1999.07.09 (week 106)
Can't Swing a Cat Without Hitting a Musician.
Seriously, I can't even summarize, read it yourself.
ALL of our best will be working, and to mention just some of the
visitors: Ted Nugent, Night Ranger, Slaughter, Quiet Riot,
Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, KultBox, Poi Dog Pondering, Julian Lennon,
Jamiroquai, Ziggy Marley, Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, Henry Rollins,
Pennywise, Blink182, Sevendust, Eminem, Ice T, Suicidal Tendencies,
Seal, and Switchblade Symphony.
There's good dance nightly, a rave and a BrockOut!
It's festival overload! Choose Taste of Randolph, River North Summer,
Irish American Heritage, Rock Around The Block, Central Street Art
or BrookFest!
Bikes rule at the L.A.T.E., runners at the Distance Classic,
cinephiles at the CUFF BBQ, Comedy Shorts thing and Brew&View,
and grups at Summerdance, Race to Mackinac and Hemingway's 100th.
Meeeeooooowwwwwwww!!!! --smak--
Ongoing:
- Bristol Renaissance Faire, big, positive, fun, goth, spend all day Sat/Sun $7-$15 10a-7p.
- 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128, -1999.08.22.
Coupons at http://www.renfair.com/bristol/index.cfm
- Fireworks! Good shows 9:30p Wednesdays (+dancing) and 10:15p Saturday -1999.09.04.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
Also the giant Ferris wheel, IMax theater, Childrens Museum, food, drink,
and more than 100 large outdoor sculptures on display -1999.11.08.
http://www.navypier.com
- Grant Park Music Festival, mostly classical, mostly weekends, mostly 7:30p.
- Grant Park, 312/742-GPMF, -1999.09.21.
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
- Cows On Parade, 300 life size statues decorated by artists, free -1999.10.31.
- Bridge House Gallery, lower Wacker at State, continues down Michigan, other sites.
http://metromix.com/go/cows
- Mass Ensemble Experiments II, Movement and Sonic Sculpture, $15 July 9-11/15-18 8p.
- Pilsen East Center for the Arts, 312/243-2366, 1945 S Halsted.
http://www.suba.com/~mass
- Circus of the de-institutionalized, the poor, and the hopeful, 24hrs.
- Broadway and BrynMawr area, many other Chicago venues.
Check out the Chicago Police registered sex offenders database:
http://12.17.79.4/sex.htm
- New Cartoons (or similar) nightly at 9p (or similar):
- Real World (MTV Tu), Daria (MTV We) DeathMatch (MTV Th)
SouthPark (COM We), SpaceGhost (TOON Fr 10p).
http://www.tvguide.com
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- Wild Wild West, South Park, Tarzan, Austin Powers, 13th floor, Extreme, Fluffy The Menace,
A Midsummer Nights Dream, Existenz, Matrix, Hideous Kinky, Shakespeare in Love, ...
- 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 1999.07.09:
- Taste of Randolph (2nd), bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles, $5-10 5-10p.
- Randolph from Halsted to Carpenter, 773/472-9046, -1999.07.11.
Liquid Soul at 6p, They Might Be Giants at 8p.
http://www.hitevents.com
- Jam & Slam, River North Summer Festival, bands, food, auction -1999.07.11, $7 5-10p.
- On Kinzie from Clark to Dearborn. Better than Ezra at 8:30p.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/RiverNorthMain99.htmlM
- Irish American Heritage Festival (15th), 3 stages, food, vendors, $10 5p-midnt.
- Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox, -1999.07.11.
http://www.irishamhc.com/iahf.htm
- Kings of Terror Tour: Emperor, Borknagar, Chasm, Witchery. Gwwaaarrrrggggghhkkk!
- Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee.
- Ted Nugent, Night Ranger, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, $10-30 6p.
- Alpine Valley Music Theater, 414/642-4400, 2699 Highway D, East Troy, WI.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=wi
- Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, $25-85 6:30p.
- 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
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (daily): "10 Things I Hate About You" based on Taming of the Shrew.
