2001.02.16 (week 190)
I Like To Watch
Check out the GREAT TV this week! But as social animals play is
paramount. Got Monday off? Come romp at Charybdis on Sunday ($5 8p-1a
18+ 773/427-9970 4423 N Milwaukee). Local drum&bass master Ry-N spins.
Other choices this week are VERY robust. Read below...
RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: Network
sweeps.
* -Su: AutoShow at McCormick
Place.
* Fr-Sa: Intense performance
art at PANG.
* Fr: Eric Johnson/Alien Love
Child at Vic.
* Fr: Contemporary composers
at Art Institute.
* Fr-Sa: MUSE at
Charybdis.
* Fr: Mechanical Warfare
rave.
* Fr: SUPA DJ DMITRY at
Zentra.
* Fr: Fireball at House of
Blues.
* Sa-Su: Ice Breaker at
Lincoln Park Zoo.
* Sa: Anniversary Party at
Circus.
* Sa: Electro DJs at
Mutiny.
* Sa: Way of the Dragon
rave.
* Sa: SanFrancisco Session at
Big Wig.
* Sa: Fireball at Aragon
Ballroom.
* Sa: Barbie's Big Day at The
Cornservatory.
* Su: Fireball at
Excalibur.
* Su: New Cartoons on
FOX.
* Su: Cameo at House of
Blues.
* Su: MOTUS - DJs/funzone at
Charybdis.
* Su: Signal Strength at
U.S.Beer.
* Mo: Presidents Day.
* Mo: Start of Pisces.
* Mo: Star Trek Marathon on
SCI.
* Tu: BattleBots FINALS!
* Tu: Nocturna 18+ at
Metro.
* We: FINAL WEEK at Skate On
State.
* We: Bass By The Pound -
Seminar at Big Wig.
* We: Boy George at
Metro.
* Th: George Washington's
Birthday.
* Th: 30 Bands in 60 Minutes
at Metro.
* Th: Ratt W/ Enuff Z'Nuff at
House of Blues.
* Th: Mobb Deep at Joe's
Sports Bar.
- 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.
For related info and area events see:
http://www.city-alert.com/cgi-bin/CHI/calendar/calendar.pl
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/black_history_month/index.htm
http://www.blackvoices.com
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
- Network sweeps. -2001.02.28 Yearly.
- Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
- ENDS SUNDAY! Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and
sparkly. -2001.02.18 Yearly. All ages. $5-8 10a-10p.
- Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, cheerleaders,
$300K cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs. Preview opening
Wed/Thu.
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.mccormickplace.com
- 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.
- 8p (Sa-Tu; 9p We): Meet the Parents Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri
Polo, Blythe Danner, ...
8p (We): Temptation Island. FREE
10p (Sa-Tu): 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, ...
midnt (Sa): 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
- Opening this week...
- Down To
Earth w/ Chris Rock and pals.
Sweet
November w/ Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron.
Also Recess, Company Man, and Get Over It.
Now showing. http://bedno.com/movies
- "Doorslam: high-intensity sonic and visual nightmare". -Saturday
All ages. $5-10 7p.
- A "body object space" performance piece that "transmits human
interactions in new forms".
http://www.freestreet.org
PANG Studios, 1419 W Blackhawk. North of Division, just East of
Ashland, MAP
- Eric Johnson & Alien Love Child. All ages. $20 7:30p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.victheatre.com
- "Rock 'Til You Drop". Fulcrum Point New Music Ensemble. All
ages. $20 8p.
- Stephen Burns conducts innovative contemporary compositions including
Frank Zappa's "The Black Page". Funk DJs after. May be SRO.
773/722-5463 http://www.pachicago.org
Art Institute Ballroom, 312/443-3500, 112 S Michigan. MAP
http://www.artic.edu/aic
- MUSE - The Art of Inspiration. Fr/Sa -2001.02.24 18+ (w/ ID) $10
8p-1a.
- Participatory art installations/events all month on the theme of the
Muse; the Greek mythological embodyment of the source of creative
inspiration. See Sunday entry for space details. Special additional
features include Tarot reading, Muse related art, writing refuge, more.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com
- Mechanical Warfare. Rave. All ages. $5-7 9p-?a.
- Treehouse Collective wants to see you at the best in underground
techno, house, and trance. DJs Bass Jumper, Concentric, Staxx, Kid
Ikarus, Pac-Man, Peter Rabbit, Live Wire.
312/409-2626 http://treehousecollective.20m.com
Cafe Soul. Call for directions.
- * SUPA DJ DMITRY. Spectrum of Sound presents... 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- With special guest CEDRIC (Spectrum of Sound). Three hour special
hosted by TRAXX RECORDS w/ guest DJs PAP& RON CARROLL plus sweet & low
down residents JUSTIN LONG (Q101 Sonic Boom, Clear Entertainment) and
SATIVA (Clear Entertainment).
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. MAP
http://www.zentranightclub.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
- Fireball. Welcome Party. Yearly. 21+ $35 (or pass) 11p-4a.
- Series of clubbing events for G&L charities. Tonight DJ David Knapp and
associates "heat up 2000 revelers".
http://www.thefireball.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- Ice Breaker. Assorted large sculptural ice carvings. 3rd
Saturday in February -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.
