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2001.07.06 (week 210)

Once in a Lifetime...

Once in a Lifetime...

Don't miss: Excellent drum&bass at DragonRoom Friday, Club Dream at ParkWest or bands at Metro or the rave on Saturday, DieselBoy at BigWig on Wednesday, and VIP admission and cocktails at Joes for RPM on Thursday.

Recommended:

Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion at United Center.
Ongoing: Cats and Dogs at Women Made Gallery.
...-Su: FINAL WEEKEND Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr/Sa: Tesla at House of Blues.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Invader Zim - FIRST EPISODE RERUN on NICK.
Fr: F:Stop at Transit.
Fr: "Elements" w/ MATRIX drum&bass at DragonRoom.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village. Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa-Su: Rock Around The Block Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland. Sa: A Tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins at Metro. Sa: Cold Chillin rave. Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant. Sa: CLUB DREAM at Park West. Sa: E.C. Illa "Natural Born Illa" CD release party at... Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier. Su: St. Andrew's Greek Festival at St. Andrew's Greek... Su: The Living Canvas at Strawdog Theatre. Su: Signal Strength drum&bass at U.S. Beer Company. Su: Systeme at Le Passage. Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at Funky Buddha Lounge.
Tu: Real World.
Tu-Th: Internet World at McCormick Place.
Tu: Chic-a-Go-Go at CAN-TV.
Tu: Speed-dating at Joe's Sports Bar.
Tu: Nocturna at Metro.
We: Group Skate at Londo Mondo.
We: Diesel Boy! at Big Wig.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: NEW EPISODES: South Park on COM.
We: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
We: Lunacy at Crobar.
We: Women Obsession at Berlin.
Th: Silver Measure w/ Metropolis at Hot House.
Th: The Alchemysts, Aytobach Kreisor, Crash Poet, Descarga at A.P.O. Building.
Th: RPM at Joe's Sports Bar.
Th: Alternative Beat at Aura.

Ongoing:    ^

Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.

Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 6.12-10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.26-10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 6.26-10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 6.28, 7.5/18/26, 8.2/23/30, 9.6/20 7a-3p.
  (also Mo-Fr during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31)
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 6.28, 7.12/26, 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.15,8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.24-10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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Theatre on the Lake. -2001.08.12 All ages? $10 (Su 6:30p) 7:30p.

7.4-7.8: Roadworks Productions - Life Under 30.
Fullerton at the Lake. One mile East of train stop, bike or blade.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/TheaterOnTheLake.htm
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2001.08.31 Yearly. Various nights. 7:30p.

Mostly classical, mostly on weekends.
ALSO: SummerDance is now in progress.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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"Suite Home Chicago" "An International Exhibition of Urban Street Furniture" -2001.10.13.

Life-sized fiberglass forms of a sofa, TV, chair, ottoman, decorated by artists, various public locations throughout downtown and the major metropolitan area. Quantity to reach several hundred. No map available yet. Poor website.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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* Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion. Unparalleled performance art. -2001.07.15 All ages. $45-165 Various times Tu-Su. May sell out.

NOTE: NavyPier IMax is now playing CduS Journey of Man (2000).
Fusion of ancient and avant-garde. This production is a celebration of life and the four elements (air, water, fire, earth) that maintain the natural order, Chinese influenced, with some futuristic sets. "[D]efies the laws of nature... a dynamic performance that seems to transcend the boundaries of the imagination and lead us into a dreamscape with a new and sparkling perspective."
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/piste/dralion.html
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Parking lot K.
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Cats and Dogs. -2001.07.26 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.

Juried show, tamed or wild, in all media by women artists.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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FINAL WEEKEND Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major bands. -2001.07.08 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9p.

Around 70 quality restaurants represented. Bring money and sun screen. Variety of special attractions including flume ride, kid fun, Fox stars, high diving, more. Major bands at Petrillo including 7.6 6p Al Green; 7.7 5p Go-Go's; 7.8 3p KC and The Sunshine Band.
SEE THE WEBCAM http://www.tasteofchicagowebcam.com
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Taste2001
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Now playing.

