Bedno.com - 2013.07.19 (wk838)

2013.07.19 (wk838)

Eat your vegetables.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "R.I.P.D." now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Red 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Ongoing: Naked July at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Th: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Slippery Slope at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Festival Of The Lakes at Wolf Park.
..-Su: Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park.
..-Su: Phish at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: New Kids On The Block at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Anniversary of First Moon Landing.
Sa: Disability Pride Parade downtown.
Sa: Vans Warped Tour at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Sa-Su: Evanston's Ethnic Arts Fest at Dawes Park.
Sa-Su: Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival at Webster and Sheffield.
Sa: Nerd Speed Dating at Abbey Pub.
Sa-Su: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: ABBA Tribute at Rosemont Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa-Su: This Must Be the Band at Martyrs'.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Rock-n-Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon at Grant Park.
Su: Vintage Garage.
Su: Chinatown Summer Fair at Chinatown Square.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Full Moon.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Mo: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Start of Leo.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Metro.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Blackened at House of Blues.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th-Su: Fiesta del Sol.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Steve Martin at Chicago Theatre.

Movie: ^

"R.I.P.D." now playing.: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, ...
http://us.imdb.com/nowplaying
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Red 2" now playing.: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, ...
http://red-themovie.com/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.: Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 07.19: Chase Park (4701 N. Ashland Ave.) Annie
Fr 07.19: Harrison Park (1824 S. Wood St.) Life of Pi
Fr 07.19: Peterson Park (5801 N. Pulaski Rd.) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Sa 07.20: DuSable Museum of African American History (740 E. 56th Pl.) Sparkle (2012)
Sa 07.20: Loyola Park (1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.) Life of Pi
Sa 07.20: Moore Park (5085 W. Adams St.) Hotel Transylvania
Su 07.21: Ellen Gates Starr Park (2306 W. Maypole Ave.) Despicable Me
Su 07.21: Jonquil Playlot Park (1001 W. Wrightwood Ave.) Parenthood
Mo 07.22: Calumet Park (9801 S. Avenue G) Ghostbusters
Mo 07.22: Horner Park (2741 W. Montrose Ave.) Selena
Tu 07.23: A. Montgomery Ward Park (630 N. Kingsbury St.) My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Tu 07.23: Dunbar Park (300 E. 31st St.) The Lorax
Tu 07.23: Harold Washington Playlot Park (5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd.) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
We 07.24: Gladstone Park (5421 N. Menard Ave.) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
We 07.24: Hermosa Park (2240 N. Kilbourn Ave.) Latino Film Festival Selection
We 07.24: Mann Park (3034 E. 130th St.) Here Comes the Boom
Th 07.25: Hollywood Park (3312 W. Thorndale Ave.) The Lorax
Th 07.25: Rainey Park (4350 W. 79th St.) Hotel Transylvania
Th 07.25: Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Ave.) Jurassic Park.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.: Grown Ups 2, Pacific Rim, The Hot Flashes, Lone Ranger, Monsters University, World War Z, Man of Steel, This Is the End, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal: ^

Naked July. "Art stripped down." -2013.08.11 Yearly.: "Celebrates the theme of Purity through raw and fantastical theater, painting, music, film, and parties."
http://www.NakedJuly.com
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 941 W Lawrence. At Sheridan.
http://npt2.com
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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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Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2013.09.01 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.
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
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Summer Vacation. -2013.09.04 Yearly.: http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2013.09.15 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.: Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance0.html
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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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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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: Fr 07.19: 7:30p Sheryl Crow & special guest Kristen Kelly
Sa 07.20: 6p Under the Sun: Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon, Fastball
Su 07.21: 5p CSO/James Conlon/James Ehnes, Violin
Su 07.21: 8p Linden String Quartet $10
Mo 07.22: 6p Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano $10
Mo 07.22: 8p Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Plays Thick as a Brick I and II
Tu 07.23: 7p OneRepublic/Mayer Hawthorne/Churchill
We 07.24: 8p CSO/James Conlon: Orchestral Showcase
Th 07.25: 8p CSO/James Conlon: Mahler's 7th Symphony.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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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Ongoing: ^

* 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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Slippery Slope. -2013.08.22 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Visual art addressing sex, labor, language and health.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Festival Of The Lakes. -Sunday Yearly.: Major bands, carnival rides and games, foods, boating, etc. Surprisingly easily accessible by CTA+Metra.
http://festival.gohammond.com
Wolf Park, 2398 S. Calumet Ave, Whiting IN.
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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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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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Friday 2013.07.19: ^

* Pitchfork Music Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-35+ May sell out. 1-9p.: 40+ mostly indy bands on several stages.
Fr: Bjork, Joanna Newsom, Wire, Woods, Mikal Cronin, Angel Olsen, Mac Demarco, Daughn Gibson, Trash Talk, Frankie Rose.
Sa: Belle & Sebastian, Solange, The Breeders, Savages, Swans, Rustie, Low, Trail Of Dead, Phosphorescent, Andy Stott, Ryan Hemsworth, Julia Holter, Parquet Courts, Merchandise, Metz, White Lung, Ken Mode, Pissed Jeans.
Su: R. Kelly, Mia, Yo La Tengo, Lil B, Toro Y Moi, Tnght, El-P, Killer Mike, Chairlift, Foxygen, Sky Ferreira, Glass Candy, Autre Ne Veut, Evian Christ, Waxahatchee, Blood Orange, Dj Rashad, Tree.
http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
Union Park, 1501 W Randolph.
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Phish. -Sunday All ages. $60-75+ 3 days. 7p.: http://phish.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://charteronepavilion.com
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New Kids On The Block. All ages. $35-105 7:30p.: W/ 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men.
http://nkotb.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Doctor Who Burlesque. Fridays 18+ $35 9p.: Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.com
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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: "Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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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://berlinchicago.com
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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
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Saturday 2013.07.20: ^

Anniversary of First Moon Landing (since 1969). Yearly.: Apollo 11 was launched on July 16th, 1969, carrying astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. and Michael Collins. The spacecraft landed in the Mare Tranquillitatis at 3:17 PM CDT on July 20th. At 9:56 PM Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, issuing the now famous phrase "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Aldrin followed shortly while Collins remained in the orbiting command module.
http://www.nasa.gov
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Disability Pride Parade and Festival. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a.: http://www.chicagoparades.us
Clark from Van Buren to Washington.
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Vans Warped Tour (since 1995). Yearly. All ages. $50+ 11a.: Dozens of bands at several stages.
http://warpedtour.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Evanston's Ethnic Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-7p.: "60-country flag parade, ethnic delicacies from Thai to Soul, performances from Norwegian dancing to Japanese drums attract over 20,000... Over 125 visual artists display and sell... with the sounds of blues, Irish melodies or Polish dancing on two stages... family arts area for hands on involvement and... poetry reading... a trip around the world!"
Dawes Park, 847/448-8058, Church street at the lakefront, Evanston.
http://www.cityofevanston.org/
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Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival (since 1969). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 12-9:30p.: 100 gardens, refreshments, entertainment, good stuff for kids, numerous major local bands.
Webster and Sheffield, 773/929-WALK.
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org
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Nerd Speed Dating. 21+ $30 4-7p.: End of the world themed, embrace new beginnings, win survival kits.
855-NERD-LOVE http://nerdsatheart.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.com
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Windy City Roller Derby. -2013.07.21 Monthly. All ages. $20-40 6-9:45p.: A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
07.20-21: Golden Bowl III.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://uicpavilion.com
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ABBA Tribute. All ages. $42-57+ 7:30p.: Premier homage by "ARRIVAL" from Sweden.
http://themusicofabba.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.: Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
07.20: Cold Case Files Organization.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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This Must Be the Band. -Sunday 21+ $15 2 nites 9p.: Acclaimed Talking Heads tribute band.
http://thismustbetheband.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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"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
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11:30p-5a.: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://facebook.com/groups/15090361526
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.: "Drinking club with a biking problem" Home after dawn.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.: All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2013.07.21: ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2013.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.: 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Rock-n-Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon (since 2009). Yearly. All ages. $35-50 6:30a.: Over 10000 participants. Formerly Chicago Distance Classic (since 1977). Now with rock bands and DJs.
http://chicago.competitor.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Vintage Garage. 3rd Sundays 9a-5p.: 100 vintage and antique dealers.
847/579-9079 http://vintagegaragechicago.com
5051 N. Broadway Uptown between Foster and Argyle (note: redline stop is closed).
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Chinatown Summer Fair (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-8p.: Featuring cultural entertainment, kid stuff, arts and crafts, shopping, street vendors, taste of China, more. Lion Dance at 12:30p.
Chinatown Square, 2130 S Archer. Wentworth from Cermak to 24th.
http://www.chicagochinatown.org
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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
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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.
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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
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"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
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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
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Monday 2013.07.22: ^

Full Moon (Buck). Always adds an interesting twist. 12:15p.: http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Downtown Sound. Mondays -2013.07.29 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.: Two bands most Monday nights.
07.22: The Handsome Family and AZITA.
http://chicagofestivals.net
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-10:15p.: Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
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FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.: Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.: "A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
07.22: Biker Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.07.23: ^

Start of Leo. Yearly.: Astrological sign, the lion.
http://www.astrology.com
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Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.: "Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.com
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. 18+ $30+ 7p.: http://www.omd.uk.com/
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2013.07.24: ^

Blackened. 17+ $10-15 8p.: Metallica Tribute.
http://chicagoblackened.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
07.24: DJs Chris Gin, Marc Buxton.
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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Thursday 2013.07.25: ^

Fiesta del Sol (since 1973). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? 11a-10p.: The largest Latino festival in the midwest. Live entertainment, local art, variety food, carnival rides, children's area, soccer games, ...
http://fiestadelsol.org
312/666-2663, 1400 W. Cermak Rd. Pilsen.
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Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.: Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
07.25: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY!
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Steve Martin. $60-120 8p.: Music and comedy The Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell.
http://stevemartin.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.: With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.: Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.: With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.: Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $0-18 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.: And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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World class gardens. Easy to get to. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.: 385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.: Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 9a-5p.: "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.: International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-6p.: Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $6-11 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.: Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.: Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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2013.07.19