Things to Do

This week
- 10 best this week
  
  Navy Pier fireworks, International Mr. Leather and more recommended events.
  
  Navy Pier fireworks, International Mr. Leather and…
- 5 comedy shows to see
  
  Michael Palascak, Improvised Star Trek and more reasons to laugh.
  
  Michael Palascak, Improvised Star Trek and more…
- Concerts to see
  
  Laura Marling, Janelle Monáe fills in for Aretha and Chance the Rapper.
  
  Laura Marling, Janelle Monáe fills in for Aretha and…
- Nightlife events
  
  Electric Daisy Carnival, John Talabot, Blowoff and more nights out.
  
  Electric Daisy Carnival, John Talabot, Blowoff and…
Events calendar 2013
- May
  
  Crosstown Classic, International Mr. Leather, the Rolling Stones and more
  
  Crosstown Classic, International Mr. Leather, the…
- June
  
  Just for Laughs Festival, Bike to Work Week, and the Pride Parade
  
  Just for Laughs Festival, Bike to Work Week, and the…
- July
  
  The Taste of Chicago, Beyoncé and Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field
  
  The Taste of Chicago, Beyoncé and Pearl Jam at…
This season
- Summer museum exhibits
  
  What to see and do at Chicago's best museums.
  
  What to see and do at Chicago's best museums.
- Best summer festivals
  
  The best of Chicago's season of music, food and neighborhood festivals.
  
  The best of Chicago's season of music, food and…
- May events calendar
  
  Concerts, museums, comedy, theater and more.
  
  Concerts, museums, comedy, theater and more.
- June events calendar
  
  A naked bike ride, Just For Laughs comedy festival and more.
  
  A naked bike ride, Just For Laughs comedy festival…

10 best this week

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