BEDNO.COM - THE BEST Chicago Guide Visit bedno.com for details, more events, photos, etc. RECOMMENDED EVENTS THIS WEEK: Sa-Su: Bristol Renaissance Faire. Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations. Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate. Th: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia. Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations. ..-Mo: * Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage. Ongoing: Daredevils' Hamlet at Neo-Futurarium. Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza. ..-Su: Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park. ..-Mo: J.O.E at Lakefront. Th: Scissor Sisters at Riviera Theatre. Th: Futurama NEW episodes on COM. Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'. Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar. Th: "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" at Neo. Fr-Su: International Gem and Jewelry Show at Donald E. ... Fr: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center. Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art. Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building. Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr). Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza. Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre. Fr: Cosmix at Berlin. Fr: Pandemic at Exit. Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut. Sa-Mo: Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Navy Pier. Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant. Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP. Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin. Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Aerial Dance. Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park. Su: * Neo Anniversary party. Su: "Salon de Vine" at Joie de Vine. ... *********************** Movie *********************** Now playing. Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, The Expendables, Middle Men, The Other Guys, Cats & Dogs 2, Dinner for Schmucks, Get Low, Salt, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Inception, Despicable Me, Predators, Twilight Eclipse, Last Airbender, Toy Story 3, Grown Ups, A-Team, Karate Kid, ... Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies *********************** Seasonal *********************** Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2010.09.05 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ Coupons online. 10a-7p. Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot. http://plagueday.com Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs. http://renfair.com/bristol Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2010.09.30 Yearly. Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call. 312/744-3315 http://www.bikechicago.us Various City Locations. Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p. 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms. 847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont. http://www.allstatearena.com Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. Aug.27 Delfos Danza Contemp Aug.28 Internationally Acclaimed Dance Company Aug.29 3 Shows! Aug.27 Poi Dog Pondering Aug.28 Delfos Danza Contemp. (Kids Concert) Aug.28 Rodrigo Y Gabriela Aug.29 Andreas Klein, Piano Aug.29 Carrie Underwood Sep.1 An Evening With The Beach Boys Sep.1 Alon Goldstein, Piano Sep.2 The Knights Play Bernstein, Copland and Golijov Sep.3 Nelly Furtado. Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra. http://www.ravinia.org Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free. Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark; http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us Various city locations. *********************** Ongoing *********************** MORE EVENTS: See the ChicagoFunNews FaceBook app for unparalleled fast searchable local event listings: http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb * Cirque Shanghai. -2010.09.06 All ages. $12-30+ We-Su various time. The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking full-scale theatrical performance. 312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com Daredevils' Hamlet. -2010.09.25 $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p. "Stunts! Jack-Assery! Melancholy!" http://bedno.com/hamlet Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland. http://www.neofuturists.org WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover. Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines. Hundreds of city locations. Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p. Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art. http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn. http://www.cityofchicago.org Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $? Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org *********************** Thursday 2010.09.02 *********************** Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p. Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details. 312/427-1676 http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us Grant Park. Pritzker Pavilion, also other locations. http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org J.O.E. -Monday All ages. $10-25 Th+Fr 6-10p, Sa+Su 1-10p, Mo 1-6p. Joyous Outdoor Event by Redmoon "a Labor Day festival which will feature an eclectic and distinct mix of music and performance, along with the Chicago debut of a huge inflatable structure, a festival like no other, blending national names with local artists, the cutting edge of art with the popular forms." http://joyousoutdoorevent.org/ Lakefront, Near Belmont at LSD. http://redmoon.org Scissor Sisters. 18+ $34 7p. http://scissorsisters.com Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. http://www.rivieratheatre.com Futurama NEW episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p. http://theinfosphere.org COM. On cable. http://comedycentral.com Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a. Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups. http://www.bigcjam.com/ Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln. http://martyrslive.com Drum&Bass night. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-4a. 09.02: Subfix / MIA w/ Jesse De La Pena, Danny The Wildchild, Alfonz De La Mota, DJ Riverman, Dr. Groo vs. Phix, Kode X vs. M1D1. http://chicagodnb.com SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. http://smartbarchicago.com "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a. DJs QBot, Kamar, special guests spin 80s, New Wave, more. 09.02: DJ Lady D. http://atomicnewwave.com Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. http://neo-chicago.com Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p. Brilliant awards winning "news" shows. COM. On cable. http://www.comedycentral.com *********************** Friday 2010.09.03 *********************** International Gem and Jewelry Show. -Sunday Yearly. $7. Well known annual with great variety and deals. http://www.intergem.com Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center. http://rosemont.com/donald_e_stephens_convention_center.php Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Fr/Sa $20-45 4hr 10a. 08.27 Greek Town, Chinatown & Little Italy. 