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2008.05.30 (week 570)

It takes an audaciously hopeful village...

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: Sex and the City movie now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Art by Jewish Women at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Hamlet Rocks at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Urban Cougar skate rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Van Halen at Allstate Arena.
..-Sa: Erykah Badu at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Ongoing: "Villains" at National Pastime Theater.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Ongoing: The Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" at The Spot.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: World No Tobacco Day.
Sa-Su: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
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Movie: ^

"Sex and the City: The Movie" now playing.: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Chris Noth, ...
http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: Indiana Jones 4, Chronicles of Narnia, Speed Racer, What Happens in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby Mama, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, 88 Minutes, Smart People, Street Kings, Leatherheads, Shine a Light, 21, Flawless, Superhero Movie, Drillbit Taylor, Doomsday, Horton Hears a Who, 10K BC, Semi-Pro, The Other Boleyn Girl, Be Kind Rewind, Charlie Bartlett, Vantage Point, Witless Protection, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 8p Fr-Sa,Tu-Th; 7p Su: 21 - Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Tu-Th; 9p Su: The Bank Job (UK).
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. -2008.09.30 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://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Art by Jewish Women. "Tradition and Transformation" -2008.06.19 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Hamlet Rocks. -2008.06.15 Su 2p, Th-Sa 8p.: "Shakespeare has never rocked this hard! Music performances enhance the characterizations... interpretation emanates from the modern rock-star culture... Hamlet himself is portrayed as a Kurt Cobain-like figure..."
http://www.petheatre.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: May.31: Tiempo Libre/Latin Dance Night.
Jun.01: Russian American Kids Circus.
Jun.06: James Taylor.
Jun.07: James Taylor.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.: Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2008.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.10-10.28.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.13-10.28.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.15-10.02.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.05-10.30.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.12-10.25.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.17-10.25.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.31-10.25.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.14-10.18.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.08-10.26.
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 2008.05.30: ^

* Critical Mass (since 1996). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:30p.: THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route slowly winds a dozen miles or so. Thousand attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, freak bikes, more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Urban Cougar skate rave. All ages. Free 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers, be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required. Weather permitting. Plans to roll into the All Star Sports bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30ish.05.30: Touring spots related to wild animals, and/or inter-age dating.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Van Halen. All ages. $50-150+ 7:30p.: http://van-halen.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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Erykah Badu. -Saturday All ages. $45-65+ Two shows. 7:30p.: W/ The Roots.
http://erykahbadu.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODE. Fridays All ages. Free 9p.: Fantastic new series' fourth (final?) season. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
Preceded by new Dr. Who episodes.
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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"Villains" Live Comedy Theatre. Fridays -2008.06.20 18+ $15 10p.: Coming this summer to a theatre near you, NMTC presents a new breed of evil: incompetence. In a season chock full of super hero riff-raff, Villains is the anti-superhero answer to your summer. Villains paints a vivid picture of the true life struggles of making it in a 'Super-Fied' world. It's not all million dollar lasers and man eating viruses, it takes hard work, time, and dedication.
312/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
National Pastime Theater, 773/989-4515, 4139 N Broadway.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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The Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" Burlesque. Fridays -2008.06.06 21+ $15 10:30p.: New Millennium Theatre Company (NMTC) presents the premiere concept burlesque troupe in their latest installment: "Vegas Baby!" Fresh off the strip with hot new hosts Jack Spade and "Mr. Vegas" himself, Tony Clifton, the Dames are "all in" with brand new sexier-than-ever dance numbers; a sleek knockout production that glitters like Elvis' bedazzled white suit without losing their edge.
312/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Between Montrose & Wilson.
http://www.spotchicago.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 2008.05.31: ^

