1999.10.01 (week 118)
Let Drinking Season Begin!
Let Drinking Season Begin!
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month has ended and
Oktoberfest at the Pier has begun! Let freedom reign and
lift a toast to China's birthday. On Friday the MCA combines
drinking with art, and the Karma foam party certainly will
not be dry. On Thursday one can drink with the fish at
Shedd and drink with blading at Rainbow (since the courts
ruled for assumed risk). The Festival of Latin Music, Bears
game and Exit's motorcycle rally are solid drinking events
and beer is the perfect beverage for the Veggie Chili Cook-
Off. Don't stay home for the Saturday Night Live 25th opener
w/ Jerry Seinfeld and David Bowie, better to cab your drunk
butt to the Yellow Submarine midnight show or to see
Incognito, Emperor Penguin, Phish, Fuel, Public Enemy, Len,
Styles Of Beyond and Sisters of Mercy. Hangover-shmangover,
getcherself outabed and crawl to the ALS Mammoth Music Mart,
the American Science and Surplus autumn tent sale, the
Dupage Giant Computer Show and Sale, West Side tour, Kids
and Kites Fest, organic growers farmers market, or any of
several walkathons. Also the Chicago International Film
Festival has started and there's all new Fox cartoons.
Cheers! (P.S. My faves are highlighted)
Ongoing:
- WEEKEND: Oktoberfest, 35-piece German band, yodeling, food, dancing, beer.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, Fr 4p-midnt, Sa noon-midnt, Su noon-10p.
http://www.navypier.com/current.html
- ALS Mammoth Music Mart (22nd), huge charity sale of vids/CDs/LPs/tapes/instruments/equipment.
- Fr 11a-9p, Sa 10a-8p, Su 10a-6p, Mo-Th 2p-8p.
Old Orchard Mall, Skokie Blvd near Dempster in Skokie.
http://www.lesturnerals.org/music.htm
- Nancy Josephson, Princess Layer Cakes' Vodou Boudoir.
- Bejeweled furniture. She also does art cars.
Judy Saslow Gallery, 312/943-0530, 300 W Superior, Tu-Sa 10a-6p -1999.10.09.
http://www.jsaslowgallery.com
- Karen Reimer, well reviewed concept art embroidery.
- Beret International Gallery, 773/489-6518, 1550 N Milwaukee, -1999.10.16.
- Cows On Parade, around 300 life size statues decorated by artists, free -1999.10.31.
- All over Michigan Avenue and assorted other major Chicago locations.
http://www.cowsonparade.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).
- CHICAGO NEEDS BLOOD!!! It is your duty to fellow drinkers.
- Life Source, 800/486-0680, a dozen locations, main Mo-Fr 9a-5p.
http://www.lifesource.org/LifeSource/lscdc.htm
- September was National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month. Whew.
- Mayor's office of Substance Abuse Policy, 312/747-2606.
Celebrate at the Alcohol Abuse Center (Tuman's), 2159 W Chicago
http://www.alcoholabusecenter.com
Friday 1999.10.01:
- People's Republic of China 50th anniversary.
- http://www.china.com
- Organic growers farmers market, 8a-2p.
- E Benton Place (across from 175 N State)
- First Friday, music, art, hors'd, bar, $6-12 6-10p.
Robert Heinecken, Photographist (collages-like works) show opens.
- Upscale artsy mid-30s crowd, pretty nice except for the car ads.
I hope to be blading in front around 8p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Festival of Latin Music, -Saturday $22 7p.
- Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln, 773/728-6000.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
- Incognito, excellently smooth jazz, 21+ $23.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Sisters of Mercy, TRS-80, special guest, all ages 7:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. Ticketmaster: 312/559-1212.
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Fr,Su-Th): "Big Daddy" Adam Sandler?
10p (Fr,Su-Th):: "Austin Powers II" Mike Myers vs. Mike Myers.
midnt (Fr,Th): "South Park B.L.&U." Parker&Stone vs. MPAA.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
ALSO: Sunday watch Bears vs. Saints on the movie screen, free 11:30a.
http://www.brewview.com
- Grease On Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan opens, $10-75 (Sa 1:30p/7:30p, Su 1:30p) 8p.
- Nostradamus predicted this. But seriously, Nancy's pretty darn great.
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/559-1212.
http://www.figure-skating.com/Skaters/Kerrigan/Tours/Grease.htm
- FINAL WEEKEND: Orgasmo Adulto Escapes From The Zoo, (Su: $15 7p) $18.50 8p.
- Five feminist monologues, intellectually acclaimed.
Theatre Building, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont.
- Motorcycle Show and Rally, 21+ 9p.
- 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
- FOAM PARTY for 2000 people, bring goggles and swimwear, check your street clothes, time?
- Email guest list request to club-karma@uss.net
by 5p today with lastname,firstname of all attendees for free admission.
Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand.
http://www.karmachicago.com
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON on cable, tape it, also see 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
- Emperor Penguin (record release), TRS-80, The Baldwin Brothers, $7 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- NEXT TO FINAL WEEKEND! Yellow Submarine and Zardoz midnite Fr-Sa.
- Y is restorted and extended, Z is a personal fave, Sean Connery sci.fi.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. Bladeable!
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
Saturday 1999.10.02:
- 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
- American Science and Surplus autumn tent sale, geek fest, free 9a-5p.
- Happy drinking birds, anatomy charts, gears, sea monkeys, space food,
radioactive sample bags, bong parts, lots of humour, discounts, more.
773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee. Also Sunday.
http://www.sciplus.com
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: West Side, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Kids and Kites Fest, family event, education, expert demos, noon-6p.
