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Comedian Robert Schimmel at the Chicago Improv

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $19.00 Our Price: $9.50*
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Robert Schimmel's big break came when Rodney Dangerfield spotted him and invited him to appear on HBO's "Young Comedians Special." Since then he has gone on to appear on Conan O'Brian, The Simpsons, Comic Strip Live, Joan Rivers, Oprah and was a writer for Fox's In Living Color. He was named one of the 100 Greatest Standups of All Time by Comedy Central.

Love is Dead: A NecRomantic Musical Comedy at Annoyance Theatre

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*

Annoyance Theatre brings back their hit show Love is Dead: A NecRomantic Musical Comedy for a limited run. The darkly comic story of Orin, an introverted mortician who falls in love with a living woman for the first time, filled houses for six months in its initial appearance, garnering rave reviews; the theatre is bringing it back to prepare for its upcoming run at the New York International Fringe Festival.

Dead Man's Cell Phone, A Quirky Comic Adventure at Steppenwolf Theatre

Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 3:00pm
Tuesday, Jul. 22 @ 7:30pm
and 6 more dates.
Full Price: $48.00 - $68.00 Our Price: $24.00 - $34.00*
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Jean is sleepwalking through her life until she answers a dead man's cell phone. It turns out to be a wake-up call that sends her on a date with the dead man's brother, a drinking binge with his wife, and a mysterious rendezvous with his mistress—leading Jean to rediscover herself.

Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor at the Raven Theatre

Raven East Stage (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 3:00pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $25.00 Our Price: $12.50*
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The Raven Theatre presents Laughter on the 23rd Floor. Based loosely on Simon's early career, when he worked for Sid Caesar's legendary Your Show of Shows alongside Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and Woody Allen, the play tells the story of Max Prince, star of a '50s variety show, and the outrageous antics of his team of writers.

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing from First Folio Shakespeare Festival

Mayslake Peabody Estate (Oak Brook, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 8:15pm
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 8:15pm
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 8:15pm
Full Price: $26.00 Our Price: $13.00*
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Often referred to as Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending, Much Ado is the tale of the bickering Beatrice and Benedick, who admit their love only after helping sweet Hero save her reputation and win back her love, Claudio. One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Much Ado will be performed on First Folio's picturesque outdoor stage.

The Mark of Zorro: New Version of Classic Adventure Story at Lifeline Theatre

Lifeline Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 4:00pm
Full Price: $25.00 Our Price: $12.50*
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Zorro can best any swordsman, outride any horseman, but if he is to save the young daughter of a noble family from ruin, he must also inspire the privileged young caballeros to join him in his fight against corruption. Filled with Latino music, dance and sword-fighting thrills, this new play is a more faithful adaptation of author Johnston McCulley's novel than any version previously seen.

Neil Simon's Plaza Suite at Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater

Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 7:00pm (Opening Night)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 8:00pm
and 11 more dates.
Full Price: $25.00 Our Price: FREE - $12.50*
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One of Neil Simon's most popular and celebrated plays, Plaza Suite details the misadventures of three very different couples as they face crucial moments in their respective lives—all in the same hotel room at the world-famous Plaza Hotel. Plaza Suite showcases Simon at his best: witty, clever and relentlessly funny.

Michael McKean in Superior Donuts by 2008 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright, at Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 3:00pm
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 7:30pm
and 29 more dates.
Full Price: $48.00 - $68.00 Our Price: $24.00 - $34.00*
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Michael McKean (This is Spinal Tap, Laverne and Shirley) stars in Superior Donuts, a provocative new comedy by 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts. Arthur (McKean) owns a decrepit donut shop in the uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to change the shop for the better. Set in one of Chicago's most diverse communities, this world-premiere highlights the redemptive power of friendship.

The Flaming Dames: Popular Burlesque Troupe Sings Cabaret Songs in Torch

The Spot (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 8:30pm
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 8:30pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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It's a change of pace for the Flaming Dames, Chicago's beloved burlesque troupe, as their new show Torch substitutes singing for dancing. No clothing will be removed, but the Dames' singing talents will be revealed as they perform classic torch songs.

Edgy Dark Comedy Rusty Pipe at The Cornservatory Theatre

The Cornservatory (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 7:00pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 - $15.00 Our Price: $5.00 - $7.50*
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In this biting world-premiere dark comedy, two men await the purchase of a mysterious "world-changing" item for their bosses. When they eventually encounter their sellers, all hell breaks loose. Secret identities are exposed, powers violently shift and the magic of a little "rusty pipe" is revealed, leading to a bloody, disastrous conclusion.

