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2001.08.03 (week 214)

Grok.

Grok.

DON'T MISS: Techno Park at Metro Saturday!!!
And other GREAT Metro shows Mo,Tu,Th!
ALSO: Berlin/Mutiny/MCA/DragonRoom/Transit Friday,
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Recommended:

Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.
Ongoing: Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Original Sin, Ghost World now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
...-Th: Juliet of the Spirits at Music Box Theatre.
...-Th: Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Animation festival at Music Box Theatre.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: "Vodkatronic" at Big Wig.
Fr: Iron Chef - Pumpkin Battle on FOOD.
Fr: F:Stop at Transit.
Fr: LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa: Full Moon.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: West Side at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa-Su: Northalsted Market Days at Boystown.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: Blue Oyster Cult at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
Sa: Descarga Spanish Rock at Club PM.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Sa: "Welcome to Techno Park" at Metro.
Su: Northcenter's Cruzin' Days Car Show at Corner of Damen & Irving Park.
Su: The Living Canvas at Strawdog Theatre.
Su: Signal Strength at U.S. Beer Company.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: Hiroshima day.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.

Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams -10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art -10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 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: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest -10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -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 We-Su (Su 6:30p) 7:30p.

8.1-5: Porchlight Theatre - Into the Woods.
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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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?

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.

Planet of the Apes, Jurassic Park III, America's Sweethearts, 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

Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Fr,Su-Th): Evolution - David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Julianne Moore, ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Mummy Returns - Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): The Animal - Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, ...
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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FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.

Electric Artists, Inc. is giving away several CDs by the new UK "Soul Sound" girl group "Sugabees" to Bedno.com users.

Friday 2001.08.03:    ^

Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Original Sin, Ghost World now playing.

Rush Hour 2: Brett Ratner - Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker!
Princess Diaries: Garry Marshall - Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, ...
Original Sin: Michael Cristofer - Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie! (R)
Ghost World: Terry Zwigoff - Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Brad Renfro, Illeana Douglas, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Juliet of the Spirits. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

Dazzling new 35mm restoration from original negative of Fillini's first color feature with newly translated subtitles. "A phantasmagoria of dreams, spirits and memories."
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Animation festival. -Thursday 18+ $7.50 Various times.

Caution: Mostly tasteless, some new, some old, some great, some garbage. Also midnight shows Fr/Sa.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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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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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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* "Vodkatronic" Techno Park pre-party. 21+ $? 9p-?a.

DJs Slater Hogan, Tommie Sunshine, Mark Centennial, Geoffrey, Element 82. Associated with Metro event Saturday. Badge available for admission to both.
http://www.geniusinsanity.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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Iron Chef - Pumpkin 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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F:Stop. Fridays 21+ $? 9p-2a.

8.3: Celebrating one year open.
Arman and Music 101 resident DJs such as Dayhota and Frique and SPECIAL guests spin House and similar. Dress smart.
ALSO: Fashion Thursdays and Disco Saturdays.
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
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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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* "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.
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. Now includes the fetish friendly features of the discontinued Lunacy Wednesdays event.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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* Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

8.3: Greg Haus' birthday featuring multimedia presentation by METAL from ODD*IS*HE at midnight.
Greg spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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.
8.03: Gothic Chicago Photo shoot night, giveaways.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.08.04:    ^

* Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

ALSO: Perseid meteorite shower peak days approaching. One of the years most visible events (about 80/hr). Stare up someplace dark with feet pointing South. Best around midnight. Harder to see this year due to the bright moon.
http://www.maa.mhn.de/Comet/Shower/august_radiants.html
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: West Side. Bring a snack. 1st Saturday in August 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

Northalsted Market Days (since 1982). Big crowded boystown fest. -Sunday Yearly. $3 11a-10p.

Over 400 vendors, 25 entertainers, bands at three stages, food from 55 restaurants, six city blocks, 17 entrances, 250K expected. Minimal clothing. Good blading on closed streets after closing.
Boystown, 773/868-3010, Belmont and Halsted. Runs North to Addison. Easy train access.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
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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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Blue Oyster Cult. 18+? $19.50 8p.

Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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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.
8.04: Claire Evens of Christian Peacemaker Teams worlwide "violence-reduction initiatives" on the situation in Mexico / Chiapas; 47% of the US income tax goes to pay for the military.
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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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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Descarga Spanish Rock at Club PM. 18+ Free 10p.

