You probably aren't the unsuccessful part-time magician in a dysfunctional, formerly wealthy family, but you can act like it with today's deal from Bike and Roll Chicago. There's plenty of money in the banana stand for you to score a 2.5-hour guided Skyscraper Architectural Segway Tour for $35 (regularly $69) on a riveting route recently featured in Time Out Chicago. Kids and kids at heart age 12 and up can meet at North Wabash and Wacker Drive and begin the glide along the Riverwalk to marvel at the towering architectural feats, such as the Willis Tower and Hancock Building. Then, cruise along the lakefront as you discuss the buildings that make up the beautiful backdrop of your adventure. It's the final countdown to score this deal, and you don't want to utter, "I've made a huge mistake." Want more? Visit Bike and Roll Chicago on Facebook.

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AAA Four Diamond Hotel South of Vegas Strip

Fewer than 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, the Mediterranean-inspired Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas cuts an imposing figure, with Spanish-style architecture, tiled roofs, and a recessed driveway lined with towering palms. You don't have to worry about transportation to the city's main corridor, thanks to a complimentary shuttle that runs back and forth from the strip four times a day. But there's a lot to do right here-the sprawling Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas encompasses restaurants, pools, a casino, and a movie theater.

In the upscale casino, exposed stone columns support towering arches and a vaulted ceiling. Gamers have the run of the place, which offers 2,200 slot and video-poker games, a poker room, race and sports book areas, and more than 55 table games such as blackjack, craps, and roulette. Spend your winnings at one of eight onsite restaurants, including Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis, known for its selection of aged meats, and Terra Verde, a cozy Italian eatery with house-made pasta dishes and an extensive wine list. Getaway holders can use their resort credit at the onsite spa for services such as massages, facials, and mani-pedis.

Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas's outdoor recreation area stretches across more than 8 acres outfitted with manicured lawns, private cabanas, and infinity-edge dipping pools. Head to the Pond, the resort's private pool and lounge, to see and be seen during pool-party season. Come nightfall, you can catch a live band at Ovation or slip into Drop Bar for a nightcap.

Greater Las Vegas: Shops and Restaurants Off the Strip

The town of Henderson is conveniently close to Las Vegas, but it's also far enough to be an escape from the bustle of the strip. Next to Green Valley Ranch- Las Vegas sits The District, a pedestrian-friendly promenade lined with boutiques and restaurants. On Friday and Saturday nights from May through October, enjoy live music as you stroll the plaza.

To head to the Strip, hop onto the resort's free shuttle, which drops riders off at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. If you're tired of gambling, check out one of the long-running shows, such as Cirque du Soleil's Love, an acrobatic and visually stunning homage to the Beatles.

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Even though water covers most of the earth's surface, humans spend most of their lives on land and a small portion in the air while they're sleeping. Float on with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$55 for a three-hour dinner cruise on the Spirit of Chicago or Mystic Blue, valid any day except Wednesday or Saturday (up to a $115.46 value)

$65 for a three-hour Wednesday- or Saturday-night fireworks and dinner cruise on the Spirit of Chicago or Mystic Blue (up to a $135.86 value)

Mystic Blue and Spirit of Chicago Cruises at Navy Pier

Pop melodies and melodious strains of jazz music spill out onto shimmering waters during excursions from Entertainment Cruises. The vocal harmonies don't come from performers on stage but rather from a staff of musically trained waiters. During waterfront tours, waiters entertain passengers as they drift by scenic and historic sights. The year-round schedule encompasses daytime, sunset, and moonlight trips, as well as seasonal themed cruises.

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Like veggie burgers and topiary dinosaurs, seafood can provide common ground between those who do and don't eat red meat. Bridge diet-based differences with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of seafood and drinks at King Crab Tavern and Seafood Grill.

King Crab has amply fed fish-craving Chicagoans for more than 30 years and was recently featured on Check Please! with its seafood-stacked menu. Succulent juices from entrees of crab-stuffed shrimp ($22.95) and fresh sea scallops ($26.95) can be sopped up by sides of potato, teriyaki-splashed vegetables, or super-absorbent dish towels for later use. The oyster po boy ($8.95) puts a molluskular twist on an ample baguette. A wide selection of on-tap beers behind the wooden bar pairs well with the fried, steamed, and blackened fare, and flat-screen TVs make it easy to keep up on NBA, NHL, and NFL games without flagging down every passerby holding a smart phone. Wait staff, happy to share the finer points of disassembling shellfish, scuttle between tables amid the seaside scenes that brighten the walls of a cozy dining room.

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, which is why every time a human attempts to fly, a bird attempts to drive a stick shift. Engage in one of the primary mandates of physics with today's Groupon to Xtreme Trampolines, valid at locations in Carol Stream and Buffalo Grove. Choose from the following options:

For $19, you get two-hour admission for two (a $38 value). For $38, you get two-hour admission for four (a $76 value).

Xtreme Trampolines safely sends guests of all ages ricocheting off the floors, up the walls, and into the lower stratosphere. The 45,000-square-foot indoor facility houses five giant checkerboards composed of commercial-grade trampolines for full-body bouncing. Angled trampoline walls keep customers from crashing into anything but the soft foam pit, and also allow more experienced bouncers to maintain their momentum and pull off-the-wall flips, somersaults, and astral projections. On the dodgeball court, players use dead-drop ducking and high-flying dodges to avoid opponents' throws for an immediate counterattack. Xtreme Trampoline injuries are usually minor and occur very rarely, at a much lower rate than common team sports such as baseball, soccer, or rattlesnake toss. Check the schedule for weekly open hours.

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We live in a town that's simply (pea)nuts about baseball. Get your spring baseball fix while still root, root, rooting for the home team -- but this time, even closer to home. Bring your best buddy to see the River City Rascals, and purchase two outfield or lawn seats for $6 (regularly $12), two infield seats for $9 (regularly $18), or two box seats for $11 (regularly $22). The tickets are good for any of the 48 home games at T. R. Hughes Ballpark in O'Fallon -- even the exciting home opener with the regional rival RiverHawks from Rockford on May 18. A Fronteir League team since 1999, the Rascals have made the postseason the past two years -- meaning this deal is a clear winner. Want more, check out the River City Rascals on Facebook.

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Identifying different flavor notes in wine is a mark of refinement, like discerning the pedigree of a horse by its taste in jazz. Sip on singular vintages with this Groupon.

$29 for Five Bottles of Summer-Blended Wines

Presorted packages of wine conquer the summer heat with white sangria, red sangria, White Cin, a 2006 chardonnay, and a 2006 traminette.

Fox Valley Winery Inc.

With more than 25 acres of vines draped across the rock-ribbed ledges of the Fox River Valley, Fox Valley Winery continually concocts small lots of handcrafted, award-winning wines. Weekend tours peel back the curtain on the winery's meticulous production process, introducing guests to the hand-hewn oak barrels, stainless steel tanks, and bleachers full of wildly cheering corks that combine their talents to create mellow, sippable vintages. Wood carvings, bottle lamps, and other works forged by the hands of local artists add homespun appeal to satisfying taste tests, and a fireplace and outdoor patio keep glasses clinking comfortably no matter the season. Throughout the year, the winery also plays host to various special events, including girls' nights out, live concerts, and wine-and-food-pairing classes, which help tongues to find the right match and noses to finally complete their online sommelier course.

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Ireland's famous accent makes everything sound appetizing, explaining the broad American appeal of potato skins, battered and fried fish, and wines made from grapes crushed by step-dancers. Dig into Irish eats with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Irish Pub Fare

Pots of Gold-plates of crispy potato skins bedecked with cheese, green onions, and bacon-are $7.89, shepherd's pie is $13.99, and Guinness beef stew is $13.99. See the full menu.

TomKelly's Chophouse and Pub

At TomKelly's Chophouse and Pub, an emblazoned cloverleaf over the door may grant Irish luck to all who enter, but it's the menu of Irish-inspired pub fare that leaves eyes (and stomachs) smiling. Emerald Isle dishes of corned beef and cabbage and shepherd's pie join American counterparts including pizzas bedecked with buffalo chicken and po boys topped with prime rib, grilled onions, and mozzarella cheese.

While devouring Irish eats, guests can take in sporting events from 14 plasma TVs or tap their forks to the rhythms of live DJs, who tend to put on better parties than dead DJs.

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You have as many spices on your rack as an artist has tubes of paint, but the problem is, you're craving a masterpiece dish, not a paint-by-number. With today's deal, pay $15 for $30 worth of exotic food and drink Monday through Thursday at Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Steak & Seafood in Albany Park. Peruvian fare blends influences from Asian, Latin, Italian, and African cooking, so get an introduction to this fusion fare with citrus ceviche and hearty sopas. BYOB and feast on lomo saltado -- beef loin strips, onions, and tomatoes topped with thick-cut fries -- and add a dash of the jalapeño-laced, garlicky salsa de aji verdi, deemed a must-try sauce by the Trib. Vegetarian entrees abound, too, like the tallarines verdes con champinones: sauteed mushrooms and fettuccine in a homemade pesto sauce made with albahaca, a sweet Peruvian basil. Even the leftovers will be frame-worthy -- but we bet you'll lick your canvas clean. Want more? Visit Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Steak & Seafood on Facebook.

