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- 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 MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP SHARE
- Scissor Sisters. 18+ $34 7p.
- http://scissorsisters.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. http://www.rivieratheatre.com MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Futurama NEW episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.
- http://theinfosphere.org
COM. On cable. http://comedycentral.com TIMES MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- "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 MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
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- 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. MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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. MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
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- * 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 MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE
- 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 TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
- WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
- Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations. MAP INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP SHARE
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