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2004.07.23 (week 369)

Shock, Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Outdoor Summer Concerts at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
..-Fr: Finn Brothers at Vic Theatre.
..-Sa: Prince "Musicology" tour at Allstate Arena.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Start of Leo.
Ongoing: "Catwoman" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Bourne Supremacy" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Psychedelic Furs at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Missing Persons at Martini Ranch.
Fr: Where are they now? at White Star Lounge.
...
Ongoing:    ^
Outdoor Summer Concerts.
07.23: Dave Koz $75 8p.
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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Cubs home games. -2004.10.03 All ages. Various prices. Various times.
07.15-22,30-31; 08.01,10-15,23-29; 09.06-08,10-15,27-30; 10.01-03;
http://www.cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision. WGN/FSNC.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2004.07.31 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events including Bike to Work Week (6.12-18), Bike the Drive (5.30), 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
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Summer Vacation. -2004.09.07 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2004.08.28 Yearly. All ages. Free Some Su/We/Th, Fr/Sa 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://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Finn Brothers. -Friday All ages. $29.50 7:30p.
W/ Angela McCluskey.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Prince "Musicology" tour. -Saturday All ages. $49-75 Also Tuesday. 7:30p.
Wear Something Purple. Four nights. Free CD w/ ticket.
07.23: Official afterparty at Vision, $25 10p-4a.
http://www.npgmusicclub.com
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. -2004.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, We-Sa 6-9:30p.
Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour. NEW: Electro-Dance Wednesday w/ top local DJs.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/SummerDance
Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden., 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.
Anchorman, De-Lovely, Spider-Man 2, The Clearing, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hunting of the President, Around the World in 80 Days, Dodgeball, The Terminal, Chronicles of Riddick, Stepford Wives, Garfield, Harry Potter 3, Saved!, Shrek 2, Troy, Godsend, Kill Bill 2, Super Size Me, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.
Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Also hear Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" daily 8-11p.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, NO LONGER ON WNTD 950AM due to undisclosed disputes. Available on web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield -10.27.
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
Various city locations.
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Different 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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (Su-Tu): This Old Cub - The story of A Ron Santo.
10p (Su-Tu): Kill Bill Volume 2 - Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2004.07.23:    ^
Start of Leo. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the lion.
http://www.astrology.com
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"Catwoman" now playing.
W/ Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, ...
http://catwoman.warnerbros.co.uk
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Bourne Supremacy" now playing.
W/ Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles, ...
http://www.thebournesupremacy.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Psychedelic Furs. All ages. $20-25 7p.
A Jammin' at the Zoo special 70s flashback event.
http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/PsychedelicFurs
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa/We 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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Missing Persons. 21+ $15 10p.
Dale Bozzio performs in her only Chicago appearance.
Martini Ranch, 312/335-9500, 311 W Chicago.
http://www.martiniranch.com
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Where are they now? 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Actually featuring Tone Loc and C&C Music Factory.
White Star Lounge, 312/440-3223, 225 W Ontario.
http://www.whitestarlounge.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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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 2004.07.24:    ^
Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Saturdays -2004.08.14 Yearly. 9a-7p.
312/287-5988 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2004.09.05 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.
07.24: Pullman Historic District.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2004.08.29 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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Race to Mackinac (since 1898). Yearly. 12p.
300 boat parade past Navy Pier starts at 10a.
Chicago Yacht Club, 312/861-7777, Monroe Harbor.
http://www.chicagoyachtclub.com
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Taste of Lincoln (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. 12-10p.
Many vendors, many many bands, several stages, crafts, kid stuff. 40-50K expected.
http://chicagoevents.com
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood
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Vans Warped Tour 2004. All ages. $29.50 1p.
Scheduled: New Found Glory, Coheed & Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, Flogging Molly, Anti Flag, Bouncing Souls, Bad Religion, NOFX, Simple Plan, Yellowcard, Story of the Year, Atmosphere, Sugarcult, Tiger Army, Billy Talent, Lars Frederickson, The Vandals, Alkaline Trio, Rise Against, The Casualties, Rufio, Allister, Avenged Sevenfold, Matchbook Romance, From Autumn To Ashes, My Chemical Romance, Jackson, The Revolution Smile, The Briggs, Fear Before the March of Flames, Letter Kills, Bleed The Dream, The Beautiful Mistake, Motion City Soundtrack.
http://www.warpedtour.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Hot Import Nights. Ages? $25 5p-12a.
100s of cars, Hot Wheels, several DJs, breakdancers, playmates, over 30K peep expected, afterparty at Domaine (1045 Rush).
949/789-7439 http://www.hotimportnights.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* "The Gathering" All Ages Goth Night. 4th Saturdays All ages. Free. Parking in lot. 7p-2a.
Free Movie, bands, snax, drinx (no-alc). Some dress decorum required.
07.24: Bands: The Fuzzy Bunnies of Death, Soulscape, Grigori3, guest DJ Pascal. Movie: Addams Family Values. H.P. Lovecraft costume contest.
