FRIDAY JULY 20

An underwater- inspired oasis awaits July 20- July 29 at the 900 North Michigan Shops. The tony shopping mall has partnered with the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Public Library and the Blue Ring ocean conservation group to present an Under the Sea Tea Time & Craft interactive experience for kids ( and adults) to learn about ocean conservation while enjoying visits with a mermaid or underwater diver. Photos with a storytelling Mermaid are available ( fees apply). Arts & crafts and pop- up exhibits are among the featured activities from noon to 4 p. m. daily. Attend an Under the Sea- themed tea party ($ 30 per child) where kids can enjoy tea, pastries and learn about the ocean. A portion of the proceeds benefit Blue Ring. Visit shop900. com.

Grammy Award- nominated R& B mainstay Kenny Lattimore headlines City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph, for a pair of shows July 20. Show times are 7 and 10 p. m. His new single, “Stay on Your Mind,” ( from his latest CD “Vulnerable”) skyrocketed to the No. 8 spot on the Billboard Charts. Tickets: $ 28-$ 48. Visit citywinery. com/ chicago.

Hot on the heels of their Starz hourlong special “Hipster Ghosts,” and their new documentary “Poop Talk,” The Sklar Brothers — Randy and Jason — bring their comedy talents ( and more) to the The Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg, for shows July 20- 22. Tickets, $ 27. Show times are 8 and 10 p. m ( Fri.), 7 and 9: 15 p. m. ( Sat.) and 7 p. m ( Sun.) Visit chicago. improv. com.