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Pickles and a Cha Sui Rice Bowl at <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-furious-spoon-venue" target="_">Furious Spoon</a>. (1571 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-687-8445)
(left to right) Lane Flores, Dan Behrendt, John Wilson and Layne Manzer in Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.'s production of <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/mmxchi-our-bad-magnet-event" target="_">OUR BAD MAGNET</a> by Douglas Maxwell, directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia.
(left to right) Chris Chmelik and Morgan Maher in Griffin Theatre Company's production of <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/mmxchi-balm-in-gilead-event" target="_">BALM IN GILEAD</a> by Lanford Wilson, directed by Jonathan Berry.
Mayfest in West Lakeview Known as the kickoff to Chicago's eagerly awaited festival season, Mayfest boasts one of the largest tented events in the city. Bring your kids -- and your pets, if you're got 'em. The former get to enjoy Chicago Kids Day, featuring entertainment and activities geared toward families; the latter can put their best paws forward for the Chicago Pet Pageant and Expo. May 15-17 at 3100 N. Ashland Ave. (773-665-4682, <a href="http://starevents.com/festivals/mayfest/" style="color: #3366CC" target="_blank">starevents.com/festivals/mayfest</a>). $10, free for under 12.
Walking tours are a lot easier to enjoy when you're not bundled up from head to toe. Warm weather is on the horizon and these <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/stories/3202-tours-around-chicago" target="_">tour around Chicago</a> are right at your fingertips!
Skip the moping stage of a break-up and head straight to a Chicago bar with live music. How could you say no to drinks AND a show?
(front, left to right) Garrett Lutz and Scott Danielson with (back, left to right) Jake Morissy, Matt Frye, George Toles and Greg Foster in Kokandy's Productions' <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/mmxchi-the-full-monty-event" target="_">THE FULL MONTY</a> with music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Terrence McNally, directed by John D. Glover, choreography by Danny Spagnuolo and music direction by Kory Danielson.