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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

Date: Wed., May. 29, 1:15 p.m.

Kids & Family

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

The Book of Mormon

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

Bank of America Theatre

Theater

This Tony Award-winning musical satire by Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows the misadventures of two missionaries ... READ MORE

No Shame Theatre

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

St. Paul Cultural Center

Theater

Bring a less-than-five-minute piece of original work--monologue, stand-up, sketches, dance, poetry, original music, magic, mind-reading, performance art, storyt... READ MORE

She Works Hard For The Money

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8 p.m.

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

Theater

This one-woman show, starring Kat Victoria, pays tribute to struggling singers and actors. READ MORE

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Date: Fri., May. 31, 5:30 p.m.

Daley Plaza

Recreation

Join fellow bikers on the last Friday of each month, regardless of season or weather. The ride starts at Daley Plaza. READ MORE

No Tell Motel

Date: Wed., May. 29, 11:59 p.m.

Debonair Social Club

Bar/Club

The club is transformed into a sleazy motel setting for racy performances by a rotating roster of local burlesque artists. READ MORE

The Show Below

Date: Fri., May. 31, 9 p.m.

Crocodile Lounge

Comedy

The Crocodile Players and a rotating roster of three local sketch and improv troupes perform a comedy show. Specials include a free personal pizza with drink pu... READ MORE

Wired Fridays

Date: Fri., May. 31, 12:15 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Concert

A lunchbreak dance party series in the Randolph Cafe features local and national DJs and electronic musicians. READ MORE

The Sh*t Show

Date: Fri., May. 31, 8:30 p.m.

Shambles

Comedy

Local comics Rasa Gierstikas and Ever Mainard host a comedy variety show the last Friday of every month that includes a range of performers from emerging local ... READ MORE

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 11 a.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Kids & Family

Learn quirky facts and folklore about two of BIC's three playhouses in the theater district: Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre; Cadillac Pal... READ MORE

Monday Night Live

Date: Mon., May. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Petterino's

Bar/Club

Comedienne and vocalist Denise McGowan Tracy and music director Beckie Menzie host a cabaret-style singers' open mic. A rotating roster of professional and emer... READ MORE

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

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

Federal Plaza Square

Fair/Festival

As one of Chicago's many outdoor Farmers Markets, this event takes place weekly until the end of the summer and features some of the Midwest's best fresh produc... READ MORE

Eat to the Beat

Date: Thu., May. 30, 12 p.m.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park

Dance

Grab lunch from the food trucks parked outside and head in for lunchtime performances by local organizations and visiting artists. READ MORE

Half Acre Beer Brunch

Date: Sun., May. 26, 10 a.m.

SmallBar Division

Bar/Club

Try four Half Acre beers paired with four small plates at the third annual event marking the end of Chicago Craft Beer Week. READ MORE

Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' The Devil's Cage

Date: Fri., May. 31, 6:30 p.m.

Hideout

Film

This documentary tells the story of the country music star's origins in poverty-stricken Alabama to his rise to stardom through interviews with him and others. ... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Advertising Competition

Date: Wed., May. 29, 8 p.m.

Double Door

Bar/Club

Teams who have spent the last few weeks competing to create a 30-second commercial for a Chicago craft beer company premiere their creation for guests to vote o... READ MORE

Detroit Cobras

Date: Fri., May. 31, 9 p.m.

Double Door

Concert

With Pangea and The Statutes of Liberty. READ MORE

The Crumbles

Date: Mon., May. 27, 3 p.m.

Gene Siskel Film Center/School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Film

The tragicomedy tells the story of the greatest band in the world in there home in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. These screenings are part of the 1... READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Date: Sun., May. 26, 12 p.m.

South Water Kitchen

Dining

The restaurant offers $25 craft beer buckets and special drafts including Finch's Sobek and Set Black IPA, Vivant Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Lagunitas Underco... READ MORE

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Events

Chicago Cultural Center Tour

The Book of Mormon

No Shame Theatre

She Works Hard For The Money

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

No Tell Motel

The Show Below

Wired Fridays

The Sh*t Show

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

Monday Night Live

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Federal Plaza Farmers Market

Eat to the Beat

Half Acre Beer Brunch

Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' The Devil's Cage

Chicago Craft Beer Advertising Competition

Detroit Cobras

The Crumbles

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen