2000.11.24 (week 178)
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RECOMMENDED:
* Seasonal: Christkindlmarket
at Daley Plaza.
* Seasonal: Come Home to the
Holidays at Navy Pier.
* Ongoing: Ringling Bros at
United Center.
* Fr: Buy Nothing Day.
* Fr: City Holiday Tree
Lighting at Daley Plaza.
* Fr: Critical Mass at Daley
Plaza.
* Fr: techXotic at
Charybdis.
* Fr: Paul Simon at
Auditorium Theatre.
* Fr: BYOTV on DEADTECH.
* Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
* Sa: Christmas Festival at
Lincoln Square.
* Sa: VAST /Suna at House of
Blues.
* Sa: PURE: Bedrock 2 w/ John
Digweed at Vic Theatre.
* Sa: techXotic at
Charybdis.
* Sa: Beast Women 2000 at The
Innertown Pub.
* Sa: BOOM at TBA.
* Sa: Music For The Masses at
Congress Theatre.
* Sa: Soul Asylum at
Metro.
* Su: NEW FUTURAMA on
FOX.
* Su: New Power Party at
Berlin.
* Su: Sunday Mass, "The
Sacrifice" at Double Door.
* Su: Derrick Carter, Mark
Grant, Miles Maeda, Ryan... at Smart Bar.
* Tu: Chicago Neighborhood
Tour: Andersonville/Lincoln at Chicago Cultural Center.
* Tu: Bulls host Minnesota at
United Center.
* Tu: DIO, Yngwie Malmsteen
at House of Blues.
* Tu: Sincere at MadBar.
* Tu: Nocturna at Smart
Bar.
* We: Smashing Pumpkins at
United Center.
* We: The Backyard Variety
Show at Hot House.
* We: Bass By The Pound -
Seminar at Big Wig.
* We: NEW EPISODE: South Park
on COM.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: Scottish music and
dance celebrating St at Under The Picasso.
* Th: THIRD EYE BLIND at
Metro.
- Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2001.01.01.
- Check out this terrific, painstaking assembly of popular songs, recipes
and stories. Also available for PDAs.
http://bedno.com/winter
- * Christkindlmarket (since
1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2000.12.20 All
ages. free -8p 11a.
- Timber cabins, food, gifts, music.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and
Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/HolidayEvents.html
- * Come Home to the Holidays.
-2001.01.01 All ages. Free (M-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p).
- Santa and crew welcome kids, holiday lights are up, there's music and
the outdoor skating rink is open.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Ask anyone.
http://www.navypier.com
- FREE GothicChicago.com CALENDAR! FREE.
- Simply respond to give your address for a free October to October
calendar, sponsored by Chicago's top DARK goods and service provides.
Full of eerie black and white art.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- * Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey
Circus (since 1871!). -2000.11.26 All ages. various prices
various times.
- Goes great with bread.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to
cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
- Now playing.
- Grinch, Rugrats in Paris, The Sixth Day, Dancer in the Dark (extremely
well reviewed Bjork film), Charlies Angels, Little Nicky, Red Planet,
Charlies Angels, Bedazzled, Legend of Drunken Master, Pay It Forward,
Ladies Man, Nurse Betty, Almost Famous, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! 18+ $4.
- 8p (Fr,Su-Th) (ALSO 4p Su): "What Lies Beneath" Robert Zemeckis;
Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th) (ALSO 6p Su): "Scary Movie" Wayans bros.
midnt (Fr/Th): "Bring It On" Cheerleading with Kirsten Dunst, Eliza
Dushku, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner
from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- "102 Dalmations" and "Unbreakable" now showing..
- http://www.102dalmatians.com
http://studio.go.com/movies/unbreakable/intro.html
Opens everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
- * Buy Nothing Day (since
1992). International celebration of consumer awareness and
simple living.