- Quite good, twice a year year. Giant kites, demos, lessons. Sunday if rain.
Montrose Park (Cricket Hill), on L.S.D.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/KidsNKites99/KidsNKites.html
- Festival of Latin Music, $22 7p.
- Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln, 773/728-6000.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
- Saturday Night Live 25th season opens w/ Jerry Seinfeld and David Bowie, 10:30p.
- NBC http://www.nbc.com
Sunday 1999.10.03:
- Kemper Rehab Challenge 5k run/walk (10k wheelchair), certified, 8a.
- Montrose Harbor, 773/868-3010.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
- Giant Computer Show and Sale, bargains/latest gear from midwest dealers, 9:30a-3p.
- Dupage County Fairgrounds, 708/974-3123, County Farm Rd and Manchester Rd, Wheaton.
http://www.giantcomputershow.com
- Alzheimer's Memory 5K Walk/Run, $25 10a.
- Randolph and Lakefront, USATF/CARA, 847-933-2413.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
- American Science and Surplus autumn tent sale, geek fest, free 10a-4p.
- Happy drinking birds, anatomy charts, gears, sea monkeys, space food,
radioactive sample bags, bong parts, lots of humour, discounts, more.
773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee.
http://www.sciplus.com
- Bears host New Orleans Saints, on FOX and WMAQ (670AM), noon.
- Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
- Veggie Chili Cook-Off. City's best restaurants compete, $10-12 4-8p.
- This is good! Also desserts, info, raffle, astrology and massage.
Chicago Vegetarian Society: http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
Joe's, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. Info: 312/297-7650.
http://www.joesbar.com
- NEW FOX CARTOONS! King-O-Hill, Simpsons, Futurama, (R.I.P PJs) 6:30p.
- FOX (ch22) http://ww.fox.com
- Phish, $30.25 7p.
- Allstate Arena (formerly Rosemont Horizon), 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.phish.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
- Friktion, good jungle/d-n-b DJs, quite casual, 21+ $3 9p-2a.
- May show: Snuggles, Ry-N, Danny The WildChild, Phixx, Groo, 3D, Current,
Glyde, Phantom 45, Casper, Entropy, Hunter, ... Sometimes too reggae.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. Hi DJs!
http://www.emptybottle.com
Monday 1999.10.04:
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
- Type O Negative, all ages $15 doors 6p - sold out.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Tuesday 1999.10.05:
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 7a-2p.
Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard (Logan Square) 8a-3p.
Washington between Dearborn and Clark (Daley Plaza), 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- New albums due out today from David Bowie and Paul McCartney!
- http://www.cdnow.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 1999.10.06:
- Chicago International Film Festival (35th), -1999.10.21.
- Awesome, awesome, awesome. Get a show guide and see something special.
312/332-FILM, Loews 600 N Michigan 312/255-9340, Music Box 3733 N Southport,
McClurg Court 330 E Ohio 312/642-0723, Loews Chatham 210 W 87th 773/487-1625.
http://www.chi.ddbn.com/filmfest
- Fuel, Stroke 9, alt.rock, all ages $15 6p.
Public Enemy, killerap, 18+ $26.50 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly. Free, come after 10p.
- 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 HOT, $5 10p.
- Dress well, no tennis shoes. Sometimes too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.gilburns.com
Thursday 1999.10.07:
- Farmers Markets
- 52nd Place and Harper (Hyde Park) 7a-2p.
Lake Street at Beaubien Court (Prudential Plaza) 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago International Film Festival (35th), -1999.10.21.
- Awesome, awesome, awesome. Get a show guide and see something special.
312/332-FILM, Loews 600 N Michigan 312/255-9340, Music Box 3733 N Southport,
McClurg Court 330 E Ohio 312/642-0723, Loews Chatham 210 W 87th 773/487-1625.
http://www.chi.ddbn.com/filmfest
- Len, totally neat euro-ish gen-x hip-pop as seen on MTV, all ages just $10 doors 6p.
Styles Of Beyond, another great band opens.
Later downstairs at SmartBar: DJs Hard Knox, Justin Long, Frank Q, 21+ $10 10p-3a.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), 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://Bedno.com/skate
Museums:
- Hauntings, scattered seasonal kid stuff, stories, pumpkins, frights, all day.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/hauntings.html
- Day Of The Dead exhibit (12th), big collection, -1999.12.26, free.
- Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, 773/738-1503, 1852 W 19th. Tu-Su 10a-5p.
- NEW: Sounds From The Vaults, try 50 international instruments, world's largest harp!
Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- FINAL WEEKEND: 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
- Victor Skrebneski: the first 50 years. Famous fashion photog, -1999.11.06 free.
- Museum of Contemporary Photography, 312/663-5554, 600 S Michigan.
Mo-We,Fr 10a-5p, Th 10a-8p, Sa noon-5p.
http://w4.ci.chi.il.us./tourism/museums/MCPInf.html
- FINAL WEEK: Roy Lichtenstein -1999.10.10.
Robert Heinecken, Photographist (collages-like works) -1999.11.28.
- 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: EMBODYdisembody: seven artists synthesize art, science and the body.
Variety of VERY interesting works. See the web site.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
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
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
NEW Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
NEW Science of the Theme Park exhibit, take your kid.
- 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
- 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?!?!).
- Bill Viola large video installations -2000.01.09.
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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Always call before going to a listed event.
If you like this, spread the fun, TELL A FRIEND, NOW!
Romanian Fest, listed last week, may actually be this week.
1999.10.01