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2013.07.26 (wk839)

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RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "The Wolverine" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Su: Fiesta del Sol.
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.
Fr: SysAdmin Day.
..-Su: Summer Sidewalk Sale at Andersonville.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Ozomatli at House of Blues.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Pierogi Ride at Buckingham Fountain.
Sa: Cargo Bike Block Party at Ciclo Urbano.
Sa-Su: Wicker Park Fest.
Sa: Bughouse Square Debates at Washington Square Park.
Sa: Mayhem Fest at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Air Guitar Semifinals at Metro.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Chicago Pro Beach Volleyball at North Avenue Beach.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Critical Lass at Polish Triangle.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: Stick Men at Martyrs'.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th: Happiness Happens Day.
Th: International Clown Week.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"The Wolverine" now playing.
Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Will Yun Lee, ...
http://thewolverinemovie.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 07.26: Chopin Park (3420 N. Long Ave.) All Dogs Go to Heaven
Fr 07.26: Cragin Park (2611 N. Lockwood Ave.) Escape from Planet Earth
Fr 07.26: Robichaux Park (9247 S. Eggleston Ave.) Here Comes the Boom
Sa 07.27: Altgeld Park (515 S. Washtenaw Ave) Ice Age: Continental Drift
Sa 07.27: Clark Park (4615 W. Jackson Blvd.) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Sa 07.27: Williams-Davis Park (4101 S. Lake Park Ave.) The Help
Mo 07.29: Belmont Harbor (SE Belmont & Lake Shore Dr.) It Happened One Night
Mo 07.29: Hoyne Playground Park (3417 S. Hamilton Ave.) The Lorax
Tu 07.30: Churchill Field Playlot Park (1825 N. Damen Ave.) Despicable Me
Tu 07.30: Cricket Hill (NE Montrose Ave. & Lake Shore Dr.) The Sandlot
Tu 07.30: Daniel Webster Park (1401 S. Indiana Ave.) Hotel Transylvania
We 07.31: Holstein Park (2200 N. Oakley Ave.) ParaNorman
We 07.31: Kilbourn Park (3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.) Latino Film Festival Selection
We 07.31: Willye B. White Park (1610 W. Howard St.) Thunderstruck
Th 08.01: Hayes Park (2936 W. 85th St.) Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family
Th 08.01: Pasteur Park (5825 S. Kostner Ave.) Ice Age: Continental Drift
Th 08.01: Touhy Park (7348 N. Paulina St.) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
R.I.P.D., Red 2, 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.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
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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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 07.26: 8p Brian Wilson/Al Jardine/David Marks
Sa 07.27: 7p CSO/Conlon/Lang Lang, Piano: Gala Benefit Evening
Su 07.28: 5p CSO/Leon Fleisher: All-Mozart evening
Mo 07.29: 7:30p Heart & special guest Jason Bonham
Tu 07.30: 8p Nicole Cabell/Ricky Ian Gordon: Silver Rain
We 07.31: 8p CSO/James Conlon: Wind Soloists: All-Mozart Evening
Th 08.01: 7:30p Steely Dan.
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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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 2013.07.26:    ^
SysAdmin Day (since 2000). Last Friday in July Yearly.
System Administrator Appreciation Day.
http://sysadminday.com
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Summer Sidewalk Sale. -Sunday.
Bargains, arts and neighborly perambulation.
http://andersonville.org
Andersonville, 5400 N Clark. Carmen to Victoria.
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* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
07.26: UNDERWEAR RIDE!
http://Bedno.com/bike/ccm
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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Ozomatli. 17+ $26+ 8p.
W/ AfroZep.
http://ozomatli.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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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 2013.07.27:    ^
Pierogi Ride (since 2008). Yearly. 9:30a-6p.
Bike (leisurely 18mi each way) to PierogiFest in Whiting, IN.
http://thechainlink.org/events/6th-ride-to-pierogifest-whiting-in
Buckingham Fountain, 451 S Lake Shore Drive. E of Red Line Jackson stop.
http://pierogifest.net
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Cargo Bike Block Party. All ages. Free 12-7p.
Demos, test rides and barbeque.
http://chicagocargo.org
Ciclo Urbano, 2459 W Division S. From Western to California.
http://breakthegridlock.org/cargobikes
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Wicker Park Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 12-10p.
Up and coming alternative rock bands, great local eateries, eclectic arts and crafts.
http://wickerparkfest.com
1501 N Damen From Schiller to North Ave. Near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://www.wickerparkbucktown.com
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Bughouse Square Debates (since 1985). Yearly. All ages. Free 1-4p.
Public heckling of outlandish soapbox oratory.
3312/255-3700 http://newberry.org
Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Mayhem Fest. Yearly. All ages. $0-100+ 1-?p.
Rockstar Energy Drink presents Amon Amarth, Rob Zombie, City In The Sea, Thrown Into Exile, Children of Bodom, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Machine Head, Job For A Cowboy, Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Huntress, Behemoth, Emmure, Born Of Osiris, Motionless In White.
http://rockstarmayhemfest.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.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.
07.27: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Air Guitar Semifinals. 18+ $15 9p.
http://usairguitar.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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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 2013.07.28:    ^
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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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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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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Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Monday 2013.07.29:    ^
Chicago Pro Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Monthly. 10hrs 7a.
773-EVP-1198 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Downtown Sound. Mondays Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two bands most Monday nights.
07.29: Dessa and Psalm One.
http://chicagofestivals.net
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
07.29: Bloodbath Banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.07.30:    ^
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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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 2013.07.31:    ^
Critical Lass. Monthly. All ages. Free 6p.
Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://FaceBook.com/CriticalLass
Polish Triangle, 1201 N Ashland. Division/Milwaukee.
http://Bedno.com/bike/cl
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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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* Stick Men. 21+ $22 10p.
Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter
Grood. Virtuoso "Chapman Stick" performer(s).
http://facebook.com/stickmenofficial
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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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.
07.31: DJs Boy Alberto and guests.
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 2013.08.01:    ^
* Happiness Happens Day (since 1999). Yearly. All ages. Free.
(aka "HappyThon") Real event pursuing proclamation, sponsored by the "Secret Society of Happy People" to rebuff popular cynicism. Smile at strangers. Generally observed all August as "Hapiness Happens" month.
http://sohp.com
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International Clown Week. -2013.08.06 Yearly.
Proclaimed in 1971 by Nixon. "I urge the people of the United States recognize the contributions made by clowns in their entertainment at children's hospitals, charitable institutions, for the mentally retarded, and generally helping to lift the spirits and boost the morale of our people." Observed Sunday with a ceremony at Showmen's Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
http://www.internationalclownweek.org
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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
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $8-10 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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Attractions:    ^
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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2013.07.26