Indulge Yourself...
Indulge Yourself...
Isn't that what Carnival through Mardi Gras is about? 5¢ Dunkin donuts, movies from Hong Kong, the Chevy-Vettefest, Pansexual Pleasure Dome and Sevendust aren't gonna kill you. But smoking or the National Cheerleading Competition may. What kind of world would it be Ned, if nobody had Theater Fever or was mad for the American Science? and Surplus march sale or put Bozo in the Shriner's Circus Well, fun is fun, but then comes Lent for balance. Women are better at balance I hear. Like balacing work (International Working Women's Day) with play (MCC Women's Basketball Tournament) during National Women's History Month. And on the subject of Woman Obsession (Berlin) happy 75th Dad, ya big Pulaski. 10000 Maniacs is in town, as are Isotope 217, Yo La Tengo, Bruce Cockburn, and DeepSky. Or get warmed up for the Drum&Bass Week w/ Krust, Dynamite MC, Yuval Gabay and Ry-N Sunday and Bass By The Pound Wednesday. This week has a First Friday so there's a party at the MCA and Critical Mass gathers downtown. The Bulls host twice, there's blading against cancer and Alternative Hair.
Ongoing:
- ENDS SATURDAY: Theater Fever Week (3rd). Free shows and workshops -Saturday.
- Dozens of top venues and companies participating.
Various sites, 312/922-7201. Call or write now for comps.
http://www.theaterchicago.org/sears - ENDS SUNDAY: Alvin Ailey Dance, American modern dance, various times.
- Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org - March is National Women's History Month. Honor the XX!
- http://www.nwhp.org/month.html
- Disney on Ice. Mickey hosts, celebrating 75 years of magic. -2000.03.13 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.disneyonice.com - Turn Of The Century Carousel artist redone with 30 modern characters.
- Visiting from NY School of Visual Arts 7a-7pM-F 9a-5pSaSu -2000.03.09.
http://www.schoolofvisualarts.edu
Union Station Main Waiting Hall, 210 S Canal. - Theater Oobleck: An Apology For the Course and Outcome of Certain Events ... $10 obo Fr/Sa 8p.
- Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan (MCA/Park District) -2000.03.25.
http://www.mcachicago.org/MCA/Performance/Perf-Winter2k.html - 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 - 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 2000.03.03:
- What Planet Are You From, opens everywhere, w/ Garry Shandling, by Mike Nichols.
- Also Annette Bening, Greg Kinnear, Ben Kingsleym Linda Fiorentino, John Goodman.
http://www.sony.com/whatplanet - Critical Mass, group bike gathering showing drivers 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 - First Friday, art, hors'd, bar, Rockin' Johnny Band. $6-12 6-10p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - Bruce Cockburn, $30 reserved 21+ 8p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield
http://www.victheatre.com - Simple Simon, Rock Star Club, The Spreaders, Waffle. 18+ $8 doors 9p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Iron Chef, Asparagus Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
- FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- Also catch Brak Presents The Brak Show Starring Brak Sunday at 6p.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com - Isotope 217. $7 10p.
- Indie rock/trip hop jazz group back from international tour.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net
Saturday 2000.03.04:
- American Science and Surplus madness sale, 9a-5p.
- Fun Geek fest, toys, up to 30% off, telescope raffle.
773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee. Through Sunday.
http://www.sciplus.com - Chicago Chevy-Vette Fest, super great show for enthusiasts. $10 9a-6p.
- McCormick Place East, 708/563-4300, 2300 S LSD. -Sunday.
http://www.cars-on-line.com/vettefest.html - A Brief History of Time, Biography of Stephen Hawking by Errol Morris. Matinees 11:30a.
- Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. Also Sunday.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com - National Cheerleading Competition. pep+gymnastics+dance=art
- Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Festival Hall B. Info: 972/840-4038.
http://www.navypier.com - Hong Kong Film Festival (12th), consistently well reviewed, $7 various times.
- Film Center of the Art Institute, 312/443-3737.
Columbus Drive at Jackson. Sa/Su -2000.03.26.
http://www.artic.edu/saic/art/filmcntr - MCC Women's Basketball Tournament, 3p.
- Loyola, 312/996-5880, 6525 N Sheridan.
http://www.luc.edu - Bulls host Philadelphia, carried on NBC, 5p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Yo La Tengo, Lambchop. All ages $15 doors 6:30p - may be sold out.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - American Cancer Society Relay For Life, pledged 12hr-athon starts 7p.
- Features Chicago Skate Patrol and other blader teams.
Windy City Fieldhouse, 773/883-9598, 2367 W Logan.
http://www.windycityfieldhouse.com - Make-A-Wish Mardi Gras party w/ 10000 Maniacs. $50 8p-midnt.
- Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. Info: 312/943-8710 x63
http://www.joesbar.com - Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (Sa-Mo,We): "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" Rob Schneider, ...
10p (Sa-Mo,We): "Dogma" S.Hayek, C.Rock, B.Cort, J.Garofalo, A.Morissette, ...
midnt (Sa): "Mall Rats" S.Doherty, J.London, C.Forlani, B.Affleck, J.Adams, K.Smith, ...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com - PanSexual Pleasure Dome w/ DJ Dion, often ROCKS! $5 aft-midnt 5p-5a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
- Pippy Joller present's LA's DeepSky (live), Christopher Robin. 21+ $$? 1:30a-5a.
- Second relocation from Karma.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
Sunday 2000.03.05:
- Carnival
- Three days of festivities culminating on Mardi Gras.
- Chicago Chevy-Vette Fest, super great show for car enthusiasts. $10 9a-6p.
- McCormick Place East, 708/563-4300, 2300 S LSD. -Sunday.
http://www.cars-on-line.com/vettefest.html - LAN Party MEGA-EVENT, biggest "Bring Your Own Computer" gaming gathering, $10 10a-?.
- Playing Half-Life, Unreal Tournament, Quake, etc, in a networked environment.
Cool software and accessory prizes. RSVP required.
Quick SDSL pipe to the Internet. RJ-45 ethernet capability and cables required.
In Melrose Park. Get directions, pictures, details at the web site.
http://www.afternight.com/party - The Alternative Hair Show, an extravaganza for charity. $55-85 doors 8p.
- Chicago Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 175 N State. Info: 800/883-7808
http://www.midwestbeautyshow.com/se_althair.htm - Krust, w/ Morgan & Dynamite MC, Yuval Gabay from Soul Coughing, DJ Ry-N, 21+ 10p-?
- This has the makings of a BITCHIN undaground scene.
Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
Monday 2000.03.06:
- 5¢ donuts and $50K contest observing 50th anniversary.
- Dunkin Donuts http://www.dunkindonuts.com
- Pulaski Day, honors revolutionary war general Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779).
- Polish pride celebrated, observed in Chicago much like a legal holiday.
- The Beat Project w/ Shon Dervis and Hiroki, often break dancers. $3 10p-2a.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 2000.03.07:
- Mardi Gras
- Fat Tuesday, big parties in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Nice.
Chicago offers a number of Cajun/Creole restaurants.
http://www.mardigras.com - New Music Tuesday: Showoff, Mest, C14, Logans Loss. All ages $5 doors 6p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com - Chicago Community Cinema/Film Festival, $8.00 18+ 6:30p.
- Industry networking, bring your shorts, resume, headshots, ...
Followed at 8p by "Sacrifice", shot entirely on MiniDV.
http://bski.com/temp/filmfestival.htm
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop. http://www.brewview.com - Bulls host Atlanta, carried on WGN, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls - Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. 10p-2a?
- 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. 10p-2a?
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 2000.03.08:
- Ash Wednesday
- First day of Lent, fasting and great piety for 40 days.
Some Christians identify themselves visually. Special worship services held.
A great day to go vegetarian. Hi Bill!
http://christianity.miningco.com - International (Working) Women's Day, celebrates the women's liberation movement.
- Reflect on issues of women's rights and gender equality.
http://www.ivillage.com - My Father's Birthday (75th)
- I LOVE YOU DAD!
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. $5 21+ 9p-2a.
- Local underground beats and breaks by PNS and The Molemen.
Also DJs Flipside, Gamewarden, Kee, Glyde and Poolside.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Web simul-cast. 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 2000.03.09:
- Shriners Circus (58th) begins, w/ Bozo! M-F 10a/7:30p, Sa-Su noon/3:30p/7:30p.
- UIC Pavillion, 312/266-5050, 1150 W Harrison. -2000.03.15.
http://www.medinah.org - Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com - Sevendust w/ P.O.D., $18.50 all ages 6p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield
http://www.victheatre.com
Museums:
- NEW: Mars Exploration Station exhibit, examines how people will live there.
Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry. - Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org - NEW! Dinosaur Giants, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint -2000.03.19.
NEW! E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window Museum. - Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, 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. - Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p, We-Su 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org - Various interesting works.
- 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.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
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.
NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su. - Laser: Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. FREE THURSDAYS.
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
- Masterpieces, interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
- MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu - NEW: Norman Rockwell collection. First such show in 30 years -2000.05.21.
Treasures from Mount Vernon: George Washington Revealed -2000.04.21. - Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark. $1-8 9:30a-4:30p. http://www.chicagohs.org
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