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Monday, May 6

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Chicago Improv Festival: Jesica; 1,2,3, Fag!; Octavarious @ ComedySportz

Catch the last show of the Chicago Improv Festival at ComedySportz (929 W. Belmont) with Jesica; 1,2,3, Fag!; and Octavarius. Show starts at 7pm, tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the ComedySportz box office or by calling 773-549-8080. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

Artropolis: Art Chicago, NEXT & International Antiques Fair

Artropolis, a massive arts and culture event encompassing Art Chicago, NEXT and the Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair, runs April 29 through May 2 at the Merchandise Mart, Kinzie and Wells streets. The shows are open from 11am to 7pm Friday and Saturday, 11am to 6pm Sunday, and 11am to 4pm Monday (the antiques fair closes at 3 on Monday). Tickets are $20 for adults ($25 for a multiday pass, $35 with an art tour), $15 for seniors and students.

Local H @ Metro

Local H plays all their hits (it's "The Singles Tour - 'All Hits All Night'") tonight at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. The Weeks open. Doors are at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. All ages.

Night Lab: The Science of Extinction @ Schubas

What do the dodo, saber-toothed cat, and Puerto Rican Flower Bat have in common? They're gone. Find out why, how, and more tonight at Schubas with science writer and Chicago native Sharon Levy, author of Once and Future Giants: What Ice Age Extinctions Tell Us About the Fate of Earth's Largest Animals. 3159 N. Southport, 7pm-9pm. Free!

Want to brush up before you get there? Go here.

Chicago Improv Festival: Apprentice Teams @ Gorilla Tango Theater

Catch some afternoon improv at Gorilla Tango Theater (1919 N. Milwaukee). Show starts at 1pm and features Chicago Improv Festival Apprentice Teams: Baby LeRoy; Crayons Improv; Just the Funny Comedy; King Friday; Late Night Prime Time; See You Thursday; and Spontaneous Combustion. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the GTT box office, online, or by calling 773-598-4549. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

Vintage Heaven @ Heaven Gallery

Heaven Gallery continues its popular tradition of monthly group vintage sales at their latest event. Heaven Gallery is located at 1550 North Milwaukee, 2nd floor. Vintage Heaven begins at noon and ends at 6pm.

Ravenswood Run 5k

New to Lincoln Square, and not sure how best to get the lay of the land? Or just feeling sporty with all this spring(ish) weather? Fleet Feet and and Ravenswood Community Services invite you to exercise either impulse in the 5k Ravenswood Run. Registration is $35 during race week (that's now!), or slightly more if you add an optional donation to a local food pantry. The other beneficiaries will be the student health centers at Amundsen and Lake View High Schools. Register online here, race starts at 8am, 4550 N. Hermitage Ave. (If you're not running, be sure to move your car before 5am!)

Chicago Improv Festival: Dead Parrots Society and Hyccup @ Gorilla Tango Theater

Gorilla Tango Theater (1919 N. Milwaukee) gets in on the improv fest late night tonight with Dead Parrots Society and Hyccup. Show starts at 12:30am Sunday morning, tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the GTT box office, online, or by calling 773-598-4549. For more information visit Chicago Improv Festival.

 

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