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2006.08.11 (week 476)

Do nothing so well as smile.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "World Trade Center" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Zoom" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Cirque du Soleil - Corteo at United Center.
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: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Beatlefest at Hyatt Regency O'Hare.
..-Su: Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple.
..-Su: Widespread Panic at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Sunset Jams at Castaway's.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
..-Sa: Super Diamond at House of Blues.
...

Movie:    ^

"World Trade Center" now playing.

Oliver Stone w/ Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena, Jay Hernandez, Armando Riesco, Maria Bello, ...
http://www.wtcmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Zoom" now playing.

W/ Tim Allen, Kate Mara, Spencer Breslin, Chevy Chase, Courteney Cox, Rip Torn, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/zoom
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Barnyard, Talladega Nights, A Scanner Darkly, Miami Vice, Strangers with Candy, The Ant Bully, Clerks II, Monster House, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: The Da Vinci Code - Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno, Paul Bettany, ...
10:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9:30p Su: X-Men 3 - W/ Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Romijn, Shawn Ashmore, Ellen Page, Ben Foster, Aaron Stanford, James Marsden, Olivia Williams, Daniel Cudmore, ...
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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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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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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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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SHOP Lakeview rebate program. -2006.09.04.

Spend $300+ at participating SHOP Lakeview merchants and submit your receipts for $50 in SHOP Lakeview dollars.
49 Shops, Stores, and Boutiques, 773/472-7171, Lakeview area.
http://www.shoplakeview.net
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

Aug 12: 7:30p $10-90 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Gypsy featuring Patti LuPone.
Aug 13: 7:30p $10-90 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Gypsy featuring Patti LuPone.
Aug 16: 8p $10-40 Ruth Page Festival of Dance, Joffrey Ballet's Cool Vibrations.
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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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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Friday 2006.08.11:    ^

* Beatlefest (since 1977). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $29+ Fr 5p-midnt, Sa+Su 12p-12a.

Event includes super special guests, hundreds of vendors, karaoke, costume dance parties, homage band battle, unparalleled memorabilia, Lenon art, more.
866-THEFEST http://www.thefestforbeatlesfans.com
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 773/380-1404, 9300 W BrynMawr, Rosemont.
http://www.hyatt.com
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Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1955). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-5 Sa 11:30a-7p; Su 11:30a-6p; 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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Widespread Panic. -Sunday All ages. $35 7p.

http://widespreadpanic.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Sunset Jams. Fridays 21+ $10 7-10:30p.

Various quality bands, fun veranda atmosphere, swim-wear clad crowd.
08.11: Forever in Blue Jeans / Driven to Tears (Police / Neil Diamond tributes).
http://www.chicagosocial.com
Castaway's, North Avenue Beach. Boathouse.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/castaways.htm
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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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Super Diamond. -Saturday 18+ $19.50 9p.

Premier Neil Diamond homage band.
http://www.superdiamond.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Grigori 3 Listening/Release Party. 21+ $5 10p-?a.

http://www.grigori3.com
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.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 2006.08.12:    ^

Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1945). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. Yearly. All ages. Free 2.5hr 8:30a.

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 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. Sa/Th $20-25 4hr 10a.

08.12: Great Cemeteries of Chicago.
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.

Food, entertainment, culture. Over 30000 attend!
773/583-1700 http://www.koreanfestival.org
West Bryn Mawr between Kedzie and Kimball
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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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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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Brooks & Dunn. All ages. $20-52 7p.

W/ Sugarland and Jack Ingram.
http://brooksanddunn.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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Wu Tang Clan. All ages. $35 7p.

http://wutangclan.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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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.
08.12: Cosmology: Explanations for the Existence of the Universe.
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 9p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
08.12: JUJU (Cartel, S.F.), w/ Phantom 45 and Pipeline.
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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Chicago Afrobeat Project. 21+ $10-12 10p.

Dynamic 10 piece collective rooted in 70s funk and jazz infused afrobeat.
http://chicagoafrobeatproject.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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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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Sunday 2006.08.13:    ^

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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Chicago Distance Classic (since 1977). Yearly. All ages. $35-50 6:30a.

CARA certified. Over 7000 participants.
http://www.chicagodistanceclassic.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Lincoln Square Classic Car Show. Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-4p.

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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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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X w/ Rollins Band. $35 6:30p.

Riverboat Gamblers & 7 Shot Screamers.
http://www.xtheband.com
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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Monday 2006.08.14:    ^

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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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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* Gary Numan. $20+ 9p.

http://www.numan.co.uk
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 2006.08.15:    ^

Assumption day. Yearly.

Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
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* 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.
08.15: The Apartment, 8:22p, 1960 (125) Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray.
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.

8p The Da Vinci Code, 10:30p X-Men 3.
Drinking, movies, 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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* Eco Transportation Show. All ages. $2-5 4-7p.

Displaying high efficiency transportation alternatives from classics, to innovative, to futuristic. Followed by "Green" drinks.
773/271-1990 http://www.EcoTransportation.org
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 312 - 648 - 0100, 300 N Jefferson.
http://www.jeffersontap.com
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A Tribute To Sade. 21+ $10 8p.

Ladies Of The Canyon Present.
http://www.ladiesofthecanyonpresent.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Wednesday 2006.08.16:    ^

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

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
08.16: 9p 0+1=everything - live vocals, guitar, and turntable abuse.
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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Elvis Spectacular (since 1977). Yearly. Ages? $15 8p.

w/ Mark Hussman, Anthony Smith'S Guitar Street Orchestra "The #1 Elvis Tribute Orchestra in The World", The Ann-Margrock Dancers, The Barefoot Hawaiians, Buzz "Buzzvis" Kilman, Patty Elvis, more.
http://www.markelvis.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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 2006.08.17:    ^

Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -2006.08.24 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.

08.17: Big Screen Outdoor Movie Madagascar.
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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Anna Nalick. All ages. $15 7:30p.

http://annanalick.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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U2 tribute band Vertigo. All ages. $30 registration 9p.

Performing at Nike Run Hit Remix Tour. 3 stages w/ Identity Crisis, De La Soul, Digital Underground and Young MC.
http://www.vertigou2band.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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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ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2006.08.11