There’s so much going on in Chicago that sometimes even a big festival might escape your notice until, say, your wife is performing as part of it. At least, that’s my excuse.

Art of Play is a “citywide celebration” of games and play that’s been going on since June 1 and will continue until September 30. The centerpieces of the celebration are the Niki in the Garden sculpture exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory, the Come In and Play center at 72 E Randolph St, and over 150 different events around the city.

Erica is performing tonight in the Improv Game Show series at Donny’s Skybox at The Second City (1608 N Wells) with Don’t Spit the Water, the crazy live game show that challenges you not to spit the water. The series will continue on the last Wednesday of the month with ComedySportz on August 29 and the Improv Match Game on September 26.