2001.02.02 (week 188)
It's a Beautiful Day
LOTS of interesting fun this week, see recommendations...
PLEASE come this Sunday for drum-n-bass DJs and skate
performers and vastly more at the amazing Charybdis, 4423 N
Milwaukee, 773/427-9970.
Also a gathering is planned for Charlie's Angels at
Brew&View on Tuesday.
RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: Black History
Month.
* Fr: Candlemas.
* Fr: Groundhogs Day.
* Fr-Su: Around The Coyote
arts fest.
* Fr-Su: Carquest World of
Wheels.
* Fr: First Friday at Museum
of Contemporary Art.
* Fr-Sa: Hip-Hop at PANG
Studios.
* Fr: SNOCORE: Galactic and
Les Claypool at Riviera.
* Fr: The Fixx at Joe's
Sports Bar.
* Fr: Bang at Crobar.
* Fr: Therapy at Dragon
Room.
* Sa: Chicago Neighborhood
Tour: South Side / Bronzeville.
* Sa: Grand Theft Audio,
Caviar, ... at Metro.
* Sa: Astrud Gilberto at
House of Blues.
* Sa: Euro Productions at
Aqua.
* Sa: Mistress Barbara and
Bear Who at Big Wig.
* Sa: Variety at Berlin.
* Sa: "Barbie's Big Day"+ at
The Cornservatory.
* Su: Chicago's Best Wing
Fest at Slow Down.
* Su: New Cartoons on
FOX.
* Su: MOTUS - drum&bass at
Charybdis.
* Su: Signal Strength on
U.S.Beer.
* Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at
Funky Buddha Lounge.
* Tu: Charlie's Angels
gathering at Brew&View.
* Tu: Nocturna 18+ at
Metro.
* We: Shimon (RAM) at Big
Wig.
* We: Smart Bar
REOPENING.
* We: Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: Boyscout Day.
* Th: Full Moon.
* Th: Friends / SNL Special
on NBC.
* Th: Planet Earth at
Neo.
- 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, especially the Chicago Cultural
Center, Field Museum, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore
Cultural Center.
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.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.
- Now playing.
- Sugar and Spice, Shadow of the Vampire, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,
Chocolat, Oh Brother, The Family Man, What Women Want, Traffic, Cast
Away, Dungeons and Dragons, 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! -Thursday
18+ $4.
- BEDNO.COM GATHERING is planned for Tuesday 8p.
8p (Fr-Tu,Th, 9p We): Charlie's Angels Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy
Liu, Bill Murray, Sam Rockwell, Tim Curry, Roger Corwin, Kelly Lynch,
Crispin Glover, John Forsythe, Matt LeBlanc, LL Cool J, Tom Green, ...
7p (We): Survivor: Outback.
8p (We): Temptation Island.
10p (Fr-Tu,Th): Meet the Parents Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri
Polo, Blythe Danner, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Dude, Where's My Car?.
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner
from the Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.brewview.com
- Candlemas. Yearly.
- Commemorates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Observed in
northern Europe much like groundhog day. In some areas it marks the
beginning of spring planting. This day is used for the consecration of
church candles for the year.
http://christianity.about.com
- Groundhogs Day (since 1888). Yearly.
- According to Punxsutawney PA folklore, the groundhog (woodchuck)
emerges from hibernation on this day. If sunny and the groundhog sees
his shadow, legend holds that there will be six more weeks of winter. A
cloudy day signals an early spring.
LOCALLY: 10:30a Lincoln Park Children's Zoo gets their beast's
forecast.
http://www.groundhogs.com
- Around The Coyote Winter Festival. Over 75
visual/dance/performance artists. 1st Friday -Sunday Yearly. All ages.
$5 Fr 6-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-6p.
- Mainly in 1608 and 1579 N Milwaukee, and nearby businesses.
312/342-6777 http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Wicker Park. Damen/North/Milwaukee.
- Carquest World of Wheels (since 1963). Custom and antique
cars. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $4-13.50 Fr 5-10:30p, Sa 11a-11p, Su
11a-7p.
- Includes a variety of special guests and features.
248/650-5560 http://www.casionline.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North Building. MAP
http://www.mccormickplace.com
- * First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold
coasters. 1st Fridays $6-12 6-10p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP
http://www.mcachicago.org
- * Hip-Hop Mixmaster Franco DeLeon. -Saturday All ages. $5-10 7p.
- http://www.freestreet.org
PANG Studios, 1419 W Blackhawk. North of Division, just East of
Ashland, MAP
- SNOCORE: Galactic and Les Claypool's Frog Brigade. Rock. 18+ $25
7:30p.
- Also Lake Trout, Drums and Tuba.
http://www.snocore.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- Iron Chef - Spiny Lobster 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
- The Fixx. 21+ $15 10p.
