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Acorn Express Adventures

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 a.m.

Morton Arboretum

Kids & Family

Ride the arboretum's tram and create a craft every Wednesday and Friday (11 to 11:45 a.m.) until October. READ MORE

The Miss Neo Pageant

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

This comedy, directed by Stephanie Shaw, portrays behind-the-scenes interactions of beauty pageant contestants. Jessica Anne, Tif Harrison, Megan Mercier, Molly... READ MORE

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:15 p.m.

Tommy Gun's Garage

Known as the longest running interactive dinner show, Tommy Gun's Garage features gangsters and flappers performing a musical comedy revue set in a 1929 Chicago... READ MORE

Supernatural Chicago

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Excalibur

Explore Chicago's allegedly paranormal past during this one-man show starring necromancer Neil Tobin. The 90-minute performance blends local tales with interact... READ MORE

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

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

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

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

El Circo Cheapo Cabaret

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

The Aloft Loft

See performances by local aerialists, jugglers and other circus artists. Want to perform? Contact the studio. The 7 p.m. show is family friendly while the 10 p.... READ MORE

The Hot Karl

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11:59 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

A late-night improv set features uncensored adult humor. READ MORE

Middle Age Comeback and 3033

Date: Sun., May. 26, 10:30 p.m.

iO

Theater

This double bill of longform improv is performed by Jimmy Carlson and Craig Uhlir, both of the iO and The Second City. READ MORE

Michael Pizza and 'The Scene'

Date: Thu., May. 23, 10:30 p.m.

iO

Theater

The winning team from iO's 2009 "$800 Cage Match" and iO ensemble members Tim Baltz, Rush Howell, TJ Jagodowski, Brad Morris and Brian Wilson perform improv set... READ MORE

2nd Story: Stories & Wine

Date: Sun., Jun. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Webster's Wine Bar

Theater

Hear four true tales from local writers at this hybrid storytelling series that also incorporates music and conversation. For an extra fee, purchase a wine flig... READ MORE

Extended Play

Date: Sun., May. 26, 9:30 p.m.

The Playground Theater

Theater

Three local teams selected from a rotating roster perform 30-minute improv sets each. BYOB. READ MORE

Chicagoland and Fishnuts

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Local comics T.J. Jagodowski, Mark Piebenga, Linda Orr, Tom Blanford and Alex Fendrich perform an improv set as Chicagoland. The four-person improv troupe Fish ... READ MORE

Skinprov

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11:59 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

A shirtless, all-male troupe performs a racy improv set. Audiences must be 18 and older to attend the event. READ MORE

Special Event Thursdays

Date: Thu., May. 23, 8:30 p.m.

Jokes and Notes

Theater

Chicago comedians including Marlon Mitchell, Brian Babylon, Kendall Peterson and Meechie Hall host a rotating roster of local and national guest comics, stand-u... READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

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

Gallery Cabaret

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

Grafitti

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

The Playground Theater

See a rotating roster of established local comedy acts at this BYOB event. READ MORE

'Challenger' and 'Dinner Bell'

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11:59 p.m.

iO

A double bill of improv. READ MORE

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret Coquettes perform a burlesque revue with live comedic musical accompaniment. Also features guest acrobatic, musical and magic acts. READ MORE

In A World...

Date: Tue., May. 28, 9:30 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

Local comedians Chris Day, Nancy Friedrich, T.J. Jagodowski, Conner O'Malley, Rebecca Sohn, Rich Sohn, Chris Witaski and guest comics create humorous characters... READ MORE

Red Hot Annie's Basic Burlesque

DeMaire Dance Studios, Inc.

Theater

Vaudeville performer Red Hot Annie teaches you the basics of the bump and grind of burlesque. One class for $20 or four classes for $60. READ MORE

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Events

Acorn Express Adventures

The Miss Neo Pageant

Tommy Gun's Garage

Supernatural Chicago

Broadway in Chicago Historic Theater Tour

El Circo Cheapo Cabaret

The Hot Karl

Middle Age Comeback and 3033

Michael Pizza and 'The Scene'

2nd Story: Stories & Wine

Extended Play

Chicagoland and Fishnuts

Skinprov

Special Event Thursdays

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Grafitti

'Challenger' and 'Dinner Bell'

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

In A World...

Red Hot Annie's Basic Burlesque