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If you're a fan of Shakespeare, you should attend the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. This professional theater company was founded in 1986 by Barbara Gaines and is the third largest in the Midwest. They produce works from the Shakespeare canon and other theatrical performances, with over six hundred performances annually at the Courtyard Theater and the Upstairs space. The theater has won numerous awards, including 36 Joseph Jefferson Awards, three Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Regional Theatre Tony Award. The theater also has a family series for younger audiences and special student pricing.

The Ravinia Festival is a popular event that attracts over 600,000 visitors annually. The festival takes place from June to September at Ravinia Park, which hosts 120 to 150 music events. The Breaking Barriers Festival is part of a successful series of concerts and symposiums focusing on female conductors. This time, the festival celebrated female composers in classical, jazz, and singer-songwriter genres. The festival featured three evening concerts, panel and roundtable discussions, workshops pairing composers and conductors, and other events collaborating with New Music USA and The Chicago Network.

If you're interested in print photography's art, beauty, and cultural importance, the Museum of Contemporary Photography is a must-visit destination. It is the only photography museum in the Midwest, and it boasts a collection of over 7,000 pieces from renowned photographers such as Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Irving Penn, and Julia Margaret Cameron. Founded in 1984 by Columbia College Chicago, the museum's collection showcases American photography from the 20th century and beyond. The collection features prints in various formats, including gelatin-silver prints, color work, digital pieces, photograms, and other processes.

Chicago's Best Standup Comedy is back and better than ever before. The comedy club has assembled an outstanding lineup of comedians you won't find anywhere else in the city. From the biggest names in the business to local talent, there's something for everyone's taste and style of comedy. Since 1979, the world-renowned Laugh Factory has entertained audiences and is recognized as the "#1 comedy club in the country" by USA Today. The Laugh Factory has brought laughter to millions of people around the world. It's a place where locals and tourists can go for an evening of guaranteed smiles and where comedy's most prominent stars visit to feel like they're part of comedy history. With features like a comedy magazine and a historic stage, the Laugh Factory has helped launch the careers of countless comedians and continues to nurture up-and-coming talent.