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2001.08.17 (week 216)

It's Always Something
It's Always Something.
This is supposed to be a Thursday night publication, but no. This week I broke a toe! So no blading :(
Squarepusher is semi-cancelled Friday, so go to Charybdis, DragonRoom, Crobar, etc. There's also a Skate Rave and new Invader Zim. Airshow is of course Sa/Su. Find me at the point of Montrose Pier Sunday. Ladyfest ends Sunday, also catch Wizard World, Beatlefest, Poi Dog, Bill Wyman, Tower of Power, and the rest...
Recommended:
Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: Ladyfest.
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.
Ongoing: RAT RACE now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
...-Su: Wizard World at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
...-Su: Beatlefest at Hyatt Regency O'Hare.
Fr: "Always SNAFU" Gallery Exhibit at Charybdis.
Fr: Cheap Trick with Frisbee and Harmony Riley at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
Fr: Galactic at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: NEW EPISODES!!! Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: Energy 92.7/5 DJ Spin-off Finals at Studio 21.
Fr: LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: Incognito at House of Blues.
Fr: CHANGED: at Metro.
Fr: Marvin Tate's D-Settlement at Hot House.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa-Su: Air and Water Show at Peaks at North Avenue beach.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park / Humboldt Park at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: "Always SNAFU" Gallery Exhibit at Charybdis.
Sa: Bill Wyman and The Rhythm Kings at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Gravelbone at U.S. Beer Company.
Sa: Poi Dog Pondering at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
Sa: Tower of Power at House of Blues.
Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
...
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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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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** Ladyfest. Promotes women in the arts. -Sunday.
There is no practical way to list this vast event here. Includes maybe fifty different bands, readings, workshops, films, sports, comedy, and much more at over a dozen venues including Congress, Subterranean, Chopin, EB, Schubas, galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes. See site for schedule.
http://www.ladyfestmidwest.org
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?
8.20-26/28-30, 9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Now playing.
Osmosis Jones, Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Ghost World, 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, ...
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.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): Moulin Rouge - Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, ...
10p (daily): Kiss of the Dragon - Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Mummy Returns - Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, ...
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 2001.08.17:    ^
RAT RACE now playing.
PG13, a major new star-packed comedy. Jerry Zucker directs Breckin Meyer, Amy Smart, Whoopi Goldberg, Lanei Chapman, Vince Vieluf, Seth Green, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jon Lovitz, Kathy Najimy, Brody Smith, Jillian Marie, Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Dave Thomas, Silas Weir Mitchell, ...
http://www.ratracemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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* Wizard World. -Sunday Yearly. $20 10a-6p.
Hundreds of comics and collectibles vendors, special featured guest, dozens of famous cartoonists, and actors David Prowse (Darth Vader), Kenny Baker (R2D2), and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)!
http://www.wizardworld.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/ 318-6666, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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* Beatlefest (since 1977!!!). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $22-50 12p-12a.
Event includes hundreds of vendors, karaoke, dance parties, homage band battle, unparalleled memorabilia, Lenon art, more. With special guests Klaus Voormann, Sid Bernstein, Neil Innes, Paul Saltzman, Richard Porter, Sam Leach.
P.S. Ringo just turned 61 and is touring, Paul is 59 and newly engaged, and George just renounced false cancer stories.
800-BEATLES http://www.beatlefest.com
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 773/380-1404, 9300 W BrynMawr, Rosemont.
http://www.hyatt.com
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* "Always SNAFU" Gallery Exhibit. -Saturday. 5-9p.
Secret Ingredients: Bob Ehrlich, Tom Gillis, Cathy Haibach, Guy Incognito, Chris Kelly, Gregor Mortis, James Ortiz, Mikel Samson, Josh Tasky, John Touzios, tRon Vega, Greg Verdant. See the battle of Bob Kolody vs. Coca-Cola: Paintings, Sculpture, Litigation, PopCan Sonata, T-shirts, Charybdian Retrospecticus.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Cheap Trick with Frisbee and Harmony Riley. 18+ $25-35 7:30p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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Galactic. 18+ $22.50 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Skate Rave. 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.
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NEW EPISODES!!! Invader Zim. 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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Energy 92.7/5 DJ Spin-off Finals. Final Competition for the New ENERGY DJ. 18+ $? 9p-4a.
The Energy-Final 5 Are: Five of Chicago's hottest upcoming DJs! Mixing LIVE for twenty (20) minutes each and battling for over $6,000 in prizes! Grand Prize winner will be selected by audience participation and a panel of judges and secure an appearance on the Energy 92.7&5's Clubland!
