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- * 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 MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 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
- 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 MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS SHARE
- "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 MAP INFO SHARE
- 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 MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND 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
- 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. MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- 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 TIMES MAP SHARE
- 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 MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
- Summer Vacation. -2013.09.04 Yearly.
- http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools. MAP INFO SHARE
- 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. MAP PHOTOS 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
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 TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
- "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 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.
- 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 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
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