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- The Elephant & The Whale. -2013.05.26 All ages. $26-36+.
- Sea voyages, circus songs, wild mechanical objects, panoramic paintings, innovative shadow puppetry.
Redmoon, 312/850-8440, 2120 S Jefferson St. http://redmoon.org MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- * Great Parker Rummage Sale. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa 9a-4p, Su 10a-5p.
- Francis W. Parker School, 773/353-3000, 330 W Webster.
http://fwparker.org MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- * Green Festival (since 2002). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? 10a-6p.
- See some of the most innovative and cutting-edge green technologies in over 300 exhibits; everything from eco-fashion and natural home and health products, to solar panels, organic produce, workshops, speakers and networking.
http://greenfestivals.org Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then free trolley. http://www.navypier.com MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $10 (donation) Fr 5-10p, Sa-Su 10a-10p.
- Food, music, merchants, major bands late, pet contest. Thousands attend, basic beer tents.
773/665-4682 http://starevents.com Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry. MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2013.08.25 Yearly. All ages. Free 12-2p.
- Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://tinyurl.com/fb-beachpoets Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland stand. http://chicagopoetry.com MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Humans Being II. -2013.06.20 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
- Group exhibition focusing on the experience of disability.
http://bodiesofworkchicago.org Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee. http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Hooping in the Loop. All ages. Free 2-3p.
- http://meetup.com/ChicagolandHoopers
Buckingham Fountain, 451 S Lake Shore Drive. E of Red Line Jackson stop. http://chicagoparkdistrict.com MAP SHARE
- Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
- Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://nirarocketry.org East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355. MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagobikepolo.com Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St. http://chicagoparkdistrict.com MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Relient K. All ages. $20+ 5:30p.
- W/ Hellogoodbye, William Beckett, ...
http://relientk.com House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
- May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://thesimpsons.com FOX. http://www.fox.com TIMES MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
- Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. 18+ $40+ 7p.
- Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes present, with Q&A after.
http://seesmod.com/groovymovie Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. http://www.victheatre.com MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Hopefest (since 1991). Yearly. 18+ $69+ 7:30p.
- Dancing, cash bar, free buffet, silent auction. Benefits Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and others. Featuring Todd Rundgren.
773/384-7113 http://hopefestchicago.org Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. http://parkwestchicago.com MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- "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 TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
- Boom Boom Room. Sundays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
- Long running (1991) weekly. Big dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights.
http://facebook.com/BoomBoomRoomChicago Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster. http://facebook.com/thegreendolphinstreet MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.
- 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland. http://www.neofuturists.org MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Seasonal ^
- Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2013.09.30 Yearly.
- Participate in any of many 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!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://bikechicago.us Various City Locations. MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Ongoing ^
- "Star Trek Into Darkness" now playing.
- Twelfth film, J.J. Abrams w/ Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch, Simon Pegg, ...
http://startrekmovie.com Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies TIMES MAP 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.
- Great Gatsby, Iron Man 3, Pain & Gain, The Big Wedding, Oblivion, 42, To the Wonder, Antiviral, Disconnect, G.I. Joe 2, Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Upside Down, Oz the Great and Powerful, Jack the Giant Slayer, Snitch, A Good Day to Die Hard, The Last Stand, Django Unchained, Les Miserables, ...
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
- Anarchist Film Festival (since 2001). -2014.05.17 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED
- http://chicagoanarchistfilmfest.com
Various locations. TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
- FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
- Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley. http://www.navypier.com MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
- Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley. http://www.navypier.com MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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