2000.05.19 (week 151)
Do Wheels Still Outnumber Microchips?
Do Wheels Still Outnumber Microchips?
I sure hope so. It's BIKE MONTH! For the next 30
odd days the calendar is studded with reminders that
cars are an inferior solution. If your wheels are
getting dusty, take this opportunity. The mayor
himself is slated to be in Friday's long lakefront
ride (weather permitting). Later Friday there are
four top notch dance events including the anime
themed Rave In The Shell, Derrick May, Leddie
Garcia, Frank Orrall, Colette, Lady D, and Cedric at
Zentra, phantom45, inbum, flip, anacron, and others
auctioned at digitalis, and my recommendation, Green
Velvet, Traxx, Funk, and Nosmo at Metro. The
weekends are getting fuller as summer approaches.
Scheduled this Sat/Sun are the 5th Lakeview Mayfest,
the Safe Boating Celebration at the pier, a huge
plant sale at Chicago Botanic Gardens, the American
Science and Surplus tent sale and a flurry of tours
publicising Chicago Architecture. Saturday is LOUD!
with Punk-O-Rama Tour coming to the Vic, Q101
Jamboree with Third Eye Blind, Everclear, Moby, 311,
Suicide Machines, Travis, Bloodhound Gang, Mighty
Mighty Bosstones, Eve 6, Long Beach Dub Allstars,
Goldfinger, two rave, and my personal favorite,
TigerStyle 2000. There will also be good scenes at
Dragon Room and Berlin. Ahhhhh, living in a city
with too many choice! Speaking of bikes, you must
not get out much if you didn't know Walk&Roll is
Sunday; the very popular and uniquely inclusive
charity event to fight cancer. I'll be proudly
doing Nation Skate Patrol Duty there, Randolph at
the lake by 9a. Sunday is also the start of Gemini,
and Logan Square's wonderful Redmoon theater opens
Hunchback; also Chicago Chamber Musicians perform a
new work for "Sue" at the Field and the Dagar
ensemble sings dhrupad (?!?); also season finale's
of the Fox cartoons; but best of all, a decent
sounding new drum&bass night at Fuse!
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday the usual group skates
and themed dance club nights continue and Frankie
Goes To Hollywood is coming to Elbo Room. Finally,
let's not forget Armed Forces Day, the National
Restaurant Association show, Karlheinz Essl merging
art and science at DeadTech, and notably special
Twilight Tales and Psychotronic Film get togethers.
Keep on rolling!
Ongoing: ^
- Bike Chicago Month begins. -2000.06.18.
- Every day is packed with excellent special events, get the booklet!
There are neighborhood tours, lectures, contests, stunt shows,
clinics, Police auction, family events, parades, college events, ...
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/BikeMonth/BikeChicago2000.html
Note that theoretically bikes aren't allowed on the trains until 5.29.
Get a "Bike-To-Work" button http://www.chibikefed.org
- WKND: Tromathon! 9 camp/cult/pulp classics presented by their producer - unconfirmed
- Includes the recent Tromeo and Juliet. Friday-Sunday.
Village Art Theatre, 773/764-3815, 1548 N Clark.
http://www.villagetheatres.com
- WKND: Safe Boating Celebration. Highlights marine safety. Fr 10:30a, Sa-Su 11a-5p.
- Fleet blessing Friday. Marine, Lifeguard, Coast Guard, Fire Boat demos Sat/Sun.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- All's Well That Ends Well, $23-42 Tu-Su various times -2000.06.11.
- Shakespeare Theatre, 312/595-5600, 600 E Grand. Impressive venue!
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
- Bettie Page Uncensored, well reviewed baudy biographical play. 18+ Fr/Sa 10:30p.
- Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln, BYOB -2000.06.24.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
- Blue Man Group. VERY impressive, funny, and interactive. $39-$46.
- Perfect for tourists and the young. We-Th 8p, Fr 7+10p, Sa 4+7+10p, Su 3+6p.
Briar Street Theater, 773/348-5996 info, 3133 N Halsted.
http://www.blueman.com
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Movies:
- Titus, Committed, Flintstones, High Fidelity, What Planet Are You From,
Virgin Suicides, Gladiator, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Friday 2000.05.19: ^
- Spotlight on Emerging Women Artists Under 30 show opens.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
- Lakeview Mayfest (5th). Good food, music, major bands late, -Sunday 4-10p.
- 3100 N Ashland (at Barry), 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- Mayor Daley's Bike Ride, 13.1 miles $10 6p.
- From Queen's Landing/Buckingham Fountain. Shirts, food, entertainment.
Contact Sophia Kondos/Coley Daigler at 312/744-7432 or 312/744-1880.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
- Brew&View theater, movie, drink specials, smoking, heckling, fun!
- 8p (Fr,Su-Th): "Scream 3" David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): "American Pie" Various teens.
midnt (Fr,Th): "There's Something About Mary" Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Chris Elliott...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Iron Chef (Natto Battle). Fiercely competitive cooking show from Japan, 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- Tonight: A rare showing of the awesome NYE1998 "Joshua" episode.
TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Rave In The Shell. "A night of anime - Rated X". Price? Time?
- Three rooms, video projectors.
Acidman, K.Cunningham, Ry-N, M.Almaria, Chyna, Biobooster, Geometrix,
Deadly Sin, RP Smack, 3D, Mindbender, M.Watkins, Bubble Bee, ...
Voodoo Child: 773/207-2782 * 312/458-9144.
- Directions, a Spectrum Of Sound event. 21+ $10-20 9p-4a.
- Derrick May, Leddie Garcia, Frank Orrall, Colette, Lady D, Cedric.
http://www.sospromo2000.com
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
- selection: the ornamental auction. bid on dinner with a dj? 21+ $10 10p.
- film by doug lussenhop, djs phantom45, flip, anacron, john break-it-down,
inbum, ry-n, alo, josh anderson, iRon (sic). benefits polymer productions.
digitalis, 773/250-7240, 2217 west ferdinand (.5blk s of grand/leavitt)
http://www.polymerprod.homepage.com
- Behind The Wheel. A funkalicious techno/booty-house dance party. $20 18+ doors 11p.
- http://www.vibeonauts.com
DJs Green Velvet, Traxx, Funk, Nosmo. Probably the best thing in town.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Saturday 2000.05.20: ^
- Armed Forces Day. Honors the U.S. combined armed forces.
- http://www.armedforces.com
- National Restaurant Association show (81st), over 100k visitors expected!
- McCormick Place, 312/853-2525. Through Tuesday 2000.05.23.
The *OTHER* NRA, trade only, dress code enforced, blah blah.
http://www.restaurant.org/show
- A Bloomin' Sale! HUGE selection of perennials, aquatics, wildflowers, shrubs, annuals. Also Sunday.
- Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
- Great Chicago Places and Spaces: Celebrating a Day of Chicago Architecture.
- A weekend of almost 30 different guided tours and open houses.
Join an outing focused on your favorite interest: skyscrapers, sculptures, trains,
parks, neighborhoods, rivers, bridges, churches, cemetaries, colleges ...
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/PlacesandSpaces/PlacesSpaces.html
- American Science and Surplus tent sale, GEEK FEST! 9a-5p.
- This is my single favorite store in the whole world!
773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee. Since 1937.
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
- Lakeview Mayfest (5th). Good food, music, major bands late, -Sunday 11a-10p.
- 3100 N Ashland (at Barry), 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- Q101 Jamboree 2000: KILLER bands all day! $32 1p.
- Third Eye Blind, Everclear, Moby, 311, Suicide Machines, Travis, Bloodhound Gang,
Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Eve 6, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Goldfinger.
New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
- Lecture "Americanizing the World or Globalizing America: The Last Century." Free 2p.
- Neil Harris, Sterling Morton Professor of History Univercity of Illinois.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Punk-O-Rama Tour: Dropkick Murphys, Bouncing Souls, Dwarves, Distillers. All ages $13.50 doors 6p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Fuse 2! rave. Phabulously Phuturistic Phlier.
- Note: Some of the advertised lineup has said they were never contacted.
Kenny Larkin, Frankie Bones, Marco Carola, DJ Touch, Oliver Bondzio a.k.a Hardfloor,
Mixmaster Mike (Beastie Boys' DJ), Phantom 45, Dan Efex, Laurent Ho, Matty,
Christopher Lawrence, Frankie Vega, Paul Anthony, Bishop, Zebo, DJ Spooky,
Nikita, Das, Tommy Illfingas, Aaron Lucas.
Direct Drive: 773/509-2929 * 773/509-8558.
- Get Lifted - The House Story, rave. $20-25 9p-5a.
- Paul Johnson, Steve Silk Hurley, Justin Long, Kendra French, Skip,
Airhart, Colette, Mazi, Spooky, Almaria, more...
Dolton Expo Center, 14200 S Chicago.
Dusttraxx, Silk, Genius Insanity, PushPac: 708/342-2264 * 708/342-1470.
- TigerStyle 2000. Serious tag-team drum&bass. $3 9p-3a.
- DJs E-Rock, Natty, Riverman, Brantley. Free parking.
Mondays, 312/663-3647, 75 W Harrison.
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/tigerstyle
- DJ Sativa, Pete Kirill, Pierce, Mark Madison. 10p-5a.
- Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.com
- Pansexual Pleasuredome (or something) w/ DJ Dion, 21+ $5 aft midnt 11p-5a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
- The Evil Show. A Low Sodium comedy presentation. $8 1a.
- "...the most insane, f*ed up show ever! Please do not come..."
Stage Left Theater, 773/549-3250, 3408 N Sheffield.
http://www.lowsodiumonline.com
Sunday 2000.05.21: ^
- Start of Gemini, astrological sign, the twins.
- http://www.astrology.com
- PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving), top stores host dog adoptions on site, noon-5p.