- Themed to accompany the exhibits of cold loving animals. Also kids ice
carving activities.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon. MAP
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Bulls host Miami. WGN. All ages. 8:30p.
- http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- The Anniversary Party (since 199?). 21+ $? 9p-?a.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed. MAP
http://www.circuschicago.com
- alias:floor 3:the chicagoelectro part. 21+ 9p-?a.
- New electro:synthpop:powernoise:progressive electronics, a battery of
DJs and miscellaneous activities.
http://geocities.com/peccaui/alias
Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. MAP
- SanFrancisco Session. "World House Movement". 3rd Saturdays 21+
$? 9p-2a.
- Visiting West Coast talents from OM Records.
http://www.omrecords.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
- Fireball. "Ignition" / "Celestial Bodies". Yearly. 21+ $85-95
(or pass) 10p-6a.
- Series of clubbing events for G&L charities. Main event, over 4000
"gather for a night of dancing, parading and performing". DJ Manny
Lehman of Los Angeles.
http://www.thefireball.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line
Lawrence stop. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.aragon.com
- Way Of The Dragon. Rave. All ages. $? 10p-?a.
- DJs Robert Armani, Delta 9, 3D, Acidman, Jes One, Chyna, Abducted,
Jason Mendelke, Deadly Syn, Nicholas Michaels, Dysfunktion, Lame Brane,
Mood Swing.
http://www.shadefree.com
TBA, 312/458-9144.
- "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
- Revival. DJs Jimmie Page and Jeff Moyer. Saturdays 21+ $0-10
10p-5a.
- Hosts Daisy Duke and Mama Love. Excellent decore, service, lights and
sound. Crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. MAP
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
- Fireball. "T-Dance" / Closing Party. Yearly. 21+ $25-35 (or
pass) 3p-4a.
- Series of clubbing events for G&L charities. "internationally-renowned
superstar lineup" Mark Vallese, Abigail, Barry Harris, Kristine W.
http://www.thefireball.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.ACEplaces.com/x
- New Cartoons!!! New Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcom
episodes all month. Sundays -2001.02.25 2hr 6p.
- Frye saves Earth from evil alien brains, Bobby tries ventriloquism,
Sideshow Bob hypnotizes Bart.
ALSO: New PJs on WGN at 6:30p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
- Cameo. Serious 80s funksters. 21+ $25 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- * * MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ $5 8p-1a.
- This week DJs Jodi B (World Beat), Revise1 (HipHop), Headache (UK
Hardhouse), Four/4 (drum&bass) and a rare appearance by local drum&bass
master Ry-N. Also blader and skate board performers. Great
120'x120' space with giant slide and climbing nets, percussion
structure, pinball, pool, skee-ball and arcade games, skater half-pipe,
dance floor, DIY painting area, visual art and sculpture, graffiti and
much more.
ALSO: Catch FOCUS movie night Thursdays 9p. BYOB, smoking, vote
on next week's film. Past films included 2001, Princess Mononoke, and
Tron.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.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. 2.11:
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
- Presidents Day. 3rd Monday in February Yearly.
- Observes the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Legal
holiday; schools, government offices closed. Sales at major retail
stores. Popular museum day.
http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Presidents'_Day
- Start of Pisces. Astrological sign, the fish. Yearly.
- http://www.astrology.com
- Star Trek Marathon. 3rd Monday in February Yearly. 6a-6p.
- Twelve best from the original series.
SCI. http://scifi.com
- Bulls host Milwaukee. FSChi. All ages. 7:30p.
- http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- * BattleBots FINALS!!! TWO new episodes. Tuesdays 1hr 9p.
- Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future.
This season's competitors are WAY stronger and meaner than last, and
this week determines the winning SUPER-HEAVYWEIGHT!
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
- FINAL WEEK! Ice skating evening for bladers. Wednesdays 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+ $5 9p-2a.
- Birthday bash for the DJ Phix. With 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
- A Rare U.S. DJ Set From BOY GEORGE. 18+ $20 10p.
- http://www.culture-club.co.uk
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.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
- Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as 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
- George Washington's Birthday. Yearly.
- Day to remember George Washington, the first president of the United
States and commander in chief of the Continental army during the
American Revolution. He was born in Kentucky in 1732 and died of an
illness on December 14th, 1799. Washington's birthday is observed on
President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/gw1.html
- * 30 Bands in 60 Minutes. All ages. $13 7:30p.
- A Neo-Futurists/WXRT/Onion presentation.
http://www.neofuturists.org
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
- RATT w/ ENUFF Z'NUFF. 21+ $16.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
- Tesla. Rock. -Friday 21+ $25.50 SOLD OUT 7:30p.
- http://www.bar7.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Bulls host L.A. Clippers. FSChi. All ages. 8:30p.
- http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
- * Mobb Deep. Rap. 21+ $25 10p.
- W/ Capone & Noriega.
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/4974/mobb.html
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.joesbar.com
- 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.
- New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of
clocks through history.
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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2. Angry Beavers on NICK is the finest new cartoon to come along in a
while. Catch it sometime. It's smart, fast, dense, inventive, quirky
and clean. Like a not-so-ugly Ren&Stimpy from their prime. The
"aggressively nice" SpongeBob on NICK is also cute.
2001.02.16