Bloody Bess: A Tale of Piracy and Revenge at Storefront Theater

The Storefront Theater (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 3:00pm
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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BackStage Theatre Company brings its own spin to the swashbuckling thriller that tells the story of Elizabeth Presberty, daughter to the governor of the island of Tobago, and her transformation to ruthless pirate captain, Bloody Bess. Originally produced by Chicago's own Organic Theatre, it's an evening of murder, betrayal and revenge, directed by award-winning fight choreographer Geoff Coates.

"Heartfelt" Comedy Rag and Bone from Rubicon Theatre Project

Profiles Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 7:00pm
and 5 more dates.
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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What happens when one man receives the heart of another? Two brothers, Jeff and George, run The Ladder Store—which is actually a front for their black-market business of buying and selling hearts. This heartfelt (excuse the pun) comedy is about the limits of feeling, and the consequences of either feeling nothing or too much.

Gender-Bending Satire Lesbians Who Kill at Bailiwick Art Center

Bailiwick Art Center (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 3:00pm
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $20.00 - $25.00 Our Price: $10.00 - $12.50*
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Lesbians Who Kill is a satirical gender-bending look at what might motivate women—lesbians in particular—to become killers. Through musical numbers, parody and memorable movie moments, this imaginative, unconventional play aggressively explores anger, s*xism and violent impulses.

Factory Theater Presents: Ren Faire! — A Renaissance Faire Meets A Wild West Show

Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 7:00pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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What happens when a Renaissance Faire gets into a turf war with the Wild West show across the interstate? Well, if you think things got dicey between The Sharks and The Jets, you can't imagine what happens when knights square off against cowboys in this swashbuckling shoot-'em-up featuring music, mayhem and much more.

Beloved Musical Willy Wonka from Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Courtyard Theater (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 2:00pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 2:00pm
and 5 more dates.
Full Price: $18.00 - $23.00 Our Price: $9.00 - $11.50*
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Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents Willy Wonka, the stage version of Roald Dahl's beloved novel. It's the story of young Charlie Bucket, who wins the chance to tour eccentric candy magnate Willy Wonka's fantastic factory. Based on the 1971 film, this show features such popular songs as "The Candyman" and "Pure Imagination."

The Ladies Quintet: Collection of Monologues at Raven West Stage

Raven West Stage (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 20 @ 3:30pm
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: FREE - $10.00*
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San Francisco's Galatean Players Ensemble Theatre presents Kathryn G. McCarty's The Ladies Quintet. This acclaimed collection of monologues was written for five women over the age of 70. Starring the Bay Area's most respected veteran actresses, these living portraits of women dealing with life in the 21st Century are filled with humor and pathos. Stars include Sonya Christopher, best known from TV's Survivor.

Brooklyn Singer/Songwriter Jonah Smith at SPACE in Evanston

SPACE (Evanston, IL)
Monday, Jul. 21 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $8.00 Our Price: FREE*
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Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/piano Jonah Smith has a penchant for twinkling jazz and country crooning. Jonah's folk songs are equally well suited to downtown lounges and rural front porches, and his languid, easy vocals and hard not to fall in love with. Join him for an intimate show at SPACE in Evanston, also featuring the Kyle Mann Combo.

Massages, Facials and More from Amber Spa

Amber Spa (Chicago, IL)
Tuesday, Jul. 22 @ Various Times
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ Various Times
and 10 more dates.
Full Price: $75.00 - $150.00 Our Price: $37.50 - $75.00*
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Amber Spa combines a peaceful and beautifully modern environment with a highly trained, friendly staff to offer the most advanced spa services available. Enjoy facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing and body treatments, and more in a tranquil atmosphere with beautiful paintings and stained glass works on display.

"The Best Night of Improv in Chicago" — Four Funny Improv Groups in One Show

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Tuesday, Jul. 22 @ 8:00pm
Tuesday, Jul. 29 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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The Annoyance presents "The Best Night of Improv in Chicago" — four fantastically funny groups filled with veterans of the Annoyance, Second City, Steppenwolf and other great theatres. The show includes Fishnuts, Chicagoland, Bad Touch: Unsavory Improv and The Gambino Crew.