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Like playing the clarinet or guessing the number of jellybeans in a sneaker, pouring a perfect pint is a skill that takes years of practice to master. Sip expertly poured brews with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Pub Fare and Drinks House wings, served traditional style or grilled ($9.49) Pan-seared chicken breast with sauteed vegetables and Irish-whiskey cream sauce ($10.99) TK Jalapeño Inferno burger with pepper jack and house Kilt Burner mayo ($8.99) See the full menu

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

Conceived by Las Vegas restaurateur Mark DiMartino, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery evokes Ireland by way of Vegas, with waitresses dressed in plaid mini kilts shouldering trays of chilled beer and pub fare. Like an enchilada stuffed with four-leaf clovers, the eatery's Irish nachos interpret a south-of-the-border classic in a Celtic way, slathering potato chips in cheese sauce and seasoned ground beef; alternatively, pot roast and vegetables simmer traditionally in the Olde Dublin Irish stew's Guinness-infused beef stock. Barkeeps pour a full bar's worth of wine, cocktails, and beer, which surfaces in bottles, bombers, and multi-brew mixes such as the Blue Moon and Guinness combination. High-definition TVs glow with a ceaseless parade of professional and college baseball, basketball, and hockey, and live bands add to the entertainment smorgasbord on Friday and Saturday nights.

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With stress's tendency to tighten muscles and scatter our thoughts, a hard day can leave us feeling like a few decades have been added to our age. Rewind the clock with today's deal from Park Ridge Medical Spa: Pay $40 for an anti-aging vitamin facial with a cooling antibacterial mask to nourish skin and clear away acne (regularly $120); pay $35 for a one-hour Swedish, deep tissue or prenatal massage (regularly $90); or pay $111 for one photofacial with microdermabrasion (regularly $760). Take a day to yourself and melt into one of the relaxing massage tables where a certified therapist will work out any nagging knots and aches -- leaving you rejuvenated and ready to face the day. Prevent fine lines and wrinkles with the anti-aging facial that uses vitamins A, B, C, and E to nourish drying skin; or opt for the noninvasive photofacial that uses special wavelengths of light to resurface the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blotchiness, age spots, and scars from acne. So put a pause on the cycle of stress and rewind to a youthful, more energetic you. Want more? Check out Park Ridge Medical Spa on Facebook.

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When the spirits of Hawaii call you to their lush, tropical beaches, don't just stare at the swaying hula girl on your dash, longing for a flight. Drive over to The Tiki Terrace in Des Plaines for today's deal: $20 to spend on food and drink for just $10. You might not be able to surf through the doors, but a wave of island flavor will wash over you when you arrive. Hang ten in the festive dining room on Friday or Saturday nights to enjoy live music and hula dancing as you dine. Start things off with calamari, mini pork sandwiches, and potstickers. Then, say "aloha" to traditional entrees like coconut-marinated chicken, Kilauea tempura shrimp, mahi mahi, and other sizzling dishes from land and sea. Grab this tropical deal, and get a taste of paradise right around the corner. Want more? Visit Tiki Terrace on Facebook.

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New Boutique Hotel Steps from Michigan Avenue

Located one block east of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Ivy Boutique Hotel opens in May 2012 as the newest work from Arthur Minor, who designed The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. With swanky amenities including mirror televisions and theater surround sound in all guest rooms, the hotel seems poised to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Although the Ivy rises up 15 stories, there are only five guest rooms per floor, providing guests with a mixture of intimacy and comfort that makes it "the only true boutique luxury hotel in the city," according to HotelChatter.

After guests check in via iPad, hotel staff members personally escort them to 675-square-foot king suites. A paragon of modern design, the suites contain platform beds with white leather headboards and floor-to-ceiling windows that open. Eco-friendly bamboo flooring, along with organic towels and rugs made from thistle, help to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint. Guests can watch the flat-screen TV set in the vanity mirror while getting ready in the morning or practice Tarzan-style affirmation chants in the rainforest shower.

The Ivy is also in the process of opening an intimate 30- to 40-person restaurant and bar on the first floor. "We will try to use as much organic produce as possible," manager James Cazares says of his upcoming, reservations-only hot spot. A rooftop lounge opening in June will offer picture-perfect views of the city.

Gold Coast, Chicago: Ritzy Residential Neighborhood with Historical Mansions and Hip Restaurants

Located north of downtown, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood hugs the shore of Lake Michigan, occupying some of the city's most desirable real estate. Its reputation as an upscale residential spot dates back to 1882, when wealthy businessmen began building castle-like mansions along the waterfront. For a glimpse at these historical estates, head to the Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, where you'll find a French-chateau-inspired mansion that now serves as the International Museum of Surgical Science. A walk down Astor Street reveals some of the city's most unique architecture, including the Charnley-Persky House built by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in 1892.

Those looking for a hip nightlife will find trendy restaurants and nightclubs-many of which are open until 5 a.m.-catering to a well-dressed crowd. For people watching and the occasional celebrity sighting, head to Rush and Division, a see-and-be-seen spot dotted with upscale shops, classic Chicago bars, and diamond-encrusted parking meters.

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Beer, like soap, comes in a bar and livens up any shower. Wash your mouth out with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Traditional Pub Fare Appetizers include mini crispy tacos ($5-$6), southwestern fries ($5.50-$6.50), and nachos grande ($6-$6.50) The Darien menu offers mini sliders ($7.50) and burgers ($8+) The Downers Grove menu offers house-made burritos, tacos, and tostados ($4-$7), as well as veggie wraps ($6) and buffalo-chicken sandwiches ($6.50)

Q Sports Bar & Grill

Q Sports Bar & Grill couldn't fit all its pub attractions under one roof-too many beanbags, not enough room for the pool tables, and nowhere for the darts to hide. So, thanks to that fortunate truth, guests can get their Q fix in both Darien and Downers Grove. An Internet jukebox takes their music order after they stroll through either eatery's door. Then a waiter takes their food order, describing, if asked, the kitchen's bounty of house-made chicken wings, pizzas from Rosati's, Angus-beef burgers (Darien), and burrito and taco entrees (Downers Grove).

Both restaurants invite patrons to paddle through a sea of felt green pool tables, mastering trick shots and launching a definitive inquiry into the true color of money. And both keep customers in touch with sports via HDTV, though Q's Darien location boasts a large projection screen and in-booth models in addition to the regular wall clingers. The Darien spot is also the place to catch performances by local and nationally touring musicians or soak up vitamin D, along with Vitamin Beer, on an outdoor patio.

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A walking tour acquaints you with the city around you, helping you avoid disaster during future scavenger hunts and upcoming bouts of amnesia. Get a few steps closer with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $25 for a Chicago History tour for two (a $50 value)
$40 for a "Borgers & Brews" tour for two (an $80 value)
$45 for a brunch tour for two (a $90 value)

While strolling on the scenic River Walk, entertaining and informative guides let guests of the history tour in on the storied background of the stunning architecture that surrounds the Chicago River. The tour, currently ranked 2nd best in Chicago on TripAdvisor makes stops at acclaimed sites such as the McCormick Bridge House Museum, Trump Tower, and the Wrigley Building as guides explain how the site of old Fort Dearborn became one of the nation's biggest centers of commerce and culture.

During the "Borgers & Brews" tour, guests can tour the River Walk as guides talk shop about the city's history and lore before making a pit stop at the original Billy Goat Tavern. Inside, guides discuss how the great Chicago fire changed the city's destiny and birthday candle traditions as each guest chows down on the shop's famous double cheezborger and one beer, both of which are included in the cost of the tour.

On weekend mornings, tour guides lead groups around the River Walk before hitting Houlihan's outdoor patio or cheery pub for a hearty brunch buffet with coffee and sodas. Once guests have had their fill, they take to the River Walk again for a calorie-burning jaunt and the conclusion of their tour.

Chicago's Finest River Walk Tour

The history buffs of Chicago's Finest River Walk Tour lead engaging and dynamic tours of the city's riverfront and subterranean tunnel system. Intimate groups of up to 15 participants saunter along the city's waterways or navigate the underground tunnels originally developed for speedy traversal by Pony Express riders delivering mail between skyscrapers. During each tour, knowledgeable guides engage strollers in a two-way conversation about the heritage and history of Chicago. Tours are conducted rain or shine, though guests may be guided to shelter during thunderstorms or periodic discharges of Willis Tower's rooftop tesla coil, and each expedition is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Lake Michigan boating parties will be starting up before you know it, so grab that ironic captain's hat, sandals, and today's deal from Beauty Concepts Salon & Spa in Westmont. For $20, you'll get one full Brazilian wax to get bikini-ready (a $40 value). This growing salon has provided quality service to the Westmont area for almost 20 years, offering eye-catching cuts, deep conditioning, color services, shine treatments, relaxer touch ups, hair extensions, and more. Using high-quality products to provide a quick waxing experience with minimal discomfort, this service will have you feeling summer-ready in no time. Stop into this salon any day of the week and say "aye aye, matey" to this star(board) of a deal.

