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2003.06.27 (week 313)

Shower the people with love.

DON'T MISS:

..-Fr: Fleetwood Mac at Allstate Arena.
Ongoing: "Documentation" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Fr: "Sacrilege" at The Bottom Lounge.
Fr: MAINFRAME at Triple D's.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: Hillary Rodham Clinton book signing at Women & Children First.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Sa: Spundae at Vision Nightclub.
Su: Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade and Festival at Boystown.
Su: "Sedition" at Joy-Blue.
Tu: Busta Rhymes w/ Jonell at House of Blues.
We: "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party at Big Wig.
Th: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.
Th: Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at Grant Park.
Th: Richie Hawtin w/ Mazi at House of Blues.

Ongoing:    ^

Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2003.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Fr/Sa 7:30, We 6:30p.

World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
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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Outdoor Music Evenings. All ages.

7.1: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Pavilion, $10-40, 8p.
7.2: Doobie Brothers, Pavilion, $10-45, 8p.
7.3: Emerson String Quartet, Martin Theatre, $10-45, 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra. Excellent park and band shell, some food/drink service.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Outdoor Summer Concerts.

6.27: Dark Star Orchestra $20 7p.
6.28: Dark Star Orchestra $20 7p.
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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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2003.07.31 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events including Bike to Work Week (6.7-13), Bike the Drive (6.15), helmet sale and Police auction, workshops, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org/events/Festivals/BikeChicago2003/
Various City Locations.
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* Fleetwood Mac. -Friday All ages. $50-125 8p.

Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2003.08.03 Yearly. All ages. Free Th-Su.

Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons Th-Sa 6-7p; Su 4-5p. Live Music and dancing Th-Sa 7:30-9:30p; Su 5-7p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/SummerDance
Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden., 312/742-4007, Between Harrison and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Now playing.

Hulk, Dumb and Dumberer, From Justin to Kelly, Hollywood Homicide, Rugrats Go Wild, Bruce Almighty, Finding Nemo, The In-Laws, Matrix Reloaded, X2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Carey Peters, Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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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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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2003.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/FarmersMarket2003.html
Various city locations.
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Different new rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.

Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (daily): A Man Apart - - Vin Diesel, Larenz Tate, Timothy Olyphant, ...
10p (daily): Final Destination 2 - Terrorized kids.
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Old School - Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Piven, Ellen Pompeo, Juliette Lewis, Leah Remini, Craig Kilborn, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2003.06.27:    ^

"Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" now playing.

Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Demi Moore, Bernie Mac, Luke Wilson, Matt LeBlanc, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/charliesangels2
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* "Documentation" Juried by Jere Van Syoc. -2003.07.24 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Works exploring the process, utilizing data such as diagrams, recipes, instructions, etc.
6.27: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major bands. -2003.07.06 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9p.

Around 70 quality restaurants represented. Bring money and sun screen. Variety of special attractions including flume ride, kid fun, Fox stars, high diving, much more. Good bands at several stages all day, big name act at Petrillo.
6.27: Erykah Badu 5:30p; 6.28: Steve Azar 5p, Loretta Lynn 6p; 6.29: Jimmy Wayne 3p, Deana Carter 3:45p, John Michael Montgomery 5:15p; 6.30: Kenny Rogers 5:30; 7.1: Broadway In Chicago 6:30p; 7.2: India Arie 5:30p; 7.3: Grant Park Orchestra 7:30p, Fireworks 9:30p; 7.4: Shemekia Copeland, Guster, Pete Yorn, The Wallflowers 2p; 7.5: Sheryl Crow 5:30p; 7.6: Elvis Costello & The Imposters 3p;
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Summer Lovin'. $50-55 6-11p.

Charity mixer (for N.W.Mem.Hosp. Bone Marrow Transplant Program) includes food, beverages, entertainment, and features Chicago Magazine's "Hottest Singles".
312/926-6360 http://www.auxboardevents.com
Wieboldt Hall Courtyard, 339 E Chicago. At N.U. School of Law.
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Acumen Nation, 18+ $8-10 8p.

W/ Stromkern, Project .44, and DJ? Acucrack.
http://www.cracknation.com
The Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3429 W. Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven & Dvorak. All ages. $10-50 8p.

