Avenue Q At Mercury Theater And More Of The Best Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend

There are plenty of shows, films, and concerts happening this weekend. Here’s some of what we recommend.

Fri 7/6-Sun 7/8:  Growing up furry on Avenue Q. “With perky songs, video sequences, and Muppet-style puppets portraying most of the characters, this Sesame Street spoof illustrates such grown-up life lessons,” writes the Reader’s, Albert Williams. Fri 8 PM, Sat 5 and 8:30 PM, Sun 3 PM, Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport, 773-325-1700, mercurytheaterchicago.com, $35-$65.