2000.07.14 (week 159)
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Recommended:
* X-Men The Movie opens at on
Fri.
* Cher Convention 2000 at Congress
Plaza Hotel on Fri.
* Bliss (art by couples) show at
Inside Art begins Sat.
* L.A.T.E. ride from Buckingham
Fountain on Sat.
* SEQUENCE at Fuse on Sun.
* Organic Farmer's Markets at
Museum of Contemporary Art on Tue.
* Fireworks at Navy Pier on
Wed.
* DubShack's BrockOut at Liar's
Club on Thu.
Come rave next Saturday at FlashBack 2 in
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details on this event.
Art: * Chicago Tribune Mag
Mile Art Fair at Tribune Tower on Fri. * Absolute Vision opening night
celebrations on Fri. * Ethnic Arts
Fest at Dawes Park on the lakefront on Sat.
Dance: * FOAM at Empty Bottle
on Sun. * The Beat Project at MadBar
on Mon. * Nocturna at Smart Bar on
Tue. * Testosterone Tuesday at
Berlin on Tue. * Seminar at Big Wig
on Wed. * United We Dance at Metro
on Wed. * Women Obsession at Berlin
on Wed.
Fests: * World's Largest
Block Party on Fri/Sat. * River
North Association Summer Festival on Sat/Sun. * Folk and Roots Festival at Welles Park
on Sat/Sun. * Chinatown Summer
Festival at Chinatown on Sun.
Music: * Spitkickers Tour:
DelaSoul & Common at House of Blues on Fri. * The Knack at Joe's Sports Bar on Fri.
* Merging Worlds rave on Sat. * The Fixx at House of Blues on Sun. * Run DMC at Joe's Sports Bar on Wed.
* Joan Armatrading at House of Blues
on Thu.
Other: * Bastille Day on Fri.
* Full Moon on Sun. * Amigas Latinas anniversary picnic at
Foster Beach on Sun. * Anniversary
of the first moon landing on Thu.
Outdoors: * Cubs host
Phillies Wed, Thu, Fri. * Bristol
Renaissance Faire continues Sat/Sun. * Arthur Andersen Bastille Day 5K run/walk
on Fri. * Andersonville/Lincoln
Square tour on Sat. * Twin
Cities-Wisconsin-Chicago AIDS Ride Closing Ceremonies on Sat. * Model Rocket Launching at Green Valley
Forest Preserve on Sun. * Intermediate/Advance downtown group
skate at Londo Mondo on Wed.
TV/Movie/Theater: * FINAL
WEEKEND: Scooby Doo Mystery Theatre play. * Showing "Stop Making Sense" and "Run
Lola Run" midnight shows at Music Box. * Robot Wars, Wild Chicago, Artbeat on
WTTW on Sun. * Psychotronic Film
Society shows "Satan In High Heels" (1962) at Tavern 33 on Thu.
- Bristol Renaissance Faire now open. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic,
goth. Spend all day -2000.09.20 $$ 10a-7p.
- Open just a few more 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
- 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
- FINAL SHOWS: Scooby Doo Mystery Theatre. An irreverent live parody.
-2000.07.15 $8-10 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
- Boxer Rebellion Theater, 1257 W Loyola. 1 block West of Red
Line Loyola stop.
http://www.newmillenniumtheatre.com
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Movies:
- Scarey Movie, Groove, Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E., Chicken Run, Gone
in 60 Seconds, Shaft, M:I2, Me Myself and Irene, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Showing "Stop Making Sense" and "Run Lola Run". Fr/Sa midnite.
- Both EXCELLENT movies! Also showing horror and foreign classic
matinees.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
- NOW SHOWING "SURVIVOR" (the runaway CBS hit) on the big screen free Wed
doors 6:30p.
8p (daily): "The Big Kahuna" Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, ...
10p (daily): "High Fidelity" John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso,
Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris Rehmann, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "American Psycho" Various.
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Bastille Day.
- Anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.
http://www.larocheind.com/bastil.htm
- X-Men The Movie opens. With Patrick Stewart!
- http://www.mutantwatch.com
- Chicago Tribune Mag Mile Art Fair (since 1992). A nice little downtown
thing -Sunday.
- Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan, 954/472-3755.
http://www.festivalnet.com
- Absolute Vision (since 1996) begins. A Vodka sponsored art fest.
-2000.08.26.
- Big opening night celebrations, two dozen exhibitors, various
locations, mainly River North.
http://artline.com/associations/cada/events/special.html
- World's Largest Block Party (since 1985). Becoming a safe singles
event. $35 21+ 5-10:30p.
- Old St. Pat's Church, 700 W Adams, 312/648-1021.
http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com
- Arthur Andersen Bastille Day 5K run/walk (since 1987). $20 6:15p.
- Benefits Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence. Known for it's after
race block party.
Sangamon and Jackson, 773/777-3261, USATF certified, 7.5k
people.
http://www.arthurandersen.com/bastilledayrace
- Cher Convention 2000. Benefits her favorite charity. -Saturday,
$15-75, 7p.
- Bar 7p, dinner 8p, impersonators show 9p, dancing 10p-2a.
Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan.
http://www.cherconvention2000.com
- Spitkickers Tour: DelaSoul & Common. Also Friday. 18+ $29.50 7:30p.
- Also Pharoahe Monch, Biz Markie, Talib Kwel.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Iron Chef (Shark Fin Battle). Fiercely competitive cooking translated
from Japan, 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- NYX. Goth, industrial, glam and more! Every friday night 10p.
- A small low key club night catering to the gothic crowd. Get your Tarot
cards read by Meg!
http://nyx.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773-486-7774, 2428 n. Western Chicago. Just North of
Fullerton.
- The Knack. 21+ $15 10p.
- http://www.knack.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
- Farmer's Markets
- 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
- NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth opens. -2001.01.07.
- Original art, props, models, and costumes from the Lucas archives.
Connects the films to classical mythology.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Chicago Tribune Mag Mile Art Fair (since 1992). A nice little downtown
thing -Sunday.
- Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan, 954/472-3755.
http://www.festivalnet.com
- Cher Convention 2000. Benefits her favorite charity. -Saturday $15-75
9a.
- Convention, fashion show, movies, karaoke -5p, bar 7p, formal dinner
8p, dancing 10p-2a.
Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan.
http://www.cherconvention2000.com
- River North Association Summer Festival, 9a-9p.
- Huron between Dearborn and State, 312/645-1047
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Andersonville/Lincoln Square. Bring a snack.
$30 4hr departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Folk and Roots Festival (since 1998). Heap-o-music, kid's tent,
workshops, -Sunday about 11a-10p.
- Welles Park, Lincon and Montrose, 773/728-6000.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
- Ethnic Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday noon-7p.
- Food, crafts, two stages of performances by 80 cultures.
Dawes Park on the lakefront, Evanston, 847/491-0266.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org/
- Twin Cities-Wisconsin-Chicago AIDS Ride Closing Ceremonies,
indeterminate time.
- 1600 cyclists arrive, completing a 500 mile six day benefit ride, VIPs
speak.
Grant Park
http://www.aidsride.org
- Bliss. Recent artworks by 11 area couples. -2000.07.30 Tu-Su 11a-7p.
Opening reception 5-8p.
- Inside Art, 773/772-4416, 1651 W North.
- World's Largest Block Party (since 1985). Becoming a safe singles
event. $35 21+ 5-10:30p.
- Old St. Pat's Church, 700 W Adams, 312/648-1021.
http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com
- Fireworks! Also IMax, scultures, daquirees, ... We/Sa -2000.09.04
10:15p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Merging Worlds. By Big NOISE prod. & White Wall records. Rave? $25.
- DJs Traxx, Dara, Stan Doublin, Intellect and secret super-special
guests. Good visuals and sound, safe and legal venue.
whitewall00@hotmail.com
- Pansexual Pleasuredome. DJ Dion spins. 21+ $5 aft midnt 11p-5a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
- L.A.T.E. Ride (since 1988). Long After Twilight Ends. $30-35,
midnight-sunrise.
- 10-25 miles, 10k people, bands, breakfast, more. Friends of the Parks
sponsored. Reportedly very nice.
