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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

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

Theater

A female cast performs a burlesque parody of the "Indiana Jones" adventure flicks in which a sacred statue -- and the reputation of a dishonored village goddess... READ MORE

Game Night

Date: Tue., May. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Cat and Mouse Game Store

Other

Bring your own game to play or try something from the store's extensive library. READ MORE

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

In the burlesque show based on the "Star Wars" movie trilogy, Luke Skywalker is a sexually frustrated farmer who attempts to rescue Princess Leia with the help ... READ MORE

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

A burlesque spoof of Star Wars: Episode V, this production is directed and choreographed by MsPixy. READ MORE

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

Date: Wed., May. 29, 7 p.m.

Challengers Comics

Other

Discuss a selected graphic novel with other enthusiasts. Purchase not required but a 20 percent discount is offered for the featured book. READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7 p.m.

Gallery Cabaret

Comedy

Hosts Emily Lake and Charlie Lind present a rotating roster of both veteran and emerging Chicago comics. Participate by sharing your own jokes during the Tight ... READ MORE

Farmers market: Evanston

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7:30 a.m.

Oak Avenue and University Place

Other

Shop for fresh produce, meat, cheese, baked goods, flowers and more from 51 vendors. Please note: Dogs are not allowed at the market (service animals excepted).... READ MORE

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Date: Fri., May. 24, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The burlesque spoof of Doctor Who takes guests on a journey through time and space with Doctor Who and Cort, who embark on a gender-bending self-discovery along... READ MORE

Green Music Fest

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 12 p.m.

Damen and North Avenues

Concert

Chicago celebrates its "green city" status with music from a variety of bands, shopping from eco-friendly vendors, educational brochures, recycled arts and craf... READ MORE

Uncaged

Date: Tue., May. 21, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

The Gorilla Tango Improv Zoo house teams perform a show based on audience suggestions. READ MORE

Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Works

Date: Sat., May. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Actors Gymnasium

Other

Get a behind-the-scenes look at circus acts from the Chicagoland area. The event also features students from the gymnasium's classes. READ MORE

Bucktown Arts Festival

Date: Sat., Aug. 24, 11 a.m.

Senior Citizens Memorial Park

Fair/Festival

Open until 7 p.m. daily, the annual two-day festival features art from over 200 vendors, live music, dance performances, poetry readings and more. Proceeds of t... READ MORE

Teenage Dream

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

The parody of teen movies features nerds with magical powers, girls with a double life and jocks that break out into perfectly choreographed musical numbers. READ MORE

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 11:59 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Other

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

$5 Funny

Date: Mon., Jun. 3, 8 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

The hour-long sketch show features entertainment from Outside Kay, improv from Switch Committee, sketch comedy from Dog's Best Friend and storytelling from Bedt... READ MORE

Nachos from the Abyss: A Sketch Revue

Date: Sat., Jun. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

The quirky and action-filled sketch comedy show written by Mark Peters features everything from pro pillow fighters, to wedding photographers, to crazy fortune ... READ MORE

Why Are You Not Rich Yet?

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Comedy

In this 50-minute mock seminar, money expert Michael Vince Parker motivates audience members to take his advice on how to become rich. READ MORE

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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

Next Theatre Company

Theater

Performed in Russian, the dramatic puppet show uses animation, video and more to tell an adventurous story that takes place in various countries throughout the ... READ MORE

H.M.S. Pinafore

Date: Sat., Jun. 8, 8 p.m.

Cahn Auditorium

Theater

Light Opera Works theater company performs Gilbert and Sullivan's classic musical comedy set at sea about a captain's daughter who falls for a sailor when she i... READ MORE

Long Grove Strawberry Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 10 a.m.

Village of Long Grove

Fair/Festival

Celebrate summer with berry-inspired treats such as chocolate-covered strawberries, donuts, ice cream and smoothies. The 29th annual festival also features live... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Game Night

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Chattingers: Graphic Novel Book Club

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Farmers market: Evanston

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Green Music Fest

Uncaged

Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Works

Bucktown Arts Festival

Teenage Dream

Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque

$5 Funny

Nachos from the Abyss: A Sketch Revue

Why Are You Not Rich Yet?

The Unbelievable Adventures of Baron Munchausen

H.M.S. Pinafore

Long Grove Strawberry Festival