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2005.07.01 (week 418)

Freedom Fries

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Outdoor Summer Concerts at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Su: Little Shop of Horrors at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: "Got Quirk?" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Mo: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "Rebound" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "War of the Worlds" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: Harold Lloyd: The Man on the Clock at Music Box Theatre.
Fr: John Mellencamp at The Tweeter Center.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Outdoor Summer Concerts. -2005.08.28 Yearly.

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. -2005.07.31 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events including
"Chicago Moves Day" (Daley Plaza 11a-1p 05.17), "Lakefront by Bike Tour" (starts at fountain west of Navy Pier 10:30a-1:30p 05.22), "Bike the Drive" (Buckingham Fountain 05.29 8a), "Bike to Work Week" (6.17-24). Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, 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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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2005.08.20 Yearly. All ages. Free Some Su/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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Summer Vacation. -2005.09.07 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Little Shop of Horrors. -2005.07.03 All ages. $18-80.

Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Got Quirk?" -2005.07.21 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

"Artwork in all media by women and men that is expressed in unusual, weird, funny, odd, peculiar, bizarre, wacky, fantastic, grotesque, whimsical, way out and/or in an off the wall way."
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. -2005.07.04 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.
06.29 The Gap Band, Morris Day and the Time 5:30p; 06.30 Lynyrd Skynyrd, Creedence Clearwater Revisited 5p; 07.01 Steve Winwood, Dr. John 5:30p; 07.02 Santana, Los Lonely Boys, Salvador Santana Band 4:30p; 07.03 Grant Park Symphony Orchestra Independence Eve Concert and Fireworks 7:30p; 07.04 Moby, John Hiatt, North Mississippi All-Stars 3p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2005.08.29 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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Wolff's Flea Market and Antique Mall. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Outside Su 7a-3p; Inside Sa+Su 8a-4p, Mo-We 11a-6p, Th+Fr 11a-8p.

350 market spaces, 80 dealers, 50 showcases. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Now playing.

War of the Worlds, Bewitched, Herbie, Land of the Dead, Rize, Batman Begins, Heights, The Perfect Man, Shark Boy & Lava Girl, Mr&Mrs Smith, Honeymooners, Cinderella Man, Lords of Dogtown, Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, Madagascar, The Longest Yard, Star Wars 3, Monster-in-Law, Unleashed, Crash, ...
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. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Now back on the air locally. Also 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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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.

Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.8-10.26.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield ?-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) 5.27-10.31.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.17-10.21.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7.10-10.30.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.19-10.23.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 5.22-10.30.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.19-10.23.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.20-10.24.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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 Fr,Sa,Th; 7p Su,Mo: Sin City - W/ Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carla Gugino, Josh Hartnett, Michael Madsen, Jaime King, Brittany Murphy, Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke, Nick Stahl, Marley Shelton, ...
10p Fr,Sa,Th; 9p Su,Mo: Monster-in-Law - Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott, Annie Parisse, Monet Mazur, Will Arnett, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): Kung Fu Hustle.
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 2005.07.01:    ^

"Rebound" now playing.

Steve Carr w/ Martin Lawrence, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Breckin Meyer, Horatio Sanz, Oren Williams, Patrick Warburton, Megan Mullally, ...
http://www.reboundthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"War of the Worlds" now playing.

Steven Spielberg w/ Tom Cruise, Justin Chatwin, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, David Alan Basche, James DuMont, Daniel Franzese, ...
http://www.waroftheworlds.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Harold Lloyd: The Man on the Clock. Fridays -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

Brilliant 1920s film/stunt pioneer. 8 silent (presented with live musical accompaniment) and 2 sound comedies, all new 35mm prints!
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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John Mellencamp. With John Fogerty. All ages. $20++ Doors 5:30p. 7p.

http://johnmellencamp.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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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month. Ends at O'learys (541 North Wells) 9:30p-ish.
07.01: National Historic Landmarks.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.

DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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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!
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. 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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Terminal Bliss, Dremana And Blackout. 21+ $7 9p.

http://terminalbliss.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Across from Blue line, Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Steel Pulse w/ Toots and the Maytals. Reggae. -Saturday 18+ $29.50 9p.

http://www.steel-pulse.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Kinetic" Dance Night (since 2004). 1st Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.

powernoize+aggro+industrial+hardEBM+$3Vodka.
07.01: Resident DJs MisterEntropy and Pathogen. CD giveaways.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/kinetic_noise
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/We 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N 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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* Electrobash. 1st Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

DJs RazerX and Ryan Bedlam spin electro-clash, nuwave, and classic industrial.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2005.07.02:    ^

Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Saturdays -2005.08.13 Yearly. 9a-7p.

312/287-5988 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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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.
07.02: Co-Counselors: Leading the Way to the Socialist Revolution?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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* "In Your System" 18+ $18-20 10p.

