2001.01.26 (week 187)
Nerds Rule!
The first ever goofiest fun award goes to the 24hr B-Movie fest
Friday in Evanston. Congrats!
Sunday biggies of course are the SuperBowl and the Chinese New
Years parade. In or out.
The week is rock heavy with Fear Factory, Kittie, Evil B,
Downset, PoundSeven, GorGuts, and others. Also Teena Marie and Disney
on Ice are here.
Intelligent Dance Music headz: Release, N'2 Gether, or Technasia
sound good on Saturday; Signal Strength or The New Power Party on
Sunday.
SMELL YA LATER!
RECOMMENDED:
* Fr: Shadow of the Vampire
opens.
* Fr: B-Movie Fest at
McCormick Auditorium.
* Fr: Teena Marie at House of
Blues.
* Fr: Arrival ends at Fuse
Ultralounge.
* Fr: RELEASE drum&bass at
The Gallery Cabaret.
* Sa: Bulls host Toronto at
United Center.
* Sa: Teena Marie at House of
Blues.
* Sa: Big WU w/ Umphrey's
McGee at Vic Theatre.
* Sa: N' 2 Gether Now
rave.
* Sa: Technasia at
Subterranean.
* Su: Chinese New Years
Parade in Chinatown.
* Su: Superbowl on CBS.
* Su: Evil Beaver at
Metro.
* Su: New Power Party
(Prince) at Berlin.
* Su: Signal Strength
drum&bass on U.S.Beer.
* Mo: Downset, Relative Ash,
... at House of Blues.
* Mo: Poundseven, Great Apes,
... at Metro.
* Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at
Funky Buddha Lounge.
* Tu: Franklin Delano
Roosevelt's Birthday.
* Tu: Nocturna 18+ at
Metro.
* We: Fear Factory, Kittie at
Riviera Theatre.
* We: Ice skating for bladers
at Skate On State.
* We: Gorguts, Jungle Rot,
... at House of Blues.
* We: The Backyard Variety
Show at Hot House.
* We: DJ 3D at Seminar at Big
Wig.
* Th: Black History Month
begins.
* Th-Sa: Strictly Sail
Chicago at Navy Pier.
* Th: 38 Special at House of
Blues.
* Th: Found film thing at Hot
House.
* Th: Adult Skate w/ Bar at
Rainbo Roller Rink.
* Th: Alternative Beat at
Aura.
- Disney On Ice - Jungle Adventure. -2001.01.28 All ages. $5-50
Various times.
- Major productions drawing from Tarzan, Jungle Book and Lion King.
http://www.disneyonice.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.allstatearena.com
- Now playing.
- Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat, The Family Man, What Women
Want, Traffic, Cast Away, Dungeons and Dragons, Miss Congeniality,
Grinch, Rugrats in Paris, Unbreakable, Charlies Angels, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to
cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! 18+ $4.
- 3:30p (Su): SuperBowl. May fill.
8p (Fr,Mo,Tu,Th; 9p We): Dude, Where's My
Car?
8p (We): Temptation Island.
10p (Fr,Mo,Tu,Th): ): Little Nicky - Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette,
Harvey Keitel, Rodney Dangerfield, Reese Witherspoon, Dana Carvey, Jon
Lovitz, Michael McKean, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): There's Something About Mary - Cameron Diaz, Ben
Stiller, Matt Dillon, Lee Evens, Chris Elliott, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner
from the Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.brewview.com
- Shadow of the Vampire.
- Story of the making of Nosferatu (1922) posits that production problems
were due to the star being an actual vampire. Stars John Malkovich,
Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier, ...
ALSO opening: Two Ninas, Wedding Planner, Sugar and
Spice.
http://www.shadowofthevampire.com
Now showing. http://bedno.com/movies
- * B-Movie Fest (since 1983). All night. All ages. $15-20
24hrs 5p.
- Playing 21 B-Movies including Reform School Girl, Greaser's Palace,
What is Communism, Plan 9 From Outer Space, Gorgo, Colossal Man 2,
Invasion of the Bee Girls, She Creature, Assassin of Youth,
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, Mothra, and more. Napping, food (even
pizza delivery), drink (non-alc), and re-entrance allowed. "Like a big
slumber party on the Satellite of Love". Modern comfortable theater,
vending machines, 16 and 35mm prints.
http://www.psychotronic.com/mm/bfest.htm
McCormick Auditorium, 847/491-2381, 1999 South Campus Drive,
Evanston. Norris University Center, Northwestern University. MAP
j-vader@northwestern.edu
- Teena Marie. w/ Alex Ortiz. 21+ $32.50 7:30p.
