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2014.07.04 (wk888)

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of awesomeness!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Life Itself" 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: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest at Lisle Community Park.
..-Sa: American Music Festival at Fitzgerald's.
..-Mo: Naperville Rib Fest at Knoch Park.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
..-Su: International Festival of Life at Union Park.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Fr: Independence Day.
Fr: Earth at Aphelion.
..-Su: Riverwest Music Festival at Chicago River.
Fr: Beacon of Freedom parade at North Evanston.
..-Sa: Dave Matthews Band at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: The Crystal Method at The Mid.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
Sa-Su: Taste of Lakeview at Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: Zomboy at Concord Music Hall.
Sa: Woodstock Flashback at House of Blues.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su-Mo: SOS: A Summer Clown Cruise at Humboldt Park Boathouse.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Millennium Park Movies at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Tu: Big Data at House of Blues.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We-Su: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
We: Paul Mccartney at United Center.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Nikola Tesla Day.
Th: Bastille Day 5K run/walk at Lincoln Park.

Movie:    ^
"Life Itself" now playing.
Documentary about Roger Ebert w/ Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Gene Siskel, Martin Scorsese, ...
http://ebertmovie.com
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.
Sa 07.05: 8:30p Gravity, Jonquil Playlot Park (1001 W Wrightwood Ave)
Sa 07.05: 8:30p Man of Steel, Gross Park (2708 W Lawrence Ave)
Su 07.06: 8:30p Life of Pi, West Pullman Park (401 W 123rd St)
Su 07.06: 8:30p Mr. Peabody & Sherman, McKinley Park (2210 W Pershing Rd)
Mo 07.07: 8:30p Despicable Me 2, Nat King Cole Park (361 E 85th St)
Mo 07.07: 8:30p The Triplets of Belleville, Lincoln Park (2045 N Lincoln Pk West)
Mo 07.07: 8p Saving Mr. Banks, Calumet Park (9801 S Avenue G)
Tu 07.08: 6:30p 20 Feet from Stardom, Pritzker Pavilion (55 N Michigan)
Tu 07.08: 8:aaCloudy with Meatballs 2, Gompers Park (4222 W Foster Ave)
Tu 07.08: 8:30p Hotel Transylvania, Dunbar Park (300 E 31st St)
Tu 07.08: 8:30p The Amazing Spider-Man, Hermitage Park (5839 S Wood St)
We 07.09: 7:30p International Film Festival, Piotrowski Park (4247 W 31st St)
We 07.09: 8:30p Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Lincoln Park (2045 N Lincoln Pk West)
We 07.09: 8:30p Happy Feet, Hayes Park (2936 W 85th St)
We 07.09: 8:30p Latino Film Festival, Piotrowski Park (4247 W 31st St)
We 07.09: 8p @home (documentary), Piotrowski Park (4247 W 31st St)
We 07.09: 8p Frozen, Portage Park (4100 N Long Ave)
Th 07.10: 8:30p Free Birds, Wildwood Park (6950 N Hiawatha Ave)
Th 07.10: 8:30p Gremlins, Normandy Playground Park (6660 W 52nd St)
Th 07.10: 8:30p The Lego Movie, Maplewood Playlot Park (1640 N Maplewood Ave)
Th 07.10: 8p Free Birds, Wildwood Park (6950 N Hiawatha Ave)
Th 07.10: 8p Gravity, O'Hallaren Park (8335 S Honore St).
http://bedno.com/mind/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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Now playing.
Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Story of Aaron Swartz, Venus in Fur, 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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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2014.09.14 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://chicagosummerdance.org
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. -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:    ^
* Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest (since 1981). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3 11a-11p.
Major hot air ballooning event, includes nationally known bands, food, carnival, fireworks, etc, weather permitting.
http://eyestotheskies.org
Lisle Community Park, 630/575-9798, Hwy. 53 and Short Street. Near I-88 and I-355.
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American Music Festival (since 1981). -Saturday Yearly. Ages? $30+ Fr+Tu 4:30p, Sa+Su 1-?p.
See website for massive schedule of great acts.
Fitzgerald's, 708/788-6670, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 6blks from Forest Park Blue Line stop at Oak Park Ave.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
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Naperville Rib Fest. -2014.07.07 Yearly. All ages. $0-10 12-10p.
Big fest with over a dozen barbeque vendors (Ribbers) and other treats and merchandise. Also carnival rides, and diverse kids entertainment including dog acts, tumblers, magic and more. "To promote Americanism, enrich community life through leisure activities ... promote a strong family unit and support prevention of child abuse and domestic violence in all forms."
http://ribfest.net
Knoch Park, Martin Ave at S West St, Naperville.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2014.09.07 Yearly.
Fr 07.04: 8p Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horn.
