2000.09.29 (week 170)
Kick It Up a Notch...
Recommended:
* ENDS SUNDAY: Penn & Teller at
Oriental Theater.
* Ongoing: Akira Kurosawa's
"Ran" at Music Box.
* Fr: Rosh Hashanah - Jewish
New Year.
* Fr-Sa: Party at Charybdis
Multi-Arts Complex.
* Fr: Shrapnel drum&bass at
Red Dog.
* Fr: Front 242 rave at
Congress Theatre.
* Sa: KISS at New World Music
Theater.
* Sa: Network at Club
Eden.
* Sa: Graham Parker at
Martyrs'.
* Su: Kids and Kites Fest at
Montrose Park.
* Su: Candlelight Vigil
against domestic violence at Oak Street Beach.
* Su: NEW EPISODE: King of
the Hill on FOX.
* Mo: Sexiest Bachelor in
America Pageant on FOX.
* Mo: Strangers With Candy
SERIES FINALE on COM.
* Tu: Presidential Debate
round 1 on TV.
* Tu: Dark Angel premiers on
FOX.
* We: New Voyager begins
final season on UPN.
* We: Bass By The Pound at
Big Wig.
Art:
* Fr-Su: Pilsen East Artists'
Open House at 1831 S Halsted. * Tu: Hubbard Street Dance company
fall season at Cadillac Palace.
Dance:
* Fr-Sa: Latin-Scape at
Northside College Prep. * Sa: Catalyst at Morseland. * Sa: Lost in Bass rave. * Mo: The Beat Project at MadBar.
* Tu: Nocturna at Smart Bar.
* Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at
Berlin. * We: Women Obsession
at Berlin. * We: DJ AcuCrack,
Temulent at Double Door.
Music:
* Ongoing: FINAL WEEKEND: World
Music Festival at multiple major venues. * Fr: Dar Williams at Vic Theatre.
* Fr: Saint Etienne at House of
Blues. * Fr: Patricia Barber at
Park West. * Fr: Hank Williams
III at Martyrs'. * Sa: La Ley
at House of Blues. * Sa: Garden
of Dreams, Breather, Dum Dum Bullets at U.S. Beer Co. * Su: Fuel at House of Blues. * Mo: Hanson at Chicago Theatre.
* We: Tina Turner at United
Center. * We: Andy Summers at
Martyrs'. * Th: Culture Club at
House of Blues.
Other:
* Ongoing: FINAL WEEK:
Universoul Circus at Washington Park. * Ongoing: ENDS SUNDAY: Experiment in
Terror Horror Convention at Ramada Plaza O'Hare.
Outdoors:
* Fr: Critical Mass at Daley
Plaza. * Sa: Chicago
Neighborhood Tour: Devon Avenue at Chicago Cultural Center. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown
group skate.
TV/Movie/Theater:
* Ongoing: ENDS SUNDAY: Summer
Olympics in Sydney on NBC. * Fr: Iron Chef Oxtail Battle on
FOOD. * Ongoing: The Vagina
Monologues at Apollo Theater. * Ongoing: Bettie Page Uncensored at
Playground Theatre. * Th: Chicago International Film
Festival begins. * Th: Vice-Presidential Debate on TV.
- FINAL WEEKEND: World Music Festival. 60 performers/25 countries/9 days,
-2000.10.01. All under $10.
- Too big too summarize, see web site for schedule.
Multiple major venues, 312/742-1938.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
- FINAL WEEK: Universoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned,
operated and staffed. -2000.10.01 $9-25 Various times.
- Washington Park, Cottage Grove at 55th.
http://www.universoulcircus.com
- ENDS SUNDAY: Penn & Teller. Excellent dark humored magic. $13-24.
- Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph.
http://www.pennandteller.com
- ENDS SUNDAY: Experiment in Terror Horror Convention. Celebration of
Monsters, Movies, Models and Books. All ages $15-75.
- Hosted by Svengoolie, guest of honor Dario Argento; authors, artist,
workshops, vendors, ghoulish beach party, fetish masquerade ball,
banquet.
Ramada Plaza O'Hare, 1-800-878-9378, 6600 N Mannheim Rd,
Rosemont. North of Mannheim and Higgins.
http://www.reznhedz.com
- ENDS SUNDAY: Summer Olympics in Sydney.
- NBC. http://www.nbcolympics.com
- FINAL WEEK: RECESS! An Interactive Playground for Adults. -2000.10.07
Mo-Sa all ages free 2-7p, Fr/Sa $10 18+ 8p-?