- A goddess of pop/funk in the 80s, now R&B?
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- The Nobs, Cats and Jammers, The Rules of Attraction. All ages.
$6 8p.
- Interesting rock bands, all ages show, in an actual bowling alley.
The Fireside Bowl, 312/486-270, 2646 W Fullerton. MAP
- Arrival. Final Destination. 21+ $0-10 9p-2a.
- Email unisonvip@yahoo.com for
guestlisting.
Sounds of UK resident Gringo. CD giveaways, abstract visuals, unique
treats, multicultural vibe. Dress smart.
http://www.unisonlife.com
Fuse Ultralounge, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. MAP
- Iron Chef - Sea Urchin Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking
translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
See a funny spoof at http://www.legochef.com
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- * RELEASE. A double tape release event. 21+ $5 9p-?a.
- Featuring the latest in drum-n-bass, Jungle, 2-step/garage, techno and
house music. DJs Rees Urban, Ruckus, Phix, Mindbender, Tim Kasper. Also
a live graffiti exhibit. "Come represent as we Release the next
installment in Chicago underground culture.".
877/571-5544 ext.579 http://UndergroundInnovations.cjb.net
The Gallery Cabaret, 773/489-5471, 2020 N Oakley. Just
North-East of Armitage and Western in West Bucktown. MAP
- Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
- One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting
heavyweight headliners. Always well produced, nice change of scene with
Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis
shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- * Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- 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.
MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Bulls host Toronto. All ages. 4:30p.
- http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- Teena Marie. w/ Damon Williams. 21+ $32.50 7:30p.
- A goddess of pop/funk in the 80s, now R&B?
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- Big WU w/ Umphrey's McGee. 18+ $12 8p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.victheatre.com
- N' 2 Gether Now. Rave. All ages. $18 9p.
- DJs Mark Almaria, Reese Urban, Kid Entropy, Miss Biobooster, Loki,
Halon, Dysfunktion, Acidus.
TBA, 312/409-3058.
http://www.beatgeniusproductions.com
- * Variety. Saturdays 21+ Free 9:30p-5a.
- "Progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse
crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want
to be!" Local musicians perform early. An editor fave, always wild,
often crowded.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Technasia. 21+ $7-20 10p-3a.
- Koncept (http://www.konceptpromo.com) and Covalent present
Charles Siegling (HongKong/Paris) in an evening of Techno with Dave
Siska and Sabeo.
http://www.technasia.com
Subterranean, 773/278-6600, 2011 W North. North and Milwaukee in
Wicker Park. MAP
http://barsonline.com/chicago/subterranean
- Chinese New Years (4699) Parade. Year of the Snake. All
ages. Free 12:30p.
- 100' Dragon dances, Miss Chinatown, gifts, fireworks, etc.
ALSO: There's a Vietnamese celebration at 5917 N Broadway.
Chinatown, 312/225-6198, Wentworth and 24th Street. Continues
North to Cermak. MAP
http://www.chicago-chinatown.com
- Superbowl (since 1967). Baltimore Ravens vs. New York
Giants in Tampa. 5-9p.
- Pre-shows starting by noon. Aerosmith and N'Sync at half-time.
Brew&View (312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, http://www.brewview.com), largest and best projection
TV in the city, beer, pizza, etc. From 3:30p, May fill.
Charybdis (773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee, http://www.charybdisarts.com), projection screen,
smoking, BYOB.
Joe's Sports Bar (312/337-3486, 940 W Weed, http://www.joesbar.com), over 100 TVs.
AND Your local pub, living room, or friend's place.
Or catch BUGS-vs-DAFFY on TOON noon-4p. Hosted by sports greats
including John Madden, Pat Summerall, Dan Marino, Len Dawson, and many
more.
http://www.superbowl.com
CBS. http://www.cbs.com
- Evil Beaver. All ages. $5 6:30p.
- Well known and fairly good local baudy metal duo of Laura Ann Beaver
(drums) and Evie Evil (bass/vocals).
http://www.ridethebeaver.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
- * New Power Party. Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as
Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.
- 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.
MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- * Signal Strength. Growing new drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3
9p-2a.
- Vera commands: come out and support Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black
Russian, others, for the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc. 1.21 Kid
Entropy & Ian Morrison, 1.28 Kevin Cunningham & Rees Urban.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of
Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. MAP
http://www.usbeerco.com
- Downset, Relative Ash, Factory 81, Alone. Heavy metal. All ages.
$6 6p.
- http://www.downset.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- Poundseven, Great Apes, Oh My God, Breather. 18+ $8 9p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest
running hip-hop night.". Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
- Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs
include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic
from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand. MAP
http://www.funkybuddha.com
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Birthday (1882-1945). Yearly.
