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Chicago performing arts C Theatre Chicago Shakespeare Theatre 800 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5600 www.chicagoshakes.com If you're in the mood for sword fights, iambic pentameter, and Elizabethan attire, then head over to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and see Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, which opens April 24. Both casual and serious fans of Shakespeare are sure to be delighted by this theater's productions. iO Theatre 3541 N. Clark St. 773-880-0199 ioimprov.com/chicago The iO Theatre is an improv comedy club, meaning the cast forgoes the scripts and never performs the same show twice. This club specializes in long-form improv, where the cast creates an actual story line through short scenes. The Neo-Futurists 5153 N. Ashland Ave. 773-275-5255 www.neofuturists.org Thirty plays in 60 minutes: That's what the Neo-Futurists, an experi- hicago is a city with some serious personality and it shows through its vibrant performing arts scene. One day you could happen upon an abstract street performance and the next you could see a dramatic opera. No matter your performing arts pref- erence, Chicago is sure to have something appealing. mental theater troupe, attempt to execute in the long-running, signa- ture show, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Each week, the group writes and rehearses a new batch of short, highly eclectic scenes that vary widely in tone and genre. Reservations are not accepted, and seating is on a first-come, first- served basis. Music Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center 220 S. Michigan Ave. 312-294-3000 www.cso.org Considered to be one of the nation's top orchestras in terms of ensemble talent and prestige, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a must-see for any classical music fan. Pieces played vary from Haydn to Beethoven, and the venue routinely features jazz performers. On April 22, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago will present a free concert at Indian Boundary Park & Cultural Center (2500 W. Lunt Ave.). Civic Opera House 20 N. Wacker Drive 312-419-0033 www.civicoperahouse.com The Civic Opera House is home to the Lyric Opera of Chicago and is often considered one of the world's most beautiful buildings. From April 19 to April 22, the venue will host Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New York-based entertainment troupe. Shen Yun shows feature traditional Chinese dance and song.