Bedno.com - 2008.06.06 (week 571)

2008.06.06 (week 571)

"Sounds like you're working for your car."

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Zohan" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Kung Fu Panda" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Art by Jewish Women at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Chicago Improv Festival at Athenaeum Theatre.
..-Su: Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park.
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: D-Day.
Ongoing: Mark Mothersbaugh art opening at David Leonardis Gallery River North.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: R.E.M at United Center.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: BT live "laptop symphony" at Sound-Bar.
Fr: Indigo Girls at House of Blues.
..-Sa: The Temporarium at Redmoon Central.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
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Movie: ^

"Don't Mess with the Zohan" now playing.: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, ...
http://www.youdontmesswiththezohan.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Kung Fu Panda" now playing.: Voices of Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, ...
http://www.kungfupanda.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.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: 21 - Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-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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* Chicago Improv Festival (since 1998). -2008.06.08 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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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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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.: Jun.06: James Taylor.
Jun.07: James Taylor.
Jun.08: Ralph's World (Kraft Kids Concert).
Jun.09: Russian Revolution I Garrick Ohlsson.
Jun.10: Russian Revolution II Garrick Ohlsson.
Jun.11: Ruth Page Festival of Dance.
Jun.12: Ruth Page Festival of Dance.
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 2008.06.06: ^

D-Day. Yearly.: Anniversary of 1944 Allied troops invasion of Normandy France.
http://gofrance.about.com/travel/gofrance/msubdday.htm
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Mark Mothersbaugh art opening. Fridays -2008.06.13 All ages. Free 6-11p.: Founder of Devo, prolific creator, presenting a series of Pop Prints.
David Leonardis Gallery River North, 312/863-9045, 217 West Huron St. #5.
http://www.DLG-gallery.com
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.: 06.06: "Summer Star" theme. "set sail / with the summer star, your guide / set your compass towards the bar / whirl away with pride"
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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R.E.M. All ages. $38-85+ 7p.: W/ Modest Mouse and The National.
http://www.remhq.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month. Should end at All Star Sports Bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30p-ish.
06.06: Surprise themed.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.: Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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BT live "laptop symphony" 21+ $? 9p-4a.: Pioneer of trance music whose progressive house graces numerous soundtracks.
http://www.btmusic.com
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines. Dress code.
http://sound-bar.com
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Indigo Girls. 17+ $33+ 9p.: Indigo Girls House Of Blues Chicago, chicago, il Fri, Jun 6, 2008 07:30 Pm.
http://indigogirls.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Temporarium. -Saturday 21+ $30+ Two nights. 9p.: "A momentary act of beauty, when Redmoon Central is transformed into a space to experience. Engage the event that is The Temporarium while you dance, enjoy cocktails, and delight in the performance interventions all around you. Includes cash bar."
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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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"Bass Goes Boom" 1st Fridays 21+ $10+ 10p-2a.: Dubstep monthly by Four/4, Timid, BBP.
06.06: DJ "Chef" (UK).
http://bassgoesboom.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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 Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" Burlesque. Fridays 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 2008.06.07: ^

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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57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). -Sunday Yearly. Sa 11a-6p, Su 10a-5p.: Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine. Some very fine works, many ethnic.
773/493-3247 http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
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Printers Row Book Fair (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-6p.: Midwest's largest outdoor book festival. New, used and antiquarian goods from 170 vendors. Continuous signings by major authors. See site for details.
312/987-9896 http://www.printersrowbookfair.org
Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
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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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Alicia Keys. All ages. $50-125+ 7:30p.: http://aliciakeys.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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OneRepublic. All ages. $25+ 7:30p.: W/ Jon McLaughlin & Jason Reeves.
http://onerepublic.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
06.07: "Pie in the Nigh When You Cry: Are You Invoking a Great Supervisory Intelligence, Even If You Do Not Believe in God? Do You Have a Teleological Atlas Complex?"
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Peter, Paul and Scary. 21+ $6 9p-3a.: "Dark Trinity" with DJs Peter Propaganda, Goth Paul and Scary Lady Sarah spin deathrock goth darkwave.
http://gothicartchicago.com
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://undergroundloungechicago.com
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* Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-2a.: Nine rooms of fun. Drum Circle 9p-?, Fire Spinning 11p-1a, music and healers all night. No smoke, no alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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 2008.06.08: ^

Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. Donation 8-?p.: Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. May include coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 1228 N Noble St. Rear Coach House.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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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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"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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Monday 2008.06.09: ^

Shavuot. Jewish holiday. -2008.06.10 Yearly.: Commemorates the revelation of the Torah at Sinai. Date varies each year. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date and lasts two days.
http://judaism.about.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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Ashlee Simpson. All ages. $28+ 7:30p.: http://ashleesimpsonmusic.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Rush. "Snakes and Arrows" Tour. All ages. $48-125+ 7:30p.: http://rush.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
06.09: DJs BioBooster, M1D1, Riverman, Incident, ...
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.
06.09: Stacey Pullen and Gene Farris B-day event.
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 2008.06.10: ^

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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* True Colors tour. All ages. $45-175+ 5hrs 6p.: Music and comedy including Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell, Tegan and Sara, The Cliks and The White Tie Affair. Hosted by Carson Kressley. Benefits LGBT community.
http://truecolorstour.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Wednesday 2008.06.11: ^

King Kamehameha Day. Yearly.: Commemorates the victories of Kamehameha I (1758-1819) of Hawaii. He and his descendants united and ruled the Hawaiian Islands until their annexation by the United States in 1898.
http://www.hawaii.gov
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2008.08.16 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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Iron Maiden. All ages. $39-60+ 7p.: http://ironmaiden.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.: 06.11: "Custom Cuts" Random Movement, Creative Source, Liquid V, Code Blue, $3.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15 7p and 10p.: "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
06.11: Becomes Al Green.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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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 2008.06.12: ^

Summer Vacation. -2008.09.01 Yearly.: Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Libertyville Days. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Fr noon-11p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 1-6p.: Carnival, rides, food vendors, beer tent, DJs, family activities, contests, more. Parade Saturday 10a.
847/918-8880 http://www.libciviccenter.org/festival.html
Downtown Libertyville.
http://libertyville.com
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2008.08.24 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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* "JungleFly" drum and bass. Monthly. 21+ $5 10p-?a.: 06.12: Dieselboy w/ MC Messinian; w/ local DJs Midway & Fire.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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2008.06.06