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2006.07.21 (week 473)

Seek perfection, find excellence.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Claudia Bucher at Caro d'Offay Gallery.
Ongoing: Cirque du Soleil - Corteo at United Center.
..-Su: Circus and Fire show at Navy Pier.
..-Sa: Melissa Etheridge at Auditorium.
..-Sa: Gay Games at Navy Pier.
..-Su: MacHomer at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Ongoing: Changes at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: "Closer" at Victory Gardens Downstairs Studio.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
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.
Ongoing: "Clerks II" now playing everywhere.
...

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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Claudia Bucher. Performance and Installation. -2006.07.28 All ages. Free 1-6p.

Swiss artist whose installations "record movement".
http://claudiabucher.com
Caro d'Offay Gallery, 773/235-7400, 2204 W North. 2blk W of Blue line Damen stop in Wicker Park.
http://www.carodoffaygallery.com
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Cirque du Soleil - Corteo. -2006.08.20 All ages. $45-76+ Tu+We 8p, Th-Sa 4p+8p, Su 1p+5p.

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Circus and Fire show. -Sunday All ages. Free We/Th/Fr 8:30p and 9:45p, Sa 9:15p and 10:30p, Su 8:30p.

Aerial acrobatics and crazy freaks from Astro Beats Circus with fire spinning and more from Spunn.
http://spunn.org
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Melissa Etheridge. -Saturday All ages. $37-102+ 8p.

http://melissaetheridge.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* Gay Games (since 2000). -2006.07.22 Yearly.

Opening spectacle at Soldier's Field July 15th.
http://www.chicago2006.org
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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MacHomer. -2006.07.23 All ages. $30+ Various times.

One-man vocal spectacle Rick Miller performs Shakespeare's Macbeth using 50 Simpsons voices.
http://www.machomer.com
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 312/595-5600, 800 E Grand. Navy Pier.
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
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Changes. A Science-Fiction Tap Dance Opera. -2006.07.30 All ages. $15-25 Various times Fr/Sa/Su.

Featuring the music of David Bowie.
http://chicagotaptheatre.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.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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"Closer" Provocative dark comedy. -2006.08.27 18+ $16 Sa 8p, Su 3:30p, Th+Fr 8:30p.

"Truth and desire for intimacy are laid bare in Patrick Marber's in-your-face script where technology collides with instinct and heartache with longing. Join MOB Productions for its second razor sharp and painfully honest local reimagining of popular culture and follow four people whose need to be closer drives them further apart."
http://www.mobproductions.org
Victory Gardens Downstairs Studio, 773/871-3000, 2257 N Lincoln. Fullerton Red/Brown line stop, 1blk S of Fullerton/Halsted.
http://www.victorygardens.org
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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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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2006.09.03 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ 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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Now playing.

Pirates of the Caribbean, Superman Returns, The Devil Wears Prada, Who Killed the Electric Car?, Click, Road to Guantanamo, Nacho Libre, The Lake House, A Prairie Home Companion, Cars, The Break-Up, An Inconvenient Truth, X-Men 3, Over the Hedge, Da Vinci Code, Just My Luck, Art School Confidential, Mission: Impossible 3, R.V., United 93, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

July 21: 8p $10-45 Mahler'S Fourth Symphony.
July 22: 11a $3-10 Tom Chapin and Friends.
July 22: 7:30p $10-45 All-Russian Classical evening.
July 23: 5p $10-45 Sunday In The Park with Mozart.
July 25: 8p $15-50 The Beach Boys.
July 26: 8p $15-60 Patti Labelle.
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 Sa,Mo-We; 7p Su: The Omen - Predrag Bjelac, Liev Schreiber, Carlo Sabatini, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow, ...
10p Sa,Mo-We; 9p Su: Mission Impossible 3 - Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Keri Russell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Laurence Fishburne, Billy Crudup, ...
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 2006.07.21:    ^

"Clerks II" now playing.

Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Jake Richardson, Ethan Suplee, Jason Lee, Kevin Weisman, Wanda Sykes, Earthquake, Ben Affleck, Zak Charles Knutson, ...
http://www.clerks2.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Monster House" now playing.

Voices of Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jon Heder, Kevin James, Jason Lee, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Mitchel Musso, Catherine O'Hara, Kathleen Turner, Fred Willard, ...
http://www.monsterhouse-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"My Super Ex-Girlfriend" now playing.

W/ Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson, Anna Faris, Eddie Izzard, Rainn Wilson, Wanda Sykes, ...
http://www.mysuperex.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Sidewalk Sale. 3rd Friday in July -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-7p.

75 vendors, bands, food, refreshments, bars, retail sales, ... Also maybe in Andersonville and Lincoln Park.
Lincoln Square, 4800 N Lincoln. From Montrose to Lawrence.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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World's Largest Block Party (since 1985). -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $30-35 5-10:30p.

A fun and safe singles event with lots of beer. Always sells out. Fr: Cake; Sa: Rusted Root.
312/648-1590 http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com
Old St. Pat's Church, 312/648-1021, 700 W Adams.
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Sunset Jams. Fridays 21+ $10 7-10:30p.