- Great new 14000' space. Performances and refreshments Fr/Sa nights.
Half-Pipe (16ft!) skater usage $5-10. Advertised fun includes a
Treehouse, Skee-ball, video games, cargo climbing nets, 130 ft. of
multi-level slot-car racing, swings, slides, giant Twister & Jenga,
entrance maze, paintball shooting gallery, basketball, graffiti wall,
four-Square, hopscotch, Frisbee, and more! Dress for play. See site
for future performers. Artists, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee.
Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- The Vagina Monologues. $45, Tu-Su.
- Readings based on interviews, on the many faceted experience of having
one.
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://vaginamonologues.com
- Bettie Page Uncensored. Beginning THIRD RUN! Well reviewed bawdy
biographical play, BYOB. 18+ -2000.11.18 Fr-Sa 10:30p.
- Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
- Now showing Akira Kurosawa's "Ran". A masterpiece, new print with new
subtitles.
- Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Movies:
- Girlfight, Nurse Betty, Almost Famous, Cecil B. Demented, Space
Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Scarey Movie ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun! 18+
- 8p (Sa-Th): "Gladiator" Ridley Scott directs Russell Crowe and Joaquin
Phoenix.
10:30p (Sa-Th): "X-Men" Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry,
Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen.
midnt (Sa,Th): "Groove" The best rave film ever!
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year (5761). Starts at sunset.
- http://judaism.about.com
- Critical Mass. Bicyclists take over the streets in numbers, educating
drivers. 5:30p.
- Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/486-4861.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- Pilsen East Artists' Open House (since 1971). Over 50 artists, food,
music, tours, recep 6p-11p.
- 1831 S Halsted 312/738-0786.
http://www.pilsencafe.com
- Dar Williams. All ages, no smoking, $25 7:30p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Saint Etienne. Alt rock. All ages $15 doors 6:30p.
ALSO: The Judy Bats. $15 11p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Latin-Scape. Ruth Page Dance Series (since 1991). All ages $12-15.
- Northside College Prepatory High School Theater, 5501 N Kedzie.
- Party at Charybdis. See full listing in ONGOING above. About 8p-2a.
- Hip-Hop by Qualo, Kingpinz, Birds Of Prey. Audio sculpture by Gregor
Mortis. DJs Four/4 and Dave.
Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee.
Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- Patricia Barber. 21+ $20 8:30p.
- http://www.patriciabarber.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage Ave.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
- Iron Chef - Oxtail 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
- Shrapnel. A new monthly dose of drum&bass. 21+ $10 (free w/ flyer)
11p-4a.
- DJs Phantom 45, 3D, Glyde, Flipside.
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North.
- Hank Williams III. 21+ $13 10p.
- Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
- Front 242 - Compact Tour. One of my FAVORITE bands, fearsome
industrial. 18+ $25-30 time?
- Also DJs Teri Bristol, Danny The Wildchild, Phantom 45, Lego, Submerge,
others.
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee
http://www.front242chicago.com
- Farmers 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
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Devon Avenue. Bring a snack. $30 4hr
departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Pilsen East Artists' Open House (since 1971). Over 50 artists, food,
music, tours. noon-7p.
- 1831 S Halsted 312/738-0786.
http://www.pilsencafe.com
- Latin-Scape. Ruth Page Dance Series (since 1991). All ages $12-15.
- Northside College Prepatory High School Theater, 5501 N Kedzie.
- Party at Charybdis. See full listing in ONGOING above. About 8p-2a.
- Performance by The William Darke Psycho Circus & Freak Show. Rock
Stylings of Garden Bower, Psychedelic Sound Salad of Soul Food, audio
Sculptor by Gregor Mortis.
Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee.
Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- La Ley. Price? 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- KISS. The Farewell Tour. All ages $21-76 7:30p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley
Park. TicketMaster.
http://www.worldmusictheatre.com
- Catalyst. Four DJ's spinning the newest in dark genres. $4 21+ doors
9p.
- Darkwave-Electro-Gothic-Synthpop-PowerNoize with Scary Lady Sarah,
Agent Webb, DJ K-Y & Joolz.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
- Network. DJs Chris Gin, Christopher Robin, PuLz-8, Shamanlove. $0-10
9p-3a.
- Promo CD giveaways. Compact but excellent Lincoln Park-ish dance club.