847/577-1234 http://www.superdance.com
Studio 21, 2121 E New York St, Aurora. 88 to 59 south make a right (west) on New York St. venue on left.
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Iron Chef - Bok Choy 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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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 are at EARTH!!!
http://www.scifi.com/lexx
SCI.
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Incognito. Funk. 18+ $25 9:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* CHANGED: Plaid and Mira Calix. Squarepusher is out due to illness. 18+ $15 10p.
THE FREAKIEST modern pioneer of cutting edge drum&bass, crossing into pure experimental. Does things with sound and tempo that have never been done before. Touring to support the WACKO new CD "Go Plastic".
http://www.squarepusher.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Marvin Tate's D-Settlement. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $10 10p.
"Hip-hop, funk, jazzy riffs, rock bass, and frenetic spoken word riffs on a groove ... engaged in social commentary and positive energy." 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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"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.
8.17: Lego, Aaron Chase, Tim EB.
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.
Greg Haus 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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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!
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 2001.08.18:    ^
** Air and Water Show (since 1959). WORLD CLASS EVENT!!! -Sunday Yearly. 9a-4p.
Water show 9-11a, air show 11a-4p. WBBM (78AM) simulcast, swimming, vending, megapeople. Arrive early, prepare for fairly hot and crowded. Consider watching from Montrose point, a cruise, or hi-rise. Blue Angels, Lima Lima, Navy SEALs, bi-planes, F15, F14, F18, F117, B1b, B2, C141, KC135, AH64, A10 aircraft.
Peaks at North Avenue beach, 312/744-3370. Red line to Clark/Division then walk North.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/AirandWater2001
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park / Humboldt Park. Bring a snack. 3rd 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
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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* "Always SNAFU" Gallery Exhibit. 3-8p.
Secret Ingredients: Bob Ehrlich, Tom Gillis, Cathy Haibach, Guy Incognito, Chris Kelly, Gregor Mortis, James Ortiz, Mikel Samson, Josh Tasky, John Touzios, tRon Vega, Greg Verdant. See the battle of Bob Kolody vs. Coca-Cola: Paintings, Sculpture, Litigation, PopCan Sonata, T-shirts, Charybdian Retrospecticus.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Bill Wyman and The Rhythm Kings. 21+ $28.50 8p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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.
8.18: Save the Children. Leslie Wilson, Midwest Representative new emphasis on empowering women; "more children are born into povery and suffer from war and natural disaster than at any time in modern history"
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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* Gravelbone. Concert and Food Drive. 21+ $? 9p-3a.
Major Chicago bands raise money and food for local charity.
http://www.gravelbone.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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Poi Dog Pondering. $25 9p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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Tower of Power. Rock/Funk/Soul. 21+ $25 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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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 2001.08.19:    ^
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.
National Aviation Day. Yearly.
Anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday in 1871.
http://www.orvillewright.com
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Pan-American Festival. Yearly. All ages. $7 12-10p.
A celebration of Latino heritage featuring live music, dancing and food.
312/421-5121
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2p.
I've launched with this group. Deeply validates that it's OK to be a geek. All skill levels. Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held far from population centers due to danger. Only a few launches a year.
630/483-2468 http://nira.chicago.il.us
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Route 53 and 75th Street, Woodridge.
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* FINAL SHOW: The Living Canvas. Sundays $? 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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"How to be a Hesher" Overtone, Knuckle Duster, Shifter, The Elvi. All ages. $0-5 6:30p.
Record release showcase. 100 free CDs.
http://jstreetzine.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Poi Dog Pondering. $25 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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NEW EPISODES: "The Man Show" and "Let's Bowl" 9p.
CC continues to push the envelope, supporting male issues and settling legal disputes with balls. Followed by hours more comedy. Also, see the new BattleBot toys at stores everywhere!
COM. http://www.comedycentral.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 2001.08.20:    ^
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 2001.08.21:    ^
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 UNCONFIRMED
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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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.
8.21: 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 2001.08.22:    ^
Start of Virgo. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the virgin.
http://www.astrology.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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. 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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Dj? Acucrack. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
"[B]ringin you a wicked mixnblen of breaks and hiphop capped off with punishing homegrown jungle sounds. It's a high-impact performance. Hit http://www.cracknation.com for more"
With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes good cyber lights. Sometimes http://www.bassdrive.com 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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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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Thursday 2001.08.23:    ^
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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* RELODE. New resident DJs and weekly drink specials. Thursdays 21+ Free Casual. 10p-2a.
8.23: Tim Xavier & Andrea Morant
8.30: Dave Brock (4 Hour Set).
847/604-4194 luka4207@hotmail.com
Venue, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. Corner of Clark and Chicago.
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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.
"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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