Sa 07.05: 7:30p Sarah McLachlan.
Su 07.06: 2p Mandy Patinkin and Nathan Gunn.
Su 07.06: 7p Chanticleer: "She Said, He Said".
Mo 07.07: 8p Emerson String Quartet: Beethoven and Schubert.
Tu 07.08: 8p CSO, James Galway, Bill Whelan: A Lord of the Rings Suite.
We 07.09: 8p Miriam Fried, Midori and Friends: Mozart and Brahms.
Th 07.10: 8p CSO, Krzysztof Urbanski debut: "New World" Symphony.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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International Festival of Life (since 1993). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 1-10p.
"Dedicated to celebrating the humanity of all people. The event allows cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through innovative programming and a marketplace format that highlights the global spectrum of entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, small business and corporate communities." Reggae, Rock, Caribbean, Latin, African, Pop, R&B, Gospel, House and World Music bands.
http://FestivalOfLife.biz
Union Park, 1501 W Randolph. Near Washington/Ogden intersection.
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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 2014.07.04:    ^
* Independence Day. Yearly.
Legal holiday. The Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was passed by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on this day in 1776. Typically observed with picnics and evening fireworks.
http://www.holidays.net/independence
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Earth at Aphelion. Our orbit's farthest point from the sun. Yearly.
Fortunately by cosmic standards we're close (3.4%?) to circular at 147.5-152.6Mkm (91.7-94.8Mmi).
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php
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Riverwest Music Festival. -Sunday Ages? $70-170 11a-11p.
EDM fest w/ >40 DJs at three stages.
http://riverwestmusicfestival.com
Chicago River, 1177 N Elston Ave. Near Estate Ultra Bar.
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* Beacon of Freedom parade (since 1922). Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.
Evanston has an extraordinary Independence Day parade, rated among the nation's best. Over 100 floats many representing alternative interests. Come early, bring sunscreen.
http://www.evanston4th.org
North Evanston, Central Street and Central Park Avenue, Evanston. Marches East to Ashland. Easily reached by Purple line and Metra.
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Dave Matthews Band. -Saturday All ages. $53-90+ 2 nites 7p.
http://davematthewsband.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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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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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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The Crystal Method (DJ set). 21+ $10+ 9p-4a.
http://thecrystalmethod.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.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 2014.07.05:    ^
Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2014.08.31 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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Taste of Lakeview. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p.
Street performers, bands, food, artisans and craft vendors, sponsored by Budweiser. Formerly Rock Around the Block (since 1994).
http://starevents.com
Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland, 773/665-4682.
http://lakeviewchamber.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.
07.05: Democracy for the USA: Anti-Election / DON'T VOTE Campaign.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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* Zomboy. 18+ $18 8p-2:30a.
W/ Cookie Monsta & Eptic.
https://www.facebook.com/ZomboyOfficial
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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Woodstock Flashback. 17+ $20 9p.
W/ Terrapin Flyer, Creedence Revived, The Who's Who.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.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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Sunday 2014.07.06:    ^
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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SOS: A Summer Clown Cruise. -Monday All ages. Free 7p.
Bring blanket/chair and watch juggling, fire, clowning and acrobatics performed by El Circo Nacional de Puerto Rico and Theater Oobleck in the lagoon with live band and bilingual narration.
http://theateroobleck.com
Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
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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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2014.07.07:    ^
Downtown Sound. Mondays All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two extraordinary bands most Monday nights.
07.07: Joe Pug + Hurray for the Riff Raff.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.
Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2014.07.08:    ^
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.
07.08: 20 Feet from Stardom
http://tinyurl.com/chimpm2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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* Big Data. 17+ $15+ 7p.
101WKQX Queued Up Artist Showcase w/ Glass Lux, Pet Lions.
http://bigdata.fm
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.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.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2014.07.09:    ^
Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major bands. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free entry. 10a-9p.
Newly reformatted, 40+ quality restaurants represented. Bring money and sun screen. Variety of special attractions including flume ride, kid fun, local TV stars, high diving, much more. Good bands at several stages all day.
http://tasteofchicago.us
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Paul Mccartney. All ages. $40-260+ 8p.
"Out There" tour.
http://paulmccartney.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Terrapin Flyer. 1st/2nd/3rd 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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"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 2014.07.10:    ^
Nikola Tesla Day (since 2002). Yearly.
Honoring one of history's greatest inventors.
http://teslasociety.com/tesladay.htm
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla
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Bastille Day 5K run/walk (since 1987). Yearly. $20+ 7:30p.
Benefits Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Known for it's after-party. USATF certified, over 7.5k people expected.
773/777-3261 http://www.chicagoevents.com
Lincoln Park, Cannon at Fullerton.
http://www.chicagoaa.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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2014.07.04