Dr. Dolittle, Artificial Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, Atlantis, The Animal, Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Mummy Returns, Freddie Got Fingered, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Bridget Jones's Diary, Chocolat, Spy Kids, Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
INFO

Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.

8p (daily): Chocolat - Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina ...
10p (daily): What's The Worst That Could Happen - Martin Lawrence, John Leguizamo, Danny DeVito, Carmen Ejogo, William Fichtner, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Blow - Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.07.06:    ^

Cats and Dogs now showing. Fridays.

Starring Alex Baldwin, Michael Clarke Duncan, Sean Hayes, Jon Lovitz, Tobey Maguire, Joe Pantoliano, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Miriam Margolyes, Elizabeth Perkins, ...
ALSO OPENING: Scarey Movie 2 w/ Anna Faris, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Tori Spelling, Christopher Masterson, Kathleen Robertson, Regina Hall, James Woods, Andy Richter, Chris Elliott, Natasha Lyonne, Jasonia Voorhees, Tim Curry, David Cross, Richard Moll, Keenen Ivory Wayans.
http://www.catsanddogsmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $6-12 6-10p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Tesla. Rock. -Saturday 21+ $30 7:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned. Protective gear (esp. helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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Invader Zim - FIRST EPISODE RERUN. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.

Excellent and dark. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
http://gir.n3.net
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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F:Stop. Fridays 21+ $? 9p-2a.

DJs spin house and similar. Dress smart.
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
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** "Elements" - Featuring MATRIX, a UK (Virus) drum&bass heavyweight!!! Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $12!?! 10p-4a.

Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

One of the hottest Friday spots. Always well produced, nice change of scene in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Justin Long and Sativa host guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well. Outside garden now open!
7.6: DJs Mel Hammond, Jevon Jackson, Madrid.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.07.07:    ^

Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day. Sa/Su -2001.09.23 All ages. $7-17 10a-7p.

Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. 16 stages, 50 food booths, over 180 arts and crafts shops.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773. Near Kenosha, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com

STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2001.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach.
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Rock Around The Block (since 1994). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p.

30 bands, 3 stages, 35k people, performers, vendors, food. Not half-bad.
http://www.starevents.com
773/665-4682, Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland.
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* A Tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins. All ages. $10 6p.

Robyn (CA), Lindsey Kuper (IA), Christophe Thibault (CA), Kill Hannah (IL), Ketamine (SA), Lost Logic (NJ), D'arcy (IL). All proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
FOLLOWED BY: DMC/Technics Regionals... A DJ competition. $20 18+ 11:30p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Cold Chillin. Rave. $20--25 8p.

Transparent productions. Listed DJs: Vanilla Ice (?!?!?!?), Polywog, Paul Johnson, Huggie, James Christian, Danny The Wild-Child, Craig Alexander, Paul Anthony, Jesone, Translucent, Nosmo, Eclipse, Daniel Cervantes, Steven Kaye, Autobot, Wesley Clay, Zebo, Zeek, Kyle Burbes. Tickets at Untitled, Supreme, etc.
773/509-5019
TBA. Approximatley 1hr from city.
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum and really good American restaurant food and bar.
7.07: Globalize on Gold (or Paper Money is the Cause of International Economic Distress) w/ Bill Wendt.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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** CLUB DREAM. "California's Largest Nightclub Experience comes to Chicago" Monthly. 21+ $20 9p-3a.

As seen on MTV/E, with trance/progressive/house DJs Chris Gin, Xaavier Temple, Curt Carris. Massive lights and sound, Go-Go's, 30 screens, seven bars, five levels.
7.7: "Power of Love" Dress as Disco pimps and divas, flower children, hippies, etc.
312/216-2582 (CLUB) http://www.metropolisproductions.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. At Clark in Lincoln Park.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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E.C. Illa "Natural Born Illa" CD release party. 21+ $12 9p-2a.