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Paintball combines the philosophies of Sun Tzu's The Art of War with anecdotes from Jackson Pollock's autobiography, I Will Fight Your Painting. Hone combat aesthetics with this Groupon.

Choose From Three Options $30 for an open-play paintball package for two including rental marker, 250 paintballs per person, and protective gear (a $91 value) $59 for the above package for four (a $182 value) $110 for the above package for eight (a $364 value)

Battles rages across 15 themed battlefields at CPX Sports, each strewn with the husks of old cars or mock abandoned towns. After arriving at CPX and signing a waiver, paintballers trek through the ruined cityscapes and dense trees of CPX's varied battlefields to scope out tactically advantageous places to play dead. Once they've geared up with a paintball gun and 250 paintballs, prismatic sharpshooters traverse paintball fields that include The Jungle of Doom, Armageddon, and the Town of Bedlam. The open-play pass is valid for the whole day, and combatants can refill CO2 and high-pressure tanks as many times as they desire.

CPX Sports

A hailstorm of paint projectiles rains down upon CPX Sports' more than one dozen fields, each of which poses different challenges and requires specialized tactics. The crown jewel of the park is the Town of Bedlam, a massive maze of small-town 1950s buildings that jut out between streets dotted by paint-splattered cars and streetlights. There, snipers poke their heads out of the central city hall's tower as the opposing team hides out or checks for abandoned shampoo samples inside the post office. The Jungle of Doom drops teams into a heavily wooded field to vie for control of a central temple, and chromatic combatants weave between desiccated cars in the Wastelands, attempting to collect the most gas cans. A full pro shop outfits players with markers, protective gear, and Sesame Street coloring books for target practice.

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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Helicopter pilots are in constant danger of action stars climbing aboard their craft and throwing them out; kayakers, however, need only fear falling helicopter pilots. Steer an unstealable vessel with this Groupon.

$29 for a Two-Hour Guided Kayaking Adventure with Instruction and Equipment ($60 Value)

Scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, trip times span morning, afternoon, and evening launches. Single and double kayaks are available for the trip, though each Groupon is only valid for one person. The Northwest Passage's adventure tours tackle Mother Nature's playground of undulations with outdoor-cred-boosting sport treks including an extensive schedule of daily kayaking programs. Each trip lasts two hours, includes a brief instruction session, and supplies all the necessary equipment-personal flotation device, paddle, kayak, and trident. Gliding along the peaceful waters of Lake Michigan, kayak cruisers can gaze upon the bountiful flora and fauna inhabiting the serene surroundings. Neophyte paddle brandishers can turn sea legs over to The Northwest Passage's certified guides and discover the tranquil trip-taking previously known only to 18th-century fur trappers and Hiawatha impersonators. Call Northwest Passage two hours before the program begins to ascertain that day's launch site.

The Northwest Passage

Founder Rick Sweitzer started the adventure travel company in 1983 before leading one of the first amateur dogsled expeditions to North Pole. Driven by his vision, the guides and instructors of The Northwest Passage lead travelers of all skill and fitness levels to some of the most dramatic terrain on the planet. Locally, the team leads outings around the Chicago area, ranging from stand-up paddleboarding classes on Lake Michigan to kayaking and camping trips in Door County, Wisconsin. As for the rest of the world, Northwest Passage sends it adventurers to conquer it locale by stunning locale during programs that include hiking across Europe, trekking to remote Polar regions, and dressing up like scientists to infiltrate Area 51.

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Relaxing on a beach can be unexpectedly difficult due to the dangers of UV rays and the limited shade cast by drink umbrellas. Kick back in the great indoors with this Groupon.

$42 for a No-Chip Manicure and Classic Pedicure ($85 Value)

During the no-chip manicure, a technician shapes the nails and cuticles, massages and hydrates the hands, and applies a no-chip polish to nails. The classic pedicure doles out equal attention to the nails plus an exfoliate and smoothing treatment to the bottoms of the feet.

Sasha G Salon & Spa

At Sasha G Salon & Spa-a European-style house of pampering-clients unwind with relaxing wellness treatments amid flowing curtains, marble-esque columns, and earth-toned walls. During the one-hour herbal massage, therapists knead stiff muscles with techniques originating in Thailand and a mix of herbs tailored to treat each client's individual ailments or mimic their favorite steak rubs. While menthol and camphor aid congested respiration, anti-inflammatory herbs appease irritated skin. Next, a vitamin facial adds clarity to visages, infusing epidermises with antioxidants to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and sun spots. Vitamin E oil fends off menacing sunbeams, and Retin-A unclogs pores of dirt or misplaced cotton balls and, in tandem with vitamin C, stimulates wrinkle-smoothing collagen.

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When you're doing something right, there's no reason to change it, and that's precisely how this popular wing mecca has grown with such success. Nine savory sauce flavors (and the brand-new Louisiana Rub) dress traditional or boneless wings, which pair perfectly with homemade sides like fresh-cut seasoned fries, creamy coleslaw, and bourbon baked beans. Pay $5 today and you'll get $10 to spend on food and drink from Wingstop, powered by Takeout & Delivery from LivingSocial.

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You've been putting your car's maintenance on the back burner lately, but you don't want it to start simmering with squeaks that can't be ignored. Give your automobile your full attention with today's deal from Elite Automotive & Performance in New Lenox or Tinley Park: Pay $15 (regularly $30) for a full-service oil change with up to five quarts of oil, tire rotation upon request, a safety inspection, and a top off of fluids. Owners Mike Mace and Jim Sanders, along with an experienced team, pride themselves on trustworthy care done in a timely fashion. Along with quality customer service, the ASE-certified shop specializes in general maintenance and servicing to all makes and models. After your car receives its thorough check-up and inspection, you'll get a full explanation of your car's maintenance work -- all great ways to help keep your car from boiling over with problems.

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The human spine is flexible enough to withstand a variety of activities, including early-morning stretches and late-night limbos under mall-security lasers. Give a hard-working backbone a tune-up with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $30 for a 60-minute custom massage (a $75 value) $50 for a 90-minute custom massage (a $105 value) $75 for a 120-minute custom massage (a $150 value)

Felde Chiropractic

Doctor of Chiropractic Felde got his first look at the chiropractic profession when he was only 16 years old, and he never turned back. After incurring a back injury during a jet-ski accident, he sought alternatives to prescription drugs and surgery; his quest soon landed him in the office of a chiropractor, who helped him to recover fully and ignited his fascination with the field. Chiropractic therapy would continue to play an integral role in his life for years to come, helping him to keep up with the physical demands of collegiate rugby and finally leading him to pursue his own chiropractic doctorate.

Today, Dr. Felde owns his own practice, where he draws upon his wealth of personal experiences to help his clients to overcome pain with safe, noninvasive methods. Before each treatment, the doctor gathers a clear picture of his patient's injuries through neurologic, orthopedic, and chiropractic evaluations. He then sets out to correct misalignments and knead the kinks out of vestigial tails with chiropractic adjustments, massages, and acupuncture treatments.

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We've all drooled with envy over that one coworker, cousin, or frenemy with perennially perfect hair and nails. Get an equally enticing look with today's deal from Salon Mmm in Palatine: Nab some TLC for your nails with a Shellac manicure for $19 (regularly $40). A nail technician will groom your hands and apply a gel polish that dries instantly and could last for 14 days without chipping or fading. Or, pay $24 for a haircut and style (a $48 value). These stylists boast decades of experience, so tip your head back for a shampoo and let a pro transform your coif from lackluster to luscious with a flattering cut. Complete the look with a chic style, and you no longer have to be jealous of those flawless folks -- you'll be one of them.

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You'd hate to see your child adopt your habit of picking up parking tickets, but today's deal from Zig-E's Funland makes collecting tickets fun and encouraged. Pay $12, and you'll get 20 arcade tokens and admission to four attractions (a $25 value). The arcade at this St. John fun center gives players of all ages the chance to test their skills and rack up valuable tickets. After your family is done trading in your tickets for super-cool prizes, head to the attractions -- where you'll choose from go karts, batting cages, mini golf, and the bungee trampoline. Even better, you can use your attraction admissions any way you like: Double up on mini golf, enjoy each attraction once, or use all four passes and burn rubber on the go kart course -- just remember to park your hot rod legally once you're done racing.

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In the depths of a concert crowd, nobody cares if you dance out of rhythm or are actually a stack of koalas in a trench coat. Feel the freedom of the throng with this GrouponLive deal to see Switchfoot at North Central College on Sunday, May 20, at 6 p.m. All tickets are for general admission. Choose from the following options:

For $16, you get one ticket (up to a $32 value, including fees). For $30, you get two tickets (up to a $64 value, including fees). For $58, you get four tickets (up to a $128 value, including fees).