Dinner and a Show: Tony n' Tina's Wedding

Piper's Alley (Chicago, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 7:30pm
and 33 more dates.
Full Price: $60.00 - $70.00 Our Price: $30.00 - $35.00*
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Come see acclaimed Chicago theater mainstay Tony n' Tina's Wedding as it celebrates 12 years on stage! Be a guest at this hysterical satirical Italian-American wedding, and you won't just see a show — you'll be a part of it! Tony n' Tina's Wedding includes a pre-wedding cocktail cash bar, a ceremony full of mishaps and madcap comedy, and an evening of dinner, music, and dancing!

Massages & More at Lincoln Park Massage Spa

Lincoln Park Massage Spa (Chicago, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ Various Times
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ Various Times
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $95.00 - $190.00 Our Price: $47.50 - $95.00*
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Lincoln Park Massage Spa invites you to a sanctuary in the city, created with your satisfaction in mind. Discover comfort, serenity and balance while you enjoy a Swedish, Deep Tissue or Couple's Massage, or a specialty service such as a Sugar Body Polish.

Violinist Sarah Chang Joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Mahler's 7th Symphony, Mendelssohn

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $50.00 Our Price: $25.00*
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James Conlon conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's 7th Symphony and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor. Mahler's epic symphony has often been viewed as a depiction of the journey from dusk till dawn. The featured soloist is world-renowned violinist Sarah Chang, whose musical understanding, technical ability, and performance emotion captivate audiences across the globe.

Funk It Up About Nothin': Hip-Hop Adaptation of Shakespeare's Comedy

Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Upstairs Theater (Chicago, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 7:00pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 7:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $30.00 Our Price: $15.00*
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater welcomes the Q Brothers' production of Funk It Up About Nothin'. A hip-hop adaptation of the Bard's classic Much Ado About Nothing featuring six MCs and one DJ, from the team that produced the acclaimed The Bomb-itty of Errors. See it before it heads for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Cirque du Soleil's Newest Touring Show, KOOZA, Comes to Chicago

Grand Chapiteau at United Center (Chicago, IL)
Wednesday, Jul. 23 @ 8:00pm
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 4:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $80.00 Our Price: $48.00*
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Cirque du Soleil presents its newest touring show, KOOZA. The story of an innocent who enters a world full of kings, thieves, and other archetypal characters, KOOZA is a return to Cirque du Soleil's roots: a combination of classic circus acrobatics and broad slapstick clowning.

NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!: Live Tapings from Chicago Public Radio

Chase Auditorium (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, Jul. 31 @ 7:30pm
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $21.99 Our Price: $11.00*
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Be in the audience for a taping of the hilarious weekly news quiz from NPR and Chicago Public Radio, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Each week on the radio, you can test your knowledge against some of the news and entertainment world's best and brightest. Peter Sagal, Carl Kasell, and company take a fast-paced, irreverent look at the week's events. Guest panelists rotate weekly, like comedian Paula Poundstone, author Roy Blount Jr., and The Daily Show's Mo Rocca.

"The Lovemaster" Craig Shoemaker at Chicago Improv

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 7:30pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $19.00 - $23.00 Our Price: $9.50 - $11.50*
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Craig Shoemaker, named Comedian of the Year by the American Comedy Awards, headlines at the world-famous Improv. Shoemaker's material spans everything from married life to being a new father to his former status as the "Lovemaster." One of the country's most popular touring comics, Shoemaker has appeared in more than 100 TV shows, including HBO's Comic Relief, The Showtime All Stars and The Hollywood Squares.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame with a Bold New Musical Score at Bailiwick Rep

Bailiwick Art Center (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 7:30pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 7:30pm
and 22 more dates.
Full Price: $25.00 - $45.00 Our Price: $12.50 - $22.50*
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Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells of the love triangle between a gypsy, Esmeralda; a priest, Frollo; and a deformed bell-ringer, Quasimodo. With book, music and lyrics by rock legend Dennis DeYoung ("Lady," "Come Sail Away," "Mr. Roboto"), this classic story is told in a bold new adaptation.

Still Photos: A Forbidden Love in a Formidable Time

Trap Door Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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The award-winning play Still Photos is a World War II-era love story between two women that poses the question: "Is all fair in love at war?" While the men are away fighting the war in Europe, two women fall desperately and dangerously in love.

