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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

Festival of Flesh: A Live Burlesque, Fetish and Variety Sideshow

Date: Sat., Mar. 2, 10 p.m.

CLOSED: Cuna

Ron Fitzgerald of Ron Fitzgerald's Realm hosts this variety show featuring burlesque, fetish, magic, Coney Island-style sideshow acts, DJs and more. READ MORE

Late Nite Catechism

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A humorous interactive play about a catechism class and the jovial nun who leads it. READ MORE

Blue Man Group

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Theater

A sequel to "Late Nite Catechism" features a jovial nun and her humorous take on the Catholic church and the state of the world. READ MORE

Pistol Party

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 9 p.m.

Town Hall Pub

Theater

A monthly showcase features performances by Think Tank Comedy and local funnymen John Leadley and Drew Frees and special guests. READ MORE

Speakeasy

Date: Sun., May. 26, 7 p.m.

Everleigh Social Club

Theater

Dance to 1920s-style live jazz by Ben Tatar and L'amourchestra. In between sets, The Chicago Starlets perform striptease routines. BYOB. Check the website for a... READ MORE

"The Glee Project" Casting Call

Chicago Academy for the Arts

Other

Think you're the next "Glee" singing star? Oxygen is looking for contestants for its newest reality TV show, "The Glee Project." Show up prepared with song sele... READ MORE

Hug City Presents: A Night of Stand Up Comedy

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

Lucky's Wicker Park

Theater

Features sets by local comics. Specials include $4 Breckenridge Drafts, $4 Jameson Shots, $5 Malort and PBR combo. READ MORE

Game Night

Date: Tue., May. 28, 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

Grown Folks Stories

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Silver Room

Other

Local storyteller Cara Brigandi hosts no-notes tales by amateur and professional storytellers. Drop your name in the hat for a five-minute turn at the mic. READ MORE

A Play in the Life

Possibility Playhouse

Theater

See 10 short plays--five per night--inspired by Beatles' songs. Stick around after for live music by a Beatles tribute band. BYOB. The songs that inspired the pl... READ MORE

The Book of Mormon

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

Speak Easy Comedy

Date: Mon., May. 27, 8:30 p.m.

Stanley's Kitchen and Tap

Theater

Chicago comedians host a showcase of five local and national performers. Doors open at 8 p.m. 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

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

Farmers market: Northfield

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

Happ Road and New Trier Court

Shop for fresh produce, plants and flowers, cheese, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Rain or shine. READ MORE

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Thu., May. 23, 10:15 a.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

Post Office singles mixer

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

Durkin's Tavern

Other

This event turns a regular singles mixer into a game called Post Office. Participants are assigned a mailbox number and receive stationary. Guests can write mes... READ MORE

Theater Thursday

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

Various locations

Theater

Visit a new Chicagoland play each week with specially priced tickets, a pre-or-post show cocktail and appetizer reception and schmooze time with the cast or cre... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Festival of Flesh: A Live Burlesque, Fetish and Variety Sideshow

Late Nite Catechism

Blue Man Group

Put the Nuns in Charge!

Pistol Party

Speakeasy

"The Glee Project" Casting Call

Hug City Presents: A Night of Stand Up Comedy

Game Night

Grown Folks Stories

A Play in the Life

The Book of Mormon

Speak Easy Comedy

No Shame Theatre

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Farmers market: Northfield

The Cat in the Hat

Post Office singles mixer

Theater Thursday