- 773/935-PAWS, Magnificent Mile and beyond, Michigan Avenue.
- Walk&Roll Chicago (28th). Unique pledged benefit event. Registration 9a.
- Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi) for the American Cancer Society.
Randolph at the Lake. Route from Monroe to/from North.
http://www.walkandrollchicago.org
- American Science and Surplus tent sale, GEEK FEST! 11a-4p.
- This is my single favorite store in the whole world!
773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee. Since 1937.
http://www.sciplus.com
- Chicago Chamber Musicians perform a new work for "Sue". 11a and 1p.
- Celebrating the newly unveiled giant Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Dagar ensemble, representing 20 unbroken generations of dhrupad singers. Free 3p.
- Chicago Cultural Center, Preseton Bradley Hall, 312/742-1079, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Lakeview Mayfest (5th). Good food, music, major bands late, -Sunday 11a-10p.
- 3100 N Ashland (at Barry), 773/665-4682.
http://www.starevents.com
- Hunchback opens. Wonderful local company interprets Victor Hugo. $15-22 Wed-Sun 7:30p.
- http://www.redmoon.org
Steppenwolf Theatre, 773/335-1650, 1650 N Halsted, -2000.06.11.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
- SEASON FINALE CARTOONS. Futurama, King-O-Hill, Simpsons. 6p.
- Al Gore, Stephen Hawkins, Nichelle Nichols guest on Futurama.
Peggy Hill rampages when Randy Travis steals her song.
Simpsons "Behind The Laughter" VH1 style special w/ Willie Nelson.
FOX http://www.fox.com
- SEQUENCE kickoff party - drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3
- Tonight featuring my buddies Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
Monday 2000.05.22: ^
- Twilight Tales. Gathering of local mainly spooky writers. $2 8p.
- A reading from Daughter of Dangerous Dames.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.twilighttales.com
- Psychotronic Film Society shows "Devil Ant" (1999), free 8p.
- Written, directed, starring, and presented by David "The Rock" Nelson.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton.
http://www.psychotronic.com
- Audience participation computer music performance w/ Karlheinz Essl, 9p.
- Part of an ongoing fine art calibre installation.
DeadTech Electromechanical Art and Media, 773/395-2844, 3321 W Fullerton.
http://www.deadtech.net
- The Beat Project w/ Shon Dervis and Hiroki. Rap open mike after 1a. $3 10p-2a.
- Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 2000.05.23: ^
- Beginner/Intermediate Group Skate, leaves at 6:30p.
- A gentle group skate. You should at least be able to stop well.
Full protective gear STRONGLY recommended.
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- Gold. SubZero hosts a drum&bass night. $5? 9p-2a.
- Two levels, food, parking. 2blk N of Blue ilne Grand stop.
Rapture, 312/633-0911, 730 N Green.
- Nocturna, Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. $8 10p-4a.
- Promo/giveaway for COP International's "DIVA X MACHINA vol. 3" compilation CD.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Free 10p-4a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 2000.05.24: ^
- Mission Impossible 2 opens. Tom Cruise and pals hunt a German virus.
- http://www.missionimpossible.com
- Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate, leaves at 6:30p.
- Longest running such event - as mentioned in national press.
Big loop past planetarium and back, then beers. 8-15 miles.
Protective gear and blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Meet at Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+ 9p-2a.
- DJ Static & MC Trick, residents Glyde, Flipside, Gamewarden, Poolside.
Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Thursday 2000.05.25: ^
- Fast Northbound Intermediate Group Skate, leaves at 6:30p.
- From Fullerton to the lake parks path end at Hollywood, then beyond.
Improvised street skate back. Finishers rally at some bar.
Protective gear, water, blinkers, strong legs recommended.
City Sweats, 773-348-2489, 2467 N Clark.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood w/ Davey Johnson. price? time?
- Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln.
- Burst. A new techno/jungle/drum&bass night, Phix, Groo, Subzero, 10p.
- Aqua, 773/509-8588, 201 N Green.
Museums: ^
- Continuing its seasonal rebirth.
- 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
- 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! 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
- Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens. -2000.06.04.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows, extended -2000.06.05.
- 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
- Post-Hypnotic, visually active Op Art works -2000.06.25.
Chicago Furniture Designers Association competition -2000.05.14.
- Also: Loop tour by CTA train, free -2000.09.30 11:35a/12:15p/12:55p/1:35p.
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
- Dead ancient Sea Scrolls now on display! -2000.06.11
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
- Norman Rockwell collection. First such show in 30 years -2000.05.21.
- Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark. $1-8 9:30a-4:30p.
http://www.chicagohs.org
Notes: ^
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Last week was terrific! I finally got certified with National Skate Patrol (hey bladers!),
started another batch of Triops (ask me), attended the hemp fest (grooooovy),
watched the (anti-gun) Million Mom March coverage on C-SPAN (deeply moving),
and did the BrockOut (hey freakz!). It's good to be alive :)
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