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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

First Fridays

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 6 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Bar/Club

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago hosts this networking event on the first Friday of each month. It features a cash bar and complimentary Wolfgang Puck hor... READ MORE

Comedians You Should Know

Date: Wed., May. 29, 9 p.m.

Timothy O'Toole's

Bar/Club

Each week, one member of the cast--Marty DeRosa, Danny Kallas, Joe Kilgallon, Mike Lebovitz, Drew Michael and Michael Sanchez--hosts a stand-up showcase featuri... 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

Free admission for Illinois residents

Date: Tue., May. 28, 10 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Kids & Family

The MCA closes at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. READ MORE

Lollapalooza 2013

Date: Fri., Aug. 2, 12 p.m.

Grant Park

Concert

The annual 3-day music festival in Grant Park features headliners such as Mumford and Sons, Vampire Weekend and The Killers, among dozens of other big acts perf... 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

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

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

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Danc(e)volve: New Works Festival

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

The company performs world premiere works create from its annual Inside/Out Choreographic Workshop. READ MORE

Luna Negra Dance Theater: Luna Nueva Festival

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

Museum of Contemporary Art

Dance

The contemporary dance company performs works by artistic director Gustavo Ramírez Sansano and international artists. READ MORE

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Marathon

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 6:30 a.m.

Grant Park

Recreation

Run a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a mini marathon (approximately 3 miles) through the streets of Chicago. Race course features local bands and cheer squads. R... READ MORE

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 7 a.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art

Fair/Festival

Stop by this weekly farmers market before checking out the museum's latest exhibitions. The market provides a selection of local produce, artisanal products lik... READ MORE

Brooksday

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 9 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Literature

Celebrate the life and work of poet Gwendolyn Brooks on her birthday with a marathon reading of her work. Youth, other poets, actors, teachers, political leader... READ MORE

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago: Russell Brand

Date: Wed., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The star of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him To The Greek" performs a solo comedy show. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: David Cross & His Super Duper Pals

Date: Thu., Jun. 13

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The actor, best known for playing Tobias Funke on "Arrested Development, performs with fellow comedians Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn and Doug Benson. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

Date: Fri., Jun. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The "Saturday Night Live" star performs with "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent Al Madrigal and former "30 Rock" writer Hannibal Buress. READ MORE

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Bob Newhart

Date: Sat., Jun. 15, 7 p.m.

The Chicago Theatre

Comedy

The Grammy-, Emmy- and Peabody-winning star of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart" performs. 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

The Casuals

Date: Sun., Jul. 7, 7 p.m.

Chicago DCA Storefront Theater

Theater

Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Chance Bone and Andrew Swanson's play about a once-beloved military radio host who is forced to confron... READ MORE

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Chicago Cultural Center Tour

First Fridays

Comedians You Should Know

The Book of Mormon

Free admission for Illinois residents

Lollapalooza 2013

Chicago Critical Mass Monthly Bike Ride

Wired Fridays

Monday Night Live

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Danc(e)volve: New Works Festival

Luna Negra Dance Theater: Luna Nueva Festival

Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Marathon

Museum of Contemporary Art Farmers Market

Brooksday

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago: Russell Brand

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: David Cross & His Super Duper Pals

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Seth Meyers

TBS Just for Laughs Chicago: Bob Newhart

The Crumbles

The Casuals