Rocky Horror Mermaid Show

Is our favorite princess movie on its way to becoming a cult film? Later this month, The Little Mermaid will be playing on the big screen for 11 straight nights at the Music Box Theater, but this time you get to do what we all do at home anyway: sing along to the movie.

The classic animated film, originally released in 1989 (holy shit, The Little Mermaid is almost 20 years old?), will be equipped with on-screen lyrics so the whole family can sing along with Ariel and the gang. Audience members are also encouraged to dress up like their favorite characters and participate in a costume parade.

Um, just the kids? Or...

Ok, so maybe this isn’t as wild as Rocky Horror [Ed.'s Note: Says who?], but it is a rare opportunity. Chicago is one of only two cities to ever play host to this event outside of Hollywood, the other being San Francisco. It might actually be worth snagging a kid from somewhere so you have an excuse to go.

Sing-Along Little Mermaid, August 22 - September 1, 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. daily with extra shows on weekends and Labor Day, Music Box, 3733 N. Southport, $12 adults, $9 kids, phone 312-902-1500 for ticket info or purchase them online here.