Bedno.com - 2006.08.25 (week 478)

2006.08.25 (week 478)

Send in the clowns.

RECOMMENDED:: Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Su: Cirque du Soleil - Corteo at United Center.
..-Su: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
..-Su: "Closer" at Victory Gardens Downstairs Studio.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Ongoing: "Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck" at Neo-Futurarium.
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: International Gem and Jewelry Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
..-Sa: Riverview Music Festival at Former Rivierview area.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Sunset Jams at Castaway's.
Fr: Shakira at United Center.
Fr: Foo Fighters at Auditorium.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
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Movie: ^

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.
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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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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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Summer Vacation. -2006.09.11 Yearly.: Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Cirque du Soleil - Corteo. -2006.08.27 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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"Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck" -2006.09.30 All ages. $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.: Brilliant and funny play reflecting on war and painting heartbreaking backstory on the tragic 1918 Chicago-area locomotive accident.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: Aug 24: 8p $15-40 Los Lobos, Jackie Greene.
Aug 25: 8p $15-50 The B-52's with special guest Missing Persons.
Aug 27: 7p $10-30 Peter, Paul & Mary.
Aug 30: 8p $10-40 "Gotta Dance", Ravinia Festival Orchestra
Aug 31: 8p $15-50 Amy Grant.
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 2006.08.25: ^

International Gem and Jewelry Show. -Sunday Yearly.: Well known annual with great variety and deals.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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Riverview Music Festival. -Saturday All ages. $33+ Fr 5p, Sa 1p.: W/ BoDeans, Subdudes, Jackie Greene, Umphrey's McGee, Freddy Jones band, Assembly of Dust, Ekoostik Hookah. Kids activities Saturday.
877/725-8849 http://riverviewmusicfestival.com
Former Rivierview area., 3300 N Campbell. At Roscoe and Western.
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.: THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Sunset Jams. 21+ $10 7-10:30p.: Various quality bands, fun veranda atmosphere, swim-wear clad crowd.
08.25: The Pink Houses, John Mellencamp tribute.
http://www.chicagosocial.com
Castaway's, North Avenue Beach. Boathouse.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/castaways.htm
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Shakira. All ages. $20-85 7:30p.: http://shakira.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Foo Fighters. All ages. $37-47 8p.: http://foofighters.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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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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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MySpace Gone Wild. 18+ $16.50 10p.: http://myspace.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2006.08.26: ^

Women's Equality Day. Yearly.: Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
http://www.women.com
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SuperSprint Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. $$ Races start 7:30a.: Thousands expected. Cash prizes. May sell out. Big parties after.
Lakefront at Monroe, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Yearly. 7-14 $30+ Races start 9a.: Wonderful concept. McDonald's sponsored.
Foster Beach, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-25 4hr 10a.: 08.26: Polish Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.: Numerous famous performers at two stages.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Glenwood Ave Arts Fest (since 2002). -Sunday All ages. Free 12-8p.: Arts, crafts, music, theatre, bands, numerous quality entertainers for kids.
http://rogerspark.org
Glenwood at Morse Rogers Park.
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Taste of Greece. Folk music, culture, meats and spices. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3 12-11p.: http://www.greekchicago.com
Greektown, 847/509-8050, 100 S Halsted. Runs several blocks.
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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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Dance for Life (since 1992). Yearly. All ages. $75-500 5p.: Companies include Giordano, Hubbard, Joffrey, Muntu, Thodos, and River North.
312/922-5812 http://aidschicago.org
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millenium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org
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Insane Mexican Wrestling. Ages? Free with venue website RSVP? 6-9:30p.: "Lucha Libre Mexicana"
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.
08.26: Steven Searle for U.S. President in 2008.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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.myspace.com/kinetic_noise
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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Skylab2000. 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.: W/ Woody McBride, Paul Anthony. Also DJs Dan Efex, Mark Almaria, Submerge101, more.
http://skylab2000.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Last Saturdays 18+ $10 10p-5a.: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2006.09.02 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 2006.08.27: ^

Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.: Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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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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Artist Jo Minaxe abstract fine art photos exibit. 18+ Free 7-10p.: "After the Flood" - explore the feminine relief and beauty of her highest self expression. Upscale women owned sex boutique.
773/220-1397 http://1206518272.slide.com/p/0/untitled
Tulip, 773/275-6110, 1480 W Berwyn. Andersonville, Off Clark near Reza's.
http://mytulip.com
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Third Eye Blind. 18+ $29+ 7:30p.: http://www.3eb.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"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 2006.08.28: ^

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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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 2006.08.29: ^

* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.: Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
08.29: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, 7:59p, 1986 (102) Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara.
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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Wednesday 2006.08.30: ^

Jazz Tour (since 1984). Preliminaries to the Chicago Jazz Festival. Yearly. $25 6p-12a.: Includes admission to over a dozen clubs and free buses. Many hundreds expected.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Start at any point. See event website for details.
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.: Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
08.30: Shamanavi.
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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Allman Brothers Band. All ages. $35-60+ 7p.: http://allmanbrothersband.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Vast. 21+ $10 9p.: Major deep and intricate industrial act, w/ Cross Culture.
http://www.realvast.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 2006.08.31: ^

Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.: Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Grant Park. Petrillo Music Shell. Also at the Cultural Center.
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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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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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2006.08.25