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2006.06.23 (week 469)

Judge Not...
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Sa: MOB Fest.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
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.
Fr: Midsummer Eve.
Ongoing: "Click" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Leonard Cohen" now playing at select theaters.
Ongoing: "Road to Guantanamo" now playing at select theaters.
Ongoing: Pure Painting at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Sunset Jams at Castaway's.
..-Sa: Dark Star Orchestra at Park West.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "The Acrocats" Comedy Cat Circus Show at Caro d'Offay Gallery.
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Ongoing:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2006.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events. 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). -2006.08.19 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. -2006.09.11 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $?-50.
"Three nights of music, 1 day of music business panels". A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at multiple venues big and small.
http://chicagomobfest.com
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2006.08.27 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.
Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/SummerDance/
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Cirque Shanghai. -2006.09.03 All ages. $0-15 We-Su various time.
The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking theatrical performance.
http://cirqueshanghai.com
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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Now playing.
Nacho Libre, The Lake House, A Prairie Home Companion, Cars, The Break-Up, The Omen, An Inconvenient Truth, X-Men 3, Over the Hedge, Da Vinci Code, Just My Luck, Poseidon, Art School Confidential, Mission: Impossible 3, Akeelah and the Bee, R.V., Stick It, United 93, American Dreamz, In Her Line of Fire, The Sentinel, Scary Movie 4, Lucky Number Slevin, Take the Lead, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Vendetta, The Hills Have Eyes, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
June 23: 8p $15-75 Bonnie Raitt With Special Guest Keb' Mo'.
June 24: 7:30p $15-75 Bonnie Raitt With Special Guest Keb' Mo'.
June 25: 7p $10-40 Peking Acrobats, elite troupe of China's best gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers whose dazzling displays of contortion, flexibility, agility and control are all about amazement. Children 10 and under discounted.
June 29: 8p $10-50 Mahler'S Third Symphony.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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.
Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://www.theofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also 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 (since 1980). Cut out the middlemen. -2006.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a or 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 06.06-10.24.
Th: Daley Plaza 05.18-09.28.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 06.01-10.26.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 07.08-10.28.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 05.20-10.28.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 06.03-10.28.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 06.03-10.21.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 06.03-10.21.
Su: Logan Square, Logan/Milwaukee/Kedzie 06.04-10.29
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 06.04-10.22.
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. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Silent Hill - Horror film based on a video game.
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Scary Movie 4 - David Zucker w/ Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Andre Benjamin, Simon Rex, Carmen Electra, Leslie Nielsen, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Pullman, John Reardon, Charlie Sheen, ...
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 2006.06.23:    ^
Midsummer Eve. Yearly.
Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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"Click" now playing.
W/ Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff, Henry Winkler, Julie Kavner, Sean Astin, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/click
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man" now playing.
Critically panned documentary of the legendary singer-songwriter, includes performances by U2, Linda Thompson, Beth Orton, Rufus Wainwright and others.
http://www.leonardcohenimyourman.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Road to Guantanamo" now playing.
Documentary of three British Muslims imprisoned for two years then released without charges.
http://www.roadtoguantanamomovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pure Painting. -2006.07.20 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Original art in all painting media.
06.23: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Sunset Jams. Fridays 21+ $10 7-10:30p.
Various quality bands, fun veranda atmosphere, swim-wear clad crowd.
06.23: Libido Funk Circus (70s/80s dance).
http://www.chicagosocial.com
Castaway's, North Avenue Beach. Boathouse.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/castaways.htm
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Dark Star Orchestra. -Saturday 18+ $22 7:30p.
Premier Grateful Dead recreation.
http://darkstarorchestra.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
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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"The Acrocats" Comedy Cat Circus Show. Amazing Animals by Samantha. All ages. $3 9-11:30p.
Trained cats that ride skateboards, ring bells, roll barrels, climb ladders, walk a high wire and even have an all cat band called The Rock-Cats!
773/549-3357 http://www.amazinganimals.biz
Caro d'Offay Gallery, 773/235-7400, 2204 W North Ave.
http://www.carodoffaygallery.com
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/Th 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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Flesh & Bone. 21+ $10-20 10p-4a.
Tekno-Lectro dance night w/ The Hacker and Kill Memory Crash.
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin St.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Never Enough. 21+ $3-5 10p-2a.
Dance event w/ Dirty Things, Hunter Husar, Johnny Love, Ian Hixxx, Brendonna, and Ari of Suicide Girls.
http://theopaqueproject.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.net
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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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The Flaming Dames Burlesque. Fridays 10:30p.
A 1980's hair-rock revue.
773/989-4515 http://nmtchicago.org
The Spot, 4437 N Broadway.
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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 2006.06.24:    ^
Cardboard Cup Regatta (since 1985). Yearly.
Over 100 entrants build boats of cardboard and compete for a variety of awards on 200 yard course.
http://cardboardcup.com
Main Beach Park, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake.
http://www.crystallakeparks.org
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St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.
Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
http://judaism.about.com
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Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Saturdays -2006.08.19 Yearly. 9a-7p.
312/287-5988 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Japan Festival. Drums, dances, martial arts, food. Yearly. All ages. $0 10a-5p.
Attractions include demonstrations: Taiko Drums, Koto, Shakuhachi, Shinobue, Okinawa Taiko and Dances, Choirs, Japanese Classical Dances, Minyo Dances, Aikido, Judo, Kendo, Karate, etc.
847/593-1633 http://japanfest-chicago.org
Forest View Education Center, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights.
http://www.northpark.edu
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* Fountain Square Art Festival (since 1980). Lots of quality art, food and bands. -Sunday Yearly. Sa -9p, Su 10a-6p.
About 300 artists, strictly juried.
http://www.evchamber.com
Evanston Business District, 1100 W Main, Evanston. Purple line Main stop.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
06.24: Historic Bronzeville.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $16-20 12p.
Multi-course vegan/vege/raw meal including appetizers, salad, soup, bread, entre, desert, beverages.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Arya Bhavan Pure Vegetarian Indian Cuisine, 773/274-5800, 2508 W Devon.
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2006.09.03 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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Entheon Convergence "Cultural Re:Evolution" 18+ $25-75 7p-5a.
Dozens of performers including DJs, musicians, painters, projection visuals, fire, more, in three distinct areas. Costume contest.
http://www.psymbolic.com
Heir Gallery, 4115 S State.
http://www.entheonvillage.com
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Bill Maher. All ages. $43-55+ 8p.
http://billmaher.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.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.
06.24: Truth About 9/11, Hidden History, Secret Societies, Conspiracies.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Pat Benatar. -Sunday 18+ $39.50+ 9p.
W/ Neil Giraldo and Hang Face.
http://www.benatar.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $3 9p-3a.
Industrial, rhythmic noise and hard EBM w/ resident DJs Sprite, Gremlin, others.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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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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Vertigo USA. Chicago-based U2 tribute band. 21+ TBA 10p-2a.
http://www.VertigoU2band.com
Chicago City Limits, 847/524-9910, 1712 W Wise Road, Schaumburg.
http://www.ChicagoCityLimits.net
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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 -2006.10.28 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 2006.06.25:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. 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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Biker Brunch. Sundays 21+ $10+ 10a-2p.
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.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Celebrate Clark Street. All ages. Free 12-8p.
Musica en Vivo, international foods, childrens activities, arts and crafts, more.
Clark Street. Between Morse and Touhy.
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*** Gay Pride Parade and Festival (since 1970). One of the nations largest. Last Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
Hundreds of floats, thousands of flamboyantly happy people. Special events at all area bars and restaurants, major after-parties. Starting point may backup South on Halsted to Fullerton. Wear sun screen.
773/348-8243 http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org
Boystown, Belmont and Halsted. North on Halsted to Broadway, South on Broadway to Diversey, East on Diversey to Canon Drive at Lincoln Park.
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Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2006.08.20 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://www.myspace.com/beachpoets
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland Beach Stand.
http://chicagopoetry.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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* "The End" Pride After-Party. 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Electro DJs Trancid, Greg Haus, James Lauer. Free Heineken while supply lasts.
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Locale" (since 2004). Leading-edge indie audio/video artist showcase. Sundays Ages? Free 10p.
Hosted/Produced by Dan Simborg, Mason Dixon, Jen Levi.
06.25: (#112) Audio/Visual Jrick & In-House Crew.
http://www.localeevents.com
Rodan, 773/276-7036, 1530 N Milwaukee. Intimate and comfortable bar/restaurant.
http://www.rodan.ws
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Monday 2006.06.26:    ^
Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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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* Rush Tribute Band. 18+ 10-12+ 9p.
Momo's Dance Party w/ Evenflow.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2006.06.27:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
8p Silent Hill, 10p Scary Movie 4.
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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Wednesday 2006.06.28:    ^
"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
06.28: Kourosh Dini trained musician & psychiatrist creates cycling flow of philosophical contemplation. With Josh Brill a duality of the ambient & the participatory.
http://www.psymbolic.com
F212 Lounge, 312/670-4212, 401 N. Wells. Space-age coffee/desert house, BYOB. Near Merchandise Mart Brown line stop.
http://f212lounge.com
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David Lee Roth. 21+ $48+ 9p.
http://www.davidleeroth.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 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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Thursday 2006.06.29:    ^
Bebe. 18+ $23+ 9p.
Rock en Espanol.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Qbot & Kamar. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Spin New Wave, Industrial, Synth-Pop, EBM, more. Low key place w/ decent grub. Sometimes projection video games.
http://qbot.net
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan.
http://www.swingersmecca.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
04.22-07.09: Nick Cave Soundsuits, 50 multimedia works.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.
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. $12 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-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-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. $6-11 +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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2006.06.23