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2003.08.22 (week 321)

Old School.
DON'T MISS:
Fr: Busta Rhymes at Park West.
Sa-Su: FINAL WEEKEND: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Tu: FINAL SHOW: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival at Grant Park, Butler Field.
We: EVENT FINALE: "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party at Big Wig.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.
Ongoing:    ^
Outdoor Music Evenings. All ages.
8.22: Sondheim's Passion, Pavilion, $10-80, 8p.
8.23: Sondheim's Passion, Pavilion, $10-80, 8p.
8.24: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Pavilion, $10-50, 7p.
8.25: Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, Martin Theatre, $10-40, 8p.
8.26: David Daniels in Recital, Martin Theatre, $10-40, 8p.
8.27: Christopher Taylor in recital, Martin Theatre, $10-40, 8p.
8.28: Basil Twist's Symphonie Fantastique, Bennett-Gordon Hall, $30 no lawn, 7:30p.
8.28: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Pavilion, $10-40, 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.
8.22: Jethro Tull $56 7:30p.
8.26: Jethro Tull $56 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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Members Show 2003. -2003.08.28 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Liz Phair. -Saturday All ages. $20 Sold out. 7p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Cirque du Soleil: Varekai. -2003.08.31 $50-120 Various times.
"On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered."
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.
Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.
Freaky Friday, Lara Croft 2, Spy Kids 3, Pirates, Johnny English, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Terminator 3, Legally Blonde 2, Charlies Angles 2, Hulk, Hollywood Homicide, Finding Nemo, Matrix 2, X-Men 2, ...
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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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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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): Chicago - Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, ...
10p (daily): Anger Management - Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzman, ...
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 2003.08.22:    ^
Start of Virgo. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the virgin.
http://www.astrology.com
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The Wiggles. -Sunday sold out.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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"The Medallion" now playing.
Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/themedallion
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Busta Rhymes. 18+ $6 8p.
http://bustarhymes.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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MainFrame. ElectroPunk Night. 2nd/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."
8.22: Superstars Of Love, Houston Bernard, Machwat?.
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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"Real Time" w/ Bill Maher. Fridays TV-MA Free 10p.
New show, now one full hour with comedy showcase segment. Preceeded by Dennis Miller.
http://billmaher.tv
HBO. On cable.
http://hbo.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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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 2003.08.23:    ^
Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Yearly. 7-14 $30-35 6a-12p.
Wonderful concept. Over 700 expected. McDonald's sponsored. 7-10yo: 100m swim/4k bike/1k run. 11-14yo: 200m swim/8k bike/1k run.
Foster Beach, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Softball Slugfest Against MS (since 2001). 16" coed recreational softball tournament. Yearly. 21+ $750/Team, $50/Individual 8a-6p.
Sponsored by I.F.D.,Inc., 32 teams will "Knock MS Out of the Park!" and enjoy a day of competitive team spirit, food & beverage and great prizes! Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter.
312/423-1105 http://www.msillinois.org
Lincoln Park, South fields by North Avenue.
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* FINAL WEEKEND: Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2003.08.24 Yearly. All ages. $8.50-17.50 Coupons online. 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://renfair.com/bristol
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
8.23: Chinatown & Greek Town.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.
"Viva Chicago welcomes the musical genius of Andy Montanez, Banda Recodo, Cubanismo, Gato Barbieri, Jose Julian and Los Mora Arriga, playing cumbias, nortenas, tropical, merengue, salsa, ballads, ranchero and mariachi."
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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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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Taste of Greece. Folk music, culture, meats and spices. -Sunday 12-11p.
Greektown, 847/509-8030, 100 S Halsted. Runs several blocks.
http://www.chicagogreektown.com
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Suburban outdoor concerts. Saturdays All ages. Free 7p.
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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Jimmy Buffett. All ages. $36-66 8p.
And The Coral Reefer Band.
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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* 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.
8.23: How to Get Rid of Your Doctor Before He Gets Rid of You. Mike "Doc" Witort, A.P. (alternative physician).
8.30: Jesus and Karl Marx: Both Humanist Philosophers. Brahm Bassford explores the compatibilities.
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.
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 2003.08.24:    ^
SuperSprint Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. $$ 6a-3p.
Thousands expected. Cash prizes. May sell out. Big parties after.
Lakefront at Monroe, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Willie Nelson w/ Los Lonely Boys. -Monday 21+ $45 Sold out. 9p.
http://willienelson.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro.
8.24: DJ KVN.
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://www.derklempner.com/sedition
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Paramour. Sundays 21+ $3 10p-3a.
Chicago's newest gothic/industrial/fetish club night.
http://www.paramour-industrialites.com
Vision Nightclub, lower level., 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $7-9 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-3a.
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 2003.08.25:    ^
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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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.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2003.08.26:    ^
Women's Equality Day. Yearly.
Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
http://www.women.com
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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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BB King, Jeff Beck. All ages. $42-67 7p.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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* FINAL SHOW: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city. Tuesdays Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend. 8:30p.
8.26: Rear Window (1954): Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, Raymond Burr. 8:00p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals/FilmFestival2003
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. Red Line train to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or Adams/Wabash.
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Billy Idol. -Wednesday 21+ $43 9p.
http://billyidol.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Fat Tuesdays" Tuesdays 18+ (21+2drink) $5 9p-2a.
RSVP on web-site for free admission.
Old school house/rave DJs from transparent, partytildawn, dusttrax, etc.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Wrightwood and Milwaukee.
http://www.logansquareaud.com
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"Subside" Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ 10p-2a.
Excellent venue. Pool. Cheap drinks.
8.26: DJs Chamberweed & 40oz.
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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Noctronica/Nocturna (since 1988). Electro/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 2003.08.27:    ^
Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F.
Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -2003.09.02 Yearly.
See event website for schedule.
773/827-FILM http://www.cuff.org
Landmark Century Cinema, 773/248-7744, 2828 N Clark.
http://www.landmarktheaters.com
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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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*** EVENT FINALE: "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
Great tunes, adequate lights, sounds and space, often packed.
8.27: Shy FX. Extra speakers and lights.
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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Thursday 2003.08.28:    ^
Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.
Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Grant Park. Petrillo Music Shell. Also at the Cultural Center.
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Jazz Tour. Preliminaries to the Chicago Jazz Festival. Yearly. $20 6-11:30p.
Includes admission to several clubs and free buses. Many hundreds expected.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Start at any point. See event website for details.
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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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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5-7 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.
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.
8.28: KC!!! A local fave.
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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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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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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