10p (daily): "Shakespeare In Love" J.Fiennes, G.Paltrow, B.Affleck, more.
midnt (Fr-Sa,Th): "Go" assorted young stoners.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
Tuesday 6p "Big Night" special movie and dinner, call Bella Vista 773/404-0111.
http://www.brewview.com
- Fabulous Thunderbirds, $25 8p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- Una Mae's Freak Boutique fashion show, cocktails 9-10p, cover after 11p.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.tribads.com/circus
- Jesse De La Pena, Mental Giants, 90 Proof, Presyse, Assorted Dj's, 18+ $10 10p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.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 1999.07.10:
- Farmers Markets
- Armitage & Halsted (Lincoln Park) 8a-3p.
Belle Plaine, Damen, Lincoln (North Center Town Square) 8a-3p.
Clark and Maple (NWU, Evanston), 7:30a-12:30p.
Elm and Dearborn (Near North) 8a-3p.
Grace/Broadway/Halsted (North Halsted) 8a-3p.
Iowa & Central (Austin) 8a-3p.
Polk and Dearborn (Printers Row) 8a-3p.
Thorndale and Broadway (Edgewater) 8a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Side/Bronzeville, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Jam & Slam, River North Summer Festival, bands, food, auction -1999.07.11, $7 11a-10p.
- On Kinzie from Clark to Dearborn.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/RiverNorthMain99.htmlM
- Rock Around The Block (6th), 30 bands/3 stages/35k people/food, -1999.07.11, 11a-10p.
- Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland, 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com/rock.html
- Race to Mackinac (101st) launches at noon (1200 CDT).
- Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe Street Harbor, 312/861-7777.
300 boat parade past Navy Pier starts at 10a.
http://www.chicagoyachtclub.com
- Central Street Arts and Crafts Fair, also Sunday, noon-7p.
- Independence Park, 847/869-0222, 2001 Central, Evanston.
http://www.tribads.com/evchamber/Events.html
- Irish American Heritage Festival (15th), 3 stages, food, vendors, $10 noon-midnt.
- Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox, -1999.07.11.
http://www.irishamhc.com/iahf.htm
- Taste of Randolph (2nd), bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles, $5-10 noon-10p.
- Randolph from Halsted to Carpenter, 773/472-9046, -1999.07.11.
Poi Dog Pondering at 8p.
http://www.hitevents.com
- Ride for Life Poker Run (13th), Harley owners pledged for March of Dimes, 1p.
- Illinois dealership, 708/788-1385, 1301 S Harlem.
Over 300 motorcycles expected. Ends at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet.
http://www.ilharley.com
- Kultbox Neu Muzik Summit. Be prepare for audio art, 18+ $10 9p.
- South Loop Gallery, 773-687-6001, 27th & Dearborn.
matmos, lesser, rude66, kid606, drowsy birds, resigned, radio hiro,
subreact, subfeye cystem, dinello, capt. robert devious,
ray rodriguez, euro underground, chamberweed, camelhead, more.
http://www.kultbox.com
- Tetsuo 2, rave, top junglists, OVT lights, gen-z crowd, PLUR!
- Call 312/458-9144 on day of show for location.
Incl: Jamalski, Reid Speed, MC Blaise, DJ Rinse, DJ Funk, Traxx, 3D,
Acidman, Danny The Wildchild, Halo, Jevon Jackson, Kid Entropy, Slugo,
Brandon, QMM, Mark Almaria, Phantom 45, Juice, Josh Da Funky 1, more.
http://www.shadefree.com
- Lift, imported techno DJs weekly, $15 after 11p, 10p-5a.
- Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand.
http://www.karmachicago.com
- LATE Ride (Long After Twilight Ends, 11th), $25, midnight-sunrise.
- Buckingham Fountain, 25 miles, 10k people, breakfast, more.
Friends of the Parks, 773-918-RIDE. Hi Bill!
http://www.fotp.org/late
Sunday 1999.07.11:
- Farmers Markets
- Cortland and Wolcott (Bucktown) 8a-3p.
Sheridan and Arthur (LU, Rogers Park) 8a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Distance Classic, 5-20k CARA certified, $25 7:45a.
