The Lincoln Lodge

Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA.

The Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led late-night talk show hosted by Justin Swinson, featuring an ensemble of Chicago comedians debuting brand-new material each month. NTLS is just like the late night talk shows you would see on TV (Colbert, The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, etc.), but with a Chicago focus. Taking place every third Wednesday at The Lincoln Lodge, the show blends sketch comedy, sharp interviews, and live music from emerging local artists. Past guests have included Mayor Brandon Johnson; Writer and Educator Dr. Eve L. Ewing; Viral Chicago Attorney, Rachel Cohen; and Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK among others.

This month's guest is Leftist political commentator, Lily Eagla.

Local Event: Leftist political commentator Lily Eagla joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show

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Bucktown-Wicker Park

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Leftist political commentator Lily Eagla joins...

Get the late night talk show experience without heading to NYC or LA.

The Not That Late Show is a POC- and queer-led...

Leftist political commentator Lily Eagla joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show

Madison Street Theater

Madison Street Theater is thrilled to present, I and You. MAY 22 - JUNE 6
This&nbsp;is an award winning two-person play written by Lauren Gunderson. An ode to life, love, and the strange beauty of human connectedness.
One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at Caroline's door, holding a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman's&nbsp;Leaves of Grass. Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn't been to school in months, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. As these two let their guards down and share their secrets, their seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that has brought them together.
$15 Student Tickets!!

Local Event: I & You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson

Oak Park-River Forest

I & You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson

Madison Street Theater is thrilled to present, I and You. MAY 22 - JUNE 6
This is an award winning two-person play written by...

Mac's Wood Grilled

Mac’s Wood Grilled celebrates the unofficial summer kickoff with food and drink specials and expanded hours. In addition to the daily drink deals, look for summery drink specials such as $5 Skyy Vodka Lemonades, $5 Suntory “Minus 196” Japanese Hard Seltzers and $5 Suntory “On the Rocks” Ready-to-Drink Cocktails. On the food side, Mac’s features a $16 Nueske’s Applewood-Smoked Cheddar Bratwurst with Guinness onions, Cheddar cheese sauce, and a side of fries. 
The bar opens early (11 a.m.) on Monday, May 25 for the official Memorial Day holiday. The drink specials are available during holiday weekend hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Friday, May 22, Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25, and from 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, May 23.

Local Event: Memorial Day Weekend at Mac’s Wood Grilled 

Memorial Day Weekend at Mac’s Wood Grilled 

Mac’s Wood Grilled celebrates the unofficial summer kickoff with food and drink specials and expanded hours. In addition to the...

The Den Theatre

Is there a doctor in the house? We’ll have plenty when the Therapy Players take the stage at the Den Theatre!
Live, unrepressed comedy improv with real psychotherapists!
Tickets at https://www.therapyplayers.com

Local Event: The Therapy Players - May the Mirth Be With You!

The Therapy Players - May the Mirth Be With You!

Is there a doctor in the house? We’ll have plenty when the Therapy Players take the stage at the Den Theatre!
Live, unrepressed...

Lincoln Common

Meet 30+ local health and wellness businesses at this free event featuring free spa services, giveaways, free health assessments, and interactive experiences throughout the morning. Pick up a Wellness Passport and receive stamps from participating businesses to redeem your completed passport for a Health &amp; Wellness Weekend Swag Bag filled with samples and goodies (while supplies last).
This event is free and open to the public. One day only!

Local Event: Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Showcase

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Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Showcase

Meet 30+ local health and wellness businesses at this free event featuring free spa services, giveaways, free health...

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) kicks off summer with its annual Lincoln Park Health &amp; Wellness Weekend, taking place Saturday, June 6 – Sunday June 7 at Lincoln Common (2335 N. Lincoln). This free, energizing two-day event features free outdoor classes including yoga, Pilates, HIIT workouts and more. Registration is recommended. On Saturday, June 7, visit the Health &amp; Wellness Showcase to meet over 30 local businesses offering a variety of free spa services, giveaways and more.
Saturday, June 6 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Local Event: Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend

Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness...

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) kicks off summer with its annual Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend, taking...

Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend

Circumstances often present what appear to be significant obstacles to living freely, something that everyone wants to do. Whatever it is that seems to stand between us and the full range of motion that we would like to have in our lives&nbsp;— it’s not so much the presenting impediment that is the problem — it’s not knowing how or where to access our God-given liberty.
To live a life of liberty, we have to find the nature and substance of liberty, which is spiritual, purposeful, unburdened, and given to all. To do that you have to know where to look, to the source of liberty&nbsp;— God, good itself, all-inclusive.
In this talk, we will examine liberty from a Biblical perspective; and see how real people today find their freedom from all kinds of physical, emotional and circumstantial restrictions that seem clearly beyond their control so that they may Be Set Free.

Local Event: A Free Talk By Nicole Virgil, CS Titled....  BE SET FREE

Lincoln Park

A Free Talk By Nicole Virgil, CS Titled....  BE...

Circumstances often present what appear to be significant obstacles to living freely, something that everyone wants to do....

A Free Talk By Nicole Virgil, CS Titled....  BE SET FREE

Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is kicking off summer with Cravings on Clark – a new summertime restaurant crawl that takes attendees on a delicious walk down Clark Street. Cravings on Clark is bringing together restaurants and bars for a one-night neighborhood food crawl filled with crave-worthy bites, sweet treats, and local favorites you won’t want to miss.


Check-In: Briny Swine Smokehouse &amp; Oyster Bar 2577 N. Clark

Local Event: Cravings on Clark 2026

Cravings on Clark 2026

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is kicking off summer with Cravings on Clark – a new summertime restaurant crawl...

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British International School of Chicago, South Loop

Our school is dedicated to shaping a generation of successful, creative, and resilient global citizens. Our inclusive community and personalized international curriculum combine the best of both worlds, giving our Preschool, Primary, Middle School and High School students a truly global outlook rooted in Chicago’s rich heritage.

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Friday, May 22

I & You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson

MAY

22

7:00 PM

Madison Street Theater, 1010 Madison St, Oak Park, IL

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Wednesday, May 20

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Saturday, June 6

Wednesday, June 24

I & You - A Play By Lauren Gunderson

British International School of Chicago, South Loop