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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 a.m.

Tour

Learn about the company's history and brewing process as you sip samples of seasonal and year-round beers. Ticket price includes a souvenir pint glass. READ MORE

Lascivious Something

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

Signal Ensemble Theatre

Theater

This performance is produced by Signal Ensemble, directed by Ronan Marra. READ MORE

Laugh N' Roll

Date: Sat., May. 25, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Raghu Adibhatla performs a stand-up show with opening sets from John Thomas, Murphy Row, Russ Kaminski and Stephanie Christians READ MORE

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11 p.m.

The Cornservatory

Comedy

The show blends Corn's signature sketch comedy, old-school variety show acts and a drinking game. READ MORE

The Moth StorySLAM

Date: Tue., May. 28, 7 p.m.

Martyrs'

Literature

Local comedian Brian Babylon hosts this true storytelling series featuring a new theme each month. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. for one of 10 spots to compete; stories ... READ MORE

The Blackout Diaries

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Restaurant

Comedy

Local comic Sean Flannery--plus other professional comedians and everyday folks--spin true tales of booze-fueled poor decisions with multimedia accompaniment an... READ MORE

Story Lab Chicago

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Black Rock

Literature

Local storytellers share their latest works. Scott Whitehair of storytelling series This Much is True hosts. Specials include $5 burgers. READ MORE

Michael Palascak

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

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The local comedian - as seen on "Letterman" and "Leno" - headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play

Date: Thu., Nov. 29, 8 p.m.

American Theater Company

Theater

The theater becomes a 1940s radio studio to tell the classic story of one man's effect on his community complete with audiograms and commercial breaks. Free mil... READ MORE

Three-Course Wednesdays

Browntrout

Dining

Choose your own small plate, big plate and dessert at this three-course meal. Popular dishes include cheese curds, braised goat gravy, grilled trout, tomato fon... READ MORE

Sarah Brightman

Date: Sat., Sep. 28, 8 p.m.

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

Concert

Trivia Night at Wild Goose Bar and Grill

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

Wild Goose Bar & Grill

Bar/Club

Test your knowledge of random facts for the chance to win half off your check by participating in "Knockin' Noggins," a mixture of trivia, board games and brain... READ MORE

Pat McGann

Date: Sat., Jul. 13, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

WTTW-TV's "The Chicago Stand Up Project" creator and host headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

Eric Andre

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 8 p.m.

Zanies Rosemont

Comedy

The creator of "The Eric Andre Show" on Adult Swim and co-star of the show "Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23" headlines a stand-up showcase. READ MORE

YES

Date: Wed., Aug. 14, 8 p.m.

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

Concert

North Center Farmers Market

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

North Center Town Square

Fair/Festival

Pick up fresh ingredients for dinner at this North Side farmers market, which also offers local eggs, meat, cheese and other artisanal products. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Brownstone Tavern & Grill

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7 p.m.

Brownstone Tavern & Grill

Bar/Club

The bar hosts tastings from New Belgium Saturday and Revolution Wednesday. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Half Acre Beer Company Tap Room

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Half Acre Beer Company Tap Room

Bar/Club

The brewery taps special firkins at noon and 4 p.m. May 17 and 24 and holds an open house May 23 to celebrate the annual event. READ MORE

Killer Komedy

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Comedy

Michael Shapiro, Salty Peters, Katharine Herskovic, Amy Nico Schwartz, Elisa Marcus, Nick Sierra, Claire Swanson, Jason Hilman, Ed Towns, Josh Johnson, Comedian... READ MORE

Chicago Style Live

Date: Thu., Jun. 6, 9 p.m.

Silvie's Lounge

Concert

The Stacy Jones Band and Blackjack Sass perform. READ MORE

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Half Acre Beer Company tour

Lascivious Something

Laugh N' Roll

The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance

The Moth StorySLAM

The Blackout Diaries

Story Lab Chicago

Michael Palascak

It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play

Three-Course Wednesdays

Sarah Brightman

Trivia Night at Wild Goose Bar and Grill

Pat McGann

Eric Andre

YES

North Center Farmers Market

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Brownstone Tavern & Grill

Chicago Craft Beer Week at Half Acre Beer Company Tap Room

Killer Komedy

Chicago Style Live