1999.04.30 (week 096)
Fun levels off the scale! This week is going supernova!!!
Friday alone has a Full Moon, Critical Mass, Spaceman,
Helios and Bang (stellar related, get it?), as well
as Walpurgis Night, Arbor Day, a Cubs game, Eros and the
World's Best Commercials. Saturday almost warps time
with Labor Day, Bark in the Park, Kids and Kites Fest,
Chinatown/Pilsen tour, Million Marijuana March, Polish
Constitution Day, and blading weather ALL BY NOON!
The clubs are advertising solid fun and you can see
Frontline Assembly, Switchblade Symphony, Burning
Airlines, Pointy Teeth, Kitaro, Molly Hatchet, Crash
Test Dummies, and Tony Toni Tone. And there's MORE---
Ongoing:
- Hubbard Street Dance, spring fest, various times/prices, FINAL WEEKEND!
- Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe.
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
- Silver Images Film Festival, senior related, mostly free, -1999.05.05 FINAL WEEK.
- Several venues, 773/881-8491, many on video.
http://www.chireader.com/movies/sidebars/silver.html
- Fat Guys Dating, The Heaviest Cast In Town, -5.1 Th-Su? 8p $10 FINAL WEEK.
- Charybdis, 312/409-0585, 1750 N Wolcott, 2nd floor. Hey Ryan!
- The Who's Tommy, various times/prices, FINAL WEEKEND.
- Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
- 1998 World's Best Commercials. The Dreamlife of Angels. THIS WEEK ONLY!
- Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- WAY too much more GREAT dance and art and drama and comedy and poetry and music to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader (http://www.chireader.com).
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- Existenz, Pushing Tin, Lost and Found, Hideous Kinky, crap...
Cookies Fortune, Never Been Kissed, Twin Dragons, Go, Matrix, 10 Things I Hate About You,
Ed TV, Doug's 1st Movie, Ravenous, 200 Cigarettes, Analyze This, Office Space, ...
- Network Sweeps, new episodes of everything -1999.05.19
- Allow yourself video gluttony this week, and visit
http://www.adbusters.org
Friday 1999.04.30:
- Full Moon, always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- Walpurgis Night, also known as witches' sabbath and eve of May Day.
- Commemorates the 8th century saint and protectress against witchcraft.
http://www.iglobal.net/psman/norse.html
- Arbor Day, designated for the planting of trees.
- http://www.arborday.org
- Arbor day observance, free admission and special programs.
- Morton Arboretum, 630/968-0074, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle.
http://www.mortonarb.org
- Cubs host Padres, WGN, 2:20p.
Other home games every day this week.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Critical Mass, bicyclists take over the streets, safety in numbers, 5:30p.
- Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.tezcat.com/~jredd/cmchi.html
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 6p (Sa-Su): "Step Mom" Julia Roberts vs. Susan Sarandon.
8p (daily): "200 Cigarettes" Numerous serious late-gen-x stars.
10p (daily): "Varsity Blues"
midnt (Fr-Sa,Th): "Up in Smoke" Cheech & Chong.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Spaceman, a movie from the creator of The Onion, one week only.
- Three Penny, 773/935-5744, 2424 N Lincoln.
- Eros, R rated multi-media exhibit celebrating lust/love/more opening, 7p-1a.
- Las Manos Gallery, 773/728-8910, 5220 N Clark, -1999.05.17 Hi Jo-An!
- Helios Creed, Out In Worship, Drumhead, a bargain, $7 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Bang, Moonshine Records artist Superstar DJ Keoki, jungle mezz, 10p-ish.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
- Strictly Jungle, outstanding radio show! Best on far North side, 11p.
- 89.3 WNUI, 847/866-WNUI (-9687), 312/409-7249 vmail, simul-web-cast.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
Saturday 1999.05.01:
- European Labor Day, also known as May Day.
- Honors workers. Gloriously observed in communist nations.
Chicago remembers the Haymarket Massacre.
http://www.uniononline.com
- Bark in the Park, walkathon w/ dogs benefiting Anti-Cruelty (1899-1999!), 9a-...