The Grammy-winning outfit Switchfoot launches crowds into a layered rock soundscape that the band's three guitarists build during energetic live shows. At North Central College, the San Diego fivesome tours in the wake of last year's release, Vice Verses, continuing the new chapter the group began with Hello Hurricane, 2010's Grammy winner for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. "On this record," says frontman Jon Foreman, "we let a little bit more out." Some soul grooves and Motown flavors infuse several new tracks, including "Selling the News," in which Jon's spoken-word rap hopscotches over hip-hop beats. But the band doesn't stray too far from its SoCal rock roots. In "Dark Horse" it cranks out the tight riffs and poignant lyrics of a single destined to brew over time into a rock anthem that unites generations of people and centaurs. Downstate rockers Bottle of Justus open up the show, steering their melodies into the party-rock atmosphere in which they thrive.

The concert marks the first in North Central College's new Residence Hall and Recreation Center, a $25 million student facility that began construction in 2008. The 91,000-square-foot venue is LEED certified, helping its collegiate population preserve the environment and network with Mother Nature.

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Soft serve isn't just a delicious summertime treat; on the tennis court, it can also be a defeating taunt. If your child's skills melted away during the off-season, today's deal from Oak Brook Tennis Center can help: Pay $80 (regularly $165) for one week of half-day tennis camp (9 a.m. to noon), or pay $120 (regularly $245) for one week of full-day camp (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Held select weeks in June, July, and August, the camp is indoors for children 5 to 8 years old and outdoors for kids 9 to 14. During these hands-on sessions, players will work with coaches to perfect their technique, increase speed and agility, and hone their strategy, shots, and serves -- you know, all those things you need to really lick your opponents. Want more? Check out the Oak Brook Tennis Center on Facebook.

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The Issue: Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

In 2007, 16,000 children in Illinois lived in substitute care, according to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, and according to the Court Appointed Special Advocates, more than 6,000 Cook County children are currently in the foster-care system. Every year, a large number of these children reach the age of majority, also known as aging out of foster care. A recent study by the University of Chicago reveals that Midwestern youth aging out of foster care experience substantial disparities-including unemployment, homelessness, and malnourishment-compared to their peers in the general population. The same study also found that connections to family members or a stable adult are important for the success of emancipating youths.

The Campaign: Pair Foster Youth with Positive Role Models

If this Grassroots campaign raises $600, then Children's Home + Aid can sponsor a local enriching activity for 20 adult mentors and their foster-youth mentees. Each additional $30 raised will be used to provide another mentor and mentee with a set of tickets or passes to a local activity. Children's Home + Aid's Adult Connections program pairs youth with qualified adult mentors to develop a safe, trusting relationship that the youth can draw on to increase their independent-living skills and stability. Sponsored activities, such as a trip to an art gallery, museum, cooking lesson, or gym, provide a fun environment for mentor-mentee pairs to bond.

You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

Children's Home + Aid

As a leading Illinois family- and child-service agency, Children's Home + Aid serves more than 40,000 children and families each year through its child-development and -care programs, family counseling, and foster-care-advocacy programs. The organization's roots extend back to 1883, when the Reverend Van Arsdale brought into his home a young girl whose mother was in crisis. The minister's umbrella of care soon spread throughout the country, where he established advisory boards that evolved into regional boards that now help shape public policy for child welfare. Children's Home + Aid focuses on early childhood and juvenile justice, preventing child abuse, and garnering positive child development in strong families.

The organization's Adult Connections program pairs foster youth reaching the age of emancipation with supportive adult mentors who help them increase their independent living skills, as well as provide them with a positive adult relationship. Each year, roughly 30,000 of the 463,000 children in foster care throughout the United States age out of the foster-care system. By lending their time to guide these youth, adults can help to prevent homelessness, food insecurity, and unemployment.

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Ravioli have come a long way from their origins as tiny pillows for noblemen's forks. Savor an aristocratic accessory with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $12 for a pasta meal for two (up to a $25.54 total value) $24 for a pasta meal for four (up to a $51.08 total value)

Each pasta meal includes the following for each person:

One ravioli entree (a $6.99 value) One side (a $3.99 value) One fountain drink (a $1.79 value)

Ravioli Oli

The golden-yellow walls of Ravioli Oli display sepia-tone photographs of the owners' grandmother, Mary, who brought her recipes for homemade ravioli and sauces to the U.S. from Italy. Following Mary's instructions to roll out dough till it's paper-thin, the kitchen crew crafts ravioli fresh every day by hand, rather than knitting them from spaghetti, like most restaurants. Six different fillings, from ricotta cheese to spicy meats to fresh veggies, fill each piece of thinly hand-rolled pasta before it's smothered in one of six fresh-made sauces. Side dishes such as grilled asparagus, sausage, side salads, and entree salads, support ravioli plates.

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We may rely on cutting-edge technology to get through the day -- but when it comes to taking stress off our shoulders, turning to a timeless remedy is your best bet. Relieve your aches and pains with today's healing deal from North Shore Health Solutions: Pay $39 for a consultation and two acupuncture treatments (regularly $225). This ancient Chinese therapy restores the energetic balance in the body, reducing pain and allowing your body to naturally heal itself of issues such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, and anxiety. Dr. Kim Martin and her highly trained staff at this state-of-the-art chiropractic clinic (located just off highway 43) meet with each patient to study specific needs and customize each experience, so lie back and relax with a treatment that will never go out of style.

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Moving one's body to the rhythm of music is a natural human instinct, just like running from the sound of lightning or inventing a telephone. Dial up new moves with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for two Hawaiian-hula dance lessons (a $30 value) $24 for four Hawaiian-hula dance lessons (a $60 value)

New students start with footwork and hip motions, then add hands and build upon their skills each week. Advanced and children's classes are also available; see the full schedule.

Halau i Ka Pono

Kumu Hula ("Master Teacher of the Hula") June Yoshiko sometimes wonders if it was the same streak of courage that led both of her grandfathers to leave Japan and start a new life in Hawaii that inspired her to make a similar journey from Hawaii to Chicago. A hula dancer since she was six, she's honed her craft over three decades while augmenting it with a master's in public health nutrition, ordination as a Zen Buddhist priest, and certification as a reiki master teacher.

June teaches two types of hula classes: Hula Kahiko, ancient dances accompanied by chanting that emphasize Hawaiian culture, and Hula Auana, or modern hula, set to contemporary Hawaiian songs and instruments such as ukulele and guitar. Her beginner classes focus on footwork and hip motions, and advanced classes merge both Kahiko and Auana with the study of plants, chants, mythology, and history important to hula. June also offers a Gracious Ladies class for mature women and men that incorporates Auana hula to tone bodies, strengthen core muscles, and boost ACT scores.

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Although visitors to foreign lands often communicate at a basic level by pantomiming, Americans inevitably give away their tourist status by gesturing with an accent. Pole-vault over language barriers without resorting to charades with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$65 for a six-hour Spanish course, including all learning materials (a $198 value), valid for either of the following class options:

One-week course with two three-hour lessons Four-week course with four 90-minute lessons

$140 for 26 weeks of unlimited group Spanish classes (a $400 value)

$212 for 52 weeks of unlimited group Spanish classes (a $730 value)

Four class levels move from basics for completely new students to advanced grammar. Before registering for classes, students who have experience with Spanish must take an assessment to pinpoint the appropriate level for them. Check the class schedules for the downtown, Lakeview, and Palatine locations online. Unlimited group classes are not offered at the Palatine location.

Spanish Language Center

Creator of the conversational Cortez Method of Spanish lessons, Juan Guillermo Cortez started the Spanish Language Center in 2001 to expand the lessons he learned as a private Spanish teacher. With a stable of trained instructors, the school guides students of all skill levels through the intricacies of Spanish speaking during conversational group classes. Conversation-focused classes range from introductory courses that lay out Spanish-language basics, such as grammar and how to roll an r with the confidence of an archaeologist playing Operation, to advanced-level lessons on commands and the subjunctive tense. Each class hosts an average of 6-12 students and, like a sturdy soapbox, includes ample opportunity to practice speaking skills. In addition to providing all necessary materials, teachers also unlock access to an online class system full of updates and information.

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Getting a massage is even more relaxing than listening to Jock Jams at one-tenth speed. Whoomp! There this Groupon is.

Choose Between Two Options $37 for a 60-minute Swedish, deep-tissue, or therapeutic massage (a $75 value) $59 for a 90-minute Swedish, deep-tissue, or therapeutic massage (a $120 value)

Fox Valley Care Clinic

As a nursing-home administrator, Dr. Frazer witnessed the deleterious effects that follow a lifetime of poor health habit and resolved to make a difference in others' lives without falling back on what he saw as an overreliance on medication. Today, he serves as the doctor in a multi-disciplinary clinic whose philosophy emphasizes preventive care and the positive presence of health, rather than the mere absence of disease. Here, a combination of massage therapists, chiropractors, and medical doctors pride themselves on the combination of Dr. Frazer's advanced technology and his work with athletes for the past 12 years. His chiropractic adjustments, which generally entail a quick thrust to a vertebra, can comfort the spine, nerves, soft tissues, and muscles of patients of all ages. In keeping with the clinic's holistic approach, Dr. Frazer's treatments are complemented by massage services, nutritional advice, and exercises that keep your nostrils from getting all flabby.

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Video games revolutionized entertainment by offering people an alternative to such dull pastimes as head-butting floating coins and shepherding frogs across busy streets. Keep up with modern excitements with this Groupon.

$20 for an All-Day Game Pass for One ($45 Value)

Each all-day pass grants a single user unlimited access to more than 150 interactive games, valid from the first swipe until the arcade closes that day.

GameWorks

GameWorks fosters friendly competition between kids and adults by surrounding pizza, draft beer, and half-pound burgers with a mosaic of interactive pursuits. Each location holds more than 150 arcade-style games, which include racing and shooting challenges from Sega as well as lower-tech classics such as pinball.

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Sleek boutique digs and club-hopping in South Beach

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The County Cork, homeland of your Irish ancestors, is far across the sea. But with just a hop across the Missouri, you'll encounter precious elements of the Emerald Isle. Find treasures using today's deal at Thistle and Clover: $20 to spend on merchandise, apparel, and gifts for $10. Browse the Eire-sized selection of jewelry, t-shirts, memorabilia, wall hangings, and other home decor all recalling the owner's love of Ireland. Display your family pride with a customizable pint glass, beer stein, champagne flute, or coffee mug that can be engraved with a coat of arms, insignia, or clan badge. The luck at this charming Old Town St. Charles shop goes well beyond the Irish, because you'll find family coats of arms for many Scottish, Welsh, and even Italian family names. Global heritage is all local with this deal that leaves Irish -- or any other -- eyes smiling. Want more? Visit Thistle and Clover on Facebook.

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Playing virtual golf lets clubbers swing freely without the threat of an approaching storm system or the temptation to graze on particularly lush fairways. Enjoy simulated links with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $52 for two hours of virtual golf for up to four people, redeemable Monday-Thursday (a $140 value) $62 for two hours of virtual golf for up to four people, redeemable Friday-Sunday (a $180 value) $72 for two private, one-hour lessons with a PGA pro, conducted inside a golf simulator (a $380 value)

Golfer's Paradise provides golf balls and clubs for those without their own equipment. All three options can be redeemed at the Golfer's Paradise locations in Chicago or Itasca.

Golfer's Paradise

Golfer's Paradise's friendly golfing confines foster year-round golfing within the indoor hitting stalls of their AboutGolf simulators. Using real clubs, players pulverize orbs into an immense screen that utilizes 3-D graphics to vividly emulate the immaculate greenery, calculated topography, and yellow-brick cart paths of some of the world's most famous courses. Golfers can trace powerful drives into the windswept, simulated stratosphere of St. Andrews Old Course or evade the treacherous water hazards at Michigan's Robert Trent Jones-designed course, The Heather. Along with technology that ensures each shot travels in a realistic manner, the simulators boast advanced swing-tracking sensors that collect data and even offer advice to correct unsound swings.

A staff of PGA-certified instructors oversees Golfer's Paradise's two executive-style lounges, offering expert advice to help transform swing imbalances into trustworthy motions. Pupils benefit from the instructors' hard-won wisdom combined with the computer-generated feedback of the simulators, which reveals detailed results of the position of one's clubface at impact and the effects of sweaty-palm syndrome.

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While a toned body may turn heads this summer, a winning smile will keep 'em coming back. Get your grin in shape with today's deal from Advanced Dental and Implant Care. Pay $50 for a dental exam, X-rays, and cleaning (regularly $251). At this Algonquin practice, Dr. Christopher Pottorff and his team of experienced technicians will begin with digital X-rays using state-of-the-art technology to get a better view of your teeth than with traditional methods. Then, recline in the dental chair and open wide for an examination. Watch TV on the wall-mounted flat-screen as the dental hygienist gives your teeth a thorough, professional cleaning. Save 80% with this deal, and you'll be strutting your stuff and flexing your smile muscles to every passerby. Want more? Check out Advanced Dental and Implant Care on Facebook.

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When your friends are trying to decide on plans for the night, it's more chaotic than feeding time at the zoo. Quit monkeying around and swing over to today's deal from Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre instead: For $10 (regularly $20), get one ticket to the Chicagoland Stand Up Round Up at this Skokie hot spot. Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre -- formerly known as the old Skokie Theatre -- has transformed this vintage space into a home for a wide variety of entertainment -- from comedy to burlesque to drama. Far from pulling antics like slipping on banana peels, these stand-up comics will entertain an audience -- age 18 and older -- on Friday at 8 p.m. from May 4 until June 29. Purchase with your pals to sit together and laugh during this wild show, and it'll only cost you a little bit of chimp -- er, chump -- change. Want more? Check out Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theater on Facebook.

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Your car is your pride and joy, and like any child, it occasionally comes home a bit of a mess. So, after your ride is done playing in the mud, wash up with today's deal from Collision Werks: Pay $100 (regularly $200) for a complete interior and exterior detailing for your coupe or sedan, or get the same treatment for your SUV or pick-up and pay $125 (regularly $250). Or, ride in on two wheels and pay $75 to detail a motorcycle (regularly $150). Whatever your ride's size, Collision Werks will tidy inside and out, with a full vacuuming and shampoo, window cleaning, interior detailing, and exterior hand wash, buff, and wax. When playtime is over, pull into this locally-owned-and-operated center and get your bundle of joy(rides) gleaming again.

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More warm-weather activities with friends means something else, too -- a definite increase in photo ops. Make sure the camera loves you with today's deal from BEaUtify at Ashland Medical Specialists: Pay $99 (regularly $500) for three laser hair-removal treatments for one palm-sized area of your choice at this Noble Square medical spa. These hour-long treatments work to permanently reduce unwanted body hair using focused low-level lasers on the hair shaft itself, inhibiting regrowth. Or, pay $99 (regularly $200) for a one-hour IPL photofacial. Utilizing intense-pulsed light, this treatment can help minimize the appearance of brown spots, facial redness, and blemishes such as broken capillaries, so that your skin shines as clearly as your smile. With these photogenic fix-ups, whether you're at the beach or a ballgame this summer, you'll be able to say "cheese" with confidence.

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The Chicago River adds to the city's beauty as it snakes through the Loop; spider veins, on the other hand, subtract from your skin's smoothness as they branch on your dermis. Restore the fantastic flow of your look with today's deal from Charming Skin Med Spa: For $99, get one laser spider-vein removal treatment for your leg (a $440 value). Or, opt for two treatments for $149 (regularly $750), four visits for $250 (regularly $1,350), or six visits for $380 (regularly $1,950). Head to the Oak Brook or Orland Park location, and witness the talented staff at Charming Skin channel their knowledge, training, and the office's state-of-the-art technology into a high-quality experience. The streamlined treatments of a palm-sized area -- which include follow-up visits -- could potentially eliminate leg veins and give you clearer skin in four to six weeks. Thanks to the work of Dr. Jawdat Abboud and his talented team, you'll be ready to show off your gams for a summertime stroll along the river in no time.

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People often laugh when they're scared, which is why any good vampire hunter keeps his or her holy water in a seltzer bottle. Stay brave with this GrouponLive deal to The Comedy Shrine Theater in Aurora. All shows require a two-drink minimum per patron. Doors open 30 minutes before each show, and all seats are general admission. Choose from the following options:

For $13, you get two tickets to any Improv-Able Cause show, running Thursdays at 8 p.m. (up to a $26 value, including fees). For $18, you get two tickets to a Friday night show (up to a $37 value, including fees), valid for the following shows: Whose Line? At 8 p.m. Raw Talent Showcase at 10 p.m. Whose Line? The Naughty Show at 10 p.m. Campfire Comedy at 10 p.m.

For $18, you get two tickets to a Saturday night show (up to a $37 value including fees), valid for the following shows: Whose Line? at 8 p.m. The Bar Show at 10 p.m.

For $125, you get one comedy class (up to a $250 value, including fees). Choose between the following: Adult Level 1 Improv, taking place May 22 to July 24 on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Adult Standup, taking place May 23 to July 25 on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Comedy Shrine draws out unstifled snorts with classes and performances from a house company of improvisers culled from laugh institutions such as Second City, iO, and ComedySportz. These malleable jesters congregate on Thursday nights for Improv-Able Cause, an evening of long-form improv tied together by a consistent theme or narrative. Short-form improv gets attention on the weekends during Whose Line? Inspired by the hit TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, each performance involves word games and spontaneously created scenarios and characters. Whose Line? The Naughty Show spices up the proceedings with raunchy profanity, innuendo, and adults-only humor. Campfire Comedy gathers together a rogue's gallery of laugh generators, including touring comics and native talent from the Chicagoland area.