Spanish rock band Descarga performing live.
FREE if you send your name to descarga4life@yahoo.com
Club PM, 773/774-6785, 2067 N Milwaukee. Off of Western and Armitage.
http://www.4fantasticos.com
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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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*** "Welcome to Techno Park" Electronic music event. 18+ $20-25 11p-5a.

"A techno wasteland, where music, art, and technology are fused together to give attendees a complete audio-visual-technical experience."
Features Zombie Nation, Electric Indigo, Brenda Russel Paris, The Black Fu, DJ Bouto, Aaron Ochoa.
ALSO: Scott Hardkiss in SMartBar.
http://www.geniusinsanity.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2001.08.05:    ^

More Sunday events. Sundays.

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

Northcenter's Cruzin' Days Car Show. Yearly. 10a-3p.

Corner of Damen & Irving Park, 773/525-3609.
http://www.northcenterchamber.com
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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 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 prodcued. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month.
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 2001.08.06:    ^

Hiroshima day (since 1945). Yearly.

On this day in 1945, an American bomber "Enola Gay" made the first wartime use of an atomic weapon. A single bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, destroying it completely. This day is often used for anti-nuclear protests worldwide. Watch for symbolic body outlines drawn on the ground in major cities.
http://www.city.hiroshima.jp
http://www.theenolagay.com
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* Gravity Kills, Phunk Junkeez. A Q101 production. All ages. $12 6:30p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7 FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom" or "thump thump" music.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa/performances.html
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2001.08.07:    ^

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 three 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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Allman Brothers. -Wednesday Ages? $38-48 7:30p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Maxwell. 18+ $30 8p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.

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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* 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 2001.08.08:    ^

National Admit You're Happy Day (since 1999). Rebuff popular cynicism. Yearly.

A real event pursuing proclamation, sponsored by the "Secret Society of Happy People". Smile at strangers. Generally observed all August.
http://www.sohp.com
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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.
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Transmissions Festival. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $13.50 8p.

"Improvised, experimental, minimal and electronic sound featuring live digital video and audiocasts." Featuring Helen Mirra, Steve Roden, Michael Schumacher. 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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** YES. $35-70 8p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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* Shy FX & MC Skibadee at Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

"Bad boys" Shy FX & MC Skibadee 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, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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TreeHouse Collective. Wednesdays 21+ Free. 9p-2a.

DJs Dean Moriarty & Concentric, Gumby & Sir Rebro team up for "a surreal night of deep cuts and phat beats"
Club Eden, 773/327-4646, 3407 N Clark. Near Addison Red Line stop, South of Sheffield.
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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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* NO MORE LUNACY! Wednesdays 21+ 10p.

After more than SIX YEARS of running Chicago's best Industrial/Fetish weekly, Crobar will NO LONGER be open Wednesdays. Some of the features have now been moved to Friday night's BANG at Crobar.
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 2001.08.09:    ^

Paul Van Dyk. Major European electronic dance music producer. 18+ $30 8p.

http://www.paulvandyk.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** SCARLET LIFE and POINTY TEETH. 18+ $8 (Show 9p) 8p.

THE BEST local elektro-dark dance bands.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 2nd Thursdays 21+ Free 8p.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
312/409-0698 http://www.barrevu.com
Murphy's Bleachers, 773/281-5356, 3655 N Sheffield. Overlooking Wrigley Field.
http://www.murphysbleachers.com
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* "Silver Seduction" Industry transforms into a world of silver seduction, inside and out. All ages. $15.00 ($10 if wearing any silver) 9p-6:30a.

"Performance by the God of Silver. Body Painting available. Energy 92.7 and Edge Magazine on location searching for models. Best silver dressed wins free tickets to the EnergyBlast. First 100 receive free Industry CDs, hats, shirts, visors. HOTTEST DJS."
Industry Nightclub, 847/722-2364, 2050 N Hawthorne, Melrose Park. 290 E to North Ave, E to Hawthorne, then left.
http://www.club-industry.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/ drink specials.
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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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.
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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.
TALL SHIPS Visiting weekends in August.
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, 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.

ALSO LIVE Salsa band and lessons, Latin foods and drinks, Thursdays 5-10p.
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 SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW Hour long spectacle projected on north face, Free Th-Sa 9p.
SOCIAL MIXER Thursday nights with snax, drinks and band, 21+ $10 6-9p.
New Butterfly garden open. 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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