- Consumer culture is ultimately un-sustainable. Fight corporate
brainwashing. Intentionally occurs on the biggest shopping day of the
year. See the website for full info.
http://www.adbusters.org
- **
City Holiday Tree Lighting (since 1914). The mayor does
his thing! Music, etc. All ages. free 4p.
- Uses 40 Wisconsin Balsam Firs, 80 foot tall, 10000 lights, 1000 bows,
1000 ornaments.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and
Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
- * Critical Mass. Bicyclists take
over the streets in numbers, educating drivers. 5:30p.
- Last Friday of each month when dry enough.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- Bodeans. -Saturday All ages. $30 7:30p.
- Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
- **
techXotic. 18+ $10 -2a 8p.
- "Dance your think machine stupid to a variety of electronic music in a
bizarre futuristic atmosphere". DJs: Drum&Bass FOUR/4 and FLOOD, Trance
JOSH COLLINS, Electro ANAGRAM DAYDREAM, Hard Techno JEREMY COUTRE.
Great new 120x120' space. Refreshments, half-pipe, art. Artists,
performers, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- * Paul Simon. -Saturday 8p.
- Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
- * BYOTV. -2000.12.01 free
Fr/Su/Tu -midnt (noon-5p Su) 8p.
- Leading fringe interactive computer/video art.
DEADTECH, 773/395-2844, 3321 W. Fullerton Ave. Between Kimball
and Kedzie Ave. Logan Square stop on Blue Line.
http://www.deadtech.net
- Iron Chef - Cod Roe 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
- * Cosmix. Fridays -4a 10p.
- DJ Greg Haus spins a blend of trance, hardhouse, breakbeat, and
progressive sounds.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- * Christmas Festival. Meet Santa
& Mrs. Claus. -5p 10a.
- Free carriage rides, folk dancing, caroling. Entertainment, food,
refreshments. Tree lighting ceremony at 4:30p.
Lincoln Square, Giffings Plaza, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln.
Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
- * VAST (Visual Audio Sensory
Theater)/Suna. Alternative Electro. All ages. $10 6:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
- * PURE: Bedrock 2 w/ John
Digweed. w/ Walsh and Summer. 18+ $30 8p.
- Big partay for housers.
http://www.purefuture.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.victheatre.com
- * techXotic. 18+ $10 -2a 8p.
- "Dance your think machine stupid to a variety of electronic music in a
bizarre futuristic atmosphere". Darkwave FLUTTER, perf.art. THE
FLASHBULB and NOAM PACO-GASTER, Industrial GOOD GIRL / BAD GIRL,
Techno-Metal pirate SPERM WHALE, Juggling MARK "THE KNIFE" FAJE, Audio
Sculptor GREGOR MORTIS. Great new 120x120' space. Refreshments,
half-pipe, art. Artists, performers, call or email to book the space.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- * Beast Women 2000 (since
1998). The wildest, weirdest stuff solo women can come up with.
-2000.12.18 21+ $10 or donation Sa/Su/Mo 8p.
- All forms: comedy, music, poetry, etc. Organized by Jill Erickson.
Performer lineup changes every night.
The Innertown Pub, second floor, 773/486-9250, 1935 West
Winchester, at Thomas. one block SE of Division & Damen.
- * BOOM! Rave. All ages. $25 -6a
9p.
- Atomic Babies (live), Juan Atkins, Adam X, Woody Mcbride, Jorge Baez,
Lego, Lady D & Dayhota, Justin Long, Mark Almaria, Jonn Hawley. OVT
visuals. Pretty Flash website.
http://www.sideshowevents.com
TBA, 773/604-1920 * 773/604-1950.
- * Music For The Masses.
Rave-like. 18+ (alc. if 21+) $25 9p.
- 3 rooms, 3000 capacity. Oliver Ho, Ben Sims, Junior Sanchez, Ming & FS,
Glenn Underground, Paul Anthony, Mark Almaria, DJ Funk, Submerge 101 &
Mumtaz. Frankly, good lineup, but likely to be kind of seedy.
http://www.boogietribe.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee.
