2000.01.28 (week 135)
Forecast Predicts Heavy Fun All Week
Forecast Predicts Heavy Fun All Week
Yet no sledding weather? First a sprinkle...
Bigsby&Kruthers is going out of business,
and it's your last chance to see Wheel Lives,
the Shaw play, and the Boat/RV/Outdoor show,
but A Midsummer Night's Dream (remember summer?)
and the Next Dance Festival go on.
There's Groundhogs Day, Candlemas and
Critical Mass rides (watch for their protest at
the auto show next month).
Opening day of Treasures from Mount Vernon'll be fun,
and Black History Month and Network Sweeps begin.
Also it's Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Birthday and
Jazz Fair Weekend. Then a shower...
Anthrax w/ Fu Manchu, Chevelle and Un-Band are playing.
As are the Bulls, Skylab2000 w/ DJ Chris Gin, Robbie Fulks,
Frontier, Vandermark Five, Six Feet Under, Immolation,
and Hateplow, a couple of rave's and Sam's New Power Party.
Then lightning...
Leave work early Friday for the best progressive urban dance
music lineup to ever
tour: Carl Cox, Doc Martin, DJ Sneak, Gene Ferris
and Nigel Richards at Metro (good venue!).
America bonds on Sunday for the Superbowl!
It'll be a blast at Brew&View, though some
will prefer TOON's Road Runner/Coyote marathon.
Finally, I'll be at BigWig on Wednesday with great
drum-n-bass DJ's keeping me warm and cozy.
Ongoing:
- FINAL WEEKEND: Wheel Lives. Photo/words exhibit of mobile homes/dwellers.
-
- Representing 18 million Americans, -2000.01.31 free.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 312/922-3432, 224 S Michigan.
http://www.architecture.org
- ENDS SUNDAY: Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoor Show (69). $8 adults 11a-9p.
-
- McCormick Place, 312/946-6262, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
- FINAL SHOWS? ShawChicago: In Good King Charles' Golden Day. Free, Sat/Sun 2p, Mon 7p.
-
- Hilarious comedy surrounding Newton and other greats of 1680.
Chicago Cultural Center, Studio Theater, 312/742-1079, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, $23-42 Tu-Su various times -2000.03.12.
-
- Shakespeare Theatre, 312/595-5600, 600 E Grand. Impressive venue!
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
- Chicago's Next Dance Festival, Th-Sa -2000.02.06, $15 8p.
-
- Athenaeum Theatre, 773/583-2995, 2936 N Southport. Mostly modern.
http://www.mcs.com/~wini/www/upcoming.html
- Skate on State. Ice/motion/sun/snax/shelter, free ($2-3 rentals).
Off season RollerBladers meet here Wednesdays 5:45-beer time.-
- Also a dozen other free park district rinks open all over!
9a-7:15p (-9:45p Th), closed 30minutes every 2hrs. Exhibitions MWF at 11:40a.
State at Randolph, 312/744-2898, 100x200ft oval, -2000.02.27.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/SkateOnState99.html
- Bigsby&Kruthers going out of business sale! Seven locations, after 30 years.
-
- http://yp.ameritech.net/search/client.cgi?category=&busname=Bigsby%26Kruthers&city=&state=IL
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and poetry to cover.
-
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Movies:
-
- Next Friday, Galaxy Quest, Sweet and Lowdown, Fantasia/2000, Titus, All About My Mother,
Man On The Moon, Millennium Man, Dogma, Toy Story 2, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Friday 2000.01.28:
- Critical Mass, group bike gathering, show cars there's an alternative, 5:30p.
-
- Ride to the Baby Doll Polka Club (773/582-9706, 6102 S Central).
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/486-4861. Weather permitting.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- Jazz Fair Weekend: Musicality of Poetry, an interesting experiment, free 6-8p.
-
- Featuring Quincy Troupe, Jeff Parker, Avreyaal Ra, Yosef Ben Israel.
Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph Cafe, 312/744-1426, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Final episode of Farscape season, lavish/stunning/ambitious series, 7p.
-
- SCIFI on cable. Part 4 of 4 part finale.
http://www.scifi.com
- Anthrax w/ Fu Manchu, Chevelle, Un-Band. All ages $20 7p.
-
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Bulls host Sacramento, carried on WGN, 7:30p.
-
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
-
- 8p (Fr,Sa,Mo-Th): "Three Kings" George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, ...
10p (Fr,Sa,Mo-Th): "Double Jeopardy" Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "American Pie" nobody.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
- Pitch Black: Carl Cox, Doc Martin, DJ Sneak, Gene Ferris, Nigel Richards. 18+ $20 doors 9p.
-
- First stop on three city tour. Also DJ Emily, Mateo & Matos.
A major modern club dance music event.
Raveworld Networks, 877/31-PITCH
www.raveworld.net
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Skylab2000 (live) w/ DJ Chris Gin. Free -11p, 21+ 10p.
-
- West Coast acid breaks and hard driving trance.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
-
- TOON on cable, tape it, also see 8p Courage...Dog and 8:30p Power Puff Girls!
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Voodoo Fridays... part 1: The Night Of Angels, rave? price? time?
-
- Several good jungle DJs listed, mostly females (junglistas).
Voodoo Child 773/207-2782.
