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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

Late Nite Catechism

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

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

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

Date: Sat., May. 18, 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

The Cat in the Hat

Date: Sun., May. 19, 10:15 a.m.

Apollo Theater

Kids & Family

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

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Date: Sat., May. 18, 10:30 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre

Theater

A burlesque spoof of Star Wars: Episode V, this production is directed and choreographed by MsPixy. 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

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

Date: Sat., May. 18, 8 p.m.

Royal George Theatre Center

Concert

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

Comedy Accident

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7 p.m.

Hi-Tops

Theater

Local improv troupe Comedy Accident interviews local celebrities and people-about-town for a live podcast show. Specials include 25-cent wings. READ MORE

El Stories

Date: Sat., May. 18, 11 p.m.

The Greenhouse Theater Center

Theater

The Waltzing Mechanics perform humorous and dramatic adaptations of public transit tales adapted verbatim from interviews with Chicago commuters. READ MORE

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

Date: Sat., May. 25, 7 p.m.

Gallery Cabaret

Comedy

Hosts Emily Lake and Charlie Lind present a rotating roster of both veteran and emerging Chicago comics. Participate by sharing your own jokes during the Tight ... 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

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

Head of Passes

Date: Sun., May. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Theater

Set at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the production tells the story of a family planning a surprise birthday party that gets interrupted by a dark and sho... READ MORE

The Odd Couple

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

The classic tale starring two middle aged men who move in together as roommates following their respective divorces has been redone - with women. The female ver... READ MORE

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Date: Fri., May. 24, 7 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

Unger and Madison are ladies in this twist on Neil Simon's comedy. READ MORE

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Date: Sat., May. 18, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

Batman and Robin go on a mission to save Batgirl from the Riddler in this sexy parody. READ MORE

Adult Entertainment

Date: Sun., Apr. 28, 2 p.m.

Apollo Theater

Theater

This two-act comedy by Elaine May follows six adult film stars as they try to break into the art film industry. READ MORE

Falling Man

Gorilla Tango Theatre Skokie

Theater

A collection of short play features a cooking lesson hosted by Jeffrey Dahmer, a 13-year-old's coming out story and a hustler possessed by Tennessee Williams. READ MORE

French Market

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

Westfield Old Orchard

Fair/Festival

Shop for fresh produce, cheese, meet and more from local farmers and artisans at the market, which includes over 20 French vendors. The market is open every Thu... READ MORE

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Temple of Boobs: An Indiana Jones Burlesque

Late Nite Catechism

Put the Nuns in Charge!

A Nude Hope: A Star Wars Burlesque

The Cat in the Hat

The Empire Brings Sexy Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Sequel

Tea with Edie and Fitz

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

Comedy Accident

El Stories

The Two-Hour Comedy Hour

The Kiss Kiss Cabaret

Don't Blink: A Doctor Who Burlesque

Head of Passes

The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Holy Bouncing Boobies: A Batman Burlesque

Adult Entertainment

Falling Man

French Market