Yes, This Really Happened To Me: True Tales by Five Chicago Writers produced by Theatre Seven

Chicago Dramatists (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
and 6 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: FREE - $7.50*
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Five notable Chicago writers come together for a celebration of storytelling written specifically for Theatre Seven. Some of the city's best in fiction, narrative, short story and solo performance construct autobiographical tales that are 100% true, theatricalized for the first time. A versatile nine-actor ensemble tackles more than 30 roles in this lifetime's worth of memories condensed into one night.

Happy Anniversary, Angel! Love, Gino: An Interactive Dinner Theatre Comedy

Bridget McNeil's (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 4:30pm
Monday, Jul. 28 @ 4:30pm
and 3 more dates.
Full Price: $45.00 Our Price: $22.50*
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Gino is throwing an Anniversary Bash for his beautiful wife Angel - and you're invited to party. Help the happy couple celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary as they renew their vows at the zaniest party ever. Enjoy a delicious dinner, take a bite of the anniversary wedding cake, dance to a live DJ, and interact with the Guests of Honor and their crazy but lovable relatives and friends.

This Is NOT Just A Bellydance Class - 6 Week Series

Haiku Spa (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 6:00pm
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $100.00 Our Price: $50.00*
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Have a good time while exercising and you'll fee new and improved. Receive all-over toning in the "Bellydance Your Bun-Bun Off" series. This class will include a package of complimentary green tea to help speed your weight loss, reduce your tummy and fight fatigue. Get ready to feel like yourself — but better, lighter and more energetic.

Classic Tragedy Medea, Reimagined by Dream Theatre Company

Dream Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, Jul. 24 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
and 18 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.00*
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Jeremy Menekseoglu's Medea is a visceral reimagining of the classic tragedy that turns its focus to the children's psychological trauma caused by divorce and abandonment. A chorus of wayward girls converges on a torn family. A wife clings to the passion of her past while neglecting her offspring. A man's rage cannot be tempered by the virgin's kindness and logic. Will a wife temper her madness long enough to get a husband's love to return?

Interactive, Improvised Musical pHamily The Musical

Stage Left Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 11:00pm
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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pH Music Director Mike Descoteaux has taken long-running highly-interactive improv show pHamily, and transformed it into a fully improvised musical spectacular! pHamily the Musical is a one-act play built with audience suggestions. You create an entire family and influence the events during a year in their lives. The players will ask you questions, show you flashbacks, and burst into song! A hilarious, interactive experience unlike any other.

Live Comedy at Jokes & Notes

Jokes & Notes Comedy Club (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 10:30pm (Drew Fraser)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 10:30pm (Drew Fraser)
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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Jokes & Notes Comedy Club presents an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy. A great line-up of comics is scheduled to appear.

Pimprov - Hilarious, Original Improv Comedy

Chemically Imbalanced Theater (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 10:30pm
Friday, Aug. 1 @ 10:30pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $12.00 Our Price: $6.00*
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Chicago's favorite Improv Group is back for a limited run at the Chemically Imbalanced Theater. Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Pimprov is one of the most original and hilarious unscripted shows in town. Yes, it's pimps that improvise. It's that simple.

Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief — An Othello Parody, Songs & Skits

Stage Left Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
and 14 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 - $20.00 Our Price: $7.50 - $10.00*
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Re-imagining the last days of Desdemona's life, The Mill's production draws inspiration from the structure of early burlesque, using original songs and skits that poke fun at Othello and contemporary gender politics to make up the first act, and finishing with a parody by Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive) of one of Shakespeare's great plays.

Marry Me, You Idiot!: Comic Musical at the Annoyance Theatre

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 8:00pm
Friday, Aug. 1 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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The Annoyance Theatre presents the world premiere of Marry Me, You Idiot!. It's the story of Andy and Tracy, and the effect their relationship has on their parents, friends, co-workers, and Tracy's sister, who happens to look exactly like Andy's late fiancee.

Shameless Shamuses: Factory Theater's Slapstick Detective Comedy

Prop Thtr (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Jul. 25 @ 10:30pm
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 10:30pm
and 2 more dates.
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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Factory Theatre presents Ernie Deak's Shameless Shamuses, a wacky comedy about Duck, Dodge, and Hyde, three incompetent detectives thrown into a bizarre case. Part Marx Brothers, part Three Stooges, this high-energy slapstick romp takes its cues from classic vaudeville comedy.

