1999.05.21 (week 099)
My Favorite Is Quality and Quantity!
Under the sign of Gemini, this week includes Star Wars and
Trekkies movies, Spock's Beard and Dogstar playing, and the
Miss Universe Pageant. Bike week wraps up with free museum
admission to helmet holders. Weekend highlights include Expo
of the Extreme, a Lowrider convention and police memorial day
parade. Also sharing ouR aiR aRe AeRosmith, Natalie Merchant,
St. Etienne, KC and Sunshine, RedHotChiliPeppers, Hole,
Blondie, Silverchair, Morris Day and The Time and Juan Atkins.
Sweeps have ended and so will Mad About You and Home
improvement. See you at the BrockOut!
Ongoing:
- Chicago Bike Week, 312/744-3370, FINAL WEEKEND!
- http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents
- NEW 90000 gallon Coral Reef Exhibit now re-opened.
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Independent Film Festival, some premieres, some classics. ENDS MONDAY.
- Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. See site for schedule.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Star Wars episode 1: Phantom Menace, now playing everywhere.
- Check this out: http://www.comedycentral.com/southpark/parkwars
- Trekkies, a funny sanctioned documentary w/ Denise Crosby.
- Playing many places, limited run.
http://www.startrek.com
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- A Midsummer Nights Dream, Existenz, Pushing Tin, Hideous Kinky, Cookies Fortune,
Twin Dragons, Go, Matrix, 10 Things I Hate About You, Ed TV, Doug, ...
- 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).
Friday 1999.05.21:
- Start of Gemini, astrological sign, the twins.
- http://www.astrology.com
- Expo of the Extreme, too wild to describe briefly, also Saturday, $25.
- Dana Plato was to host, vids/porn/major bands, 312/409-3600.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.mikehuntsonfire.com
- Velocity "The Girly Issue" release party, fashion, fems, $10 w/o flyer 10p-.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.tribads.com/circus
- Bang, techno artist Juan Atkins, Snuggles jungle 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 1999.05.22:
- Chicago Bike Week rides, 312/744-3370.
- Obstacle course and safety review for kids 4-16 at Warren Park, 10a.
Chicago River South Branch 35mi rough trail ride, 10a. More.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents
- National Restaurant Show (80th), 105k visitors expected! -1999.05.25.
- McCormick Place, 312/853-2525
http://www.restaurant.org/show
- Chicago Architecture Fest (1st), numerous free tours, 9a-8p.
- Loop sculpture tour, loop train tour, early skyscrapers, garden walks, ...
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/GreatPlaces99/GreatPlaces.html
- Side-By-Side 5K Run and Walk, benefits Ability Awareness Alliance, 9a.
- Chicago lakefront, starting at Columbus and Roosevelt.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park/Humboldt Park, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Police Memorial/Cadet Day parade, 11a.
- South On Dearborn from Wacker to Van Buren, 312/269-7930.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.1999.html
- Expo of the Extreme, too wild to describe briefly, $25.
- Dana Plato was to host, vids/porn/major bands, 312/409-3600.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.mikehuntsonfire.com
- Q101 Jamboree w/ RedHotChiliPeppers, Hole, Blondie, Silverchair - sold out.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
- Spock's Beard, friend recommended band, art-rock quality, 9p.
- Martyrs, 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
- Morris Day and The Time, $12 21+ 9p.
- Park West, 773/929-5959, 322 W Armitage.
- Volume Remix Party, 18+ 11:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
Sunday 1999.05.23:
- Chicago Bike Week rides, 312/744-3370.
- Lakefront ride from Navy Pier at 11a,
Oak Park Wright tour at 10a and 1p
Free admission to Adler/Shedd/Field/MSI with a bike helmet -4p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents
- Lowrider Bajito Tour '99, music, hopping shows, da bomb, $18 11a-5p.
- International Amiptheatre, 773/254-6900, 4220 S Halsted, free under 11.
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Su-W): "Rushmore" Bill Murray, reviewed fairly well.
By the way he's in town Monday, call 312/642-5044.
10p (Su-W): "EDTV" Ron Howard directs some pretty good stars.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Aerosmith, $25-45 7:30p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212,
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- 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 1999.05.24:
- Mad About You, series finale, 1hr, 8p.
- NBC http://www.nbc.com
- Hollywood High (1977), boobs, bikers, bongs, midgets, polyester, free 8p.
- Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton, Psychotronic.
http://www.psychotronic.com
- Natalie Merchant, 8p.
- Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore, in McCormick Place.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/arie.html
- Cubs host Marlins, Fox Sports Network, 7:05p.
- Also Tuesday at 7:05p and Wednesday at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.05.25:
- Home Improvement series finale, 1.5hr, 7p.
- ABC http://www.abc.com
- 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 1999.05.26:
- Miss Universe Pageant, federation of planets final round, 8p.
- CBS http://www.cbs.com
- St. Etienne, 18+ $15 doors 8p show 9:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Dogstar, alt.rock w/ Keanu Reeves on bass, all ages $15 7:30p.
- Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave. Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212,
http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, Junglist DJ Casper, $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 1999.05.27:
- 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
- BrockOut, THE BEST jungle/drum&bass night, by the DubShack crew, moshy from 10:30p.
- Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton, like a conveniently located rave.
http://www.hyperreal.org/raves/mw/calendar/cal.html
- Chisel Drill Hammer, Lifter Puller, physics rock, $7 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- KC and The Sunshine Band, $30 21+ 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
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.
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays.
http://www.artic.edu
- 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
1999.05.21