Billed as an interactive drinking game, the ad-libbed proceedings of The Bar Show govern quaffs more effectively than paying a friend to throw pinches of salt into your mouth. For fans of standup, the Raw Talent Showcase gives up-and-comers a chance in the spotlight, impressing audiences with fresh material. Those looking to hone their own comedic chops can enroll in one of the Shrine's classes. Adult Level 1 Improv teaches beginners the fundamentals of improv, and Adult Standup allows pupils to improve comic basics such as timing, stage presence, and teaching a bow tie how to perform tricks.

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Cue the bagpipes -- it's time to let your boys and girls shamrock out Chicago-style with today's deal from MHG Irish Dance Academy. Pay $20 for one month of Irish dance lessons or $45 for three months of lessons (a $55 and $132 value, respectively). Classes meet weekly at the Chicago or Elmhurst location and are offered at all levels, whether your kids are looking for recreational dance classes or World Championship instruction. With an award-winning and certified teaching staff, this studio has been helping students realize their dancing dreams since 1985. These fun-filled classes will have your students jigging, reeling, and stepping in time just like true Emerald Islanders -- making this deal the ultimate lucky charm.

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Although vision is just one of five senses, it's the one that tells us whether an approaching object is a friend carrying cupcakes or a puma who's just ravaged a bakery. Keep danger in view with this Groupon.

$1,900 for LASIK Surgery for Both Eyes (Up to $4,400 Value)

With a computerized LASIK system, Dr. Burger reshapes corneas to alter the penetration path of light, resulting in clearer vision. Most procedures produce 20/20 results or better, reducing the need for glasses or allowing patients to quit their spectacles cold turkey. Vision One treatment includes total care by a doctor the whole way through, including during the pretreatment exam and post-op visits.

Vision One Lasik Center

Dr. Martin Burger knows his patients place a lot of trust in him when they elect him to perform their LASIK procedures. That trust isn't something he takes lightly, even though he has performed more than 60,000 corrections in his career. He ensures it's continued by monitoring his patients throughout the whole LASIK process, instead of handing them off to a technician or an unpaid intern. Vision One Lasik Center also employs other skilled professionals to dole out glasses-free sight. Both William and Jason Brand have years of experience treating patients with LASIK technology and also engage in pre- and post-operative care.

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Like an iceberg, beauty resides largely below the surface, but only its visible portion can catch the eye of a strapping boat captain. Look shipshape with this Groupon.

$249 for Permanent Makeup on the Eyebrows or Eyelids with Touch-up ($550 value)

Performed by Jeffrey Segal or a member of his certified staff, the 90-minute appointment includes state-of-the-art anesthetic and pigments for maximum safety and comfort, and concludes with a cold-laser treatment to reduce discomfort and shorten healing time. One month after the initial application, clients will return for a touchup visit to correct any areas that did not accept the pigment, or to further enhance the initial application. Customers can also opt for both eyelid and eyebrow options to receive a $50 discount on the second procedure. Click here to check out some frequently asked questions.

Permanent Makeup by Jeffery Lyle Segal

Artist Jeffery Lyle Segal discovered his passion for drawing at age 12. By high school he'd mastered makeup application, and by college he found himself teaching makeup-application courses, eventually commanding the classrooms of Empire Academy in Costa Mesa and the Cinema Makeup School in LA. Along the way, the steady-handed professional worked as a special-effects makeup artist for film, theater, and print, honing his beauty-application techniques on models and willing key grips. It wasn't until 1991, however, that he found the perfect merger between his appreciation for fine art and love of beautiful faces in the world of permanent makeup. Today, he's renowned as an expert in the field and has served for more than 20 years as a certified member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals and as a fellow of the American Academy of Micropigmentation. He strives to help women look their naturally beautiful best and literally wrote the book on the subject, penning his design prowess into a highly regarded training program titled, The Shape of Permanent Beauty.

As the saying goes, "an artist is only as good as his tools," and so Segal favors high-end equipment such as the digital German cosmetic-tattooing devices from Harmonix and Nouveau Contour. Beyond making makeup routines easy for busy folks or those with poor vision or cosmetic sensitivities, his talents can also be used to help correct asymmetrical features, sparse hair or brow lines, scars, or discolored areolas following breast surgery.

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Unlike a fork and knife, a pair of chopsticks requires only one hand, allowing you to carbo-load as you break the world record for waving at cars. Say hello to this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$19 for a Chinese fusion meal for two (up to a $40.85 total value)

One appetizer (up to an $8.95 value) Two entrees (up to a $31.90 value)

$35 for a Chinese fusion meal for four (up to an $81.70 total value)

Two appetizers (up to a $17.90 value) Four entrees (up to a $63.80 value)

See the menu here.

Lajiao Asian Bistro & Noodles

Thirty years ago, Chef Wu's generations-old beef noodle soup recipe became the culinary foundation for a restaurant where authentic Chinese dishes fuse with one another to create a fresh, new cuisine. Flavors taken from the Sichuan region of China take on modern, continental influences, cloaking steak, seafood, and tofu in rich, piquant sauces with citrus, umami, and cream bases. Beloved American Chinese classics such as shrimp and walnuts are updated with the inclusion of unexpected touches such as crisp candied walnuts, and others, including tea-smoked duck, adhere to traditional flavors taken from local Earl Grey rivers.

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Italy has always taken a back seat to its cuisine, attracting droves of tourists with crisp pizzas and plates of spaghetti or hiring gondoliers to sing about anything but the looming threat of garlic bread absorbing the entire Mediterranean Sea.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for $30 of Italian fare Sunday-Thursday $15 for $30 of Italian fare any day

Lunch fare includes veal cutlet paninis ($9.95) with house-made chips and chicken limon ($10.95). The dinner menu features eggplant parmigiana ($14.95) and pasta alla mama with fresh tomatoes, basil, and ground sausage over linguini ($15.95). See the full menu.

Capri Express

As the casual arm of Capri Ristorante & Catering, Capri Express eschews the white tablecloths of its five sister eateries in favor of a sleek black lunch counter and speedy service. Though the atmosphere is laid-back, the chefs infuse dishes with full-service flavor, loading thin-crust, traditional, and Sicilian-style pizza pies with quality ingredients such as italian beef. Veal cutlet paninis and pepper-and-egg sandwiches attack noontime hunger, and dinner favorites include signatures such as eggplant parmigiana with fresh mozzarella. For a homey touch, the pasta alla mama tosses fresh tomatoes, basil, and sausage over linguini, much like real mothers do with the baseball cards they're tired of storing in the basement.

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When a sandwich is too big, it can be held together with a toothpick or blended into a puree and spread between two pieces of bread. Keep it together with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for $40 worth of food and drinks at dinner $10 for $20 worth of food and drinks at lunch

The menu showcases individual and shared appetizer plates, such as fried-corned-beef bites stuffed with slow-roasted beef and cream cheese ($7.95 for an individual; $10.95 for a shared). Mains include custom burgers with a choice of protein, cheese, bread, and toppings ($8.95), sliced new york strip steak sandwiches on pretzel hoagies ($10.95), or burritos hand-rolled to bundle a variety of meats, vegetables, and sauces ($8.95).

Catch 22

It would be nearly impossible to try every beer offered at Catch 22, since its 20 different drafts and wide selection of craft bottles are constantly changing. Cups brim over with lagers, stouts, and reds from the Indiana-local Four Horsemen Brewing Company, along with martinis and specialty cocktails. In the kitchen, an executive chef simmers up upscale pub fare, including sandwiches, burgers, and steaks. Platters and drinks spread out along the hardwood bar and tabletops that scatter the 8,000-square foot dining hall, amid the glimmer of 16 flat-screen televisions and the boom of a digital jukebox. In warmer months, a wall of garage doors opens up into an expansive patio, exposing diners to free-spirited air, warm sunlight, and gentle breezes.

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For years, European merchants searched for a direct route to Asia, eventually burrowing through the earth and accidentally rediscovering Luxembourg. Quell your own inner rumblings with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Thai Fare

In addition to six different curries ($7.95+), the menu includes lemongrass chicken ($9.95) with Thai herbs and pineapple, as well as spicy duck ($10.45) in chili-and-black-bean sauce.

Thai Linda Cafe

The chefs at Thai Linda Cafe like meals spicy, but aim to please by customizing the menu with a choice of mild, medium, hot, or Thai hot seasonings. Lemon-hued walls reflect the glow of glass hanging lamps to evoke bright, tropical sunshine, and tables are draped in white linens to showcase colorful curry dishes studded with morsels of chicken, shrimp, and tofu. Noodle stir-fries absorb the flavors of pineapple, garlic, and mint, whereas three duck specialties crown the bird in sauces such as ginger honey. During warmer months, the kitchen serves cool cups of Thai custard and hosts a buffet of fresh air on the outdoor patio.

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Birds make flying seem like a breeze, but as a child you quickly learned that imitating their tricks without the proper equipment can result in skinned knees. Watch your dreams take off with today's deal from SimplyFLY, based out of Aurora airport in Sugar Grove: Get a 30-minute Discovery Flight for $60 (regularly $120) or a 60-minute flight for $100 (regularly $200). One of SimplyFLY's FAA-certified flight instructors will take off for you, climb to a safe altitude, and then show you how to use the controls. Whether you want to work toward a professional pilot license or just want to touch the sky, this aviation school is dedicated to removing the barriers that keep you on the ground -- meaning it's time to finally trade in that tablecloth cape for a real pair of wings.

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Some body areas stubbornly hold on to excess weight, refusing to let go of pounds even when subjected to rigorous exercise or held upside-down and shaken. Let it go with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $179 for 3 ultrasonic-cavitation body-sculpting treatments (up to a $450 value) $299 for 6 ultrasonic-cavitation body-sculpting treatments (up to a $900 value) $450 for 10 ultrasonic-cavitation body-sculpting treatments (up to a $1,500 value)

A technician passes a handheld ultrasonic energy device over problem areas, such as the abs, legs, and thighs. The noninvasive energy penetrates down to the fat cells, disrupting their membranes and causing them to release their fatty acids and glycerol into the body. The body then flushes away the released contents via the lymphatic system or burns them for energy. Clients should drink plenty of water the day before and after treatment to facilitate lymphatic flushing, and treatments should be spaced out over two-three days.

Perry Weight Loss & Nutrition Clinic

Perry Weight Loss & Nutrition Clinic scoffs at fast-action diet fads, electing instead to shepherd its patients to svelteness via healthful, maintainable weight-loss, fitness-training, and aesthetic services. A health-conscious staffer helps patrons uncover the best weight-loss path after analyzing their metabolic speed, lifestyle, hormones, stress level, and ongoing standoffs with neglected heads of broccoli. Whether they wield a single treatment or combine a handful of services, all of Perry's procedures chase the center's core mission of helping clients ameliorate their health, life longevity, and overall sense of happiness.

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Frames are perfect for preserving a memory or for breaking over your head to erase a memory. Get in the right frame of mind with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $45 for a custom frame for a diploma smaller than 8.5"x11" (a $110 value) $69 for a custom frame for a standard 8.5"x11" diploma (a $149 value) $89 for a custom frame for a diploma larger than 8.5"x11" (a $200 value)

Framers mount well-earned diplomas under one of nine colored mats before sealing them in one of three solid-wood frames for clients to hang on home walls or on a necktie for job interviews. Customers can place their order on Art & Company's website or at the Orland Park location. The store will ship framed standard-sized diplomas for an additional $9, or customers can pick up their order at no extra cost.

Art & Company

Over Art & Company's more than 27-year history, its knowledgeable employees have placed approximately 500,000 paintings onto customers' walls. They aim to consult with every customer before making a thoughtful, personalized recommendation from their stash of more than 10,000 elegant oil paintings, including landscapes, abstract images, and self-portraits of imaginary friends. To enhance artwork, they enclose photos, posters, diplomas, and sports jerseys in ornate, custom frames and shadow boxes.

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An animal kingdom unto itself, heavy metal channels the machismo of a lion, the feverish pace of a wildebeest stampede, and the blood-curdling death scream of a wounded cookie monster. Let out animal-like yowls with this GrouponLive deal to see Dethklok and Lamb of God, with special guest Gojira at Congress Theater. For $20, you get one general-admission standing-room ticket for Tuesday, August 21, at 9 p.m. (up to a $40.45 value, including all fees).

The ax-wielding alliance of Lamb of God, Dethklok, and Gojira swiftly dismantles any notion that heavy metal is getting softer with age, rattling stages with a sonic boom of break-neck riffs and throaty bellows. Forerunners of the American heavy-metal renaissance, Lamb of God eschews kitsch for ironclad rock 'n' roll in its purest form. Behind a catalog of acclaimed albums including the breakthrough New American Gospel, the Grammy-nominated Sacrament and its latest anvil, Resolution, the quintet has attracted a rabid grassroots fan base and major label success by sticking to its un-formulaic formula. Relentless, technical, and unapologetically un-commercial, the band unleashes an arsenal of Gatling gun guitars, drums that dare the God of Thunder to step outside, and unabashed lyrics that prompt even Mount Rushmore to turn its heads.

As a running gag on the hit Adult Swim show Metalocalypse, Dethklok dismembers its fans in comically macabre manners every time it performs, which only makes it more popular. Albeit a cartoon band, with loony members such as mumble-singer Nathan Explosion and accident-prone bassist William Murderface, the hardcore thrash of the real-life musicians is no joke. Playing in front of projections of their animated alter egos, creator Brendon Small and his ace crew of shredders shake audiences to the core with death-metal opuses such as "Mermaider" and "Bloodlines." French progressive-metal mavens Gojira start the show with blistering odes to environmentalism that summon nuclear sea monsters to recycle the Eiffel Tower.

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In the eternal search for superb style, you needn't outfit yourself in houndstooth and go undercover. Simply crack the code with today's deal from Shear-Lock Combs West: a haircut, style, deep-conditioning treatment, and eyebrow waxing for $36 (regularly $72), or with full foil highlights for $76 (regularly $152). With a deep-conditioning treatment that produces soft shine, the experts at this St. Peters salon will make sure the wily Great Plains wind does no damage to your hair, while highlights ensure that no sleuthing is required to bring your locks to light. Since 1989, this full-service salon and spa has been helping all St. Louis denizens discover their hidden beauty. Come by for your luxurious hair session, and leave feeling refreshed and ready to solve many more life mysteries.

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Eyeglasses correct vision, make people look more intelligent, and-when worn upside down-enable a dormant wad of gray matter in the brain to control the Hubble Telescope. Unleash your satellite-wielding capacities with this Groupon: for $49, you get $200 worth of house-label prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses at SEE Eyewear's Water Tower Place, North Clark Street, West Armitage Avenue, or Skokie locations.

SEE Eyewear boasts a unique, eclectic collection of eyewear that has been meticulously selected for stylishness and quality. Stunning high-fashion designs and cutting-edge styles from around the world are manufactured exclusively for SEE, ensuring complete ocular originality. Slow and steady tortoiseshell frames increase the nuanced comprehension of speed readers (ranging from around $169-$299), and chic cat-eye frames with jeweled detailing are a stylish line of defense for your irises (ranging around $339). SEE offers a bevy of perfectly polarized shades in aviator, mod, and monocle styles whose utter coolness will stun the sun. The aesthetically trained staff at SEE Eyewear can help you find the perfect fashion-forward, vision-correcting specs for any face shape, mood, or fashion sense.

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Playing a round of golf is a contest between man and nature, much like betting a tree it can't drink a gallon of milk. Pit yourself against the elements with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $56 for an 18-hole round of golf for two including cart rental (up to a $112 value) $112 for an 18-hole round of golf for four including cart rental (up to a $224 value)

Sunset Valley Golf Course

Bent-grass fairways and pristine greens connect across 6,484 yards to form Sunset Valley Golf Course's 18-hole, par-72 course. A stream runs diagonally throughout much of the course, which is made navigable by a series of bridges golfers can cross on foot, astride a peppy golf cart, or on the backs of caddies training to be models for rugby shorts. Golfers must give their clubs a pep talk for occasional high-pressure shots, as water hazards come into play on nine holes and bunkers loom throughout the layout. A staff of PGA professionals presides over the pro shop, ready to schedule lessons to remedy chronic slices and manage the delicate egos of short irons.

Course at a Glance:

18-hole, par-72 course Length of 6,484 yards from the farthest tees Course rating of 71.8 from the farthest tees Slope rating of 131 from the farthest tees Three tee options View scorecard

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Hands often bear the mark of stress, whether because their nails are chewed to the quick or their finger puppets couldn't get dressed in the morning. Rejuvenate your extremities with this Groupon.

$39 for Two No-Chip Manicures or Two Spa Pedicures (Up to $80 Value)

Nail technicians buff and file fingernails before applying OPI gel polish. Gel manicures typically include a base coat, two color coats, and a topcoat. The layers are separately cured for about two minutes under an LED light, yielding a chip-resistant manicure that lasts up to two weeks. Each 50- to 60-minute spa pedicure includes a massage and scrub, plus a coat of polish for each little piggie.

Twinkle Toes Nail Salon

As its name implies, Twinkle Toes Nail Salon specializes in pedicures. Though it also offers classic and no-chip manicures, its pedicures go beyond the basics by incorporating ingredients like mint and chocolate. Each spa pedicure involves a suite of indulgent treatments, starting with a scrub, continuing with a massage, and concluding with a coat of polish or a knighting ceremony. The BYOB salon opens its doors to parties, grooming scores of fingers and toes while guests relax and sip wine.