DateandDash Speed Dating Party for Gay Men

The Spot (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 8:30pm (Ages 21-39)
Full Price: $32.00 Our Price: $16.00*
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DateandDash hosts a speed dating party for gay men ages 21-40. You will be able to meet other singles in the relaxed, no pressure atmosphere for mini dates. Enjoy a free drink and complimentary appetizers as well. For complete privacy, The Spot's VIP room will be exclusively reserved for the DateandDash party.

pHrenzy - Dazzling Improv with Audience Participation

Stage Left Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 12:30am (Friday night/Saturday morning)
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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Now in its sixth season, pHrenzy is the original pH show to dazzle audiences. The premise is simple and fun: eight players start the show and one by one they will be voted out by a series of arbitrary rules and audience votes. At the end of the show only one player will be left standing as the ultimate pHrenzy champion and will take home the pHrenzy tropHy.

Hot Saturday Nights: Late Night Tit-Bits & Skinprov

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 10:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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Annoyance Productions dives into the heat of Saturday night by doing the only sensible thing — getting undressed. With a double-bill Saturday night the theatre gets racy, debuting the Burlesque-cum-Improv shows "Late Night Tit-Bits" (featuring seven stimulating ladies), and "Skinprov" (featuring six shirtless men). The only thing more sparse than the clothing will be the paper-thin plots.

Summer Surf Comedy The Perfect Wave from Annoyance Productions

Annoyance Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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Kip Hardburn is the gnarliest surfer in the town of Ondo Perfecto. He and his bros are amped for another fun summer until real estate magnate France Germany plans to buy the beach and turn their surf spot into condos. Now, Kip and the gang's only chance to have their beach back is to win the local surf competition and buy the beach themselves!

Wheel of pHortune: A Different Type of Improv at Every Show!

Stage Left Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 11:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 11:00pm
and 6 more dates.
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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Wheel of pHortune invites the audience—and fate—to decide the type of improvisation show to be performed each week! A variety of improv "forms" are attached to the Wheel of pHortune. Once an audience member spins the wheel, one of those styles will be selected for the performance.

Nobel Prize-Winning Playwright Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party

Chopin Theatre Studio (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Jul. 26 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 7:00pm (Preview)
and 19 more dates.
Full Price: $10.00 - $20.00 Our Price: $5.00 - $10.00*
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Stanley Webber, a retired pianist, is leading a quiet life in a seaside boarding house until two strangers roll into town. What is supposed to be a birthday celebration for Stanley quickly turns into a dark nightmare after a few glasses of whiskey and a game of blindman's bluff.

Graphic and Edgy Adult Improv Show pHrenzy pHucked

Stage Left Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 12:30am (Saturday night/Sunday morning)
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: $5.00*
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pHrenzy pHucked is a completely improvised competition where the audience decides the outcome by voting players out one by one. It's improv with a dark twist: no holds barred and nothing taboo, it's not for the faint of heart or easily offended. The show's crazy host will take the audience through the most brutally honest and graphic improv they can handle!

The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare's Gripping Comedy

Heartland Studio Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Jul. 27 @ 2:00pm
Thursday, Jul. 31 @ 8:00pm
and 15 more dates.
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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Bohemian Theatre Ensemble presents a production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. This comedy offers one of Shakespeare's most complex and gripping plots, focusing on a wealthy merchant who owes money to an unscrupulous moneylender, and on the courtship of the beautiful and clever Portia.

Canadian Brass at Ravinia Pavilion

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Monday, Jul. 28 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00 Our Price: $20.00*
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Hailing from Toronto, the members of Canadian Brass are often known as the "fabulous five." With imagination and musicianship and an attraction to Baroque music, Canadian Brass has continuously filled concert halls for over thirty years. They have recorded the works of Purcell, Gabrieli, and Beethoven, but also venture into playing jazz, contemporary concert music and popular songs. Their staple of excellence has lifted the art of the brass quintet to its popular status today.

William Shakespeare's Macbeth from Candid Theater Co.

The Building Stage (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Aug. 1 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: $7.50*
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We've all heard the story: a military genius deposes the rightful king and then succumbs to madness. But Candid Theater Co. has found at the heart of Macbeth a powerful story of political evolution, personal destruction and the unintended benefits of revolution. Your English teacher never dreamed of this Macbeth. A cast of seven players explores the humor and suffering of Shakespeare's most gruesome and uplifting tragedy.