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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* "Sacrilege" 21+ $5 Fridays 9p-2a.

"Chicago's premier night of alternative electronic music featuring DJ Cryptomech spinning the best in Industrial / Electro / Synthpop / Noise."
6.27: Guest DJ (censored).
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mechanoid
The Bottom Lounge, 3206 N Wilton. Second Floor. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
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"The Edge" comedy improv competition. Fridays All ages. $5 9p-?a.

Showcase hosted by Dave Odd, cash prizes.
http://dopechicago.com
Chase Cafe, 773/743-5650, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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* MAINFRAME. ElectroPunk Night. 1st/4th Fridays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

"Bi-weekly club night devoted to spreading the electropunk virus throughout Chicago with a concentrated injection of local and national electro bands and DJs."
6.27: Monster 0, BunnyHug,, Kuszynski, DJ CB. Synthpop bodacious breakbeat industrial laptop post-punk electro heat.
773/485-3645 http://www.mainframechicago.com
Triple D's, 773/871-6239, 1902 W Irving Park Rd. Just east of the Irving Park, Damen, Lincoln Ave intersection.
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Cans Bar One Year Anniversary Weekend. -Saturday 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.

Tons of giveaways and drink specials, music by DJ Chris Gin. Video games, movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.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 venue website for discount.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join resident DJ Sativa and friends. 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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"All Your Music" 18+ $15 11p.

w/ DJ Nando, DJ Omar Perez, DJ Rampage.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2003.06.28:    ^

* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2003.08.24 Yearly. 21+ $16.50 10a-7p.

Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
847/395-7773
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773 x227, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://www.renfair.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

6.28: City in a Garden.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Hillary Rodham Clinton book signing. All ages. $30+ 10:30a.

Two book limit, not personalized.
Women & Children First, 773/769-9299, 5233 N Clark.
http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2003.08.31 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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Group skate & picnic. All ages. Free 1p.

Join us at Busse woods for a group skate, and then picnic. Bring your favorite lunch!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Grove #4, Schaumburg. North side of Higgins Road, first entrance east of RT 53.
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Peter Gabriel. All ages. $10-80 7:30p.

W/ Sevara Nazarkhan, Pete Francis.
http://petergabriel.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Steel Pulse w/ Ekoostik Hookah. 18+ $25 7:30p.

http://steel-pulse.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Forte" Live House Music. Saturdays 21+ $5 -10p, $10 -midnt, $15 after. 8p-3a.

Well reviewed event with bands and DJs combining live music and loungy club vibe. Dress code applies.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
The District, 312/421-1759, 858 West Lake.
http://thedistrict-chi.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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
6.28: International Raelian Movement w/ Marc Letourneau. "All life on earch was originally created scientifically in laboratories by the Elphim, an advanced people from space, using their perfect mastery of cloning".
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Autobahn" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as 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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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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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* Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
6.28: PornStar Ball w/ Donald Glaude, Justin Long.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2003.08.30 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 2003.06.29:    ^

** Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade and Festival (since 1970). One of the nations largest. Last Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

Hundreds of floats, thousands of flamboyantly happy people. Special events at all area bars and restaurants, major after-parties. Starting point may backup South on Halsted to Fullerton.
773/348-8243 http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org
Boystown, Belmont and Halsted. North on Halsted to Broadway, South on Broadway to Diversey, East on Diversey to Canon Drive at Lincoln Park.
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Vans Warped Tour. All ages? $28 1p.

W/ The Suicide Machines, Face to Face, Mest, Andrew W.K., Thrice, The Ataris, Tsunami Bomb, SUM 41, Dropkick Murphys, Glassjaw, Rancid, The Used, Less Than Jake, Poison The Well, Taking Back Sunday, A Simple Plan, Slick Shoes, S.T.U.N., The Unseen, The Mad Caddies, Vendetta Red, Rufio, Maxeen, Western Waste, Pepper, Vaux, Destruction Made Simple, 7th Standard, Avenged Sevenfold, Matchbook Romance.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Hubbard Street Dance company (2). Modern and innovative. All ages. Free 1p and 3p.