Saturday 2000.01.29:
- Treasures from Mount Vernon: George Washington Revealed, $1-8 9:30a-4:30p.
-
- New exhibit opening features a top historical impersonator from 11a.
Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark.
http://www.chicagohs.org
- Jazz Fair Weekend: Several related films, free noon-4:30p.
-
- Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater, 312/346-3278, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/WinterBreak/WBWeekends.html
- The Big Game XXVIII: Road Runner vs. Coyote, 4hr 5p.
-
- Hosted by John Madden, Pat Summerall, Len Dawson, Nick Buoniconti, Jerry Glanville.
Also tomorrow from noon.
TOON http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/feature/biggame
- Bulls host Toronto, carried on NBC, 5:30p.
-
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Robbie Fulks, Andrew Birds Bowl Of Fire, Jimmy Suttons Four Charms, The Heatersons, 18+ $10 doors 7p.
-
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Undagound Indie Chicago Hip Hop, 9p.
-
- Earatik Statik, Thawfor, B-Movie Fiendz, DJ Norm, guest Djayz.
Subterranean (upstairs), 773/278-6600, 2011 W North.
http://www.earatikstatik.com
- No Place Like Home, rave. Mostly House, some jungle/techno/trance. $20-30 time?
-
- DJs Angel Alanis, Thee-O, Sy, Brisk, Rush, Hyperactive, Lion, Marty McFly,
Kevin Cunningham, Loki, Delta 9, Gruve, Tronic, Mark Almaria.
Plantations Productions 414/299-9140, Lime 216/556-4998
Full Spectrum & Blink 773/509-6343
http://members.home.net/djgruve/events.htm
- Frontier, Vandermark Five, Sterling, $8 10p.
-
- Likely to be a good and potentially danceable jazz/trance/punk show.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- Hell. Really neato dance club, also good Fridays. Midnight-4a.
-
- Easy parking, red lit rotating sign, cute staff, food, good tunez.
312/236-4355, 1115 N Northbranch. Gets lamer last hour before closing.
http://metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Bars-newonscene!PlaceDetail-20022,00.html
Sunday 2000.01.30:
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Birthday (1882-1945).
-
- 32nd president, four terms, lead America through great depression and World War II.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/fr32.html
- Superbowl XXXIV in Atlanta. Pre-game from 1p, 5:30p.
-
- Tennessee Titans vs. St. Louis Rams.
http://www.superbowl.com
ABC http://www.abcsports.com
- See the Superbowl at Brew&View! Beer/pizza/popcorn/15'x20' picture! Free 4p.
-
- 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Jazz Fair Weekend, two-for-one admission to top jazz clubs.
-
- http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org/programs/current.asp
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
-
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- New Power Party, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince night, DJ Samnation.
-
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, (at the Belmont train stop).
Movie at 8p, Dancing from 10p.
http://www.emale.com/chi-nation/index99.html
Monday 2000.01.31:
- Twilight Tales. Gathering of local (mainly spooky) writers. $2 8p.
-
- Rick Reed reads Face Without a Heart, Zak Mucha reads The Beggars' Shore.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.twilighttales.com
- Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
-
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 2000.02.01:
- Black History Month
-
- Recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans.
Observed with special events and exhibits at many sites and cultural institutions.
http://www.kron.com/specials/blackhistory
- Poundseven, Minim, Sour, Gidgets Ga-Ga. "Q101 New Music", $5 6:30p.
-
- Neverheardofthem, but have comps if anyone wants.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2000.02.02:
- Candlemas
-
- Commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the temple, candles consecrated.
http://christianity.about.com
- Groundhogs Day (113th)
-
- Punxsutawney PA residents pretend to forecast when spring will come.
Official site: http://www.groundhogs.com
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, $5 21+ 9p-2a.
-
- SanFran's #1 dnb DJ Sage. Goldie CD giveaway 9-10p.
Also DJs Flipside, Gamewarden, Kee, Glyde and Poolside.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Hi Phil!
http://www.bassbythepound.com
- 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
Thursday 2000.02.03:
- Network Sweeps begin! New episodes of everything -2000.03.01.
-
- http://www.tvguide.com
- Six Feet Under, Immolation, Hateplow, all ages $13.50 6p.
-
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
-
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Adult skate w/ bar, dance floor, urban hits. 21+ men $10 ladies -11p $0, 10p-4a.
-
- Also good Fr 11p-4a, Sa mid-5a, Su 8p-1a, and other times.
Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark. Good winter blading option.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Museums:
- Dinosaur Giants, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint 2000.01.14-03.19.
-
- Oooooodles of other good art and fun.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- 100 Years of Architecture -2000.03.12.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.-
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p, We-Su 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Various interesting works.
-
- 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
- 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. FREE WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org
- NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.-
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. FREE THURSDAYS.
Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Lego underwater, 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.
90000 gallon Coral Reef Exhibit now re-opened.-
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. FREE MONDAYS.
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
- Treasures from Mount Vernon: George Washington Revealed, $1-8 9:30a-4:30p.
-
- Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark.
http://www.chicagohs.org
Notes:
TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT Bedno.com RIGHT NOW!!!
Always call before going to a listed event.
Thanx so much good Mr. Quick for last week's headline.
Clubbers already know Crobar was closed for Paramount filming last Friday.
2000.01.28