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Wednesday 2013.06.19 ^
* Cirque Shanghai. -2013.09.02 Yearly. 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
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Juneteenth. Yearly.
Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.com
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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
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Version Festival opening (since 2001). -2013.06.22 Yearly. All ages. $? 5p.
"This year Version will focus on beta testing a collectively produced open source operating system for our urban environment. It's a human network. We will present works and projects that serve the common good and help us manage the hardware of our urban environment and create another opening for renewing our public space.​"
Various bridgeport locations.
http://versionfest.org
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Terrapin Flyer. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.
Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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Machina. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Celebrates 80s/90s industrial, new wave, goth music.
06.19: DJs Psycho-Bitch, Teri Bristol.
http://facebook.com/smartbarchicago/events
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2013.10.31 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://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
06.19: We Chicago Women's Park & Gardens (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) Escape from Planet Earth.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
06.19: 8:30p Rachmaninoff Vespers performed by The Singers.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Summer Vacation. -2013.09.04 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2013.08.17 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p.
World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-7638 http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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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
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Ongoing ^
"Man of Steel" now playing.
Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Antje Traue, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, ...
http://manofsteel.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"This Is the End" now playing.
Seth Rogen w/ James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Rihanna, Paul Rudd, Channing Tatum, ...
http://thisistheend.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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
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Now playing.
The Internship, The Purge, After Earth, Before Midnight, Star Trek Into Darkness, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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