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Skokie Public Library, 847/673-7774, 5215 Oakton, Skokie.
http://www.skokie.lib.il.us
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2003.08.17 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Varied readings and music.
http://chicagopoetry.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out. All ages. 15% discount on menu. 4:30p.

Many vegan options. RSVP encouraged.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI) http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/newsletter.pdf
Amitabul, 773/774-0276, 6207 N Milwaukee.
http://amitabul.getwebnet.com
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* "Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free. Pool. Half price drinks. 8p-2a.

A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro. Great decor.
6.29 DJ mereg39 makes her debut, laptop DJ StatikFire w/ all the best music you've never heard.
http://www.derklempner.com/sedition
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.com
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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman and more.
Now w/ FAMILY GUY and FUTURAMA Su-Th, the most outrageous prime-time cartoons ever made!
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.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 2003.06.30:    ^

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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Talib Kweli. hip.hop.rap. 18+ $20 9p.

http://okayplayer.com/talibkweli
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Tuesday 2003.07.01:    ^

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. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel on cable.
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6p.

Join us for a group skate! Skaters can do as many or few laps as they please. Since this trail is only 2.8 miles, you'll be able to find, and catch up with skaters no matter what time you get there.
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Dundee Road west of Hicks, Palatine. RT 53 to Dundee, turn left on Dundee. Pass Hicks, entrance is on the right side of street, just past Hicks.
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The White Stripes. -Wednesday All ages. $27.50 7p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* Busta Rhymes w/ Jonell. 18+ $37 (Doors 7:30p) 9p.

http://bustarhymes.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Subside" Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ 10p-2a.

Excellent venue. Pool. Cheap drinks.
7.1: DJs sam snee 10-11:30p, kali 11:30-12:30p, basic 12:30p-2a.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.com
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Nocturna (since 1988). 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. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
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 2003.07.02:    ^

Hubbard Street Dance company (2). Modern and innovative. All ages. Free 11a and 1p.

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Beverly Arts Center, 312/850-9744, 2407 W. 111th St.
http://www.beverlyartcenter.org
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Wednesdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.

Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. First entrance just east of RT 53 on Higgins.
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates". Through the parks, down famous streets, back to Melvin B's for beers. 7-11 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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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer. Sometimes great, sometimes lame. It's said that some ST is playing somewhere on Earth at any given time. Catch Voyager reruns nightly at 5a.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 21+ $7-12 9p.

Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, WXRT, Reckless Records and DCN.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, adequate lights, sounds and space, often packed.
7.2: Marcus Intalex & Calibre.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.net
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F L I R T. Eclectic blend of electronica presented by all fem DJs. Wednesdays 21+ Free 9:30p-2a.

The Joint and Noble Productions team up to present something different for Chicago's night life lovers. All girl dj collective brings warmth and love back to the electronic music community. Hosted weekly in cozy and groovy confines, these beat loving sisters work hard to offer a unique blend of quality and lushness ranging in the genres of house, garage, liquid funk, and electro. Premium Vodka apple and dirty martinis only $5.
The Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.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 2003.07.03:    ^

Weekly group skate in the burbs. Thursdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.

Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. Enter on the south side of Higgins, first entrance just east of Rt 53.
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Dave Matthews Band. All ages. $38-55 7p.

W/ The Iguanas.
http://davematthewsband.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Hours of execellent hard beats, club classics and general insanity with weekly special guests. $3.50 Coronas.
7.3: Angelist, Nosmo.
http://www.localsound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://bigwigchicago.com
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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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*** "Rotation" drum&bass night. Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
7.3: Usual Suspects!!! (UK/Renegade HW).
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, easy parking or Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
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* Independence Day Concert and Fireworks. Draws a million+ to the NavyPier/TasteOfChicago area! Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.

Fireworks are over Monroe harbor. FOX (32) simulcast from 8p. Includes orchestra at Petrillo Music Shell from 7:30p culminating in the 1812 overature.
ALSO: Many great suburban shows!
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/FireworksSpectacular2003.html
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* Richie Hawtin w/ Mazi. 18+ $25 10p.

Big dance night.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

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.

PIER WALK outdoor sculpture spectacular now open.
With 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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.

Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.

385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
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. All ages. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.

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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy exhibits.
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, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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Notes:    ^

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