Rhino Theater Fest: Hit Me Like a Flower

A new play by Beau O'Reilly for the Rhinoceros Theater Fest. "Hit Me Like a Flower continues O'Reilly's “Big Play” experiment: large casts, lots of story line, expanse. Sarah Wallace has come to an East-Coast waspish town to start her therapy practice and cast a watchful eye over her long-estranged college daughter Terry, known to her friends as “Oddhead.” Sarah’s patients: Arthur Moore, a psychopath with a bear suit and a 2 by 4; William Coughlin, a sometime novelist of minor fame who is recovering from a stroke; and Mrs. Chester, a woman who has been living on the streets but now is ready for a bus ride. Terry’s friends are Saul and Hannah, and they are in their 20’s, skating tough, and worried about the war." 7pm, Curious Theatre Branch, 7001 N Glenwood. $12 or pay what you can. Call 773-274-6660 for reservations.

That's Weird, Grandma!

Monday nights are alright for Barrel of Monkeys' That's Weird, Grandma at the Neo-Futurarium. After teaching creative writing in the CPS system, BOM's ensemble of actors, comedians, musicians and playwrights selects and adapts some of the thousands of stories generated by children for stage presentation. Trust me, this is 'bust a gut' funny stuff. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (and hey, there's a coupon online). The Neo-Futurarium is located at 5153 North Ashland Ave (Ashland and Foster in Chicago). The show is about an hour and changes every week based on your vote so you can see TWG again and again. For tickets call 312-409-1954.