Stark Raven Mad! — Raven Theatre's Annual Gala with Dinner & Comedy Show

Raven East Stage (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Aug. 1 @ 6:30pm
Full Price: $100.00 Our Price: $50.00*
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Enjoy an evening of outrageous comedy from Raven Theatre's award-winning ensemble as they celebrate another year of great success. Dinner, dessert and libations will be courtesy of Anne Sather Catering and Champions Tavern, with a live auction and more.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago — Kids Learn and Play with LEGOs

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago (Schaumburg, IL)
Friday, Aug. 1 @ All Day
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ All Day
and 59 more dates.
Full Price: $15.75 - $19.95 Our Price: $8.00 - $10.00*
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Bring the family out for an adventure at this giant indoor LEGO world, featuring hands-on LEGO activities and theme park-like attractions. Go on a LEGO factory tour, ride the Dragon Ride, watch the Spellbreaker 4D movie, and build your own LEGO creations, which you can test out on the speed ramp or the earthquake table. Enjoy a bite to eat at the LEGO cafe, shop in the LEGO store and much more.

Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire vs. Chivas USA

Toyota Park (Bridgeview, IL)
Saturday, Aug. 2 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $20.00 - $35.00 Our Price: $12.00 - $18.00*
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The Chicago Fire host Chivas USA in Major League Soccer action. Chivas USA, based in Los Angeles, is the sister club of the popular Mexican team of the same name; the Fire's stars include midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco, a Mexican native who gained fame with Chivas' bitter rivals América.

Swing I: Learn Swing Dancing in 4 Classes at Big City Swing

Big City Swing (Chicago, IL)
Monday, Aug. 4 @ 9:00pm (plus same time 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesday, Aug. 6 @ 7:00pm (plus same time 8/13, 8/20, 8/27)
Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 1:00pm (plus same time 8/16, 8/23, 8/30)
Full Price: $60.00 Our Price: $30.00*
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Dance like the stars! Jump, jive and wail the night away after you've learned the basics of swing dancing—undoubtedly the hippest, most fun dance out there. The instructors of this four-class series have the talent, experience and sense of humor to make swing dancing accessible to everyone—even the true beginner. Enjoy the music, dance with confidence and amaze your friends!

Violinist Gil Shaham at Ravinia Pavilion

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Thursday, Aug. 7 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $50.00 Our Price: $25.00*
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Gil Shaham, one of the most talented and engaging violinists working today, performs at Ravinia Pavilion. Born in Illinois, Gil has shared countless stages with esteemed orchestras and conductors, recorded more than two dozen concerto and solo CD's, and won multiple Grammy Awards.

Comedian Bobby Lee of MADtv at the Improv

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL)
Thursday, Aug. 7 @ 7:30pm
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 10:15pm
Full Price: $18.00 - $20.00 Our Price: $9.00 - $10.00*
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Korean-American comedian Bobby Lee appears at the Chicago Improv of Schaumburg. Best known as a cast member on FOX's MADtv, Bobby is also a stand-up comic, and headlines clubs across the nation. He's appeared on the Tonight Show, and in the film Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle.

Political Satire Election Day from Theatre Seven of Chicago

Chicago Dramatists (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 8:00pm (Preview)
Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 8:00pm
and 13 more dates.
Full Price: $15.00 Our Price: FREE - $7.50*
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The race for mayor is coming down to the wire, and Adam's activist girlfriend, Brenda, won't stop reminding him to vote. When Brenda heads out for one last day on the stump, Adam gets a visit from his deadbeat sister, her anarchist boyfriend and the opposing mayoral candidate himself. Will Adam ever make it to the voting booth?

Sultry Summer Soiree: Caribbean-Themed Sailing Party

Red Witch - Burnham Harbor (Chicago, IL)
Friday, Aug. 8 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $160.00 Our Price: $80.00*
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Join Great Lakes Events on the schooner Red Witch as they search Lake Michigan to spot the first whale to make its way to Chicago. Ahoy! Actually, it's a Happy Hour cruise with a playful pirate theme to encourage an endless sultry summer night. There will be Caribbean-themed food & drinks provided by acclaimed restaurant and catering company Bonsoiree.