Buckingham Fountain, 773-918-RIDE.
http://www.fotp.org/late
- Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- Farmer's Markets
- Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Tribune Mag Mile Art Fair (since 1992). A nice little downtown
thing.
- Tribune Tower, 435 N Michigan, 954/472-3755.
http://www.festivalnet.com
- Amigas Latinas anniversary picnic (since 1996).
- Foster Beach, 312/409-0567.)
- Chinatown Summer Festival. 10a-8p.
- Chinatown, Wentworth from Cermak to 24th, 312/225-6198.
http://www.chicago-chinatown.com
- Folk and Roots Festival (since 1998). Heap-o-music, kid's tent,
workshops, -Sunday about 11a-10p.
- Welles Park, Lincon and Montrose, 773/728-6000.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
- Ethnic Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday noon-7p.
- Food, crafts, two stages of performances by 80 cultures.
Dawes Park on the lakefront, Evanston, 847/491-0266.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org/
- Model Rocket Launching. THE gathering of sport rocket flyers and
enthusasists. Free 2p.
- My boy and I have launched with this group. Deeply validates that it's
OK to be a geek. All skill levels. Northern Illinois Rocketry
Association (since 1963) hosted. By nature these events are kept far
from population centers. This in only once a month, and only in
summer, so come now.
Green Valley Forest Preserve, NIRA 630-483-2468. Near Rt 53 at
75th Street.
Good site: http://nira.chicago.il.us
- The Fixx. 21+ $15 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Robot Wars. Followed by Wild Chicago and ArtBeat. Free 1.5hr 10p.
- A must see for maximum geeks. Surviving machine wins.
WTTW http://www.wttw.com
- FOAM. Attempt at a hip night. Breakdancing? $5 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
- Top producers Zinc and Hype join resident headz Ry-N and Kevin
Cunningham spinning hardcore. This is a beautiful little club with
great lights, sound, decore and staff.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
- The Beat Project. With 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
- Farmer's Markets
- Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
Logan Square, Milwaukee/Diversey/Woodard. noon-7p.
Museum of Contemporary Art (ORGANIC). 10a-6p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah. THE weekly gathering of darker
souls. $8 10p-4a.
- CD giveaway for CUT.RATE.BOX.
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
- 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.
Other groups skates almost every day somewhere:
http://Bedno.com/skate
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
- Cubs host Phillies. FSN. 7:05p.
- Also Thursday on WGN at 1:20p and Friday at 2:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+
9p-2a.
- Uncle Milty visits 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
- United We Dance. Vibeonauts running a reasonable Karma substitute.
$12-15 18+ doors 9p.
- http://www.vibeonauts.com
DJs Claude Young, DJ Rush, Psycho Bitch, Colette, ...
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Fireworks! Also IMax, scultures, daquirees, ... We/Sa -2000.09.04
10:15p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Run DMC. 10p.
- http://www.knack.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
- 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.
- Farmer's Markets
- Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969. Armstrong, Aldrin,
Collins.
- "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
http://www.nasa.com
- Joan Armatrading. 21+ $25 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Psychotronic Film Society shows "Satan In High Heels" (1962). Free 8p.
- On two big and one giant wall screen, free popcorn, carry in food.
Coffeehouse noir; burlesque dancer robs junkie ex-husband, goes to NYC.
Tavern 33, 773-935-6393, 3328 N Lincoln. South of Brown line
Paulina stop.
http://www.psychotronic.com
- DOWNTOWN Thursday. Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR
cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- DubShack's BrockOut! THE monthly jungle/d&b event. $5 8p-2a.
- Chamberweed, Casper, Entropy, Kevin Cunningham, Phantom 45. Intensely
energetic music. Eclectic crowd of freaks. Packed after 11p.
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Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or
Ashland/Clybourne.
- 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.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
- 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
- Tom Friedman exhibit. 30 sculptures using common materials.
-2000.10.01.
Anne Wilson: Anatomy of Wear. Fabric and hair, stains, holes and rips.
-2000.10.01.
Sculptural Gardening Project. Decorating front and interior spaces.
-2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
- 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
- Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. 2000.07.22-2000.10.08.
- 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.
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
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
- 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
- Truly stunning world class aquarium.
- 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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