08.28 Little Italy. 08.28 The White City. Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph. http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p (unconfirmed). Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. http://www.mcachicago.org Wicker Park Gallery Night. 1st Fridays All ages. $5-ish 6-10p. Evening of Culture w/ open art studios, dining, music and more in WP/Bucktown. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife community. 708/415-6370 http://www.wpbfirstfriday.com Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop. http://www.theflatironproject.com Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p (unconfirmed). Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club. 800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay. http://www.excaliburchicago.com Skate Rave. 1st Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p (unconfirmed). Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Helmet required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month. http://www.road-raves.org Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn. http://ChicagoSkater.org Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p. Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements. http://improvisedshakespeare.com IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark. http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14 Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a. Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica. Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. http://www.berlinchicago.com Pandemic. 1st Fridays 21+ 10p-4a (unconfirmed). Outbreak of new industrial dancefloor infection with DJ Pathogen. Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North. Upstairs. http://www.exitchicago.com Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 11:30p (unconfirmed). 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical. Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland. http://www.neofuturists.org *********************** Saturday 2010.09.04 *********************** Labor Day Weekend Celebration. -Monday Yearly. All ages. Mostly free. Fr/Sa -midnt, Su/Mo -10p. 10a. Close of summer fest includes extra entertainment, extra bands at beer stage, and extra fireworks show Sunday at 9:30p. Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p (unconfirmed). Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar. alues and history. 312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen. Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a. Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol. http://www.givepeaceadance.com MKP, 1900 W Fulton. "Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a. "Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!" Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. http://www.berlinchicago.com El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. $10-ish. 7P+10p. Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out. http://elcircocheapo.com Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306. http://aloftaerialdance.com *********************** Sunday 2010.09.05 *********************** Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p (unconfirmed). Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts. http://chicagohardcourt.com Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St. http://chicagoparkdistrict.com * Neo Anniversary party (since 1979). Yearly. 21+ $10? 8p-4a. Legendary annual bash. Dress for photos. Probably spinning dark-wave and 80s. DJs DJs Jeff Moyer, Qbot, Kamar. Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. No free parking. http://neo-chicago.com "Salon de Vine" Sundays 21+ Free 8+9:30p. Girlie-Q presents "Premier Queer Burlesque and Variety Performances" in "Chicago's Most intimate". Fine wines and handcrafted cocktails. http://girlieq.net/upcoming-shows/ Joie de Vine, 773/989-6846, 1744 W. Balmoral. http://joiedevine.com Jerry Lewis MDA telethon (since 1966). -Monday Yearly. 21.5hrs 10p. Absolutely stuffed with major comedy and music stars. Web-simul-cast. http://www.mdausa.org/telethon WGN. http://www.wgntv.com "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a. Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage. http://www.adultswim.com TOON. On cable. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a. All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc. Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. http://www.berlinchicago.com *********************** Monday 2010.09.06 *********************** Labor Day. 1st Monday in September Yearly. Honors working people and celebrates their history and accomplishments. Essentially identical to the European May Day celebrated on May 1st. First observed in NYC on 1882.09.05 by the Knights of Labor. http://www.dol.gov/ Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a. Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more. http://boomboomroomchicago.com Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster. http://www.jazzitup.com Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a. "America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers. http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen. http://debonairsocialclub.com *********************** Tuesday 2010.09.07 *********************** Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p. "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze. http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. http://www.beatkitchen.com *********************** Wednesday 2010.09.08 *********************** Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973). Yearly. Check out the photos of Andrew's Star Trek collection. http://bedno.com/album/20020428 http://www.startrek.com Chicago Public Schools open. Yearly. 8a (unconfirmed). http://www.cps.edu Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). Monthly. All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p. Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies. 630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road. http://www.dupagecountyfair.org "In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a. "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!" http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382 Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop. http://www.heartlandcafe.com Showing one week of events.