DJs Marco Bailey, Locutus, Frankie Vega, Avex Axiom, The Machine, John Catterson, Apocalypse, Steve Christian, ...
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 18+ $8 10p.

Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, Reckless Records, etc.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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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Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
07.02: Blank and Jones, JJ Perez and Spin.
http://www.godskitchen.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Parking sometimes hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
07.02: Iron Chef America Tag Team Finale w/ Masaharu Morimoto and Bobby Flay vs. Hiroyuki Sakai and Mario Batali.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2005.10.29 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 2005.07.03:    ^

Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest (since 1981). Yearly. All ages. $8 admission, parking extra. 5:30a-11p.

Major hot air ballooning event, includes nationally known bands, food, carnival, etc. Simulcast on 104.3FM. Balloon Glow 8:45p, fireworks 9:45p. Launches at 5:30a and 6:30p, weather permitting.
http://eyestotheskiesfestival.com
Lisle Community Park, 630/575-9798, Hwy. 53 and Short Street. Near I-88 and I-355.
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Biker Brunch. Sundays 21+ $9.79 10a-1p.

All you can eat hot and cold breakfast buffet and special parking for motorcyclists. W/ cereals, fruit, biscuits, gravy, waffles, omelets, hash browns, bagels, cream cheese, bacon, sausage, more.
http://wlup.com/biker_brag
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2005.08.14 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://mywebpage.netscape.com/petcat5/Beach%20Poets.html
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland Beach Stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com
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Family Guy NEW EPISODE. Sundays TV-MA Free 8-9p.

One of the funniest cartoon ever made, mature and cynical, first new episode in years. Followed by American Dad.
http://www.planet-familyguy.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com/familyguy
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** Independence Day Concert and Fireworks (since 1978). Draws a million+ to the NavyPier/TasteOfChicago area! Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.

Fireworks are over Monroe harbor. FOX (32) simulcast from 8p. Orchestra from 7:30p culminating in 1812 overture, then American classics accompanying pyrotechnics.
ALSO: Many great suburban shows!
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Frankie Knuckles. 21+ $18.50 10p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.07.04:    ^

* Independence Day. Yearly.

Legal holiday. The Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was passed by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on this day in 1776. Typically observed with picnics and evening fireworks.
http://www.holidays.net/independence
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** Beacon of Freedom parade (since 1922). Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.

Evanston has an extraordinary Independence Day parade, rated among the nation's best. Over 100 floats many representing alternative interests. Come early, bring sunscreen.
http://www.evanston4th.org
North Evanston, Central Street and Central Avenue, Evanston. Marches East to Ashland. Easily reached by Purple line and Metra.
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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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.07.05:    ^

Earth at Aphelion. Our orbit's farthest point from the sun. Yearly.

Fortunately by cosmic standards we're close (3.4%?) to circular at 147.5-152.6Mkm (91.7-94.8Mmi).
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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Billy Corgan. -Wednesday All ages. $35+ Two shows. SOLD OUT. 7:30p.

http://billycorgan.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Boyz Nite. Hard dance music for men. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2005.07.06:    ^

"Fun on 21" Collector Car shows. 1st/3rd Wednesdays -2005.08.17 Yearly. All ages. Free. 6:30-9p.

All pre-1978, live DJ, good restaurants, movie theater.
http://mainstreetlibertyville.org
Downtown Libertyville. Church Street, BankOne and National City banks.
http://libertyville.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). 21+ Free 7p-2a.

After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
07.06: Old skool w/ DJs Poolside (30th bday!), Phantom 45, Glyde, Carbide, MC Kid Entropy.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Pat Benatar. W/ Neil Giraldo. -Thursday 21+ $40+ 9p.

http://www.benatar.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Organic Groove. Wednesdays -2005.08.24 21+ $5 9p-2a.

Weekly House music legends. Hosted by Tina Howell & resident DJ David Chavez w/ Avreeayl Ra on percussion.
07.06: Glenn Underground and Malik Alston (Detroit, Live PA).
http://www.rationation.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?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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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $0-5 9p-2a.

Chris Widman (WLUWs Abstract Science) & Don Solo. "a monthly electronic music soiree showcasing innovative leftfield technofunk+jazztronica+abstractbeats for your bootieus maximus". live visuals by Merkaba, $2 PBRs, $4 Cosmos.
773/275-2552 http://www.cardiojam.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 7p and 10p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
07.06: Becomes "The Band".
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, art, lessons, contests, more.
http://www.womenobsession.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2005.07.07:    ^

Arbortheater outdoor concerts. Thursdays All ages. Free 7-9p.

07.07: Saturday June Band (pop and classic rock).
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

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

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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.

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.

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) 9a-5p.

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.

Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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