Recommended: * Fr-Sa: Annual All Elvis
Weekend at Stanley. * Sa-Su: Air and Water Show
centered at North Avenue beach. * Sa: PLANET BASS III at
Harvey Expo Center. * Sa: Electro punks: SMP ,
Monstrum Sepsis, and Monkeys at Morseland. * Sa-Su: Thomas The Tank
Engine at Illinois Railway Museum. * Su: SEQUENCE drum&bass at
Fuse. * Mo: Anoushka Shankar at
Ravinia Bennett-Gordon Hall. * We: SURVIVOR FINALE at
Brew&View. * Fr-Th: Chicago Underground Film
Festival.
Clubbing: * Fr: Fash Bash Nightlife at
Chicago Theatre. * Mo: The Beat
Project at MadBar. * Tu: Nocturna at Smart Bar. * Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at Berlin.
* We: Bass By The Pound -
Seminar at Big Wig.
Fests: * Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance
at Grant Park. * Fr-Su: Ginza
Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Music: * Ongoing: Grant Park Music
Festival at Grant Park. * Fr: Femi Kuti & Positive Force at
Vic Theatre. * Fr: Savage
Garden at Auditorium Theatre. * Fr: Duran Duran at New World Music
Theater. * Sa: Veruca Salt at
Metro. * Sa: Christina Aguilera
at United Center. * Sa: Santana
at New World Music Theater. * Sa: KD Lang at Auditorium Theatre.
* Sa: The Jezebelles at
Thurstons Club. * Su: Motley
Crue, Megadeth, Loudermilk at New World Music Theater. * We: Saw Doctors at Metro.
Other: * Sa: National Aviation Day at
Anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday in 1871. * Sa: West Andersonville Rummage Sale
at Saint Gregory School. * Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour:
Devon Avenue at Chicago Cultural Center. * Sa-Su: Glamourcon at Holiday Inn
O'Hare. * Sa: India
Independence Day Parade at Devon from Western to California. * Tu: Start of Virgo, astrological
sign, the virgin. * We: Jupiter
visible just above left of moon. * Th: Arts Expressions II at 2 N
Riverside Plaza.
Outdoors: * Ongoing: Good time to visit a
water or amusement park or apple picking. * Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire
at Renaissance Village. * Sa-Su: Sun-Times Sports Grand Prix
at Downtown Downers Grove. * Sa,We: Fireworks at Navy Pier.
* Su: Heartland Heat of Summer
5K Run at Heartland Cafe. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown
group skate at Londo Mondo. * Th: Terry Fox 5K Run.
TV/Movie/Theater: * Ongoing: Ping Pong Festival
at Playing under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. * Fr-Sa: Showing "Road Warrior: Mad
Max 2" and "Run Lola at Music Box. * Fr: Cell opens everywhere. * Fr: Godzilla 2000 opens everywhere.
* Fr: Psychotronic Film Society
shows "Skidoo" at Tavern 33. * Fr: Iron Chef - Yellowtail Battle
on FOOD. * Sa: Psychotronic
Film Society shows "Incubus" at Tavern 33. * Tu: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
plays North By Northwest at Grant Park. * Th: Psychotronic Film Society shows
"Vampryos Lesbos" at Tavern 33.
Ongoing:
Good time to visit a water or amusement park, Wisconsin Dells or apple
picking.
Pros, celebs and visitors play on art tables all over the city. Playing under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. Exhibit at Water
Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson at Michigan. http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/pingpong
*Bristol Renaissance
Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day
-2000.09.20 $$ Sa/Su 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
Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands,
different style everyday. Free Th-Su.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p
dance -5p. Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -2000.09.24. http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Showing "Road Warrior: Mad Max 2" and "Run Lola Run". Fr/Sa midnite.
Also showing horror and foreign classic matinees. Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport. http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
Movies:
Wonderland, Cecil B. Demented, Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men,
Nutty Professor II, Saving Grace, Scarey Movie, Groove,
Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E., Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Chicken
Run, Gone in 60 Seconds, M:I2, ... http://bedno.com/movies
NOW SHOWING "SURVIVOR" (the runaway CBS hit) on the big screen free Wed
doors 6:30p.
8p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Frequency" Dennis Quaid, Shawn Doyle, ...
10p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Big Momma's House" Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, ...
midnt (Sa,Tu,Th): "High Fidelity" John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd
Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris
Rehmann, ... Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop. http://www.brewview.com
Friday 2000.08.18:
Cell. Opens everywhere. Psycho sci-fi thriller with Jennifer Lopez,
Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio.
Psychotronic Film Society shows "Skidoo" (1968). Free, 7:30p.
Trippy flick starring Frankie Avalon, Carol Channing, Jackie Gleason,
Frank Gorshin, Richard Kiel, Peter Lawford, Burgess Meredith, Harry
Nilsson, Slim Pickens, George Raft, Cesar Romero, Mickey Rooney, Arnold
Stang, and Groucho Marx!!! On two big and one giant wall screen, free
popcorn, carry in food. Tell them I sent you. Tavern 33, 773-935-6393, 3328 N Lincoln. South of Brown line
Paulina stop. http://www.psychotronic.com
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
West Andersonville Rummage Sale. 9a-4p.
Saint Gregory School, Ashland and Catalpa.
*Thomas The Tank Engine
visits. Actual full size locomotive with a face. 10a-5p.
Bringing videos and games and stories, also Sunday, also next week. Illinois Railway Museum, 800/BIG-RAIL, Union. http://www.irm.org
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Devon Avenue. Bring a snack. $30 4hr
departs 10a.