- Grant Park, Columbus and Balbo, America Lung Association, 312/RUN-1900
http://www.lungusa.org/local/special/loc477_special.html
- Jam & Slam, River North Summer Festival, bands, food, auction -1999.07.11, $7 11a-10p.
- On Kinzie from Clark to Dearborn.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/RiverNorthMain99.htmlM
- Rock Around The Block (6th), 30 bands/3 stages/35k people/food, 11a-10p.
- Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland, 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com/rock.html
- Central Street Arts and Crafts Fair, also Sunday, noon-7p.
- Independence Park, 847/869-0222, 2001 Central, Evanston.
http://www.tribads.com/evchamber/Events.html
- Irish American Heritage Festival (15th), 3 stages, food, vendors, $10 noon-11p.
- Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com/iahf.htm
- Taste of Randolph (2nd), bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles, $5-10 noon-10p.
- Randolph from Halsted to Carpenter, 773/472-9046.
Cowboy Mouth at 5:30p, Local H at 8p.
http://www.hitevents.com
- Get Lei-ed! BBQ Benefit for the upcoming Chicago Underground Film Fest, $5 4-10p.
- The Viaduct, 773/866-8660, 3111 N Western.
Previews, DJs, veges, Goose Island beer, bring something to grill.
http://www.cuff.org
- Kultbox: Neu Muzik Summit, see Saturday, 21+ $8 9p.
- Thurstons, 773/472-6900, 1248 W George, not a big place.
http://www.kultbox.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
- 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
- Helsinki, techno, 11p-4a.
- Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.purefuture.com
Monday 1999.07.12:
- Jamiroquai, all ages $27.50 7:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.jamiroquai.co.uk
- Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers with Ghetto Youth Crew, 21+ $29 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.07.13:
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 8a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, Staind, $26 7p - sold out.
- Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence
http://www.aragon.com
- Rollins Band w/ Henry, $12 21+ 9p.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.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.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 1999.07.14:
- Bastille Day.
- Anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.
http://www.larocheind.com/bastil.htm
- Ernest Hemingway Birthday Extravaganza (100th), plays, feasts, ceremonies.
- Oak Park (his birthplace) 708/848-2222, -1999.07.21.
http://www.hemingway.org
- Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Festival -1999.07.18.
- 3900 N Rockwell, 773/463-4161, is this a carnival?
http://www.bgcc.org
- Warped Tour: Pennywise, Blink182, Sevendust, Eminem, Ice T, Suicidal Tendencies, more, $22 1:30p.
- 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
- Seal - The Human Being Tour, Joan Jones, all ages $25-37 7:30p.
- Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.ubl.com/ubl_artist.asp?artistid=001309
- Switchblade Symphony, Razed in Black, 21+ $10 10p.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.womyn.org
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Thursday 1999.07.15:
- Farmers Markets
- 52nd Place and Harper (Hyde Park) 8a-3p.
Lake Street at Beaubien Court (Prudential Plaza) 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Short Comedy Video and Film Festival, 40 shorts, $5 6p, $10 7:30p 9:30p.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington.
http://www.centerstage.net/chicago/film/events
- Chicago Summerdance begins, lessons, dancing, bands, many styles, Th-Su.
- Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -1999.09.26.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p dance -5p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Summerdance/summerdance0799.html
- BrookFest (6th), blues and rock bands, art, carnival rides, chow, -1999.07.18 $1-3 6-10p.
- JC/Ehlert Park in Brookfield. Koko Taylor at 8p.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/BrookFest99.html
- Cubs host Twins, also 2:20p Friday and 3:05p Saturday, 7:05p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Julian Lennon, all ages $20 7:30p.
- Park West, 773/929-5959, 322 W Armitage.
- Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, 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, makes my life endurable, great drum&bass DJs, packed after 11p.
- Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton, like a conveniently located rave.
http://www.hyperreal.org/raves/mw/calendar/cal.html
Museums:
- 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
- Kathleen McCarthy: Uncertainty Principle -1999.08.01
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.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Notes:
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Always call before going to a listed thingy.
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1999.07.09