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Aquatic Show

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

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

Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours

Date: Thu., May. 23, 3 p.m.

Depends on tour

This event offers weekly walking tours to several of Chicago's best establishments. Learn about Chicago history and beer on this guided tour, which features cra... 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

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

ComedySportz

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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

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

Who Do We Think We Are?

Date: Thu., May. 23, 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: Thu., May. 23, 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

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

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

This play, written and directed by Adam Pasen and produced by the Dead Writers Theatre Collective, chronicles the exchanges between literary icons Edith Wharton... READ MORE

Kids in Danger Best Friend Award Night

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

Fulton's on the River

Dining

Enjoy small plates prepared by renowned Chicago chefs, a live and silent auction as well as a raffle while honoring Shawn Kasserman, a trial attorney and father... READ MORE

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

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

Royal George Theatre Center

Originally known as "Baby That's Rock n Roll," the production features nearly 40 hits created by the pioneers of rock and roll. READ MORE

Let's Move!

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

Downtown Highland Park

In celebration of National Fitness Month, businesses throughout Highland Park offer a series of free classes and workshops - such as yoga, kung fu, and hip hop ... READ MORE

Andersonville Homebrew Contest

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

Hamburger Mary's

Bar/Club

Sample beers from nearly two dozen brewers paired with appetizers as part of Chicago Craft Beer Week. Proceeds benefit the Andersonville Development Corporation... READ MORE

Unbridled

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

Untitled

Bar/Club

DJs spin music to set the mood for various acts throughout the bar such as fire eating or snake charming. READ MORE

Superheroes Unite

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

Chicago Children's Museum

Kids can design, build and test customized flying machines, create a sidekick and complete challenges to acquire and wield superpowers. READ MORE

Windy City Gay Idol at Crew

Date: Thu., May. 23, 9:30 p.m.

Crew Bar & Grill

Watch amateur singers compete for audience votes and the title of Windy City Gay Idol 2013 at the 11th annual competition. Preliminaries are held in various Chi... READ MORE

Crappy Beer Night

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

Michael Diversey's

Bar/Club

Enjoy $2 and $3 cans of beer, including Schlitz, PDR, Old Style, Rolling Rock and more, at this weekly event. READ MORE

Grilling 101 BBQ Class

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

Fireplace and Chimney Authority Lisle

Dining
Class

Learn how to grill on gas grills, pellet grills and charcoal grills. Participants make apps, burgers, kabobs, pizza and more and taste their creations (with dri... READ MORE

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Events

Aquatic Show

Chicago Beer Experience Beer Tours

Late Nite Catechism

Frederick C. Robie House Tour

ComedySportz

The Book of Mormon

Who Do We Think We Are?

We're All in This Room Together

Post Office singles mixer

Theater Thursday

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Kids in Danger Best Friend Award Night

Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Let's Move!

Andersonville Homebrew Contest

Unbridled

Superheroes Unite

Windy City Gay Idol at Crew

Crappy Beer Night

Grilling 101 BBQ Class