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Blue Man Group

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Kids & Family

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

100 Proof Comedy

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 8 p.m.

ComedySportz Theatre

Theater

Local funnyman Jamie Campbell hosts sets by three to four professional comics. "The Chaser," a free stand-up open mic, follows. Specials include $3 Old Styles a... READ MORE

12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center

Date: Sat., Aug. 10, 11 a.m.

Glen Town Center

Fair/Festival

Glenview's 12th Annual Art at the Glen Town Center brings art, live music, and local food to the streets. Art activities for kids are an added bonus at this fre... READ MORE

Par For The Corpse

Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 8 p.m.

Oil Lamp Theater

Theater

In Jack Sharkey's comedic mystery the guests at a snowed-in dinner party must discover the killer in their midst. The theater is BYOB and provides glasses and ... READ MORE

Original Tease

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 9 p.m.

Lincoln Tap Room

Theater

The monthly burlesque show includes go-go dancers, singers and more. READ MORE

Magic Chicago

Date: Wed., Jul. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

After a long run at City Lit, local magicians Robert Charles and Benjamin Barnes move their monthly performance to Stage 773. READ MORE

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Date: Thu., Jun. 20, 8 p.m.

Athenaeum Theatre

Theater

The Eclectic Theatre Company presents this comedy in which three actors synopsize all 37 of The Bard's plays in two hours. READ MORE

It's a Wonderful Santa Land Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas Story…Jews Welcome

Stage 773

Theater

Street Tempo Theatre packs the whole holiday season into one show with singing, dancing, stories and interactive games. READ MORE

Loose Chicks and an Extra Chick

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Loft

Theater

The group performs its hour-long show based on its members' life experiences. READ MORE

Bah! Humbug

Strawdog Theatre

Theater

The Chicago Red Line presents a twist on Dickens' holiday classic filled with music, dancing and comedy. READ MORE

Purple Fluffy Butter Bubbles

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 3 p.m.

Stage 773

Comedy

The three-man comedy troupe Bri-Ko combines sketch, acting and clowning in a silent comedy show. READ MORE

Storytown

Date: Sat., Jun. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Stage 773

Kids & Family

This interactive show lets kids design the setting and help shape the story while the actors, artists and musicians bring it to life. READ MORE

The Land of Smiles

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Stage 773

Theater

The Chicago Folks Operetta performs the tale of Lisa, a European woman from Vienna who marries a Chinese prince and has difficulty adapting to his culture, whic... READ MORE