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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

Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

The Book of Mormon

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Pal Joey

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

Stage 773

Theater

Based on John O'Hara's book, the classic musical tells the story of a man working in a south side night club who falls for both a young shop girl and a high soc... READ MORE

Tea with Edie and Fitz

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

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

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Lascivious Something

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

Signal Ensemble Theatre

Theater

This performance is produced by Signal Ensemble, directed by Ronan Marra. READ MORE

Let's Move!

Date: Fri., May. 24, 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

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11:30 p.m.

The Neo-Futurarium

Theater

The longest-running show in Chicago, it's a one-hour blitz of 30 extremely brief plays. READ MORE

pHlip Cup

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

pH Comedy Theater

Theater

The show explores the world of competitive flip cup based on audience suggestions. The performers challenge flip cup teams in the audience after the show. READ MORE

The Show Below

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

Crocodile Lounge

The Crocodile Players and a rotating roster of three local sketch and improv troupes perform a comedy show. Specials include a free personal pizza with drink pu... READ MORE

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Fri., May. 24, 8:15 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

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

Million Dollar Quartet

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

Apollo Theater

Theater

A musical recreation of the legendary, impromptu 1956 Sun Records recording session that featured Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. ... READ MORE

In the Company of Men

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

Profiles Theatre at The Main Stage

Theater

See the world premiere of the revised version of Neil LaBute's drama--also a 1997 film--about two frustrated executives whose scheme to woo and then dump a vuln... 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

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Blue Man Group

Put the Nuns in Charge!

The Book of Mormon

Pal Joey

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

Lascivious Something

Let's Move!

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

pHlip Cup

The Show Below

Tommy Gun's Garage

Supernatural Chicago

Grafitti

'Challenger' and 'Dinner Bell'

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Million Dollar Quartet

In the Company of Men

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque