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2014.06.20 (wk886)

Words are weighed, not counted.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Venus in Fur" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: Mutations of Otherness at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Fr: Emancipation Day.
..-Su: Body Art Expo at Navy Pier.
..-Su: Windy City Burlesque Festival at Stage 773.
..-Su: Strawberry Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Fr: Widespread Panic at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Wicker Park Happy Happy Fun Ride! at Wicker Park Fountain.
Fr: Cheap Trick and Peter Frampton at Rosemont Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Bruno Mars at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Fr: Night Tour of Near North at Buckingham Fountain.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Start of Cancer.
Sa: Version Fest at Various bridgeport locations.
Sa: Summer Solstice.
Sa-Su: Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts at Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL.
Sa-Su: Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park.
Sa-Su: Pridefest at Boystown.
Sa-Su: Green Music Fest at Wicker Park.
Sa: Chicago Zombie March at Millennium Park.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: O.A.R at Charter One Pavilion.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: L.A.T.E. Ride at Buckingham Fountain.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: WGCI Summer Jam at United Center.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Midsummer Eve.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: St. John the Baptist Day.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Millennium Park Movies at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Sub Focus at Concord Music Hall.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Loops and Variations at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Th: The Fray at Charter One Pavilion.
Movie:    ^
"Venus in Fur" now playing.
Roman Polanski directs Emmanuelle Seigner, Mathieu Amalric.
http://marsdistribution.com/film/la_venus_la_fourrure
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2014.09.13 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions. Print the handy PDF.
Fr 06.20: 8p Lego Movie, Olympia Park (6566 N Avondale Ave)
Fr 06.20: 9p Despicable Me 2, Dvorak Park (1119 W Cullerton St)
Fr 06.20: 9p Ghostbusters, Chase Park (4701 N Ashland Ave)
Fr 06.20: 9p Lee Daniels' The Butler, Murray Playground Park (1743 W 73rd St)
Sa 06.21: 9p Back to the Future, Hollywood Park (3312 W Thorndale Ave)
Sa 06.21: 9p Fat Albert, Washington Park (5531 S MLK Dr)
Sa 06.21: 9p Gravity, Ellis (Samuel) Park (535 E 35th St)
Su 06.22: 9p Lee Daniels' The Butler, Homan Square Park (3559 W Arthington St)
Su 06.22: 9p Patang, Revere Park (2509 W Irving Park Rd)
Mo 06.23: 9p High Anxiety, Grant Park (337 E Randolph St)
Tu 06.24: 6:30p Ghostbusters, Pritzker Pavilion (55 N Michigan)
Tu 06.24: 8p It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Sherman Park (1301 W 52nd St)
Tu 06.24: 9p Beasts of the Southern Wild, Buttercup Playlot Park (4901 N Sheridan Rd)
Tu 06.24: 9p Gravity, Park No. 551 (353 N DesPlaines St)
Tu 06.24: 9p Happy Feet, Lake Shore Park (808 N Lake Shore Dr)
We 06.25: 8p Monster University, Portage Park (4100 N Long Ave)
We 06.25: 9p Dirty Dancing, Bartelme, Mary Park (115 S Sangamon St)
We 06.25: 9p Gravity, Rogers Park (7345 N Washtenaw Ave)
We 06.25: 9p Latino Film Festival, Kosciuszko Park (2732 N Avers Ave)
Th 06.26: 9p Cloudy with Meatballs 2, West Lawn Park (4233 W 65th St)
Th 06.26: 9p Dr. Strangelove, Wicker Park (1425 N Damen Ave)
Th 06.26: 9p Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Kenwood Community Park (1330 E 50th St).
http://bedno.com/mind/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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Now playing.
22 Jump Street, The Signal, Edge of Tomorrow, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Maleficent, Fed Up, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, For No Good Reason, Transcendence, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, RoboCop, Her, Lego Movie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2014.08.16 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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Summer Vacation. -2014.09.02 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2014.09.30 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 -2014.10.29 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://navypier.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2014.10.31 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:    ^
Mutations of Otherness. -2014.06.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Explores mutations in the context of historical/natural references and its connection to personal, cultural, physical, political or observed ideas of identity. Mutations can be natural such as variants in plants, animals, and insects. They can also be a part of our human psychology or cultural that creates a mythos of otherness and transformation. Invites artists to interpret mutations within the concept of multiples and comparatives.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2014.09.07 Yearly.
Fr 06.20: 6p RSMI Jazz Grandstan.
Fr 06.20: 8p Alain Lefare, Piano: Ravel's La valse.
Sa 06.21: 4:45p A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.
Sa 06.21: 8p Zukerman ChamberPlayers: Dvorak and Beethoven.
Su 06.22: 7p Daryl Hall & John Oates.
Mo 06.23: 8p Juilliard String Quartet: Bach, Berg and Beethoven.
Tu 06.24: 8p Ramsey Lewis "In Performance and Conversation".
We 06.25: 7p Rufus Wainwright, Cat Power.
Th 06.26: 7:30p James Taylor and his All-Star Band.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2014.09.01 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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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 2014.06.20:    ^
Emancipation Day. Yearly.
Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/featured-document/eman/emanproc.html
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Body Art Expo (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $22-45+.
"World's Largest Tattoo Expo"
http://bodyartexpo.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Windy City Burlesque Festival. -Sunday Various times.