- * Soul Asylum. 18+ $16.50 9p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- *** NEW FUTURAMA!!! New Futurama, King
of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm. All ages. free 2hr 6p.
- Bender and Frye join the army, Brenda Fraser guests on KoH, Burns hires
Homer as a prank monkey.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
- **
New Power Party. Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as
Prince. 21+ FREE -4a 8p.
- Movie 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.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- * Sunday Mass, "The Sacrifice".
Evening of performance art and debauchery. 21+ $15 -2a 9p.
- Fetish attire required. Mistress Marilyn hosts, DJ Scary Lady Sarah,
professional paparazzi, several interactive installations.
http://www.fetishchicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- * Derrick Carter, Mark Grant, Miles
Maeda, Ryan Ande, Colette. 21+ $10 10p.
- A Fundraiser For The World Evolution Project.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison
stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
- * Chicago Neighborhood Tour:
Andersonville/Lincoln Square. Bring a snack. $30 4hr 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E
Washington.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Bryan White. W/ Mustang Sally. 7:30p.
- UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
- * Bulls host Minnesota. WCIU
NBALP. All ages. 7:30p.
- http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
- * DIO, Yngwie Malmsteen. Heavy
Metal. -Wednesday 21+ $26.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
http://www.hob.com
- * Sincere. UK / 2-step garage
club night. 21+ $5 (free before 10) -2a 9p.
- DJs Casper, Mel Hammond, DaveDobie, Michelle Musial.
http://www.heavyweightsound.com
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
- * Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady
Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. 21+ $8 Tuesdays -4a 10p.
- Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison
stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
- Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male
strippers. 21+ free Tuesdays -4a 10p.
- DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- * Smashing Pumpkins. Farewell
concerts tour. $35 7:30p.
- http://www.smashingpumpkins.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500
- **
The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of vaudevillesque talent.
$7 8p.
- May include includes acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt
walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and
unusual acts. Hosted by Douglas Grew. Also good jazz almost every
night. Check the site.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net
- *** Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE
weekly drum-n-bass scene. 21+ $5 -2a 9p.
- The Lion & Pollen join residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes,
cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
http://www.rumblerecordings.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
- * NEW EPISODE: South Park.
Followed by BattleBots. 9p.
- The boys do Dickens, and the bots are in FINAL ROUNDS in Vegas!
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
- * Lunacy. Industrial,
SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. 21+ $5-15 Wednesdays -4a 10p.
- A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff
boys and visual assualts. Now with Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning,
Uncle Milty in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free,
$1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- * Scottish music and dance
celebrating St. Andrew's Day. Patron Saint of Scotland. All ages.
free 12p.
- Under The Picasso, 312/346-3278, Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington.
Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
- * THIRD EYE BLIND. 7p.
- http://www.becksbeer.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Mars Exploration Station exhibit. Examines how people will live
there.
- Dramatically expanded last year. much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
- NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
All ages. Free Tuesdays MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu
10a-5p.
- Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
- Now in its Autumn Splendor. World class, easy to get to, great
restaurant.
- Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road,
Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
- Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays.
10a-5p Tu-Su.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Botanical art (-2000.12.30). Many other local works. All
ages. free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
- Also: good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Christmas Around the World/Holiday of Light
(-2000.01.07).
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. Free Wednesdays.
- 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
- 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
- Zoolights Festival (-2000.01.07). Beautiful design. Near
conservatory, lake, rookery. All ages. Free.
- Now with web cams.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Ed Ruscha, Catherine Opie (-2001.02.14).
- Isaac Julien (-2001.01.07). Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror
of American Culture (-2000.12.03).
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. New:
Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977. Free Thursdays.
- 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.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Oooooodles of good art and fun. IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR
games, fun. All ages. free Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p.
- See the free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
- Truly stunning world class aquarium. Free Mondays.
- Rear outside deck has the city's best drop dead view of our skyline.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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