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2002.06.14 (week 259)

Another Day In Paradise
Another Day In Paradise
DON'T MISS:
Fr: Mind Distortion at Logan Square Auditorium.
Fr: Hex at Winner's.
Fr: The Locals at Subterrenean Caberet.
Fr: Tickle at Rednofive.
Sa-Su: Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.
Sa: Rolling Thunder Downhome Democracy Tour at Union Park.
Sa-Su: Custer's Last Stand at Downtown Evanston.
Sa: Get inline... Chicagoland! at Deer Grove Forest Preserve.
Su: Fathers Day.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Perv-54 with National Jet Set at SmartBar.
Su: Industry Sundaze at Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: NEW LOCATION! Blue Groove Lounge at Wild Hare.
Mo: Your Brain on Mondays at Tree House.
Tu: INXS at Metro.
Tu: "Forward" A Brand-spankin-new Drum&Bass Night! at Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge.
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Ongoing:
Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Bike Chicago Month (since 1992). -2002.06.16 Yearly.
Every day has excellent special events (85 total, get the booklet) including neighborhood tours, lectures, contests, stunt shows, clinics, Police auction, family events, parades, college events, ...
Bikes temporarily allowed on trains at certain times, and on certain bus lines!
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/BikeChicago2001.html
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Autobiographies. -2002.06.20 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.
Art by women that is autobiographical in nature, including personal histories, family stories and memories.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Now playing.
Undercover Brother, Star Wars, Spider Man, Importance of Being Earnest, Insomnia, Spirit, About a Boy, The New Guy, Ice Age, A Beautiful Mind, Harry Potter, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.
Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock show almost every night. 21+ $? 9p.
Three bands and a beer for $3 some Tuesdays.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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Friday 2002.06.14:
Flag Day. Yearly.
Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
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Equilibrium 2002 Art Exhibit. Fr/Sa/Tu/We/Th -2002.06.29 18+ Free.
Symbolic photographs, paintings, mixed media and sculpture will be on display. Artists featured: Michael Kranz, David Burns, Erica Cassill, Soni Sinha, Mina Arroyo, Laura Annis, Deva Suckerman, Karen Anderson, Vincent Grech, "8", Mike Wierzbicki, Nathan Stevens, Edward Elias, Michael Davis, Lorelei Scott, Malka Greene, Elizabeth Lindau, Jason Osburn, Hector Ortega, Russ LaChanse, and Bruce McMartin.
Opening reception: 6.15 6-10:30p. Acoustic performance by Mamaliga playing American-Romanian hum alongs 7-8p. Appetizers and cocktails served.
Closing reception 6.29 6-10:30pm. Surprise performance! Appetizers and cocktails.
Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North Ave.
http://www.thirteenthfloorgallery.com
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"Clued in About Art" party (since 1999). 21+ $25 MCA New Group Members, $30 else. 5:30-?p.
"Organized by the New Group of the MCA in conjunction with the Chicago Art Dealers' Association, this event is a fun-filled evening of cocktails and contemporary art in the West Loop Gallery District. Featuring snax, drinks, and treasure hunt for art! All participants receive a 'clue card' with hints about the art on view in one of the 10 participating area galleries. At conclusion participants can enter the raffle for fabulous prizes including subscriptions to The New Art Examiner, dinner for four at Nine Restaurant, and a night at the Four Seasons. The New Group connects passionate young art pros with the thriving local contemporary scene. Call for more info."
312/397-3829 http://www.mcachicago.org
West Loop Gallery District. RSVP for location.
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2002.06.28 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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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Cosmic Breaks Radio. Live drum&bass DJ web-cast. Fridays All ages. Free -at least midnt. 8p.
The Cosmic Breaks DJ's spin live on the net weekly. Tune in and drop us a line on icq or email for shouts, requests etc. Listen before you go out, after you get home, or just stay at home in from of your computer and pretend you are out somewhere. 8).
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/CBradio
Cosmic Breaks Studio, Logan Square.
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* Mind Distortion. "Something that will alter your consciousness" $15 before 10PM, $20 after, ladies recieve 5$ off! 9p-3a.
Come and join the E crew and Chicago's hottest DJs such as dj caffeine, blue mike, dj loverboy, dj limit, dj rollex, dj impulse, dj huge, jumping james and more TBA! Join us while we dance to the newest progressive, trance, euro and underground. Hottest dance party of the summer! Don't miss it.
877/630-0100, ext.093 http://www.dandgmusic.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N Kedzie - Chicago, Illinois. Right of Milwaakee Ave. and 2 minutes of EDENS HIGHWAY.
