden Tours

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 10 a.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Museum/Zoo

The zoo's horticulturists take guests on a tour where they learn about various plants in the zoo's gardens. READ MORE

LivingSocial Beer Fest

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Dining

Taste a variety of craft beers while exploring the zoo's various animals. The evening also features food trucks and food tasting stations. 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

Filmstrips: An Evening of Cinematic Burlesque

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Dance

Presented by the Kiss Kiss Cabaret, this performance stars The Kiss Kiss Coquettes, with choreography by Amee Binder. Complementing the dancers is a host of var... READ MORE