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2005.08.12 (week 424)

What, me worry?

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Outdoor Summer Concerts at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Ongoing: Henry 4 at Theatre Building Chicago.
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: "Deuce Bigalow 2" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Four Brothers" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Great Raid" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Skeleton Key" now playing everywhere.
Fr: Megadeth and Dream Theater at The Tweeter Center.
..-Su: Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Fr: Glamorama at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "Kinetic" Dance Night at Bottom Lounge.
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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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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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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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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2005.09.04 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.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 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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Henry 4 (part one). Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2005.09.04 Ages 10+. $20. Th+Fr 7:30p, Sa 2+7:30p, Su 3p.

Ferocious re-imagining of Shakespeare's classic places women in the central roles!
http://h4.1.tripod.com
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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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.

Must Love Dogs, Sky High, Stealth, The Island, The Devil's Rejects, Bad News Bears, Charlie Chocolate Factory, Wedding Crashers, Fantastic Four, War of the Worlds, The Perfect Man, Mr&Mrs Smith, 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,Mo-We; 7p Su: 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,Mo-We; 9p Su: The Longest Yard - Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Walter Williamson, Michael Irvin, Nelly, ...
midnt Fr: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - W/ Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Bill Nighy, Anna Chancellor, John Malkovich, Warwick Davis, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, ...
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 2005.08.12:    ^

"Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo" now playing.

W/ Rob Schneider, Eddie Griffin, ...
http://deucebigalow.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Four Brothers" now playing.

John Singleton w/ Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese, Andre 3000, Garrett Hedlund, ...
http://www.fourbrothersmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Great Raid" now playing.

John Dahl w/ Benjamin Bratt, Joseph Fiennes, James Franco, Robert Mammone, Max Martini, James Carpinello, Mark Consuelos, ...
http://www.greatraidthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Skeleton Key" now playing.

Iain Softley w/ Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant, ...
http://www.theskeletonkeymovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Megadeth and Dream Theater. Gigantour. All ages. 40+ 4:30p.

http://www.gigantour.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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Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1955). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-5 Sa 11:30a-9p; Su 11:30a-8p; Fr 5:30-9:30p.

Small, arts, crafts, foods, demos.
Midwest Buddhist Temple, 312/943-7801, 435 W Menomonee.
http://www.midwestbuddhisttemple.org
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Glamorama. Benefit For The Art Institute Of Chicago. Yearly. All ages. $50-250 7:30p.

Marshall Field's presents glitter, glam and electrified outrageousness featuring The B-52's, The East Village Opera Company and more.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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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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* "Kinetic" Dance Night (since 2004). 2nd Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.

Powernoize aggro industrial hardEBM $3Vodka.
08.12: DJs WEiRD sKeTCH and LickMeI'mDelicious.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
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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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 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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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 (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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Perseid meteorite shower peak day. Yearly. 12a.

Look south and up somewhere dark after midnight. Hard to see in the city. Go camping.
http://home.att.net/~tangents/tech/astrocal.htm
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Saturday 2005.08.13:    ^

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

312/287-5988 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1945). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. Yearly. All ages. Free 2.5hr 10a.

Dozens of floats, marching bands and drill teams. One of the city's largest parades.
312/225-2400 http://www.statesattorney.org/paradecalendar.htm
Washington Park, King Drive from 39th to 55th.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

08.13: Ukrainian Village.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Korean Street Festival (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. Sa -10p, Su -9p. 11a.

773/583-1700 http://www.koreanfestival.org
West Bryn Mawr between Kedzie and Kimball
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Retro on Roscoe (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p.

Antique cars, handmade crafts, retro music, kids activities, plenty of food.
Over 30 bands include Hairbangers Ball, Mike & Joe, Mr. Blotto, and Tributosaurus (doing David Bowie); also WONKAmobile, and the Windy City Chili Cook-Off.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Roscoe from Damen to Hamilton
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2005.09.03 Yearly. All ages. Free 12-3p.

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
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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Elvis is Alive and Running 5K (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. $20 to run. 6p.

