THU 6/29
A drool-worthy cause
If a trip to Wiggly Field is worth a hundred licks, how will Fido respond to a 90-minute cruise? Even if his grateful nod takes the form of a long nap, we think it’s a worthy experiment. Set sail with your pup on the Second Annual Canine Cruise Fundraiser. Includes water and treats. Boarding at 7 p.m. $35 per person; free for dogs. Proceeds benefit The Anti-Cruelty Society. Mercury Skyline Cruise Line, Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, 390 N. Michigan Ave. 312-644-8338, ext. 307.
Roommate-zilla
Although she wore a “sharing is caring” T-shirt and christened you with Schlitz when she moved in, these days your new roomie is barely tolerable. Maybe she can take a hint (along with your last freezer pop): Bring her to the premiere performance of “It Came from the Neo-Futurarium V: Bride of the Neo-Futurarium!”; Thursday’s feature is “Single White Female.” The series praises the best bad flicks with staged readings directed and performed by the Neo-Futurists, Schadenfreude and other artists. 8 p.m. Show runs through Aug. 3. $8-$10. The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. 773-275-5255.
Musical chairs
Speaking of moving (or wishful thinking), when your terrible cotenant does hit the road, you’ll be ripe for a party. Don’t wait in vain; fete another shaker at the 40000 Moving Party and Silent Auction. Part one-year anniversary, part replant revelry, salute the contemporary gallery’s shift from the East Village to West Loop with live electro-pop by Oh Charles, DJ beats by Nevin Tomlinson and Julia Hechtman, drink specials and an auction of works by more than 20 artists. 7 p.m. No cover. Phyllis’ Musical Inn, 1800 W. Division St. 773-342-4930.
Spittin’ images
The thought of a long weekend has you laughing, but the office to-do stacks have you crying in your coffee? Snag a preweekend breather in the form of a guffaw, chortle and titter at the SpitFire Showcase. Top female, local alt-comics are ready to put the pink back in your cheeks. With Kara Buller, Allison Leber and Renee Gauthier, plus music, dancing, raffles, $5 SpitFire shots and more. 7:30 p.m. No cover. T’s Bar and Restaurant, 5025 N. Clark St. 773-784-6000.
FRI 6/30
Baywatching
Tousled ‘do aside, you’re no David Hasselhoff, but you do enjoy watching bathing beauties lounging in the sand. Get a bird’s-eye view of the goings on while relaxing at Sunset Jams. (Red trunks, hairy chest not required.) The beers-and-tunes bash features drink specials and a different tribute band each week on Castaways’ outdoor deck. This Friday it’s Jimmy Buffett cover band Johnny Russler and the Beach Bums. 7 p.m. $10. Tickets: chicagosocial.com. Castaways Bar & Grill, 1603 N. Lake Shore Drive. 773-281-1200.
SAT 7/1
Dust bunnies
Even if you’re talented enough to deliver sassy lines and still look good while running (“Eat my dust, loser”), we wonder: How long can you keep it up? One mile? Two? Or does it take a mere block before your curbside wheezing kicks in? Get your butt in half-marathon shape with the 14-week Chicago Roadrunners Training Program. Includes sessions in Lincoln Park for all skill levels, plus clinics and more. 7 a.m. $75-$97 for the 14-week program. Register online: chicagohalfmarathon.com. Waveland Clock Tower, 3700 N. Recreation Drive. 312-347-0234.
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