- The 32nd president of the United States was born in New York to a
wealthy family, and died in office. He held office for an unprecedented
four terms, leading America through the great depression and World War
II.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/fr32.html
- Disney On Ice - Jungle Adventure. -2001.02.11 All ages. $5-50
Various times.
- Major productions drawing from Tarzan, Jungle Book and Lion King.
http://www.disneyonice.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- BattleBots 2.0! New season. Tuesdays 9p.
- Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future.
http://www.comedycentral.com
- * Nocturna - may be the last one that's 18+! Goth w/ Scary Lady
Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls (since 1990). Tuesdays 18+
$3 10p-4a.
- Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. Now 18+!
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
- * SNOCORE: Fear Factory, Kittie. All ages. $22.50 5p.
- Damn, this'll be fearsome. Not for the weak. Guests The Union
Underground, Slaves On Dope and Boy Hits Car.
http://www.kittie.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- Ice skating evening for bladers. Wednesday -2001.02.21 Yearly.
All ages. 5-7:15p.
- Meet after work for ice skating. It's free, big, semi-crowded. There's
hot chocolate, snax, and $2-3 skate rentals. Beers at Governors pub
after (7:15p). SoS is open 9a-7:15p (-9:45p Th), closed 30minutes every
2hrs. Special exhibition skaters MWF at 11:20a.
Skate On State, 312/744-2898, State between Washington/Randolph.
Red line Washington stop. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/events/SkateonState.html
- Gorguts, Jungle Rot, Autumna, Lord Blasphemer. Heavy metal. All
ages. $8 6p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- * 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. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown stops on all train lines. MAP
http://www.hothouse.net
- * Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene.
Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
- "Chicago's jungle godfather" DJ 3D (Future Forces) joins residents
Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection,
teeny dance area. Sometimes web-simulcast. Can't come? Tune in to
89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop. MAP
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
- * Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+
$5-15 10p-4a.
- A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff
boys, visual assualts, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris
Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no
tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- Black History Month (since 1926). -2001.02.28 Yearly.
- February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist
Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and
contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and
exhibits at many cultural institutions.
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
- Strictly Sail Chicago (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. All
ages. $5-12 (-6p Sun) 11a-8p.
- The midwest's premier show exhibiting new sailboats and equipment. Over
200 vendors, free seminars and activities.
ALSO It's "Kid's Weekend" with marionettes, crafts, and
activities including the Muppets on Saturday.
http://www.sailamerica.com/strictly_sail_chicago.cfm
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com
- 38 Special. Rock. 21+ $22.50 7:30p.
- http://www.38special.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- * The Silver Measure. $0-5 8p.
- Allison Stanley, Steven Tod, Paul Giallorenzo perform music
accompanying a series of 16mm found footage of 1940-1970 vacations by
Chicago families. Good stuff every night, see the site.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown stops on all train lines. MAP
http://www.hothouse.net
- Adult Skate w/ Bar! Thursdays 18+ $5 9p-2a.
- Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed,
backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller
skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome, an excellent
winter option.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark. MAP
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
- * Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+
$0-10 10p-4a.
- Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like.
Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Pretty heavy for
mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a. May also be good Fridays.
We $0 -4a, Th guys $5 -4a, Fr/Sa $10 -5a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. MAP
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
- Ed Ruscha, Catherine Opie (-2001.02.14). -2001.02.01 $0-8
Free Tuesdays.
- We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New
years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP
http://www.mcachicago.org
- New exhibits on historic Polish astronomers, black holes, Hubble
images. All ages. $0-5 Free Tuesdays.
- Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry. Excellent new web cam.
Mo-Th 9a-5p, Fr 9a-9p, Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
- Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All
ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
- Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MAP
http://www.artic.edu/aic
- Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays.
10a-5p Tu-Su.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier. MAP
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Your Are Here: Chicago In the Year 2000. Team of photographers
project documenting everyday life last year. (-2001.03.04).
Many other local works. All ages. Free.
- Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th).
Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E
Washington. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Kremlin Gold: 1000 Years of Russian Gems and Jewels
(-2001.03.30).
Underground Adventure. Walk through
hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Sue (permanent).
All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.fmnh.org
- Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the
squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
- International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N
Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.imss.org
- World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free.
- 11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays
8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon. MAP
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All
ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
- "Time" exhibit opens soon.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake
Shore. MAP
http://www.msichicago.org
- Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games,
... All ages. Free.
- The outdoor skating rink is now open.
Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley. MAP
http://www.navypier.com
- Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
- Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free
Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://SheddAquarium.org
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