Maybe the kids are back in school, but technically we have three more weeks of summer to revel in. And if Mother Nature is a good sport, we can extend the summer fun beyond that.

Well, not officially, but given all the intriguing events happening in the metro area in June, maybe it should be. Ranging from zany Chicago improv to an immersive street arcade to a hike inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this is definitely the month to give Netflix a breather. Enjoy! Second City’s American Mixtape – evenings …

Unleash the artist within. Each Fourth of July, huge crowds flock to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival to see the work of hundreds of local and regional artists. But why wait until then? May has some stellar artsy events of its own. Below are ideas for creatively inspired fun this month, ranging from clever comedy …

Comedy Works South keeps the suburbs smiling. Post-holiday blahs? Maybe all you need is an evening of non-stop laughing. (Which, by the way, burns 1.3 calories per minute—a nice perk in this month of New Year’s resolutions.) Even better news is that you don’t have to drive all the way downtown to enjoy the talent …