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Celebrity calendar: A guide to celeb appearances in Chicago

Luis Gomez

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6:27 PM EDT, May 13, 2013

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Want to know which celebrities are coming to Chicago? Here's a list of upcoming appearances -- from concerts and book signings to charity events and red carpets -- in and around the city.

And if you know about an appearance that isn't listed below, email it to lgomez@tribune.com.

*** NEW THIS WEEK

MAY
15 Limp Bizkit performs at House of Blues.
*** 16 Darwin Barney attends American Icons launch at Macy's on State Street.
16 Mike Epps performs at The Venue at HorseShoe Casino.
17 Rodriguez performs at Arie Crown Theater.
17 The Dan Band performs at House of Blues.
18 Martin Short performs at Make-A-Wish Illinois' Wish Ball at UIC Forum.
18 Beverly Johnson attends Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest's gala at Standard Club.
18 Gucci Mane performs at Adrianna's.
19 Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes screen "Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie" at The Vic.
*** 19 Anthony Bourdain, Daniel Vaughn sign "The Prophets of Smoked Meat" book at Macy's on State Street.
20 Jeff Perry honored at League of Chicago Theatres' Spring Gala at Intercontinental Chicago.
*** 21 Jermaine Dupri DJs Hub 51's lower-level club, Sub 51.
22 Of Monsters and Men perform at Aragon Ballroom.
24 Tim McGraw performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
*** 24, 26 William Shatner appears at Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge.
24 Juicy J performs at Metro.
24 Bilal, PJ Morton perform at House of Blues.
*** 25 William Shatner appears at Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville.
28 Ross Mathews performs at Park West and signs "Man Up!" book at Macy's on State Street.
29 Ozzie Guillen hosts benefit for Ozzie Guillen Foundation at The Grid.
*** 30 Far East Movement performs at Macy's on State Street.

JUNE
1 Patrick Stewart appears at "Star Trek" convention at Westin O'Hare hotel.
3 The Wanted perform at 103.5 FM's Fantabuloso show at Aragon Ballroom.
5 Charles Tillman hosts Celebrity Pro Bowler Tournament at Kings Lanes, Lounge & Sports.
7 SWV, Cece Peniston perform at The Shrine.
8 Darren Criss performs at House of Blues.
8 Pauly Shore performs at Chicago Improv.
9 Pitbull, Ke$ha perform at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
12 Bon Jovi performs at Soldier Field.
13 Juanes performs at Congress Theater.
13 Nick Swardson performs at The Vic.
13-16 Aries Spears performs at Laugh Factory.
14 Lauren Conrad signs "Infamous" book at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville.
14 Seth Meyers performs at Just For Laughs festival at Chicago Theatre.
15 Gwyneth Paltrow honored by Gene Siskel Film Center at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago.
15 Artie Lange performs at Park West.
18-19 Fitz and the Tantrums perform at Metro.
21 Gloriana performs at Joe's Bar.
22 Everclear, Live, Filter perform at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino.
23 Kelly Rowland, The Dream perform at House of Blues.
28 Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes perform at World's Largest Block Party at Old St. Pat's Church.
28-29 Drew Carey performs at Zanies St. Charles.
29 Jimmy Buffet performs at Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island.
29 She & Him perform at Aragon Ballroom.
30 Toby Keith performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

JULY
5 Marilyn Manson performs at Congress Theater.
6 Victoria Justice performs at Akoo Theatre.
9 Justin Bieber performs at United Center.
10 fun. performs during Taste of Chicago at Petrillo Band Shell.
12 Bon Jovi performs at Soldier Field.
13 Bruno Mars performs at United Center.
17 Beyonce performs at the United Center.
18-19 New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees perform at Allstate Arena.
19 Pearl Jam performs at Wrigley Field.
20 Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Jake Owen perform at Wrigley Field.
21 R. Kelly, M.I.A. perform at Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park.
22 Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake perform at Soldier Field.

AUGUST
3 Blake Shelton performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
9 John Mayer performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
10 Taylor Swift performs at Soldier Field.
10 CM Punk appears at Wizard World at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
10-11 Morena Baccarin, Norman Reedus appear at Wizard World.
17 Rascal Flatts performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
30 Kid Rock performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.

SEPTEMBER
7 Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley performs at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
26 The xx performs at Aragon Ballroom.
27 Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy perform at Congress Theater.

OCTOBER

13-14 Hanson performs at House of Blues.

NOVEMBER
5 Pink performs at United Center.
9 Larry The Cable Guy performs at Congress Theater.
20 Pink performs at United Center.
22 Selena Gomez performs at Allstate Arena.

lgomez@tribune.com