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* Hex. Gothic-Industrial Dance Night. Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.
Dance to new and favorite gothic, deathrock, new grave, electro, futurepop, and industrial music.
http://hexchicago.com
Winner's, 773/271-0401, 4530 N Lincoln. Between Wilson and Montrose. Near Brown Line Western stop.
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Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $2-5 9p-4a UNCONFIRMED
Performers such as Laura B, Aubrey Jones, Rubio & Kidd, Louie Louie. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay. As seen on MTV.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.
Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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* The Locals. Catch the Locals Live. 21+ $5 10p.
with Beatnick Turtle.
773/576-2745 http://www.localsrock.com
Subterrenean Caberet, 773/278-5138, 2011 w North Ave. blue line, damen stop.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT http://crobarnightclub.com for guestlisting.
Well produced hotspot, Lots of house, crowded late. Nice change of scene with Hiroki and Artek in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Now with PURE DJs John Curley, Chad Sommer.
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 & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa, Shon Dervis. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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* Tickle. "going deep inside" Fridays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT cedric@spectrumofsoundinc.com for guestlisting.
Spectrum Of Sound Brings you the best in Deep House and Hip-Hop.
3.31: Sombionix live w/ DJ Blair Brown.
http://www.spectrumofsoundinc.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2002.06.15:
* Midwest Regional Fun Fly. 3rd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. UNCONFIRMED
One of the nation's largest sport launchings for model rocketry enthusiasts. Bring food, water, and launch gear. Hundred of flights a day, competitive, hobbyist, fanciful and high power.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
Bong Recreational Center. Southeastern Wisconsin.
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*** Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. 3rd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. 8a-8p.
Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces are sold out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! As featured on ArtBeat. Bladable path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. This year's theme is "Open, Free and Clear: The legacy of city planner Daniel Burnham."
I'll be there for sure all both days so come say HI to the guy with braids.
773/250-3378 (FEST) http://www.xnet.com/~paigeone/wallart/wallart.html
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
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** Rolling Thunder Downhome Democracy Tour. S unique musical event with political flava. All ages. Donation based, half off ($10) for groups of 20+, kids 12- free. 9:30a-8:30p.
RESPOND AT blessmanrtd2@yahoo.com for half price discount
Join Erykah Badu, Common, Medusa, The Primeridian, All Natural, Family Tree, Jeff Tweedy from Wilco, Carlos Ortego from Casolonda, Gingarte Capoiera, Kuumba Lynx and Women Out Loud spoken word artists for an all day festival of music, politics, food-n-fun. Hear speakers, attend political workshops, enjoy politically based carnival games sponsored by Ben Cohen of Ben-n-Jerry's, free ice cream and sandwiches. Hear author and filmmaker Michael Moore, catch MD, social revolutionary and clown Patch Adams and many more. Chicago has seen nothing like this!
312/738-6123 http://www.rollingthundertour.org
Union Park, South Ashland Avenue at Lake street. Two blocks from United Center, near train stop.
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* Custer's Last Stand (since 1973). Large happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-7p.
Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly.
Downtown Evanston, 847/338-2204, Main Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Purple line to Main.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
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Lincoln Park Festival (since 1975). -Sunday Yearly. 11a-7p.
"A day spent in one of the world's most beautiful lakeshore parks with first-class music as entertainment ... features top-name, national rock, folk and blues musical acts". Also features top restaurants and Wild Onion beer.
Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park West, Armitage to Dickens.
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STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2002.09.01 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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* Breakdancing Classes. Saturdays All ages. $2 2-6p UNCONFIRMED
Members of TNA crew and the Pilsen YMCA invite you to come learn breakdancing every Saturday afternoon: 2-4p beginners and practice; 4-6p all out time, more advanced breakers battle and chill.
http://www.tnacrew.com
Pilsen YMCA, 312/738-0282, 1608 West 21st Place. Near Cermak and Ashland.
http://www.ymcachgo.org
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* Get inline... Chicagoland! inline skating club. Sa/Su/Th All ages. Free 6:30p.
Group skates in the burbs! Get together to skate, socialize and have fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53N, exit at Dundee, go west a couple miles. Pass Hicks, it's the first entrance on the left.
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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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
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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Snoop Dogg. 18+ $35 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Interactive. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RESPOND AT http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com for guestlisting.
DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol lead a top clubber mating night. Intense, big, crowded, sexy, long. Pricey drinks, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.
DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of 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 are! 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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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2002.08.31 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 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 2002.06.16:
* Fathers Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.
Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
773/292-1414 http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html
Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
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Dark Star Orchestra. All ages. $20 7:30p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/SubLink.cfm?Main_ID=16&Sub_ID=14
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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* "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.
Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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* Perv-54 with National Jet Set. Support your local Music Great Live Rock Music. 21+ $5 10p.
Two Great live Rock bands playing under Metro.
888/434-7532 http://www.perv-54.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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SynchroniCity: Burn the Midwest Fundraiser. Fundraiser for local Burning Man-inspired event. 21+ Free before midnight if you RSVP to rsvp@synchroni-city.org 10p-5a.
This is the last fundraiser for SynchroniCity, Burn the Midwest, a Burning Man inspired event that will take place in East Troy, WI. For your entertainment pleasure there will be firespinning by Wildfire Entertainment, drink specials, a raffle, kissing booth, and some great djs: (Gog & Magog - someodd pilot records, Justin Reed - illmeasures, DJ SinJin - illmeasures, DJ Chad - luv, and Living Stereo - nightlifesyle). Costumes are encouraged.
http://www.synchroni-city.org/html/index_1.php
Redno5, 312/733-6699, 440 N. Halsted St. Hubbard and Halsted. Closest el stop is Grand on the Blue Line.
http://www.rednofive.com/
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FLICK! Movie night at a dance club! Sundays 21+ Showtimes 11p, 1a. 10p-4a.
"Chill at the all new Dragon Room for a night of flicks, $2 movie drafts, popcorn, and the sounds of the industry's own Martin Boogieman, Fast Eddie, and Weekly Guest DJs."
http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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* Industry Sundaze. Resident Chris Gin and very special guests. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
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 2002.06.17:
Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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* NEW LOCATION! Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective Presents Live DJs - House, Techno, Drum & Bass. Mondays 21+ 10p-2a.
Come and enjoy Great soundz, Lowcost drinks ($2 Rolling Rock), Free Pool, an outdoor section, and of course great people.
http://www.protocolbeats.com
Tree House, 312/409-2626, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.06.18:
John Leguizamo's "SEXAHOLIX .... A LOVE STORY" -2002.06.30 $25-60.
Explores a variety of subjects including the history of Latin people, relationships and family, and his previous one-man shows.
Ford Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.
RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
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.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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** INXS. 21+ $36 7p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* "Forward" A Brand-spankin-new Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-3:45a.
Kitchen and party all night, beatin' sound system, low lights, easy dress code, nice people. Where's the catch? Limited street parking, take train or cab.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Real World Chicago. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p UNCONFIRMED
Showing across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North. Also showing at Joe's Sports Bar. Followed by a great new reality show, The Osbournes.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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Stud Puppy Tuesdays. Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p.
"This hot night out at Temps packs 'em in. Every week hundreds of hot and sexy guys head to Temps for a night of hi-energy dancing and prowling. Join the fun and the always entertaining Sarabia with his troupe of male dancers who 'take it off' all night long. DJ Dave spins today's hottest remixes. $4 Long Island Ice Teas served up by bartenders, Rand and Mike." An unusual GM night at an otherwise LF club.
Temptations Nightclub, 847/455-0008, 10235 W Grand, Franklin Park.
http://www.temptationsnightclub.com
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ one week a month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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 2002.06.19:
Juneteenth. Yearly.
Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.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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Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
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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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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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 2002.06.20:
* Emancipation Day. Yearly.
Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/featured-document/eman/emanproc.html
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Pointy Teeth. All ages. Free 7-10p.
Featuring Jenny Choi (vox), Barry Bennett (perc), Adam Zeisler (gtr), Tony Zator (trumpet), and maybe Chris Greene (e violin).
http://divanation.com
Bank One Plaza, 773/743-5650, Downtown, Evanston.
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.
Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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* BRITNEY SPEARS. All ages. $39-75 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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** "REDLINE_001..." Strictly Jungle Chicago / Canvas Records. 21+ $12 10p-4a.
DJs Doc Scott & MC Justiyc, Snuggles, Slak, Ry-N, KC.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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M 2 O. A night of liquid motion. Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
"This weekly event has quickly become THE party to attend on Thursday nights. With resident DJs Mood and Oscar McMillan and guests DJs from around the world, the message of Deep House is being delivered to the masses. Feel good and have a good time!" Printable pass at site below.
http://www.music-101.com/flyer.htm
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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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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Attractions:
Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
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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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display. One of Chicago's very greatest civil art features. -2002.11.10.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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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See how the universe works. 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. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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.
Prarie simulation, oriental garden, produce, vastly more. 1700ft G scale model train 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.
Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
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 CHOCOLATE exhibit open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, 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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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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