1999.07.30 (week 109)
The Time Has Come For Maxi-Fun!!!
The Time Has Come For Maxi-Fun!!!
Keeeeeeripes - I like this weather! ('cause I don't like
clothes) Athletes peak at Critical Mass, Women's Classic 5K,
and Park District (and ESPN2) inline skating. Civilization
shows at Venetian Night, the Oz Festival, the Bughouse
Square Debates and Grant Park. Dancing transcends at
Nocturna, Friktion, Helsinki, Chrome, DayRa, Seminar, Women
Obsession, Lunacy and more, and paychecks continue for Cher,
Cyndi Lauper, Barry Manilow, Pat Benatar, Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers, Derrick May, John Digweed, Hothouse Flowers,
Junior Vasques, Joey Beltram, The Drovers and Soul Asylum.
Best of Woodstock '99 is on TV already, and marathons of
Beavis&Butthead and the Ben Stiller Show. But maxi-most of
all, I'm gonna buy a new bike, and see Great America, Noah's
Ark, Tommy Bartlett's and more! Hah!!!
Ongoing:
- Check the weather!
- http://bedno.com/weather
- Newberry Library Book Fair (15th), a big event for the literati, ENDS SUNDAY.
- Newberry Library, 312/255-3700, 60 W Walton.
http://www.newberry.org
- 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. Hi Melissa!
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
- 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
- Grant Park Music Festival, mostly classical, mostly weekends, mostly 7:30p.
- Grant Park, 312/742-GPMF, -1999.09.21.
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
- Chicago Summerdance, 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
- Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, Fr 8p, Sa 5/8:30p, Su 8p.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington. -1999.08.22.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- 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
- Run Lola Run, Inspector Gadget, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Eyes Wide Shut, Muppets From Space,
Wild Wild West, South Park, Tarzan, Austin Powers, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Matrix, ...
Friday 1999.07.30:
- Cubs host Mets, also 3:05p Saturday and 1:20p 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
- Oz Festival (15th), carnival/jewelry/characters/cayaking, -1999.08.01, 6-10p.
- 2000 N Cannon Drive (Lincoln Park), 773/409-LION.
http://www.starevents.com/ozfestival.htm
- Cher, Cyndi Lauper, $20-75 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
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (daily): "Election" M.Broderick, R.Witherspoon, hischool hijinks.
10p (daily): "The Mummy" Brendan Fraser vs. SFX.
midnt (Fr-Sa,Th): "Stargate" Kurt Russell, James Spader, SFX.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Barry Manilow, $35-60 (also 7.31 8p and 8.1 7p) 8p.
- Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/theatre/nettheatre.htm
- Pat Benatar $20 8p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- Joan of Arc, Skull Control, 90 Day Men, $7 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Velocity magazine presents Webb Bros, John San Juan, Plastics Hi Fi, 10p.
- Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.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
- Bang: Joey Beltram (NYC), Hiroki/Ryn in the mezz, crowded later, free -11p.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. Housey. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
HEY! Check out this great techno/jungle/house/etc videos site: http://streetsound.pseudo.com/channel
Saturday 1999.07.31:
- Farmers Markets
- Armitage and Halsted (Lincoln Park) 7a-2p.
Belle Plaine, Damen, Lincoln (North Center Town Square) 7a-2p.
Clark and Maple (NWU, Evanston), 7:30a-12:30p.
Elm and Dearborn (Near North) 7a-2p.
Grace/Broadway/Halsted (North Halsted) 7a-2p.
Iowa and Central (Austin) 7a-2p.
Polk and Dearborn (Printers Row) 7a-2p.
Thorndale and Broadway (Edgewater) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Oz Festival (15th), carnival/jewelry/characters/cayaking, -1999.08.01, 10a-10p.
- 2000 N Cannon Drive (Lincoln Park), 773/409-LION. Bands all day, The Drovers at 8p.
http://www.starevents.com/ozfestival.htm
- Park District Family (inline) Skate, indoor rink, rentable, 10a-?
- Warren Park, 312/742-7888, 6602 N Western.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South/Prarie Ave. Historic District, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Bughouse Square Debates, public heckles outlandish soapbox oratory, 1-5p.
- Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 312/943-9090. Newberry related.
- Venetian Night (42st), lighted boat parade, then fireworks, 7-10p.
- Lakefront between Shedd and Monroe Harbor, view at Congress, 312/744-3370.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/VenetianNight99
- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, $25-50 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
- Note to self: VIP (and guests) party, open bar, buffet, prizes, 8-11p.
- Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.ACEplaces.com/aura
- Derrick May, 1st Chicago appearance, also DayRa party noon-7p, 10p.
- Madbar, 773/BAR-BAR7 (227-2277), 1640 N Damen. Small-ish.
http://www.madbar.com
- John Digweed, euro DJs Mr.C & Eddie Richards, more. 21+ $20 doors 9p.
- Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand. Strict dress code, come early, bring money.
http://www.karmachicago.com
- Beavis&Butthead 6hr moronathon, RealWorld and Tom Green blocks earlier, 11p.
- http://www.mtv.com
Sunday 1999.08.01:
- Michael Jordan's Fast Break 5K for special olympics, - CANCELLED
- LaSalle and Hubbard, 773/404-2372, USATF certified.
Dead URL?!? http://www.caprievents.com
- Windy City Women's Classic 5K, includes Baby Jogger division, $22 9a.
- Montrose Harbor, USATF/CARA, 312/944-6667.
http://www.chicagoaa.com/calendar
- Oz Festival (15th), carnival/jewelry/characters/cayaking, 10a-8p.
- 2000 N Cannon Drive (Lincoln Park), 773/409-LION. Bands all day, Soul Asylum at 6p.
http://www.starevents.com/ozfestival.htm
- Ben Stiller Show marathon. Quality cancelled sketch comedy, 6.5hr, 5p.
- FX http://www.fxnetworks.com
- Amer.Goth.Prod. Blackout a.d. Tour, buncha dark bands and DJ Scary Lady Sarah, $16 18+ 8:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
A friend once chided me "the true goth wears black even in summer".
http://www.gothicchicago.com/scary.html
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Friktion, great jungle/d-n-b w/ DJs RY-N, Snuggles, Danny the Wild Child, ... $3 10p-2a.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Helsinki, techno, Alexi Delano from Sweden, 11p-4a.
- Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.purefuture.com
Monday 1999.08.02:
- Good day to buy a new bike!
- http://www.kozy.com
- Cubs host Expos, also 7:05p Tuesday and 1:20p Wednesday and Thursday, 7:05p.
- 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 1999.08.03:
- Good day to go to Great America, bigger than Disneyland! $18-50 10a-10p.
- Six Flags, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
EIGHT Mega mega coasters, three water rides, virtual reality,
and all the classics with cartoon character themes.
I-94 or I-294 West, exit Grand (Rt.132) East in Gurnee, look right.
http://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 7a-2p.
Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard (Logan Square) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Best of Woodstock '99, 2hr, 7p.
- FOX 32 http://www.fox.com
Also new MTV cartoon series 9:30p, ESPN2 inline skating competition 9:30p.
- 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 1999.08.04:
- Good day to go to Noah's Ark, America's Largest Waterpark! $24 9a-8p.
- 2 wavepools, 2 endless rivers, 33 waterslides, 4 kiddie water play areas,
a kiddie roller coaster, bumper boats, 18-hole mini-golf course,
12 restaurants and outdoor lounges, 5 gift and clothing stores,
and candy store w/ fresh fudge and caramel apples. In Wisconsin Dells.
See the 360 degree web cam: http://www.noahsarkwaterpark.com
- Hothouse Flowers, 18+ $22.50 7:30p
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, good DJs, $3 21+.
- Paul Norman and Miss BioBooster, radioactive, soon to be signed.
Resident DJs Glyde, Gamewarden, Flipside, Poolside, Kee.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
- 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.
http://www.gilburns.com
Thursday 1999.08.05:
- Good day to go to Tommy Bartlett's Robot World and Exploratory! $9 8a-10p.
- With the actual MIR backup, massive edu-tainment. In Wisconsin Dells.
Also Thrill Show, skis, juggling, fireworks, 1p, 4:30p, 8:30p, $11-17.
http://www.wisdells.com/tommybartlett
- Farmers Markets
- 52nd Place and Harper (Hyde Park) 7a-2p.
Washington between Dearborn and Clark (Daley Plaza), 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chase Corporate Challenge 3.5mi run, $18 6:45p.
- Grant Park, USATF certified, 17K people, corporations only.
Lakeshore Athletic Services, 773-777-9000.
http://www.chicagoaa.com/calendar
- Junior Vasques (NYC), 5hr set, Superjane, more, $30 ($15 9-11p) 10p-ish.
- Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand. Strict dress code, come early, bring money.
http://www.karmachicago.com
- 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
Museums:
- FINAL WEEKEND: Sarah Sze, intricate sculptures of everyday objects.
NEW: Roy Lichtenstein -1999.10.10, Examining Pictures -1999.09.19.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- FINAL WEEKEND: Eleni Glinou: abstractly altered war photos,
Kathleen McCarthy: Uncertainty Principle sculpture installation.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Free. 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
- Lovely design, near conservatory, lake, rookery. New lion web cam!
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Featuring large scale animal shaped topiary -1999.10.03.
- Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
http://www.chicago-botanic.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/
- Masterpieces and other stodgy stuff (16th century Polish works?!?!).
- 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
Notes:
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1999.07.30