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2007.08.10 (week 528)

Dare to be happy :)

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Rush Hour 3" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Stardust" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Chicago Underground Film Festival at Multiple locations.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
..-Sa: 500 Clown at Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Wizard World at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Fr: Ozzfest at FMWB Ampitheatre.
..-Su: Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Fr: Dream Theater at Rosemont Theatre.
Fr: Doctor Who at SCI-FI.
Fr: Tommy Lee & DJ Aero at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
...

Movie:    ^

"Rush Hour 3" now playing.

Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Vinnie Jones, Max von Sydow, Roman Polanski, ...
http://www.rushhourmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Stardust" now playing.

Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller, Ian McKellen, Bimbo Hart, Alastair MacIntosh, Peter O'Toole, ...
http://www.stardustmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -2007.08.19 Yearly. We-Su.

See event website for schedule.
http://www.cuff.org
Multiple locations.
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Now playing.

Becoming Jane, El Cantante, Bourne Ultimatum, Underdog, The Simpsons, Hairspray, Chuck and Larry, Sunshine, Harry Potter 5, License to Wed, Transformers, Live Free or Die Hard, Ratatouille, Sicko, Evan Almighty, DOA, Fantastic Four 2, Nancy Drew, Hostel 2, Ocean's Thirteen, Surf's Up, Knocked Up, Pirates 3, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-We: Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Colon Movie Film for Theaters.
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-We: South Park - Bigger Longer & Uncut.
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. -2007.09.30 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). -2007.08.18 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p.

World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-7638 http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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* 500 Clown. -2007.08.11 All ages. $20-30 Various times.

Performing Frankenstein and Macbeth on different days. Uses circus arts, improvisation and action-based performance to produce theater that catapults the cast into extreme physical and emotional risk.
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre, 312/335-1650, 1650 N. Halsted.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2007.08.27 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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* Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2007.09.02 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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Cirque Shanghai: Bai Xi. -2007.09.03 All ages. $12-30+ 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 full-scale theatrical performance.
312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Summer Vacation. -2007.09.04 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

Fr/08.10: Nickel Creek / Fiona Apple, Pavilion $15-45 8p.
Sa/08.11: Kraft Kids / Imagination Movers, Pavilion $3-10 11a.
Sa/08.11: Madama Butterfly / Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pavilion $10-75 7:30p.
Su/08.12: The Mermaid / One Score, One Chicago / Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pavilion $10-25 5p.
Mo/08.13: Tafelmusik, Martin Theatre $10-50 8p.
We/08.15: Hootie and The Blowfish, Pavilion $20-50 8p.
Th/08.16: Windham Hill Summer Solstice, Martin Theatre $15-35 8p.
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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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. -2007.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.12-10.30.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.17-10.4.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.17-10.04.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 07.07-10.25.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.07-10.27.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.19-10.27.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 06.02-10.27.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.09-10.20.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.03-10.21.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
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 2007.08.10:    ^

* Wizard World. -Sunday Yearly. $20-40 10a-6p.

Hundreds of comics and collectibles vendors, special featured guest, popular cartoonists, and famous actors.
http://www.wizarduniverse.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/268-2000, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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* Ozzfest. Yearly. All ages. $35-120+ May sell out. 12p.

Bands include Ozzy Osbourne, Lamb of God, Static X, Lordi, Hatebreed, Behemoth, Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator, Nile, Ankla, Circus Diablo, The Showdown, 3 Inches of Blood, Chthonic, Daath, In This Moment, ...
http://ozzfest.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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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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Dream Theater. All ages. $38-48+ 7p.

http://www.dreamtheater.net/
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Doctor Who. Fridays All ages. Free 1hr 7p.

Ongoing new episodes of the phenomenally long-lived british sci-fi series. Followed by premier of new Flash Gordon series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com
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Tommy Lee & DJ Aero. 18+ $29-50 Doors 8p.

W/ guests BT, JJ Flores, Steve Smooth.
http://www.hellfyer.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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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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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 Blu Mic. Stand-Up Comedy Performances. Fridays -2007.09.28 17+ $10. About 70min. 10:30p.

Mention this at the box office ad and receive $5 off per ticket
Check out Chicagoland's top stand-up comedians in an intimate, comfortable theater setting. With so many talented, diverse comedians residing in Chicagoland, audiences will be treated to hilariously unique perspectives during each and every show.
http://nicklullo.com/html/the_blu_mic.html
Apollo Studio Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.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 2007.08.11:    ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2007.10.28 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 Pro Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Monthly. 7a.

773-EVP-1198 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1929). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. 2nd Saturday in August 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://budbillikenparade.com
Washington Park, King Drive from 39th to 55th.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

08.11: Great Cemeteries of Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.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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* Northalsted Market Days (since 1982). Big crowded boystown fest. -Sunday Yearly. $? 11a-10p.