Over 2000 people expected, some impersonators, Fluffer-Nutter sandwiches, good post-parties.
Cannon Drive at Fullerton, 773/944-4113.
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com
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Velvet Revolver. All ages. $20 6p.

The Zone's (94.7) Extreme Night Out II.
http://www.velvetrevolver.net/
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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Allman Brothers Band w/ Moe. All ages. $35-59.50 7p.

http://allmanbrothersband.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Flogging Molly. 18+ $20 7p.

http://floggingmolly.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Chaka Khan. $10-40 7:30p.

http://chakakhan.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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The Doors Of The 21st Century. 21+ $47-198 8p.

Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.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.
08.13: Feminism - A Negative Effect on Women in All Areas.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Residents Flipside, Poolside, Glyde and Carbide.
08.13: BassDrive.com showcase featuring Phix, Zew, Carbide, Pipeline and Four/4.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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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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"Shimmer" 21+ $5 10p-3a.

One-off event with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning dream pop / shoegazer / heavenly voices music and beautiful videos all night long.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. Upstairs. Near Red Line Belmont stop.
http://thebottomlounge.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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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!"
08.13: Iron Chef America: Traci Des Jardines and her all female team compete against 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 2005.08.14:    ^

V.J. Day (since 1945). Yearly.

Victory over Japan day. Commemorates the surrender of Japan, ending World War II in 1945.
http://www.japan.net
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Lincoln Square Classic Car Show. Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5p.

Dozens of antique, classic and hot cars, music, food, pinewood derby.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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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 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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Windy City Roller Derby. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" All ages. $15+ 6p.

A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates. Double Crossers VS Manic Attackers, Hell's Belles VS The Fury. After party at Liars Club.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Nanci Griffith. 21+ $25+ Doors 7:30p. 9p.

W/ The Blue Moon Orchestra.
http://www.nancigriffith.com
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 2005.08.15:    ^

Assumption day. Yearly.

Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
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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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Elvis Spectacular. 18+ $15+ 8p.

http://www.elevationusa.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Beatdown" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

Presented by some mix of DJs Danny The Wild Child, Alfonz De La Mota, Future Prophet, Oracle.
08.15: DJs Out of Order, Brandon S, Riverman, Oddball.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
The Tini Martini Ranch, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwaukee. Logan Square.
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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 2005.08.16:    ^

* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2005.08.23 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.

Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
08.16: The Hustler, 8:20p (135), Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie.
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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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.

Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
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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The music of Tori Amos. 21+ $10 9:30p.

Ladies of the Canyon presents.
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 2005.08.17:    ^

Skate Group Reunion. All ages. Free 6:30p.

Remembering "The granddaddy of Chicago group skates". Hugging the lake shore trails, Oak Street Beach, Navy Pier, Planetarium, back to Melvin B's for beers. 7-11 miles, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up. Canceled if wet.
http://thirstydog.net/londo-reunion.html
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://www.londomondo.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
08.17: DJs JJ Jellybean, Phantom 45, Phil Free Art, Riverman. Oldskool mixdown mashup.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Aretha Franklin. W/ Soulive. -Thursday All ages. $15-75 Two Shows 8p.

http://www.legacyrecordings.com/arethafranklin
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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.
08.17: Vic Lavender from Mr. ALI (with Joe Rendone on percussion) and Anthony Nicholson (with William Kurt and company).
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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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 2005.08.18:    ^

Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -2005.08.25 Yearly.

See event website for schedule.
773/827-FILM http://www.cuff.org
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Arbortheater outdoor concerts. Thursdays All ages. Free 7-9p.

08.18: Movie Night - Shrek II - on giant screen.
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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* WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-9:30p.

"Community Drumming Circle for all. Gather & join our highest intentions together with the intensity & concentration to charge the planet with the power of our collective rhythms to vibrate peace & healing and broadcast these potent energies into the lens of our growing satellite, instructing the ether, programming for peaceful change & prosperity."
08.18: Last gathering of the year.
http://www.shedrums.com
Northwestern University, Sheridan at Clark, Evanston. Stone Circle Fire-pit On The Landfill, South End of Campus.
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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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2005.08.12