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2001.07.20 (week 212)

Kindness Is a Dish Best Served Warm
Kindness Is a Dish Best Served Warm.
Sorry to be late, big work on another site going on, details soon.
DON'T MISS: Friday: Underground Lounge, Empty Bottle or Dragon Room, also World's Largest Block Party. Saturday: Sidewalk Sales, DJs outdoors at Burnham Park, Circus or SmartBar. Also Tuesday at HotHouse, Wednesday at Tweeter Center and Thursday at Joe's.
ROOT at Liar's club Thursday was as usual some of the most interesting hard tunage playing in this burg. Electronica fans, don't miss it next month!
Recommended:
...-Th: KINDNESS IS A DISH BEST SERVED WARM.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Fr: Promotional Products Expo at McCormick Place.
...-Th: Action/Adventure Movies! at Brew & View.
Fr: Anniversary of First Moon Landing.
...-Sa: World's Largest Block Party at Old St. Pat's Church.
Fr: Hellshock, Life Without, Sound and Fury, Crash Poet at Metro.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: RECONNECTION at Underground Lounge.
...-Sa: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe at House of Blues.
Fr: LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: Add N to X, pulseprogramming, DMS and Mark 4 at Empty Bottle.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa-Su: Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival at Webster and Sheffield.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Side / Bronzeville at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa-Su: Sidewalk Sales.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa-Su: Evanston's Ethnic Arts Fest at Dawes Park.
Sa: DJs in the park at Burnham Skate Park.
Sa: Iggy's 10 Year Extravaganza.
Sa-Su: Jellyeye Drum Theatre, Kevin O'Donnell's Quality Six and Shu Shubat at Hot House.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: U.R. Magazine's Mark's birthday at Circus.
Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
Sa: SmartBar's 19th Anniversary!
Sa: EVOLUTION at Venue.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Su: The Living Canvas at Strawdog Theatre.
Su: Jackyl at House of Blues.
...
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.
7.18-22: Eclipse Theatre Company - Another Part of the Forest.
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.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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Promotional Products Expo. -Friday 7a-7p.
Exhibits open to the public 1:30-5pm Friday only and may require registration fee and an association member companion.
972/258-3075 http://www.ppai.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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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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Now playing.
Final Fantasy, Legally Blonde, Cats&Dogs, Scarey Movie 2, Dr. Dolittle, Artificial Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, Atlantis, Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Mummy Returns, Chocolat, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
INFO
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
Action/Adventure Movies! Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): Mummy Returns - Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, The Rock, ...
10p (daily): Big Trouble in Little China - Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, James Hong, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Indiana Jones Temple of Doom - Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, ...
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 2001.07.20:    ^
Anniversary of First Moon Landing (since 1969). Yearly.
Apollo 11 was launched on July 16th, 1969, carrying astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. and Michael Collins. The spacecraft landed in the Mare Tranquillitatis at 3:17 PM CDT on July 20th. At 9:56 PM Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, issuing the now famous phrase "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Aldrin followed shortly while Collins remained in the orbiting command module.
http://www.nasa.gov
INFO
World's Largest Block Party (since 1985). A fun and safe singles event with lots of beer. -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $30-35 5-10:30p.
Blues Traveller, The Rip Tones, Big Head Todd, Cadillac Dave, World Class Noise, more. May sell out.
312/648-1590 http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com
Old St. Pat's Church, 312/648-1021, 700 W Adams.
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Hellshock, Life Without, Sound and Fury, Crash Poet. All ages. $8 6p.
SmartBar: Moby/Oakenfold music, Q-Burns Abstract, Message, Darrel Woodson 21+ $8 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Skate Rave. Candy themed. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the new monthly group skate, "slightly more adventurous" than the 1st Friday groups. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden around 10p.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* RECONNECTION. Launch of new monthly dance music party. 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 8p-2a.
"The house and techno starts at 8p with Pat Parsons and DJ Hedspin! Drum&Bass old&new at 11p til close with DJ Riverman! All are welcome!" Very casual.
http://www.the-lab.com
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. Corner of Clark and Sheffield.
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Iron Chef - Veal Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Jazz, Funk, Jam-Rock. -Saturday 18+ $20 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! Fridays 1hr 9p.
The most VISUALLY STUNNING sci-fi series ever returns. After a long standoff at Fire/Water, the dead man, twerp and love slave arrive at EARTH!!!
http://www.scifi.com/lexx
SCI.
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Add N to X, pulseprogramming, DMS and Mark 4. 21+ $10 10p.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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"Elements" Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $12!?! 10p-4a.
RSVP njoyguestlist@hotmail.com for 2:1 admission -midnt.
Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
7.20: Halo, Brian G, distortion, Ry-N, Kevin Cunningham, Jay Jay, Tony Ramos, MC Dirty MF.
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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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.
7.20: "OH MY GOTH!" Official scene mixer, meet&greet, CD release party/giveaway for Razed In Black, special guest DJ Kangal from Catacomb in DC.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.07.21:    ^
Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival (since 1969). -Sunday Yearly. All ages.
100 gardens, refreshments, entertainment, bands, good stuff for kids.
Webster and Sheffield, 773/929-WALK.
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Side / Bronzeville. Bring a snack. 3rd Saturday in July Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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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
Sidewalk Sales. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-6p.
Andersonville: 5000-5500 N Clark 11a-5p.
Lincoln Square: Around 4700 N Lincoln 11a-8p.
Lincoln Park: 700-1200 W Armitage 10a-6p.
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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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Evanston's Ethnic Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-7p.
"60-country flag parade, ethnic delicacies from Thai to Soul, performances from Norwegian dancing to Japanese drums attract over 20,000... Over 125 visual artists display and sell... with the sounds of blues, Irish melodies or Polish dancing on two stages... family arts area for hands on involvement and... poetry reading... a trip around the world!"