Celebrates present, honors past, showcases future, in all its multi-disciplinary expressions, through local, regional, national, and international perspectives, in workshops and performances.
http://windycityburlesquefest.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Strawberry Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Strawberry foods, drinks and treats everywhere. Entertainment on two stages. 80 shops, galleries, restaurants. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
http://www.starevents.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
http://visitlonggrove.com
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Widespread Panic. All ages. $60+ 5:30p.
W/ Tedeschi Trucks Band.
http://widespreadpanic.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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* Wicker Park Happy Happy Fun Ride! 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7p.
06.20: Movie in a Park ride.
http://ChicagoCriticalMass.org/wickerpark
Wicker Park Fountain, 773-33-MASS-8, 1425 N Damen Ave.
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Cheap Trick and Peter Frampton. All ages. Free 7:30p.
http://wdrv.com/contestEntry.php?contestid=bdayconcert14
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://rosemonttheatre.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
800/979-3370 http://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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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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Bruno Mars. All ages. $45-515 8p.
http://brunomars.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 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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Night Tour of Near North. All ages. $10 8-11:45p.
Lee Diamond leads through Mag Mile, Gold Coast, Streeterville, River North, Old Town, SoNo, and Goose Island. Visits dozens of landmarks and learn about buildings. Helmets required.
773/255-6347 http://bedno.com/fb/330672733725458
Buckingham Fountain, 301 S Columbus Drive. E of Red Line Jackson stop.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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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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"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://facebook.com/NeoChicago
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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://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2014.06.21:    ^
Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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Version Fest (since 2001). "The Placemakers" -2014.06.29 Yearly.
"[S]hare projects by people who are shaping the physical environment and social character of the city through art and cultural reinvigoration... bring together a diverse group of creative workers, gardeners, pop up urbanists, artists and activists to celebrate, inspire and be inspired by the praxis of transforming our cities' neighborhoods. We will examine how creative place-making and tactical urbanism animate public and private spaces, rejuvenate structures and streetscapes, and improve business viability, public safety and build a better urban society."
Various bridgeport locations.
http://versionfest.org
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* Summer Solstice. Yearly. 5a.
Longest day/shortest night, official start of summer.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php
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Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts (since 1972). Big happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1 suggested donation. 10a-9p.
Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly. "fest of chompin' stompin' and shoppin' isn't just any old street fair." - Chicago Sun Times.
847/328-2204 http://www.custerfair.com
Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL, 847/328-22100, 600 Main St, Evanston. CTA Main St. Purple line and Metra Main Street Stops.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Fr noon-, Sa+Su 10a-5p.
Classy stuff, huge attendance, top rated fest, 100s of juried artists from around the world.
http://amdurproductions.com
Grant Park, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive, Across from AIC.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Pridefest (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. 11a-10p.
Bands, vendors, pets, glitter and drag.
http://chicagoevents.com
Boystown. Halsted & Waveland.
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Green Music Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 12-10p.
Bands, family fun, eco-friendly vendors, ...
http://greenmusicfestchicago.com
Wicker Park, 1500 N Damen Ave. From North to Schiller.
http://ChicagoParkDistrict.com
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* Chicago Zombie March (since 2008). Yearly. All ages. Free 3-6p.
Hundred of shambling undead expected.
http://chicagozombie.com
Millennium Park, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 6-9:45p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
06.21: Travel Teams vs. ?
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://uicpavilion.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
06.21: Mirror Image: Reflections on Being a Jewish Christian.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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O.A.R. All ages. $60 6:30p.
W/ Phillip Phillips.
http://ofarevolution.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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"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+ 11p-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.
06.21: 26th Anniversary!
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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** L.A.T.E. Ride (since 1988). Long After Twilight Ends. Yearly. $30-35 11:30p-6a.
Very nice and dark 10-25 miles, 10k people, bands, breakfast, more. Friends of the Parks sponsored.
773-918-RIDE http://lateride.org
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park.
http://fotp.org
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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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Sunday 2014.06.22:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2014.10.26 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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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://facebook.com/chicagobikepolo
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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WGCI Summer Jam. All ages. $30-145 7p.
J. Cole, R. Kelly, Trey Songz, Jennifer Hudson, Yo Gotti, Ty Dolla $ign, ...
http://wgci.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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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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Monday 2014.06.23:    ^
Midsummer Eve. Yearly.
Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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Downtown Sound. Mondays All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two extraordinary bands most Monday nights.
06.23: Bob Mould + Split Single.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.23: Player Haters Ball!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2014.06.24:    ^
St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.
Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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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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Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
06.24: Ghostbusters (tribute to Chicago filmmaker Harold Ramis).
http://tinyurl.com/chimpm2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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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.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2014.06.25:    ^
* Sub Focus. 18+ $24 8p-1a.
W/ Hexes, Stunna, Zebo.
http://subfocus.com
Concord Music Hall, 773/570-4000, 2047 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Western stop. Body searches. No reentry.
http://concordmusichall.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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"Unbridled" Wednesdays 21+ $10 10p-2a.
"Unleash your inhibitions at Unbridled - a fun, funky, freaky evening of titillating variety." DJs with vaudevillian, burlesque and extreme acts throughout the bar.
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Thursday 2014.06.26:    ^
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.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Loops and Variations. Thursdays -2014.07.03 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
New music and electronica most Thursdays.
06.26: Oneohtrix Point Never; Warp Records with visuals.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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The Fray. All ages. $25-85+ 7:30p.
http://thefray.net
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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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. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
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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2014.06.20