1999.05.28 (week 100)
I Play Therefore I Am
I remember the contrast last year, International Mr.
Leather contestant's attending downtown's memorial day
parade. No parade this weekend, but there are fireworks, a
full moon, 24hrs of Star Trek, Keith Haring sculptures, and
World No Tobacco Day. Also playing: Cubs, DayRa,
Tranquility Bass, Bally Sagoo, Candlebox, Oleander, Grand
Master Flash, William Darke and the Blues Festival.
Ongoing:
- See the Museums section at the end for more fun stuff.
- Keith Haring sculptures at the Sci.Ind. for example.
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- Fandom Menace, Trekkies, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Existenz, Hideous Kinky, Matrix, ...
- 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 1999.05.28:
- International Mr. Leather competition (21st), registration/opening, -1999.05.31.
- Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
http://www.imrl.com
- Cubs host Cardinals, also 1:20p Saturday and 6:05p Sunday, 2:20p.
- 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!
- 8p (F-Sa,M-W): "Rushmore" Bill Murray, reviewed fairly well.
10p (F-Sa,M-W): "Mod Squad" Even the sound track is lame.
midnt (F-Sa): "EDTV" Ron Howard directs some pretty good stars.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON on cable, tape it, also see 10:30p Freakazoid and 8p Power Puff Girls.
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 1999.05.29:
- DayRa (2nd) all day in/outdoor dance party, bfast/lunch/6 DJs, 7a-7p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen.
http://www.madbar.com
- International Mr. Leather competition (21st), preliminary judging, -1999.05.31.
- Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
http://www.imrl.com
- Leather Rites, related heavy duty dance party, $20 11p-5a.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.stevieabrams.com/leather.htm
- Tranquility Bass, trip-hop, $10 9p.
- Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- XRT Rock 'N' Roll Fireworks, (5.30 if rain), dusk (about 9:30p).
- Monroe Harbor, visible from Navy Pier to the Planetarium.
Preceded by 6:30p Cake concert at the Pier's Skyline Stage.
http://www.wxrt.com
- Bally Sagoo, plays that intriguing hindu/techno dance music, 18+ $25 11p
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Blues99
Sunday 1999.05.30:
- Full Moon, always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- International Mr. Leather competition (21st), final judging, -1999.05.31.
- Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
http://www.imrl.com
- International Mr. Leather party, 21+ $35 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- Night of the Round Tables, DJ convention party, movie, $15 8p.
- Metro and Smartbar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Bondage Barbecue, long running leather/vinyl/fetish theme night, 9p.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.tribads.com/circus
- 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 1999.05.31:
- Memorial Day.
- Honors United States military personnel who died in wars.
Flags fly at half mast. Ceremonies at veteran's graves.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Memorial_Day
- World No-Tobacco Day, leave the pack behind.
- Sponsored by the World Health Org since 1988.
http://www.who.int/toh/worldnotobacco99/teaser.htm
- Star Trek 24hr Marathon, viewer's choice, starts at 6a.
- SCI on cable (shared channel in some areas, may not be viewable at 6a)
http://www.scifi.com/startrek
- International Mr. Leather competition (21st), final blowout party, -1999.05.31.
- Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
http://www.imrl.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.06.01:
- Alanis Morissette birthday.
- She turns 25, but with a much older soul apparently.
http://www.alanismorissette.com
- Now free every first Tuesday, open -8p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Candlebox, Oleander, all ages $17.50 6:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHI/CHIbody.html
- The lovely and charming Julie Pastiak guest bartends, 7p.
- Irish Eyes, 773/348-9548, 2519 N Lincoln. Hi Julie!
- Cubs host Padres, also 1:20p Wednesday and 1:20p Thursday, 7:05p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker 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 1999.06.02:
- Fireworks! Good shows 9:30p Wednesdays and 10:15p Saturday -1999.09.04.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Thursday 1999.06.03:
- Chicago Blues Festival (16th), red line to Madison, -1999.06.06 11a-9:30p.
- Grant Park, 312/744-3370, free.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/Blues99/BluesFestival.html
- Sideshow, Grand Master Flash, William Darke and other wild performers.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed. w/ Jesse de la Pena.
http://www.tribads.com/circus
- 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
- Special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
NEW featuring 11 monumental Keith Haring sculptures outdoors -1999.09.12.
NEW Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
- 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.
NEW 90000 gallon Coral Reef Exhibit now re-opened.
- 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
1999.05.28