Dawes Park, 847/448-8058, Church street at the lakefront, Evanston.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org
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** DJs in the park. All ages. Free 2-6p.
City sanctioned outdoor dance music party reunites the Atmospheric Audio Chair crew of Josh Werner, Miles Maeda, Mystic Bill and Tom Pazen for an afternoon of ambient, experimental electronic and downtempo followed by Yoga. Right next to the free skate park!
http://www.djingisnotacrime.org
Burnham Skate Park, 312/742-PLAY, 31st and Lakeshore Drive. LSD to 31st, East to park, South to Skate Park. in adjacent meadow.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/skatepark.htm
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* Iggy's 10 Year Extravaganza. 21+ Flier required. 4p-?a.
Spheres of Influence 4:30p, Spanish Fly 6:30p, Poi Dog Pondering 8:30p, DJs Derrick Carter, Jesse DeLa Pena, Dahotam Hello Kitty, Sativa, Jevon Jackson, more...
Iggy's, 773/782-2700, 700 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park.
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Jellyeye Drum Theatre, Kevin O'Donnell's Quality Six and Shu Shubat. -Sunday 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $15 8p.
A percussion experience.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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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.
7.21: Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues w/ Rev. Anthony Haynes.
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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U.R. Magazine's Mark's birthday. 21+ $0-15 9:30p-5a.
DJs John Curley, Lady D, Dayhota, Martin Luna,
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
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LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ Free 9:30p-5a.
DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus. "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, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* SmartBar's 19th Anniversary! 21+ $20 10p.
DJs Tony Humphries, Ralph Rosario, Greg Norwood. Proceeds benefit LIFEbeat.
ALSO: Assorted rock bands at Metro all ages $10 6:30p.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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(R)EVOLUTION. Saturdays 21+ Free 10p-3a.
A Conjugate, Fresca, Glow production with lofty creative intent. "A movement of spirit a moment of truth". Pleasant small bar/dance club. DJs may include Jes, Gabriel Palomo, Eryka, Ares, Staxx, Kurt Stephens, more...
http://www.conjugateprojekt.org
Venue, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. 1/2 block south of Chicago Ave. on right side of Clark St.
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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 2001.07.22:    ^
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.
* 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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Jackyl. Hard Rock. 21+ $15 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a UNCONFIRMED
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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* Whiplash. New fetish weekly. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.
DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Scary Lady Sarah related. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.07.23:    ^
Start of Leo. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the lion.
http://www.astrology.com
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Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out. 6p.
RSVP required.
Chicago Diner, 773/935-6696, 3411 N Halsted.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/diningouts.htm
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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 2001.07.24:    ^
Real World. Tuesdays 9p.
Now filming here for next season and Bedno.com FOUND IT FIRST!!!!! Check out the photos, and post your sightings to the board. Now showing new season 10 episodes back in NYC.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
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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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Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Enjoy seven classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city. Tuesdays -2001.08.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30p.
7.24: Streetcar Named Desire (1951), 7.31: Top Hat (1935), 8.7: Auntie Mame (1958), 8.14: The Maltese Falcon (1941), 8.21: A Patch of Blue (1965), 8.28: Meet Me in St. Louise (1944).
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.com
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. El: Red Line to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or Adams/Wabash.
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* Dark Fantasy. An urban gothic fairytale unravels in a Masquerade Ball. 21+ $10 9p.
"Conceived/produced by the restless/uninhibited imagination of dancer James Johnson... present in rapid fire succession dance by Blacque, music by chamber pop group the apartment, DJ Art by deep house DJ Rob DeBasko, video projections, computer music, poetry and mimes. Audience encouraged to attend dressed with utmost extravagance."
Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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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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Wednesday 2001.07.25:    ^
Pinkslip*Party. Professional networking event uniting job seekers with employers & recruiters. Monthly. All ages. $10 online, $15 at door. 5-9p.
A hybrid networking event and career fair, the pinkslip*party is focused on uniting job seekers with companies seeking skilled professionals in every area of the new economy. Find a job/find a great new hire. Business casual dress, bring business cards.
773/782-4711 http://www.pinkslipparty.org
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourn. Corner w/ Armitage, formerly Liquid.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
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** "AREA: ONE" Dance music fest. All ages. $25 6p.
Performers: Moby, Outkast, Incubus, The Roots, Nelly Furtado, Paul Oakenfold, Carl Cox, The Orb, Rinoscerose, Kevin Saunderson. Ford, Intel and energy drink sponsors, partial proceeds to Greenpeace and Lifebeat.
http://www.areafestival.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* Spocks Beard. 21+ $10 (Follows opening band) 7p.
Reportedly a notably good progressive rock band. Now in their sixth year with fifteen albums!
http://www.spocksbeard.com
J.J. Kelley's, 708/474-9977, 2455 Bernice Road, Lansing.
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. Last Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $7-10 8p.
May include acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and unusual acts. Usually hosted by Douglas Grew of The Midnight Circus. Check the site for good jazz most nights.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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R.A.W. Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
"LA's B-Boy flexin wicked acetate" with residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. 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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* 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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Thursday 2001.07.26:    ^
Navy Pier's 85th Birthday Celebration. -Sunday All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
Observed with 85 hours of "sizzling entertainment" including a visual history, a tribute to Jack "The Human Torch" Turner, and the music of 1916.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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LEGO Life on Mars Tour. -Sunday All ages. Free. 10a-6p.
Youngsters can drive robots, see alien x-rays, see Lego replica of the International Space Station.
http://www.lego.com/mars
Navy Pier, Gateway Park, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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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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* 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, classic spinning swing ride, new mini--golf course, 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.
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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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