Over 400 vendors, 25 entertainers, bands at three stages, food from 55 restaurants, six city blocks, 17 entrances, 250K expected. Minimal clothing. Good blading on closed streets after closing.
Boystown, 773/868-3010, Belmont and Halsted. Runs North to Addison. Easy train access.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
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West Fest. -Sunday Yearly. $5+ 12-10p.

Live music and DJs, arts and crafts, vendors, pet stuff, kids fun, food and drink. This year includes a drum&bass stage, 4-9p daily.
http://www.westfestchicago.com
West Town, 312/850-9390, 800 N Damen. Chicago Avenue from Damen to Wood.
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2007.09.02 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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311. All ages. $40 8p.

W/ Matisyahu.
http://www.311.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.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.
08.11: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Jihad War But Were Afraid to Ask.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Super Diamond. 18+ $22+ 9p.

Neil Diamond tribute.
http://www.superdiamond.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Dynamite" Drum&Bass party. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10 9p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Planning to celebrating 10yr anniversary through December.
08.11: DJ Spirit (UK) w/ Carbide and Lamebrane.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://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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Naughty Playground. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10 10p-5a.

Hosted by Mistress Xena, performances by Mara Mars & Natasha Wilhelm, Shibari by DVNT Dom, music by DJ Peter Propaganda and others. Dress to impress vinyl, latex, goth, glam, black encouraged. Expect the extreme.
http://www.bondagenightchicago.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2007.09.01 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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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.

Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Colonel Ritters's Spectacular Hour of Wonderment (S.H.O.W.). Saturdays 21+ $5 12a.

Fairly excellent bunch of goofy vaudeville acts, live band, booze, and an intermission. Actual duration may vary.
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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Sunday 2007.08.12:    ^

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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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 -2007.08.26 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://www.myspace.com/beachpoets
Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland stand.
http://chicagopoetry.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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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

A club "Industry" night with quality local guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
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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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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Monday 2007.08.13:    ^

Marilyn Manson and Slayer. $50+ 7p.

http://marilynmanson.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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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://redlionchicago.com
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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
08.13: DJs Ciro, Nanotech, Addyct, Cthulhu.
773/337-1535 http://www.mia.rollin.com
Sweet Alice, 773/227-3310, 1415 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park.
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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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.08.14:    ^

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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* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2007.08.28 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.

Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
08.14: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) 8:24p; Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katherine Ross.
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!
8:30p Aqua Teen Hunger Force, 10p South Park.
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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Smarty Pants Balloon Art & Dining Family Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-8p.

Mention this ad for a free Kids under 12 Meal!
See Chicago's most fantastic (and humble) balloon sculptor create "the most eye popping balloons ever seen on the planet!" Eat some tasty pizza and go home with your own balloon sculpture masterpiece. Fun for kids from 3-93!
773/562-6789 http://smartypantsworld.com
Ranalli's Restaurant, 773/334-1300, 1512 W. Berwyn. Andersonville, near Berwyn Red Line stop.
http://www.ranallisupnorth.com
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* Under The Red Top. 21+ Free? 9p.

Angela Eve's Parlor extravaganza dubbed "The Temptress Carnival" all new routines flavored with a Circus Sideshow Burlesque vibe that will surely rock the house. Acts include embellished aerial burlesque routine, The Tease Of The Masque Marionette, and fun vintage cowgirl Ring Of Fire routine with a modern twist, Choreographer Extraordinare Krysten Corruption, Miss Maya Sinstress and her Sinstress Side Show Grotesque Burlesque, Mark The Knife and his famous Chainsaw Side Show Act, Maiden Sacrifice of the Famous Flesh Tones Burlesque, Lola Martinet's Aerial Burlesque act featured at Miss Exotic World 2007, Blue Cat Tribe's Experimental Tribal Dance, Hollypeno the Latin Sensation, plus many more!
http://myspace.com/evesparlor
Cobra Lounge, 312/226-6300, 235 N. Ashland.
http://cobralounge.com
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Wednesday 2007.08.15:    ^

Assumption day. Yearly.

Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays All ages. $5+ 6p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Now with live painting, tai chi, wi-fi.
http://www.psymbolic.com
Dulcenea, 201/982-6453, 1431 N Milwaukee. "An emerging event gallery in Wicker park"
http://dulcenea.org
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Reel Big Fish. All ages. $20+ Doors 6:30p.

http://www.reelbigfish.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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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

08.15: DJs Danny the WildChild, Evol, J. Cross.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ 7p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
http://www.barrevu.com
Moody's Pub, 773/275-2696, 5910 N Broadway.
http://www.moodyspub.com
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Joe Satriani. 21+ $35+ 7:30p.

"Surfing With The Alien" 20th Anniversary Tour.
http://satriani.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Elvis Spectacular (since 1977). Yearly. 21+ $15 10p.

30th Anniversary! With Mark Hussman, the Guitar Street Orchestra "#1 Elvis Tribute Orchestra in The World", The Margrocks (dancers), more. Hosted by WCKG's Buzz "Buzzvis" Kilman.
http://www.markelvis.com
House of Blues - Back Porch, 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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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, 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-5p, 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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:    ^

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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