Performing live: E.C. ILLA, LA Symphony, Profound with DJ's PNS and Rizky Bizness. This is a release party for E.C.'s "Natural Born ILLA" CD (available discounted at show), his 4th full release.
773/294-9471 http://www.alistaudio.com
Subterreannean, 773/278-6600, 2011 W. North Ave. Just west of Damen/Milwaukee/North Ave intersection sort of under the tracks...
http://www.subt.net
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2001.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Sunday 2001.07.08:    ^

More Sunday events.

See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.

St. Andrew's Greek Festival (since 1962). Yearly. $5 donation. 12-11p.

Ethnic food, kid's games, rides, silent auction, raffle, folk dancing and live music.
St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 773/334-4515, 5649 N Sheridan. At end of LSD.
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The Living Canvas. Sundays -2001.08.19 $? Also at 8p. 6p.

A performance piece in which film, video, etc is projected onto dancers.
http://www.thelivingcanvas.com
Strawdog Theatre, 773/743-9681, 3829 N Broadway.
http://www.nmtchicago.org
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.

Guest joins residents Natty, 40 Oz, Radiata, Black Russian, etc. Sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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Systeme. A night of perfect underground. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Now relocated from Mad Bar. "Listen to some of the best House music from Chicago and around the globe. Resident DJs Brian Gardner and Frique with nightly guest DJs."
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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Monday 2001.07.09:    ^

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.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.07.10:    ^

Real World. Tuesdays 9p.

MTV MAY IS FILMING HERE RIGHT NOW!!! But where?!? Post your sightings to the board. Now showing new season 10 episodes back in NYC.
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Internet World. -2001.07.12 $0-25.

203/559-2824 http://www.internetworld.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North building, Hall B1-2.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience. Email ratso@roctober.com to get on the show.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.

Enjoy up to 45 two minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.07.11:    ^

Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
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** Diesel Boy! Seminar - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5(cheap!!!) 9p-2a.

Drum&Bass GOD joins residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. Will probably fill to capacity. 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.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-1a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings. -zagat.com.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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* NEW EPISODES: South Park. Wednesdays 9p.

Also new Battle Bots, Thats My Bush, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Wednesdays -2001.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* 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 assaults, 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.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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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.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2001.07.12:    ^

Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?

7.12-17/24-29, 8.7-12/20-26/28-30, 9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Silver Measure w/ Metropolis. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10 8p.

Experimental music group performs to (the second half of) Fritz Lang's silent masterpiece.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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The Alchemysts, Aytobach Kreisor, Crash Poet, Descarga. 18+ $6 9p.

Live at the APO Building, direct from the UK The Alchemysts, from New York Aytobach Kreisor and local Chicago bands Crash Poet and DESCARGA!
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/descarga/gigs.html
A.P.O. Building, 1438 W. 18th Street. Two blocks east of Ashland.
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** RPM. Thursdays 21+ $5 9:30p-3a.

"High-energy experience featuring an incredible laser light show and your favorite music from the 80's." w/ $2.50 beers and $4 calls.
http://www.rpm.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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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. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aurachicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

* MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

FIREWORKS Every Wednesday at 9:30p and Saturday at 10:15p -2001.09.01.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.07.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Summer Fun.

Art and Garden Show Lincoln Park Conservatory, -2001.09.09 Free All Ages 9a-5p.
Buckingham Fountain Cafe&Grill, gourmet and assorted vendors, 10a-11p.
Oak Street Beach-Stro 11a-8:30p
Castaways North Avenue Beach House, 11a-11p.
http://bedno.com/summer
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New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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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.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.

New Jr. Railroad G scale 1700ft path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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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
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.

ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
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.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.

New Butterfly garden open -2001.09.03. New life-size animated robot "Kinetosaur" exhibit. "Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit. Also insects, anthropology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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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.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free 8a-6p.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

"Original Language" Highlights from the MCA collection, works spanning five decades -2001.08.05.
"No Harm in Looking" photo/video work involving the viewer's relationship with the subject -2001.08.19.
Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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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.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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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.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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