Valet. Good line-up. Email redeyespy1@aol.comto be guestlisted. Go
to Berlin after.
Club Eden, 3407 N Clark. Near Red line Addison/Belmont stops.
http://www.theclubeden.com
- Lost in Bass rave. All ages $20 9p-6a.
- Geoffrey, Punisher, Trazz, Jes, Derek Plasaiko, Justin Long, Luke
Solomon, Kevin Cunningham, Paul Anthony, Lego, Dean Coleman, All Time
High. Good sound systems and lights.
773/604-1644
http://www.vibeonauts.com
- Garden of Dreams, Breather, Dum Dum Bullets. Great lineup of danceable
local ether/tech bands. 21+ $5 9:30p.
- Band sites: http://www.gardenofdreams.com * http://www.breather.com * http://www.dumdumbullets.com
U.S. Beer Co., 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn.
- Graham Parker. 10p.
- Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
- Farmers 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
- Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert
demos, noon-6p.
- Montrose Park (Cricket Hill), on L.S.D.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/KidsAndKites/KidsNKites.html
- Pilsen East Artists' Open House (since 1971). Over 50 artists, food,
music, tours. noon-7p.
- 1831 S Halsted 312/738-0786.
http://www.pilsencafe.com
- Candlelight Vigil against domestic violence. Setup 4-7p, vigil
dusk-8:30p.
- Oak Street Beach, 773/274-5232.
- NEW EPISODE: King of the Hill. The Hills meet with George W! 6:30p.
- FOX. http://www.fox.com
- Fuel. Alt rock. All ages $15 6p.
- ALSO: DJ Pulz-8 spins smooth progressive house and trance in the plush
Foundation Room.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Sexiest Bachelor in America Pageant. 2hr 7p.
- A serious effort, 50 studs strut and compete for female MC and judges.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
- Hanson. All ages? $26 7:30p.
- Chicago Theatre, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.chicagopage.com
- SERIES FINALE! Strangers with Candy. Winona Ryder guests. 1hr 9p.
- I loved this series. The dialog and sight gags are brilliant.
COM. Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com
- 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
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
Museum of Contemporary Art. 10a-6p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Hubbard Street Dance company fall season. Modern and innovative.
$17-50 -Sunday 8p.
- http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Cadillac Palace, 312/902-1500, 151 W Randolph.
http://www.cadillacpalace.com
- Presidential Debate round 1. Gore vs. Bush from Boston. 2hr 8p.
- Simultaneously on ABC, CBS, PBS, CSPAN, CNN, etc.
http://www.comedycentral.com/indecision2000
- Dark Angel premiers. New James Cameron sci-fi TV series. 2hr 8p.
- Preceded by new 70s Show and new Titus. Also new Buffy and Angel on
WGN from 7p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
- Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker
souls. $8 10p-4a.
- 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
- Farmers Markets
- Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- 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
- New Voyager episode, final season. "Unimatrix Zero, Part II". 2hr 7p.
- Picks up from the cliffhanger; Janeway under interrogation by the Borg
queen, Torres assimilated, ...
UPN. http://www.startrek.com
- Tina Turner. $39-$90 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison.
- DJ AcuCrack, Temulent. CD release show. $5 9p.
- Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near
Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $5 21+
9p-2a.
- Visiting DJs E-Sassin and Machete join Glyde, Flipside, etc. 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
- 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.
- Andy Summers. 10p.
- Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
- Farmers Markets
- Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien. 7a-3p.
Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river. 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $13-50 -2000.10.19.
- World-class works. Get a show guide and see something special. Richard
Gere & Robert Altman will attend the opening night, Dr. T & the Women
at the Chicago Theatre, 6:30p.
Loews, 312/255-9340, 600 N Michigan.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
Doc Films, 1212 E. 59th St.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
- Culture Club. Pop. $55 21+ 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Vice-Presidential Debate. Lieberman vs. Cheney from Kentucky. 2hr 8p.
- Simultaneously on ABC, CBS, PBS, CSPAN, CNN, etc.
http://www.comedycentral.com/indecision2000
- Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several
museums and clubs.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, MUCH MORE!
See site for Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- ENDS FRIDAY: Garments. Artwork exploring aspects of dress, all media.
- Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
- Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
- Now awash in color and variety. 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
- 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
- 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
- Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -2000.11.06.
- Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, fun.
See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- 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.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. Union Images. -2000.10.08.
- 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
- See the new 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.
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! -2000.10.09.
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 incredible view of skyline.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
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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