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At the Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: 2001 N. Clark St. 312-742-2246 or www.lpz.com.

• Garden Tour: From April through September zoo visitors can enjoy a free garden tour at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Different plants and areas will be highlighted with tips and information about care and maintenance.

• Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Sleep among Lincoln Park Zoo’s amazing animals. The evening begins with dinner, followed by opportunities to explore and learn about the night life of the zoo’s residents. 6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Summer dates are July 15, 16; July 29, 30 and Aug. 12, 13. For families with kids age 5 through 12. $70/$60. Registration required. 312-742-2056. www.lpzoo.org

• Jammin’ at the Zoo: The next show of the summer concert series at Lincoln Park Zoo features Sugar Ray with Bronze Radio Return. Tix are $23. Tix will be sold at the gates on the night of the concert if still available. Gates open at 6 p.m. Opening acts begin at 7 p.m. Shows end at 10:30 p.m. Blankets allowed, but outside food and drinks are not permitted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. www.lpzoo.org or 312-742-2283. Proceeds help keep the zoo free and open every day of the year.

Theatre ending this Month

Chinglish: David Henry Hwang’s (M. Butterfly) makes his Goodman debut with the world premiere of Chinglish, a new comedy about the challenges of doing business in a culture worlds apart from our own. Extended through July 31 in the Goodman’s Albert Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Tix $25 to $73 (prices are subject to change) at the box office or www.goodmantheatre.org. 312-443-3800. Hwang’s semi-autobiographical “Yellow Face” runs concurrently with Chinglish at Silk Road Theatre Project, Through July 31 at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington. www.srtp.org.

Comedy

Zanies Comedy Club: 1548 N. Wells St. 312-337-4027 or www.ZANIES.com.

• Hannibal Burress: Writer for 30 Rock, former SNL writer. July 8, 9, 10 and 13 through 17. $25.

• Rising Star Showcase: July 11. $10.

• Baby Boomer Comedy Show: For people born before seat belts, safety helmets and Facebook. July 11 and 12. $20.

The Chicago Improv: 5 Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg, (inside Woodfield Mall). 847-240-2001 or www.improv.com.

• Rocky Laporte: July 8 and 9. $17/$19.

Comedy Sportz Theatre: An interactive improv experience. Most of the shows are for all ages. 929 W. Belmont (Belmont and Sheffield). 773-549-8080, www.comedysportzchicago.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000.

• ComedySportz: Open run, Thursdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m.and 10 p.m., Saturdays at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.. Tix: $22

Tours

The Second City’s Neighborhood Tour: This humorous and historic walking tour begins every Sunday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. through Sunday Oct. 30. The Tour both entertains and informs while highlighting the architecture, history and development of Old Town as well as various Second City alumni haunts and the stories that go with them. The tour begins at the theatre on Wells St., winds through the neighborhood and ends in the lobby of the theatre. $15/person available at the Box Office, 312-337-3992 or www.secondcity.com. Reservations recommended.

Urban Excursions: Explore Chicago, showcasing hundreds of treks, tours, itineraries and other urban adventures downtown and throughout the neighborhoods, Through Labor Day. Complete schedules at www.ExploreChicago.org/summer.

Vice to Nice: Transformation of the 90-minute South Loop walking tour. July 14, July 28. Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312-922-3432 or www.architecture.org.

Shows/Fests/Events

The Irish American Heritage Festival: July 8, 9 and 10. 773-282-7035, ext. 10 or www.irishfestchicago.com.

Second Friday: From 6 to 10 p.m. on the second Friday of each month, this month is July 8. The neighborhood at S. Halsted and 18th Streets presents artists, performance work, and more. Info center is at 1821 S. Halsted St. www.chicagoartsdistrict.org.

Info

Chicago Cultural Center: 78 E. Washington St. Toll free hotline 1-877-CHICAGO. 312-744-6630. www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/.

Visitor Information Centers: At Chicago Water Works, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave. and the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Toll free hotline 1-877-CHICAGO.

Metra’s $7 Weekend Pass: Weekend passes are good for unlimited rides on both Saturday and Sunday for all stations. Weekend parking is available at all stations.

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