Glamourcon. A camera friendly pin-up art related marketplace. -Sunday
$14 10a-5p.
Past and present playmates, adult stars, celebrities, art, stylists,
... Holiday Inn O'Hare, 425/821-1760, 5440 North River Rd, Rosemont. http://www.glamourcon.com
Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1956). $0-3.50,
11:30a-9p.
Small, arts, crafts, foods, demos. Midwest Buddhist Temple, 312/943-7801, 435 W Menomonee. http://www.budtempchi.org
*Air and Water Show
(since 1959). WORLD CLASS EVENT!!! water 9-11a air 11a-4p.
WBBM (78AM) simulcast, swimming, vending, megapeople. Arrive early,
prepare for fairly hot and crowded. Consider watching from Montrose
point, a cruise, or hi-rise. Blue Angels, Lima Lima, Navy SEALs,
bi-planes, F15, F14, F18, F117, B1b, B2, C141, KC135, AH64, A10
aircraft. Peaks at North Avenue beach, 312/744-3370. Red line to
Clark/Division then walk North. http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/AirWaterShow/AirandWater.html
Sun-Times Sports Grand Prix (since 1985). Nationally known inline
skating competition. -Sunday noon-8p.
Psychotronic Film Society shows "Incubus" (1965). Free 7:30p.
Utterly bizarre film, rediscovered good quality print. Pre-Trek
William Shatner, subtitled from Esperanto!!! On two big and one giant
wall screen, free popcorn, carry in food. Tell them I sent you. Tavern 33, 773-935-6393, 3328 N Lincoln. South of Brown line
Paulina stop. http://www.psychotronic.com
The Jezebelles. Pop/Rock Band. Small cover 21+ 9:30p.
A sneak preview of the new CD currently being recorded at Chicago Trax!
First gig in chicago in over 2 years! http://www.jezebelles.com
Thurstons Club, 773-472-6900, 1248 W George. 1 block N/W of Lincoln and
Diversey.
*PLANET BASS III.
Boogie Tribe Anniversary (since 1997). All ages $25 9p-6a.
Main Room: 9-11 Underground Sol Jazz (D&B/Hip-Hop/MC), -12:30 Justin
Scott, -2:30a Sandra Collins, -3:30a Paul Anthony, -Close Misstress
Barbara. Red Room: 10-11:30 Frankie Vega, -1 DJ Funk -2:30 Charles
Feelgood, -4a Santos on Three Turntables -6a Lego.
773-509-5050 * 773-500-6336 * 312-409-5633 Harvey Expo Center, 171st and Halsted. Changed location from
the Golf Dome. http://www.boogietribe.com
Fireworks! Also IMax, sculptures, bands, daquirees, ... 10:15p.
Great food, prizes, benefits progressive organizations. Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. http://www.heartlandcafe.com
Thomas The Tank Engine visits. Actual full size locomotive with a
face. 10a-5p.
Bringing videos and games and stories, also next week. Illinois Railway Museum, 800/BIG-RAIL, Union. http://www.irm.org
Glamourcon. A camera friendly pin-up art related marketplace. $14
10a-4p.
Past and present playmates, adult stars, celebrities, art, stylists,
... Holiday Inn O'Hare, 425/821-1760, 5440 North River Rd, Rosemont. http://www.glamourcon.com
Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1956). $0-3.50,
11a-9p.
Small, arts, crafts, foods, demos. Midwest Buddhist Temple, 312/943-7801, 435 W Menomonee. http://www.budtempchi.org
Air and Water Show (since 1959). WORLD CLASS EVENT!!! water 9-11a air
11a-4p.
WBBM (78AM) simulcast, swimming, vending, megapeople. Arrive early,
prepare for fairly hot and crowded. Consider watching from Montrose
point, a cruise, or hi-rise. Blue Angels, Lima Lima, Navy SEALs,
bi-planes, F15, F14, F18, F117, B1b, B2, C141, KC135, AH64, A10
aircraft. Peaks at North Avenue beach, 312/744-3370. Red line to
Clark/Division then walk North. http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/AirWaterShow/AirandWater.html
Sun-Times Sports Grand Prix (since 1985). Nationally known inline
skating competition. 7a-6p.
SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore. This is a
beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and staff. Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
Monday 2000.08.21:
Anoushka Shankar. 18yo Sitar virtuouso and daughter of Ravi. $20 7p.
- SOLD OUT
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
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.
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+
9p-2a.
Proppa Bear adds reggae flava. 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
Fireworks! Also IMax, sculptures, bands, daquirees, ... 9:30p.
Terry Fox 5K Run (since 1981). USATF/CARA certified. $25 6:30p.
Benefits Children's Memorial Medical Center. Lincoln Park, South of Diversey. Jim Brimm 773-878-3838.
jimbrimm.jba.events@worldnet.att.net
Psychotronic Film Society shows "Vampryos Lesbos" (1970). From DVD.
Free, 8p.
Jess Franco's 'sexadelic' 'horrotica' follows Dracula's widow in
Greece, dubbed in German. On two big and one giant wall screen, free
popcorn, carry in food. Tell them I sent you. 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.
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: Junior 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.
Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -2000.11.06.
Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the
free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum. 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.
Sol LeWitt. 200 pieces, spacious, geometric, simple and conceptual.
-2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
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.
NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
Sounds From The Vaults. Try 50 international instruments, world's
largest harp!
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
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. 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 incredible 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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