Various quality bands, fun veranda atmosphere, swim-wear clad crowd.
http://www.chicagosocial.com
Castaway's, North Avenue Beach. Boathouse.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/castaways.htm
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Jonny Lang. -Saturday 21+ $43.50 7:30p.

W/ Reeve Carney.
http://www.jonnylang.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Ends at O'Leary's 541 North Wells around 9:30p.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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 Effigies. 21+ Doors 8p. 9p.

W/ Dummy, DJ Matt Nelson.
http://www.effigies.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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"Standard" Quality Drum & Bass. Monthly. 21+ $12 10p-2a.

DJ Flight, a resident at the legendary Metalheadz Sunday Sessions in London, host a BBC 1Xtra radio show, and a co-producer for 31 Records. W/ DJs MF and Midway.
http://www.myspace.com/standardchicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.com
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Garaj Mahal. 21+ $12 10p.

Four first-class musicians with pro resumes. W/ MWC, a six piece groove ensemble.
http://www.garajmahal.net
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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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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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 2006.07.22:    ^

"Devil at the Fair" Fr/Sa/Su -2006.07.30 All ages. Opening Sa 7p-midnt, Su noon-5p, Fr 7p-1:30a.

Experience the steamy side of amusement park with this collection of vintage and retro erotic paintings, photos, drawings, illustrations and multimedia. Take a nostalgic walk on a hot summer night along the midway, feel the pavement, smell the pop corn, listen to the hawkers, imagine sailors waiting for a peek and girls having fun and maybe showing off just a little.
http://www.windysights.com
Peter Jones Gallery, 773/472-6725, 1806 W Cuyler. 2nd Floor.
http://www.peterjonesgallery.com
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The BalloonMan. Sa/Su/Mo -2006.07.30 All ages. Free Various times.

A geek rock edutainment show engineered for kids featuring 300lbs of Helium, 20ft of truck, 5 Rock-n-Roll Musicians, 1 Mythical Beast.
312/850-8440
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

07.22: Little Italy.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Race to Mackinac (since 1898). Yearly. 12p.

Lengthy boat parade past Navy Pier starts after 10a.
Chicago Yacht Club, 312/861-7777, Monroe Harbor.
http://www.chicagoyachtclub.com
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Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival (since 1969). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 12-9:30p.

100 gardens, refreshments, entertainment, good stuff for kids. Bands: Sa: Al Weber 12:30p, Dave Tamkin 2p, Trippin Billies 3:30, Carbon Leaf 6p, Better Than Ezra 8p; Su: Joel Frankel 12p, Trinity Irish Dance Company 1p, Anne Harris 2:15p, Katie Todd Band 3:45p, Hello Dave 6p, Cowboy Mouth 8p.
Webster and Sheffield, 773/929-WALK.
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org
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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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"Adrenaline" Gay Games Closing Party. 21+ $25-30 No smoking. 8p.

http://www.curvemag.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Kelly Clarkson. All ages. $23+ 8p.

http://kellyclarkson.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. (formerly Tweeter) South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.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.
07.22: Immigration.
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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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 2006.07.23:    ^

Start of Leo. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the lion.
http://www.astrology.com
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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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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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Android Lust. 21+ $8-10 9p-2a.

W/ Rachael's Surrender and DJ Jena Max.
http://androidlust.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.com
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Official Gay Games Closing Party. $12-15+ 9p.

W/ Betty in concert and cast of L-Word.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
07.23: (#116) Audio/Visual: Nalepa renowed LA producer, keyboardist, programmer, sound designer.
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 2006.07.24:    ^

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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LL Cool J. 18+ $45+ 9p.

W/ Luke & Q.
http://www.llcoolj.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
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!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2006.07.25:    ^

* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2006.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.

Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
07.25: Bringing Up Baby, 8:49p, 1938 (102) Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn.
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 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
8p The Omen, 10p Mission Impossible 3.
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 2006.07.26:    ^

"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
07.26: Vir Unis synthesist, percussionist, groove creator and a sound sculptor, in a real-time collaboration w/ Phonaut.
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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DMX. All ages. $25+ 7:30p.

http://www.dmx-official.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 2006.07.27:    ^

* Newberry Library Book Fair (since 1985). -Sunday 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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Muse. $25+ 7p.

http://www.myspace.com/muse
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Arbortheater outdoor concerts. Thursdays All ages. Free 7-9p.

07.27: White Saddle Band (country).
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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Peeping Tom. All ages. $20 7:30p.

W/ Dub Trio.
http://www.peepingtomband.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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The Fray. -Saturday All ages. $25+ SOLD OUT 8:30p.

W/ I-Nine, XBox 360 presents.
http://www.thefray.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Bits and Beats. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Projection classic video games, while DJ Qbot and others spin New Wave, Industrial, Synth-Pop, EBM, more. Low key place w/ decent grub.
http://qbot.net
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan.
http://www.swingersmecca.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. 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.
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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Notes:    ^

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2006.07.21