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Aquatic Show

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

The newest permanent Oceanarium show features sea lions, penguins, dolphins, beluga whales and other aquatic life. Show times vary. READ MORE

Potential Boyfriends

Date: Tue., May. 21, 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: Wed., May. 22, 1:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

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

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

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Date: Sun., May. 19, 11 a.m.

Robie House

Follow guides through Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie-style house, completed in 1910, during this 45-60 minute narrated tour with hourly or half-hourly departures ... READ MORE

Blue Man Group

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

Briar Street Theatre

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

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

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

Stage 773

Comedy

An original musical sketch comedy show satirizes falling in love. READ MORE

ComedySportz

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

ComedySportz Theatre

Comedy

Two teams of professional comedians compete in this short-form improv show that's appropriate for all ages. A referee calls fouls and awards points, although t... READ MORE

Second Sunday

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 1 p.m.

Hyde Park Art Center

Kids & Family

A drop-in event for families features arts and crafts projects. READ MORE

Pimprov

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

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

Four actors portray pimps attempting to perform an improv comedy show. READ MORE

The Free for All

Date: Sun., May. 19, 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

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10 p.m.

Public House Theater

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

Comedians You Should Know

Date: Wed., May. 22, 9 p.m.

Timothy O'Toole's

Each week, one member of the cast--Marty DeRosa, Danny Kallas, Joe Kilgallon, Mike Lebovitz, Drew Michael and Michael Sanchez--hosts a stand-up showcase featuri... READ MORE

Free admission for Illinois residents

Date: Tue., May. 21, 10 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. READ MORE

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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: Sat., May. 18, 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

The Cat in the Hat

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

Apollo Theater

This Dr. Seuss adaptation follows two children stuck indoors during a rainy afternoon as they are introduced to the mysterious Cat in the Hat. He brings trouble... READ MORE

Free Open Mic

Date: Wed., May. 22, 9:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

See local comedians try out new material--or bring your best material and get onstage yourself. READ MORE

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Chemically Imbalanced Theater

Comedy

See performances by a trio of Chicago sketch and improv comedy ensembles. READ MORE

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

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Aquatic Show

Potential Boyfriends

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Laugh Out Loud Tour

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Blue Man Group

Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships

ComedySportz

Second Sunday

Pimprov

The Free for All

Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play

Comedians You Should Know

Free admission for Illinois residents

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

The Cat in the Hat

Free Open Mic

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy

Thirsty: The Premiere Improv Drinking Party