- Montrose Harbor (4400 N), 644-8338.
http://www.anticruelty.org/BarkInThePark.htm
- Kids and Kites Fest, family event, education, expert demos, 10a-4p.
- Museum of Science and Industry, 312/744-3315, Lake Shore Drive at 57th.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/specialevents/Festivals99/KidsNKites99/KidsNKites.html
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/NeighborhoodTours
- Million Marijuana March, starts with speakers and music, 11a.
- Federal Plaza, 220 S Dearborn, 312/683-5172.
http://www.cures-not-wars.org/mmm/todo.html
- Polish Constitution Day parade, noon.
- South On Dearborn from Wacker to Van Buren, 773/202-0606.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.1999.html
- Champions On Ice, a dozen olympic medalists perform, 2p and 8p.
- http://www.championsonice.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison, Ticketmaster 312/559-1212.
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Frontline Assembly, Switchblade Symphony, 18+ $20 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Burning Airlines, The Dismemberment Plan, Municipal, a bargain, $7 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, more good stuff Mo-Th too.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Pointy Teeth, DJ Chris Gin, DJ Droopy, Tim Vitek, 18+ $6 11p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- One Year Anniversary party, creative small-ish dance place, sushi, 10p.
- Dragon Room, 312/751-2900, 809 W Evergreen
http://www.dragonchicago.com
Sunday 1999.05.02:
- Blading weather! Also Saturday and Monday.
- Join me at Hollywood, or see the greats skate at Oak Street.
http://bedno.com/weather
- Kitaro, 21+ $35 7p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Sequence Sound System, good deep DJs, jungle/d-n-b, -2a.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
Monday 1999.05.03:
- Bulls host Detroit, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Molly Hatchet, 21+ $16.50 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.05.04:
- National Teachers Day. Honor and be kind to educators.
- http://www.aft.org
- Fashion Columbia '99, runway show of student designs, $15 1:30p, $40 6p.
- Fairmont Hotel International Ballroom, 312/344-7651, 200 N Columbus.
http://www.colum.edu
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of the undead.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near the Addison red line stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
Wednesday 1999.05.05:
- Cinco De Mayo, Spanish for May 5th.
- Commemorates major victory by Mexican army against occupying French in 1862.
Celebrated loudly.
- Bulls host Orlando, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Crash Test Dummies, 21+ $20 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, good DJs, free T-shirts? $2.99 21+.
- Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial/vinyl/SM/tattoos.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Thursday 1999.05.06:
- Nurses Day, honor and be kind to these earthly angels.
- http://www.cp-tel.net/pamnorth/members.htm
- Special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Hollywood on Lake Michigan Trolley Tour, see downtown sites used in movies.
- Hosted by author Arnie Berstein, 30 person limit.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, free 2hr 5:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/NeighborhoodTours
- Tony Toni Tone, 21+ $15 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Adult skate w/ bar, hip-hop/urban, 18+ $7 9:30p-3a (FrSa mid-4a, Su 8p-1a).
- Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark, great winter blading resource.
http://www.skaters.com
Museums:
- NEW! Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
http://www.msichicago.org
- NEW! Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Jails, Hospitals and Hip-Hop, Danny Hoch solo act, Th-Sa 8p Su 3p FINAL WEEKEND.
Charles Ray, major show of 1971-1997 postmodern sculptures -1999.07.05.
Sarah Sze, intricate sculptures of everyday objects -1999.08.01.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago
Tu/Th/Fr 11a-6p, We 11a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-6p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Seuss, Lego downtown, and far more quality exhibits and activities for young minds.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p Tu-Su, free Th.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Seahorse Symphony, the amazing seahorse and kin, becoming endangered.
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
- Mainly stodgy stuff (19th century textiles?!?) for the next few months.
- Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays.
- Jacob Hashimoto: Armada -1999.06.06, Christopher Furman: Janus Machine -1999.06.20
Variety of other interesting works. Chicago landmarks (ongoing),
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p, late cafe stuff Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
1999.04.30