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Wed Local Expo

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10:30 a.m.

The expo highlights wedding services in the Bucktown and Wicker Park area to help soon-to-be brides and grooms plan the perfect wedding. Guests can sample food ... READ MORE

The Free for All

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7:30 p.m.

The Playground Theater

Comedy

Features improv sets by a rotating roster of three local teams, including Koleno, Delirious Confetti and others. BYOB. READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Tue., May. 21, 8 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: Thu., May. 23, 8 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

Chicago's Original Brewery Tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 12 p.m.

Goose Island Brewpub

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

Hambingo

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

Hamburger Mary's

Drag diva Velicity Metropolis calls out numbers at this R-rated bingo night, which benefits a different charity each week. Drink specials include $5 Sauza marga... READ MORE

Uptown Poetry Slam

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

The Green Mill

Bar/Club

More than two decades running, this is the granddaddy of all poetry slams. Marc Smith--the founder of the national slam movement--hosts this weekly evening of p... READ MORE

The Nerdologues: Your Stories

Date: Sun., Jun. 16, 7 p.m.

Fizz Bar & Grill

Local comic actors perform geek-themed monologues, scenes and sketches at this monthly show and podcast. Listen to past sessions here. BYOB. READ MORE

Live band karaoke

Date: Sun., May. 26, 9 p.m.

McGee's Tavern & Grille

Bar/Club

The band Liquid Courage performs as guests belt out lyrics to a catalog of hits. READ MORE

Louie Anderson

Date: Sun., May. 19, 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

Chicago Cooks, Michigan Pours

Date: Sun., May. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Uncommon Ground on Devon

Bar/Club

Enjoy a taste of Michigan's best wines paired with local fare, including appetizers, roasted beet salad, tagine of lamb with mint and desserts. Tickets include ... READ MORE

The Harold

Date: Mon., May. 20, 10:30 p.m.

iO

Comedy

Improv teams explore an audience suggestion using scenes, games and monologues. READ MORE

Entertaining Julia

Date: Sun., May. 26, 9 p.m.

Town Hall Pub

Local comics host a music and comedy variety show featuring a rotating roster of established and emerging comedians, sketch troupes and bands. The show's aim is... READ MORE

Student Graduation Show

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

iO

Comedy

Students from the iO Training Center perform improv sets using original forms. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Miss Kitty's

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

Miss Kitty's Saloon

Bar/Club

Compete with other intellectuals at this weekly event that awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. READ MORE

Trivia Night at Spin

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10 p.m.

Spin Nightclub

Bar/Club

Put your brain to the test in game show-style trivia for the chance to win cash and prizes. READ MORE

Trivia Night at New Line Tavern

Date: Sun., Jan. 27, 7 p.m.

New Line Tavern

Bar/Club

Form a team to participate in "Whaddayaknow?" trivia for the chance to win prizes while enjoying half price appetizers, $2.50 Miller Lite bottles, $5 Duvel bott... READ MORE