* World No Tobacco Day (since 1988). Leave the pack behind. Yearly.: Sponsored by the World Health Organization.
http://www.who.int/tobacco/en
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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. -Sunday Yearly.: 39 miles over 2 days.
http://walk.avonfoundation.org
Circuitous route through city.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2008.10.26 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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LaGrange Pet Parade (since 1947). Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30-11a.: Old and light-hearted parade includes participant's animals of all sorts.
2008: "Clowns On Parade" theme.
http://www.lgpetparade.org
E Cossitt Ave at S LaGrange Rd, LaGrange.
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Promenade of Art. -Sunday All ages. Free. 10a-5p.: Free art fest ranked among top 100 by Sunshine Artist magazine. Hosted by Northwest Community Hospital and others, the festival features wide range of functional and other art including ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, photography, painting, print, sculpture, wood, stone and more. Expect 150+ artists, 25K visitors, live music, more. Kids can paint on a real car, and other games.
http://amdurproductions.com/arlington-heights.html
Downtown Arlington Heights, 847/926-4300, 121 W Campbell, Arlington Heights. Free public parking, near Metra.
http://www.vah.com
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"Do Division" fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 12-10p.: Local street faire, sidewalk sale, live music (by Empty Bottle), kid stuff, diverse chow, beer, chess, etc.
Sa: Lucero (after-party at Lava); Su: Ted Leo and The Pharmacists.
312/850-9390 http://www.do-divisionstreetfest.com
1851 W Division Ashland to Damen.
http://westtownchamber.org
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Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages? Free? Sa -10p, Su 12-9p.: Continuous live acts, food and trendy shopping. See site for band schedule. Lots of advertisers. Over 25000 18-34 expected!
http://www.chicagoevents.com
Belmont and Sheffield. Belmont train stop.
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2008.08.31 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.
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Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $15-20 Doors 5p, bout 6p.: A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
05.31: Ivy King Cup Championship!
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.com
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Johnny Mathis. All ages. $55-75 8p.: http://johnnymathis.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/events.shtm
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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.
05.31: The Sins of the Church.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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2 Live Crew. 17+ $20+ 9p.: http://myspace.com/official2livecrew
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.: "Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2008.08.30 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 2008.06.01: ^

Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 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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The Flaming Dames in "Torch" All new (non-reveal) cabaret revue. Sundays -2008.06.15 21+ $10 8:30p.: "Chicago's premiere concept burlesque troupe once more seduces audiences with an arsenal of sweet voices. You'll be lulled into a sensual trance as the ladies perform a collection of classic torch songs (in the intimate Green Room) with the same entertainment and energy that have made them one of the hottest acts in town. And once the Flaming Dames light the night on fire, you'll leave carrying a Torch for them."
773/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Near Lawrence.
http://www.spotchicago.com
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B.B. King. 21+ $76+ 9p.: W/ Ronnie Baker Brooks.
http://bbking.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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2008.06.02: ^

* Chicago Improv Festival (since 1998). Yearly. $0-25 Various times.: Includes Seth Meyers, visitors from Mad TV and Upright Citizens Brigade, Schadenfreude, Boom Chicago, BASSPROV, dozens of locals. More than a week at several venues.
773/935-9810 http://www.chicagoimprovfestival.org
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Jazz and Absinthe. Mondays 21+ Free 5p-2a.: Weekly rotating bands (9-11p), formerly banned booze ($7), and full menu (-10:30p).
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
06.02: DJs DeLaMota, SolJazz, MegaMic, ...
773/337-1535 http://myspace.com/alfonzdlm
Tini Martini, 773/269-2900, 2169 N. Milwaukee. Logan Square.
http://tinimartini.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.: Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Diz, Just Joey, Uncle Milty; Hosts JoJo, Sal-E, Reggie, Christopher Banks, Danielle, Dr. Cho; 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
06.02: Terry Mullan and Paul Johnson / Dust Traxx revue.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.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.
Struggling along without writers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.06.03: ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p 21, 10p The Bank Job
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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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.: 06.04: "Local 773" Pipeline, Grand Marquee, Borja, $0.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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* Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.: Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians.
06.04: Larry Hass (a professor of philosophy specializing in close-up magic) and Alan Smola.
773/334-4192 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 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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ElectroWave. We/Th 21+ Free 10p-4a.: DJs QBot + Kamar spin Electro, Retro, SynthPop, NewWave, more.
Uptown Lounge, 773/878-1136, 1136 W Lawrence. Near Red Line Lawrence stop.
http://uptownlounge.net
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Thursday 2008.06.05: ^

World Environment Day. Reflect on global environmental concerns. Yearly.: Anniversary of first UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972.
http://www.un.org/events
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Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.: Over 750K expected. See site for detailed schedule.
http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.: Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.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. 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. $0-12, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Mo-We,Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa-Su 10a-5p.: 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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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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2008.05.30