THEATER
“The Good Thief”
Conor McPherson delivers a monologue about an Irish thug whose crime goes horribly wrong. Previews Thursday-Saturday. Opens May 25. Through July 1. See metromix.com for schedule. $15-$25. The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-283-7071.
“Truth Serum Blues”
This solo piece focuses on a young Arab-American, sent to Guantanamo Bay for allegedly withholding terrorist information. Thursday-Sunday. See metromix.com for schedule. $10. The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council at Victory Gardens Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-3000.
“The Sunset Limited”
In this new drama by Cormac McCarthy, two male strangers share their deepest truths after one saves the other’s life on a New York City subway platform. Opens Thursday. Through June 25. See metromix.com for schedule. $15. Steppenwolf Theatre Garage, 1624 N. Halsted St. 312-335-1650.
“Funeral Wedding: The Alvin Play”
In this dark comedy, a dysfunctional family struggles with murderous secrets, irregular ghosts and ill-fashioned handicrafts. Opens Thursday. Through June 17. See metromix.com for schedule. $12-$15. Scott Dray Productions and Strange Tree Group at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. 312-902-1500.
MUSEUMS
Museum of Contemporary Art
A pair of exhibits opens Saturday: photos and video by Wolfgang Tillmans, and Catherine Opie’s black and white images, “Chicago (American Cities).” 10 a.m. $6-$10 includes general admission; Tuesdays free. 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660.
NEW THIS WEEK: FESTIVALS
Lakeview Mayfest
Kick off fest season with beer, food, live music, a pet parade (noon Sunday) and more. With Hairbangers Ball, Mike and Joe, and other bands. See metromix.com for lineup. 4 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday-Sunday. $5 donation. Ashland and Barry Avenues, 3100 N. Ashland Ave. 773-665-4682.
Weber Grill Restaurant Barbecue Block Party
The restaurant’s fourth annual fest offers a taste of summer with sandwiches, beer, wine and more for purchase. With live music by Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and others. 2 p.m. Free. Partial proceeds benefit “I Am Me” Camp. 515 N. State St. 312-467-9696.
Snap to it!
Remember those fest season photo assignments? (Need a refresher? Read “Take your best shots” at metromix.com.) This week, we want you to snap tube tops at Lakeview Mayfest, then send your pics to metromix@tribune.com. And be sure to check back each week for your next shutterbug mission.