Learning to Unscramble Mixed Messages in Sx Signals*

Stage Left Theatre (Chicago, IL)
Saturday, Aug. 9 @ 3:00pm
Tuesday, Aug. 12 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $10.00 Our Price: FREE*
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Blending improvisational comedy, education and audience participation, S*x Signals is a provocative look at dating, s*x and acquaintance rape on college campuses. The two-person show explores how mixed messages, gender role stereotypes and unrealistic fantasies contribute to misunderstandings between men and women.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday from Bailiwick Rep

Bailiwick Art Center (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Aug. 10 @ 7:00pm (Preview)
Monday, Aug. 11 @ 7:00pm (Opening Night)
and 16 more dates.
Full Price: $20.00 - $25.00 Our Price: $10.00 - $12.50*
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Bailiwick Repertory Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's one-woman musical Tell Me on a Sunday. It tells the story of British transplant Emma, a fierce 30-year-old hat designer determined to find love and success under the bright lights of New York City.

The 5 Browns: Piano Virtuoso Siblings at Ravinia Pavilion

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Wednesday, Aug. 13 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00 Our Price: $20.00*
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Not your traditional classical group, The 5 Browns are comprised of five twenty-something siblings who wow audiences with gifted piano playing. All students of the Juilliard School, they made it their goal to revive classical music by reaching new and larger audiences. The group's debut release The 5 Browns spent 8 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Classical chart.

Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire vs. DC United

Toyota Park (Bridgeview, IL)
Saturday, Aug. 16 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $20.00 - $35.00 Our Price: $12.00 - $18.00*
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The Chicago Fire host DC United in a Major League Soccer game at Toyota Park. The two teams are locked in a battle for the MLS playoffs; forward Chad Barrett and midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco lead the charge for the Fire.

Reggae Superstars UB40 and Maxi Priest at Ravinia Pavilion

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Wednesday, Aug. 20 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00 Our Price: $20.00*
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For three decades, UB40 has been one of the world's most popular reggae groups. Founded in England in 1978, they've had an amazing 51 hit singles, and topped the charts in virtually every country on the globe. See them at Chicago's own Ravinia Pavilion. Opening for UB40 will be British reggae star Maxi Priest.

International Gem and Jewelry Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Donald E. Stevens Convention Center (Rosemont, IL)
Friday, Aug. 22 @ Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 23 @ 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, Aug. 24 @ 11:00am - 5:00pm
Full Price: $7.00 Our Price: FREE*
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The acclaimed International Gem and Jewelry Show presents the most dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals ever seen under one roof. The huge selection, along with special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, make this show a must for gem enthusiasts and jewelry lovers alike.

Dave Stewart of the Eurhythmics in Concert at Ravinia

Ravinia Pavilion (Highland Park, IL)
Friday, Aug. 29 @ 8:00pm
Full Price: $40.00 Our Price: $20.00*
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One half of the Eurhythmics duo, Dave Stewart is a creative genius and a man of many hats. An accomplished, musician, record producer, photographer and filmmaker, one can hardly turn around without coming face to face with some form of Stewart's artistry. He has penned songs with some of the worlds brightest stars including, Bono, Paul McCartney and Queen. He'll be joined on stage at Ravinia by his 30-piece Rock Fabulous Orchestra.

Scenes from the Big Picture — A Medley of Contemporary Irish Stories

The Storefront Theater (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Aug. 31 @ 3:00pm
Thursday, Sep. 4 @ 7:30pm
and 15 more dates.
Full Price: $20.00 Our Price: $10.00*
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Continuing Seanachai Theatre's tradition of Irish storytelling, this play, written by Owen McCafferty, smashes the "big picture" into vivid snapshots of intimate groups of people. Moving from shops to pubs to life on the street, the urban story masterfully weaves together the lives of 20 characters in 40 scenes into a 24-hour slice of contemporary Belfast life.

Major League Soccer: Chicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls

Toyota Park (Bridgeview, IL)
Saturday, Sep. 6 @ 7:30pm
Full Price: $20.00 - $35.00 Our Price: $12.00 - $18.00*
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Chad Barrett, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, and the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer action. The Red Bulls are led by deadly striker Juan Pablo Angel and legendary midfielder Claudio Reyna.

Broadway Singing Star Luba Mason at Davenport's Cabaret Room

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret (Chicago, IL)
Sunday, Sep. 21 @ 7:00pm
Full Price: $25.00 Our Price: $12.50*
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Broadway siren and Slovak beauty Luba Mason has starred on Broadway in Jekyll & Hyde, Chicago, How to Succeed in Business..., Sunset Boulevard and more. Mason returns to Chicago to perform songs from her various Broadway roles, her debut CD Collage and excerpts from her sophomore CD release entitled Krazy Love, which is due to be released this fall.

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