Best lineup ever, including popular club DJs, OVT lights, films,
several performance and video art troupes, webcast. Schedule 9p-5a
includes music by PCDJ Bunny, Richard Devine, Frank Orrall, Karma Sutra
and Charles Little. Members free, others free with two cans of food.
I hafta point out that last year it got crowded and they stopped
serving food and liqour at about 9p. Maybe one should bring food,
drink, and a towel. Morning shift includes Tai Chi, bagels, chalk art
and more. Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. http://www.mcachicago.org
Austin, Iowa/Central. 7a-2p.
Printers Row, Polk/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Near North, Division/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Park. Armitage/Orchard. 7a-2p.
North Halsted, Grace/Broadway/Halsted. 7a-2p.
North Center Town Square, BellePlaine/Damen/Lincoln. 7a-2p.
Edgewater, Thorndale/Broadway. 7a-2p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
*LAN MEGA-PARTY SPECIAL
EDITION - DAY 1! Biggest "Bring Your Own Computer" gaming gathering
does a 36 hour marathon! $10-15 36hrs (-10p Sun) 10a.
50+ gamers will be gathering to play anything from first person
shooters such as Quake 3, Unreal Tournament and Half-Life CS to
strategy games such as Starcraft, AOE2 & TA2. Hundreds of dollars of
software and accessory prizes will be awarded. RSVP required. Quick
SDSL pipe to the Internet. You must have RJ-45 ethernet capability and
cables. In Melrose Park. Get directions, pictures, details at the web
site. http://www.chicagolanparty.com
Bristol Renaissance Faire opens. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic,
goth. Spend all day -2000.09.20 $$ 10a-7p.
Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to
Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128. http://www.renfair.com
*Fountain Square art
fair. Lots of quality art, food and bands. 10a-6p.
Shimmer noon, Maggie Speaks 2p, Tim Mohoney and the Meenies 4:30p, Mike
and Joe 7:30p. Addison at Freemont, 773/665-4682. Near Red line Addison stop. http://www.starevents.com
Singing Dog contest auditions. NYC trip and recording contract to
winner. Free 10:30a-noon.
Pride - A Deeper Love. Exhilirating dance event. $25-30 18+
midnight-7a.
Observes Vibe Alive's anniversary (since 1992), Pride day and Solstice.
Lazers. DJs Barabara Tucker, Alexi Delano, Chris Fortier, Terry Hunter,
Mystic Bill, Mark Grant, Freddie Bain, Justin Long, Jevon Jackson, RP
Smack, Adonis Childs.
Vibe Alive: 773-604-1676 * Relode.com 847-604-4194 * Groove Theory
312-409-0468 * Untitled 773-404-9225. USA Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
Dreamscape. Debut event, real rave spirit. Place? Time? Price?
DJs Sterling, Q Daddy, Hedspin, Reasonbeing, Dnr, Reminisce, ... "its
much easier to love than to hate" "hope to hug you there"
708/692-8457 http://www.angelfire.com/il2/dungeonrecords
*Pansexual Pleasuredome
w/ DJ Dion. 21+ $5 aft midnt 11p-5a.
Special House Of Harlot rubber show tonight. Good hard progressive
house/trance/techno beats. Lots of smilez. Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. http://www.hauswerkz.com
Sunday 2000.06.25:
Gay and Lesbian Pride Day.
Internationally observed occasion to increase public awareness and
advocate the rights of homosexuals. http://www.gay.com
Gay and Lesbian Pride Festival (since 1970). One of the nations
biggest. Free, leaves at 2p.
Hundreds of floats, many thousands of flamboyantly happy people. Party
in Lincoln Park 4-7p. Special events at all area bars and restaurants. Belmont and Halsted, Halsted to Grace, Broadway to Diversey, to
Sheridan, then party.
LAN MEGA-PARTY SPECIAL EDITION - DAY 2! Biggest "Bring Your Own
Computer" gaming gathering does a 36 hour marathon! $10-15 10a-...
50+ gamers will be gathering to play anything from first person
shooters such as Quake 3, Unreal Tournament and Half-Life CS to
strategy games such as Starcraft, AOE2 & TA2. Hundreds of dollars of
software and accessory prizes will be awarded. RSVP required. Quick
SDSL pipe to the Internet. You must have RJ-45 ethernet capability and
cables.
In Melrose Park. Get directions, pictures, details at the web
site. http://www.chicagolanparty.com
Bristol Renaissance Faire now open. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic,
goth. Spend all day Sat/Sun -2000.09.20 $$ 10a-7p.
Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to
Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128. http://www.renfair.com
Fountain Square art fair. Lots of quality art, food and bands. 10a-6p.
Bottle of Justus noon, Shaffer Street 2:30p, Cats Under the Stars
4:30p, Underwater People 7:30p. Addison at Freemont, 773/665-4682. Near Red line Addison stop. http://www.starevents.com
Chicago Skate Patrol FREE STOPPING LESSONS. Held every Sat/Sun -4p.
11a.
IISA certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the
banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk,
drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Master
bladers and other performers practicing nearby. Your's truly (Andrew)
will be on duty today.
Oak Street Beach. Near Red line Clark/Division stop. http://Bedno.com/skate
8p (Su-Th): "Erin Brockovich" Julia Roberts, Aaron Eckhart, Albert
Finney, ...
10p (Su-Th): "American Psycho" Various.
midnt (Th): "Fight Club" Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham
Carter, ... Brew&View 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop. http://www.brewview.com
*Iron Chef NEW YORK
BATTLE special!!! Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan,
2hr 8p.
*New Power Party,
Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. free 8p-4a.
Movie (The Beautiful Experience) at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse
glam/sexy clique. http://www.chicagonation.com Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
*SEQUENCE. HEAVY
drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore w/ guest Glyde.
This is a beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and
staff. Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
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
*NEW EPISODES!
Strangers with Candy, League of Gentlemen. 1hr 9p.
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, 773/327-2218, 2148 N Halsted.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
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. Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
Women Obsession, mainly a ladies night for ladies. Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Red line Belmont
stop.
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+
9p-2a.
Phantom 45's monthly visit w/ Glyde, Flipside, Gamewarden, Poolside and
Kee. 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
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
*NEW: "Organic Produce:
A Gut Show". Art based on human internal organs.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N
Lake Shore. http://www.imss.org
*NEW: Jr. Railroad:
Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
Awash in color, variety, and sun hats.
World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant. Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road,
Glencoe 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.
*FIREWORKS! Good shows
-2000.09.04 We 9:30p and Sa 10:15p.
NEW! Pier Walk massive outdoor sculptural show now open. -2000.11.06
Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the
free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Beer Garden: SALSA TUESDAYS -2000.08.29 6-10p. CD94.7FM THURSDAYS Patty
Haze hosts live bands 3-8p. Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com
Plenty of good art.
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.
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
New lion web cam! Beautiful design. Near conservatory, lake, rookery.
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: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
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:
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
Back outside deck has drop dead incredbile view of skyline. 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
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