1999.05.14 (week 098)
Put In a Few Million People, Stir, and Voila!
It's bike (dog) week, and despite being a blader (wolf)
I approve wholeheartedly. There's dozens of rides one
can join as well as some shows and races. There's two
walk-a-thons and 2000 little geniuses are in town.
They'll be partying in Lakeview, and at the Hemp Fest.
William Darke can be seen twice and the Comedy Fest wraps.
This week we honor slain Police, the Armed Forces and
the Torah. Soundtrack by Robbie Williams, Owsley, Terry
Mullen, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Foxy Brown, Kill
Hannah, Frog Pond, Flick, Star Phase 23, Solar Tribe,
Shania Twain and Comfortably Numb.
Ongoing:
- Chicago Comedy Festival, 40 shows in 4 nights, several venues, FINAL WEEKEND!
- http://www.comedytown.com
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- A Midsummer Nights Dream http://www.foxsearchlight.com/midfinal
Election, Existenz, Pushing Tin, Hideous Kinky, Cookies Fortune, Never Been Kissed,
Twin Dragons, Go, Matrix, 10 Things I Hate About You, Ed TV, Doug, ...
- Network Sweeps, some series finales -1999.05.19
- Check out this web site: http://www.adbusters.org
Friday 1999.05.14:
- Chicago Bike Week, 312/744-3370, -1999.05.23.
- http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/html/BikeWeek.html
- Cubs host Braves, WGN, 2:20p.
- Also Saturday and Sunday at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Lakeview Mayfest, good food, music, major bands late, -1999.05.16 4-10p.
- 3100 N Ashland (at Barry), 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- Mayor Daley's Lakefront Bike Ride, 13mi, prizes, thousands attend, $10 6p.
- Congress at the lake (East of Buckingham fountain) 312/744-3315.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/html/BikeWeek.html
- Robbie Williams, Owsley, all ages $12 doors 6p show 7p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Bicycle stunt show with Hans Ray, 312/746-7184, free 7-7:40p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (daily): "Rushmore" Bill Murray, review fairly well.
10p (daily): "EDTV" Ron Howard directs some pretty good stars.
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "Natural Born Killers" W.Harrelson, J.Lewis, R.Downey, T.L.Jones, ...
Tuesday 6p, "Big Night" special movie and dinner, call Bella Vista 773/404-0111.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- William Darke Psycho Circus and Freak Show Spectacular, doors 9p show 10p $10.
- Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/486-4816, 1750 N Wolcott.
A must see for fellow twisted Chicagoans, Also Saturday.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- Bang, Catalyst recording artist DJ Terry Mullen, Hunter Ad mezz, 10p-ish.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON on cable, tape it, followed by Freakazoid!
Also catch the outrageously cool Power Puff Girls at 8p.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- 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 1999.05.15:
- Police Memorial Day. Honor police killed while on duty.
- http://www.odmp.org
- Armed Forces Day. Honor the U.S. combined armed forces.
- http://www.armedforces.com
- Chicago National Science Olympiad, final day.
- 2000 of North America's top students compete for scholarships.
http://www.nso99.uchicago.edu
- International Police Cycling Challenge, various competitions 9a-3p.
- South end of Grant Park at Balbo, between Columbus and LSD, 312/746-7184.
Also over a dozen other bike events. See the web site.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/html/BikeWeek.html
- Walk for Children, benefits Boys&Girls Clubs, noon Motown concert, 10a.
- Museum Campus Chicago at Arvey Field (Columbus and Roosevelt)
http://www.chicagoevents.com
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Windy City Hemp Fest, beads/incense/tie-dye/... 11a-9p.
- Cricket Hill, Near Montrose and LSD, 312/683-5172.
- Lakeview Mayfest, good food, music, major bands late, -1999.05.16 noon-10p.
- 3100 N Ashland (at Barry), 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Foxy Brown.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212,
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Kill Hannah, Frog Pond, Flick, Star Phase 23, all ages $8 doors 6p show 6:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Comfortably Numb, rave, 20+ DJs?!? 1MW sound?!? Mushgroove/Core/Catalyst/... 9p
- 773.509.6869 or 773.509.6488 or 773.509.2938
14200 S Chicago, Dolton - Yow! It's got an address.
Sunday 1999.05.16:
- Several major Chicago Bike Week rides, 312/744-3370.
- 35mi environmental ride starting at Addison totem pole, 9a.
15mi neighborhood ride starting at Waveland clock tower, 9a.
15mi ride and skate starting at Randolph and the lake, 9a.
Oak Park Wright tour at 10a and 1p, Buckingham fountain kids party at noon, more.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/html/BikeWeek.html
- The Heartland Spring Chase 5k run/walk for peace, 8a.
- Loyola Park. Contact Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Walk-A-Thon, 8:30a.
- Montrose Harbor, 800-824-5064.
- Lakeview Mayfest, good food, music, major bands late, noon-10p.
- 3100 N Ashland (at Barry), 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- New Power Party, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince night, DJ Samnation.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, (at the Belmont train stop).
Movie at 8p, Dancing from 10p.
http://www.emale.com/chi-nation/index99.html
- Sequence Sound System, good deep DJs, jungle/d-n-b, $3 10p-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 1999.05.17:
- Bike To Work week kickoff rally, breakfast, prizes, exhibits, celebrities, 7:30-9a.
- Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/744-3370.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/html/BikeWeek.html
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.05.18:
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of dark souls.
- 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 1999.05.19:
- Beach Bike Acrobatics, stunt show including bladers, free, 5:30-7p.
- Oak Street Beach, 312/747-2474.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/html/BikeWeek.html
- Solar Tribe, Swinging Lovehammers, Simple Simon, Butterly McQueen, 18+.
- 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, RAWKUS release party, $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 1999.05.20:
- Shabuoth, a Jewish holiday commemorating the revelation of the Torah.
- Observance begins at sunset and lasts two days.
http://judaism.miningco.com
- Shania Twain
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212,
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- 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.
http://www.skaters.com
- Sideshow, Jesse de la Pena, William Darke and other performers.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed, worth seeing!
http://www.tribads.com/circus
Museums:
- 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
- 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
- Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.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
1999.05.14