- Suprisingly durable English popular 80s band.
http://www.thefixx.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.joesbar.com
- 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
- Therapy. Fridays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
- Special guest DJ Mel Hammond joins ZeroZ residents Kirill, Pierce and
Gonshak. Featuring House, Tech, Progressive and Trance.
312/560-5873 http://www.zerozrecords.com
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted. MAP
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Side / Bronzeville. Bring a
snack. $30 4hrs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph. MAP
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Grand Theft Audio w/ Caviar, Diffuser, Dummy. Pop/rock. All
ages. $8 6:30p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Astrud Gilberto. Jazz. 21+ $32-42 7:30p.
- http://www.astrudgilberto.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- Euro Productions. 21+ 9p-3a.
- Email europrod95@aol.com for
guestlist and cocktails -11:30p.
Collection of top dance DJs: LoverBoy, Laura B, Mark Almaria, Submerge
101, DMS18.
http://www.EuroProdMusic.com
Aqua, 773/509-8588, 201 N Green. Off Lake. MAP
http://www.aquanightclub.com
- Mistress Barbara and Bear Who? 21+ $? 9p-3a.
- http://www.purefuture.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop. MAP
http://www.bigwignightclub.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
- "Barbie's Big Day" plus "Fun With Sketches". Comedy play and
skits. Saturdays -2001.02.24 18+ $10 10p.
- Barbie is getting married, but is Ken the right man? Veteren comedy
group Famous In The Future performs this one-act plus a best-of show
from the Famous In The Future vaults.
http://www.famousinthefuture.com
The Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln. MAP
- Chicago's Best Wing Fest (since 2000). 20 top restaurants
compete. $20 12p.
- Also bands, beer, raffle, celebrity judges. Barbecue, mild, exotic,
hottest categories. Proceeds benefit MS Society.
Slow Down...Life's Too Short, 773/384-1040, 1177 N Elston. At
Division. MAP
http://www.rushanddivision.com
- New Cartoons!!! New Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcom
episodes all month. Sundays All ages. free 2hr 6p.
- Amazon Women planet w/ Bea Arthur, Hank finds he was born in NYC, Bart
is banned from the comics store, Hal becomes an artist.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
- * * * MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ $5 8p-1a.
- THIS WEEK: Featuring skate performers.
Guest selectors join Drum&Bass Mixologist DJ Four/4. Great 120'x120'
space with giant slide, swing, cargo climbing nets, percussion
structure, pinball, pool, skee-ball, video games, dome hockey, skater
half-pipe, visual art, sculpture, graffiti, and much more.
ALSO: Catch FOCUS movie night Thursdays 9p. BYOB, smoking, vote
on next week's film. Past films included 2001 and Princess Mononoke.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- M.O.P. Hardcore rap? 21+ $20 9p.
- http://imusic.artistdirect.com/showcase/urban/mop.html
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.joesbar.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. 2.4: Evol,
2.11: Toynbee, 2.18: Ciro, 2.25: Phix & Dr.Groo.
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
- Good Things. 21+ $5 10p.
- "Deeply heavy funk and soul spun by Dante Carfagna and Supreme Court.".
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. MAP
http://www.emptybottle.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
- * Charlie's Angels. 18+ 8p.
- http://Bedno.com gathering at Brew&View.
- BattleBots 2.0! New season. Tuesdays 9p.
- Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future.
ALSO: New episodes of That 70s Show, Titus, and Dark Angel on
FOX from 7-9p.
http://www.comedycentral.com
- * Nocturna. NOW 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.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
- 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). Skate On State (since 1991) 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
- * * Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene.
Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
- Legendary drum&bass producer Shimon (RAM records) 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
- * Smart Bar REOPENING. 21+ $8 10p-4a.
- Official "re-lighting" of newly redocorated space. DJs Ben Watt (Of
Everything But The Girl), Jay Hannan, Darrell Woodson. Mostly House.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison
stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
- * 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.
COMING UP: 2.14 "Love Hurts" - A Latex Odysssey.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- Women Obsession (since 1990). Mainly a ladies night for
ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Boyscout Day (since 1910). Yearly.
- Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.boyscouts.com
- Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
- Friends / SNL Special. 1hr 7p.
- The gang turns 30 in an extended episode, followed by a new Saturday
Night Live primetime show.
NBC. http://www.nbc.com
- 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
- Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
- Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long
running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. MAP
- 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
- Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine (-2001.05.20)
AA
Bronson: Negative Thoughts (-2001.04.22). $0-8 Free
Tuesdays.
- 1999 is a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with
an emphasis on the delicate human qualities.
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
- 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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- NEW PHOTOS.
- Got some fair pics from the tiny-circus-like Backyard Variety Show last
Wednesday at Hot House. Also check out the Charybdis Motus pics.
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