Chicagoland Community Church, 836 W Aldine. 1blk N of Belmont/Clark.
http://chicagolandcc.org
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Arbortheater outdoor concerts. Sa/Th All ages. Free 7-9p.
07.24: "White Saddle Band" Little bit of country, little bit of Rock n' Roll.
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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Mixx National DJ Competition Finals. 21+ $5 8p.
W/ Kanye West And Slick Rick.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
07.24: "You Say You Want A Revolution, Well You Know - It's Already Here" - Tim Bolger shares his thoughts on the present age and will prognosticate on future events.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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*** "Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ Free 9p-3a.
AN EDITOR FAVE! Cheap beers, kitchen, two floors, jungle/d&b guests.
07.24: Slak, Pipeline, Vijay, Droopy, M50, John Simmons, Burst.
http://spsound.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.
No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://www.localendar.com/public/edgecome
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 9p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.
"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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Sa/Su 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and 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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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
07.24: James Holden, Jay Tripwire, Mazi, ...
http://spundae.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 -2004.09.04 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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"The Remix" 18+ $25 11p-5a.
W/ DJ Hype, MC GQ, w/ DJ SS, DJ Freaky Flow, MC Flipside, and locals The Opus, Poolside, Flipside, Glyde and Carbide.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2004.07.25:    ^
Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2004.08.15 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://chicagopoetry.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland Beach Stand.
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* Mish Mash Variety Nite! Weekly Variety Show with Film. Sundays 21+ $7 8-11p.
Catch the best of Chicago's filmmakers and variety talent. Anchored by original screenings, each week hosts an exciting and eclectic array of performances. From puppet shows to live jazz, improv to burlesque cabaret, stand up to rock bands, a forum for all things creatively diverse and wildly passionate in Chicago. Curated by Mia Park, also known as Miss Mia from "Chic A Go Go!". Free popcorn & drink specials.
773/972-6745 http://miapark.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. 1bk W of Damen, 2mi E from I94.
http://www.beatkitchen.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 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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Chris Isaak w/ Sophie B. Hawkins. -Tuesday 21+ $55 9p.
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.
Now: New Harvey Birdman episodes, and ATHF reruns nightly!
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.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: F*t*, 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 2004.07.26:    ^
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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Jonathan Ames reads. 18+ Free 8p.
Witty deviant author presents his newest "Wake up, Sir!"
http://www.jonathanames.com
Quimby's Bookstore, 773/342-0910, 1854 W North.
http://quimbys.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, free. Reruns at midnt, 9a, 6p. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!" Followed by "Tough Crowd" w/ Collin Quinn. An excellent hour of free thinkers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.07.27:    ^
* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2004.08.24 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.
Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
07.27: 8:46p Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) w/ Jimmy Stewart, Claude Rains, Jean Arthur.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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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 on cable.
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Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
http://derklempner.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.
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 2004.07.28:    ^
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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"Fun on 21" Collector Car shows. 4th Wednesdays -2004.08.25 All ages. Free. 6:30-9p.
All pre-1978, live DJ, good restaurants, movie theater.
07.28: Corvette and Chevy.
http://mainstreetlibertyville.org
Downtown Libertyville. Church Street, BankOne and National City banks.
http://libertyville.com
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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.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Julieta Venegas. 18+ $20 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* "dubFrequency" Drum&Bass. Wednesdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
$5 Absolut, $3 Bud specials.
07.28: Keaton & Hive, w/ Ciro & Brandon S, MF & Lamebrane.
http://dubfrequency.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.net
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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* Newberry Library Book Fair (since 1985). Yearly. All ages. Free 12-8p.
Major literati event. Support Chicago's Newberry Library while restocking your home library. Over 100,000 books in over 50 categories at bargain prices, as well as LPs, CDs and videos are on sale during this 4-day event.
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W Walton. Three blocks south of Clark/Division Red Line.
http://www.newberry.org
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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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Sonic Youth. 18+ $24 8p.
http://www.sonicyouth.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Acid Test. Thursdays -2004.08.26 21+ $7 ($1 off if dressed Psychedelic) 8p.
1966 themed art performance starring the wrecking crew, Kai Collins, George Dickson, Michael Flores, Jonathan Hood, Sarah McComber, Pavel Pourmal, Maty Flynn Walsh. Music by Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Dean Parks (Steely Dan), George Deering (Randy Newman).
http://www.psychotronic.info/acidtest.htm
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan. Near Red line Irving Park stop.
http://www.swingersmecca.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Logest running f*tish night. Totally rude. Chains abound. DJs Pa5cal and StatikFire.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Sheila E. 21+ $22 9p.
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://cityofchicago.org
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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.
06.26-09.12: Dan Peterman: "Plastic Economies".
06.26-09.05: "Skin Tight" extreme fashion innovations.
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 scultpure show now on display.
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.
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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.
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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