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Sweating helps people communicate without saying a word, signaling nervousness to a lover, intensity to a competitor, or empathy to a cold drink in the sun. Tap into your body's saltwater stores with this Groupon.

$40 for 10 Bikram Yoga Classes ($130 Value)

The robust class schedule features at least three 90-minutes classes every day, performed in Bikram Choudhury's 26-posture style inside a 105-degree studio.

Bikram Yoga St. Charles

Several times a day, students flock to the 105-degree studio of Bikram Yoga St. Charles, striking confident poses under the direction of instructors who have completed Bikram Choudhury's intense nine-week training program. Each 90-minute class helps students find inner peace and outer health as they sweat out toxins, lengthen muscles, and find respite from packs of predatory hockey players. The studio welcomes students of all abilities, as the balmy heat helps even the tightest of tendons sink into Bikram's 26 postures and two breathing exercises.

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Like glaciers and tectonic plates, teeth are slowly yet surely on the move as they attempt to turn their host's mouth into frozen tundra and then rip it apart like a bite-size Pangaea. Defeat devious teeth with today's Groupon: for $2,999, for you get a complete Invisalign orthodontic treatment at Advanced Family Dental's locations in Crest Hill, Frankfort, Lockport, Lombard, Naperville, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood, and Woodridge (up to a $6,200 value). The complete Invisalign orthodontic treatment includes the following:

Initial exam X-rays Dental impressions Aligners

The experienced licensed general dentists and orthodontists of Advanced Family Dental restore order to unruly mouthscapes with Invisalign orthodontic treatments. Invisalign straightens crooked chompers with a combination of highly advanced, 3-D computer graphics and the spells of old-fashioned orthodontia. The Invisalign process eschews cumbersome braces for clear, removable aligners that are virtually invisible to the unclothed eye. An initial exam, including x-rays, photos, and impressions of your mouth terrain, paves the way for a flurry of calibrated teeth sheaths that are designed to slowly shift walnut crackers into perfect alignment.

Depending on the client's teeth, as few as 12 or as many as 48 separate aligners will need to be worn during a period of 6-15 months before the straightening effect finally self-actuates in a sudden burst of pink smoke and slobber. Aligners are only removed when eating, brushing, flossing, or modeling a finely clenched jaw. Today's Groupon does not include posttreatment retainers, which may be recommended by the general dentists and orthodontists. View some Invisalign FAQs here.

The grin-shaping skills on display at Advanced Family Dental have led to Dr. Joseph Rubis's fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and Dr. David J. Rubis's stint as a featured dentist on ABC's Extreme Makeover. The practice's nine locations maintain flexible hours that simplify appointment scheduling, ease patient stress, and test wall-mounted clocks' elasticity.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie's luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan's luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $79 for full highlights with glaze (a $165 value) $55 for partial highlights with glaze (a $110 value)

Charles Ifergan Salon & Day Spa

As he reported to Sheridan Road Magazine, Charles Ifergan took the first steps toward establishing his hairstyling empire at the age of 13, when he talked his way into a job at the chic Paris salon where his older brother worked. Just a decade later, he settled down in the Chicago area to establish the first of four salon locations and try to convince the John Hancock building to do something about its two glaring cowlicks, and his work has since garnered media features in publications such as Vogue and Marie Claire. Charles's continually educated stylists keep their deft fingers on the pulse of fashion trends, which they transform into edgy hairstyles for women and men. In addition to drenching hair in deep hydration with moroccan oil and texturizing coifs with Redken products, aestheticians venture to other corners of the body with a concise menu of spa services that includes facials, waxing, body wraps, and mani-pedis.

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Going to a basketball game lets fans feel the excitement and hear the pleas for quiet from the family living underneath the bleachers. Root for the home team with this GrouponLive deal to see the Chicago Sky at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Choose from the following options:

For the season opener against the Indiana Fever on Friday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m.:

$40 for four tickets for floor-end seating in section 9 or 10 (a $100 value) $47 for two tickets for floor seating in section 101 or 112 (a $94 value)

For the game against the Washington Mystics on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m.:

$34 for four tickets for zone seating in section 116 (a $68 value) $47 for two tickets for floor seating in section 101 or 112 (a $94 value)

For the game against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m.:

$34 for four tickets for zone seating in section 116 (a $68 value) $47 for two tickets for floor seating in section 101 or 112 (a $94 value)

Under the leadership of sophomore head coach Pokey Chatman-whose coaching tenure at LSU included three straight Final Four berths-the Chicago Sky enters its seventh season poised to upset last year's No. 1 seed, the Indiana Fever. The young squad hits the court spearheaded by 2011 All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Sylvia Fowles, who last year became the WNBA's second player ever to average a double-double over the course of a season and led the league in field-goal percentage, blocks, and double-knotted shoelaces. Fresh off a rookie season in which she joined Fowles on the Eastern Conference All-Star team, point guard Courtney Vandersloot anchors an explosive backcourt along with Epiphanny Prince, a chronic pest to opponents who averages more than two steals a game. Throughout every game, the Sky Drumline echoes dribbling balls with rattling snares and pounding bass drums as fans interact with the team mascot, Sky Guy, whose fondness for basketball is surpassed only by his love of clouds that look like popcorn.

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If comic books have taught us anything, it's that getting zapped with mysterious rays always gives you crime-fighting abilities-in this case, superhuman smoothness. Save the world with this Groupon.

Choose From Three Options $129 for six laser hair removal sessions on a small area (a $420 value) $199 for six laser hair removal sessions on a medium area (an $894 value) $299 for six laser hair removal sessions on a large area (a $1,794 value)

During the series of six treatments, specialists wield the Cutera XEO CoolGlide Laser, which combines the powers of the ProWave 770 and the 1604 Nd:YAG to treat all skin types safely. These sessions don't require any anesthetic or numbing and can help permanently reduce or remove the presence of hair. For a list of valid treatment areas, click here.

Spa Soma

Under the new management of Dr. Lata Gupta, the staff at Spa Soma, now a full-fledged medical spa and weight loss center, treats patients with a varied menu of aesthetic and medical beauty services. They work to pair a gentle, warm environment with high-quality, medical treatments such as laser hair removal. They also offer seven different types of massage, dispelling the notion that beauty procedures backed by scientific research must be performed in a cold, sterile environment devoid of human life. These effective treatments include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and injectables and dermal fillers, which reduce telltale signs of age such as wrinkles or tattoos written in Sanskrit.

The center's aesthetic medical services are complemented by a full-service salon, where staff performs customized haircuts and clips nails during express and spa mani-pedis.

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A trip to a restaurant means the meal will be expertly prepared, the dishes are somebody else's problem, and the kids can finally take off their waiter costumes. Munch a less stressful meal with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Dinner Fare

The charbroiled 8-ounce Country lounge steak fillet is $26, fresh lake perch with lemon wedges is $22, and jumbo shrimp de jonghe broiled in drawn butter with bread crumbs and roasted garlic is $21. See the full menu.

Country lounge

A lot has changed in the past 70 years: humans landed on the moon, rock 'n' roll stormed the charts, and the Internet revolutionized the way people laugh at cat pictures. While innovations are good for grabbing headlines, the chefs at Country lounge see the value of keeping things classic. In addition to juicy steaks and sauce-laden pastas, their bill of fare calls back to art deco decadence with bygone dishes such as shrimp de jonghe and oysters rockefeller. Dinners unfold at tables clad in burgundy-colored cloth, and a full-service bar offers post-meal cocktails.

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Manicures protect nails from harm while scratching backs, tapping keyboards, or playing Street Fighter. Keep your arcade armor up to date with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for a spa mani-pedi with reflexology for one (a $90 value) $79 for spa mani-pedis with reflexology for two (a $180 value)

Though Divine Hair and Color Salon sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Divine Hair and Color Salon

The staff at Divine Hair and Color Salon enriches natural beauty by updating hairdos, grooming fingers and toes, and extracting hairs with waxing services. Stylists add volume and drama to locks with extensions that range from 100% human hair to feathers, ribbon, or tinsel, which helps clients fill in if Christmas trees get stage fright. For coloring services, Rusk hair products pack marine minerals to simultaneously change hair hues and give strands a healthy shine.

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The Chicago River makes a winding, circuitous track through the city -- but while you're enjoying a boat ride with your out-of-town cousins, you want to make sure your happy smile is more on the straight and narrow. Maneuver your way to Advanced Family Dental and haul in a braces treatment package, with X-rays, records, regular adjustments, retainers, and bracket upgrades for $3,825 (regularly $7,650). Hop aboard with experienced, family-friendly general dentists and orthodontists at any of the eight Chicagoland locations. After your initial evaluation appointment and X-rays, your dentist will determine your orthodontic options for perfectly aligned teeth. You'll be fitted for braces, retainers, and bracket upgrades, and you'll also drop anchor for regular adjustments to make sure you're on the right course. Set sail around the city with this deal, and you'll have teeth straighter than Michigan Avenue.

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