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EW AAO CHICAGO 2014 46 AAO Preview • October 18–21, 2014 September 2014 Chicago arts and events that threatens to break the bonds between father and son. The show is directed by Michael Menendian, co-founding member of the Raven Theatre. Running September 16 through November 15. Show time is 7:30 p.m. October 16–22. Tickets are $22. The Cryptogram Profiles Theatre 4147 N. Broadway St. 773-549-1815 www.profilestheatre.org The Cryptogram, David Mamet's rarely produced masterpiece, celebrates its 20th anniversary on the Alley Stage at the Profiles Theatre. With this gripping tale, Mamet recreates the moment when the sheltered world of childhood vanishes. Running September 26 through November 16. See the website for show times. Music and comedy London Philharmonic Orchestra Chicago Symphony Orchestra 220 S. Michigan Ave. 312-294-3000 www.cso.org The CSO hosts the London Philhar- monic Orchestra during its 2014 U.S. tour. The program features 3 musical works—Lindberg's Chorale, Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony. Show time is 8 p.m. on Oct. 18. The Second City 1616 N. Wells St. 312-337-3992 www.secondcity.com This legendary comedy club has served as the training ground for comedians including John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Mike Meyers, and Tina Fey. Check out Apes of Wrath, Second City's 38th Revue featuring music, dance, and sketch comedy that explores the animal side of human behavior, or Depraved New World, which explores the unspoken commentary present in our lives. Apes of Wrath show times are 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 18 and 7 p.m. on Oct. 19. Depraved New World show times are 8 p.m. on Oct. 16, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m. on Oct. 19, and 8 p.m. on Oct. 21. Tickets for both shows range from $28–$48. EW Shakespeare's greatest achievement. The aging king resolves to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom among his three daugh- ters, with unexpected consequences. Running September 9 through November 9; see the website for show times. Tickets are $48. Animal Farm Steppenwolf Theatre 1650 N. Halsted St. 312-335-1650 www.steppenwolf.org George Orwell's revolutionary masterpiece comes alive through the Steppenwolf for Young Adults program. The animals of Mr. Jones' farm revolt against their master and create their own ideal society—but with disastrous consequences. Run- ning October 15 through November 9. Show times are 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 3 p.m. on Oct. 19. Tickets are $20. All My Sons Raven Theatre 6157 N. Clark St. 773-338-2177 www.raventheatre.com Experience Arthur Miller's riveting drama about a post-World War II family haunted by a tragedy to check out David Bowie Is, an exhibit featuring handwritten lyrics, original costumes, photography, set designs, and more from the iconic performer. Open Tuesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Monday. Suggested general admission is $12. Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-922-9410 www.fieldmuseum.org One of the largest natural his- tory museums in the world, the Field Museum contains specimens ranging from the earliest fossils to contemporary world cultures. Check out The Machine Inside: Biomechanics, an investigation into the wonders of animal movements, or The Tsavo Lions, an amazing visual story of the infamous man-eating lions of Tsavo, Kenya. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Basic admission is $18. Theatre King Lear Chicago Shakespeare Theatre 800 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5600 www.chicagoshakes.com Experience the drama of King Lear, widely considered to be William T ake advantage of all the city has to offer in the way of art, history, theatre, comedy, and music at some of Chicago's most famous cultural institutions. Museums Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. 312-443-3600 www.artic.edu The 150-year-old art museum houses collections of impressionist and modern art, architecture and graphic design, and more. Check out the Chicagoisms exhibit, featur- ing installations by 9 contemporary architects, or Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections, featuring works from Greek muse- ums including manuscripts, textiles, mosaics, and painted icons. Open daily 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. Thursdays. General admission is $23. Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660 www.mcachicago.org The MCA offers exhibitions of modern painting, sculpture, video, film, and performance art. Be sure

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