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2008.06.13 (week 572)

The World Is Watching
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "The Happening" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "Incredible Hulk" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Th: Art by Jewish Women at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Hamlet Rocks at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Su: Libertyville Days at Downtown Libertyville.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention at Holiday Inn Select.
Fr: Phil Lesh at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Mark Mothersbaugh art opening at David Leonardis Gallery River North.
Fr: Mindless Self Indulgence at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Dave Koz at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
...
Movie:    ^
"The Happening" now playing.
M. Night Shyamalan with Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, ...
http://www.thehappeningmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Incredible Hulk" now playing.
Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Lou Ferrigno, Stan Lee, ...
http://www.incrediblehulk.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
Don't Mess with the Zohan, Kung Fu Panda, Indiana Jones 4, Chronicles of Narnia, Speed Racer, What Happens in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby Mama, Harold & Kumar Escape, 88 Minutes, Smart People, Street Kings, Leatherheads, Shine a Light, 21, Flawless, Superhero Movie, ...
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,We-Th; 7p Su: 21 - Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Spacey, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo,We-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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Ongoing:    ^
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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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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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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Jun.14: Justin Roberts (Kraft Kids Concert).
Jun.14: Los Tigres del Norte.
Jun.15: Kenny Loggins.
Jun.16: Juilliard String Quartet.
Jun.17: Pianist Charles Rosen.
Jun.17: Pianist Ursula Oppens.
Jun.18: Robert Plant/Alison Krauss.
Jun.19: Gilberto Gil.
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 2008.06.13:    ^
Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-40+.
Numerous vendors, special guests, parties.
http://www.duckon.org
Holiday Inn Select, 1-800-HOLIDAY, 1801 Naper Blvd, Naperville.
http://www.holiday-inn.com
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Phil Lesh. And friends. All ages. $13-61+ 5p.
http://phillesh.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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Mark Mothersbaugh art opening. Fridays 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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* Mindless Self Indulgence. All ages. $21 Doors 6p.
http://mindlessselfindulgence.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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Dave Koz. All ages. $42-52+ 8p.
And friends.
http://davekoz.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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* Konkrete Jungle. 2nd Fridays 21+ $10+ 9p-2a.
Drum&Bass may include DJs General Malice, De La Mota, Sliz Taylor, Doc Toxic, Axsent & Didactikid, other.
06.13: Infiltrata (LA), w/ MC Anti, M1D1, Skolla, TMM.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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* 20th ANNIVERSARY!!! Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $15+ 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.
06.13: Performance by London After Midnight.
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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"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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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 2008.06.14:    ^
Flag Day. Yearly.
Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
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Serve-a-thon (since 1994). 2nd Saturday in June Yearly.
Chicago's largest day of community service. Volunteers spend the day painting, planting and making a difference at dozens of schools and agencies.
http://chicagocares.org
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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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* Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $30+ 8a-8p.
Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces sell out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! As featured on ArtBeat. Blade/bike path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. Always sells out.
2008 theme: "Winds of Change"
773/250-3378 (FEST) http://rogerspark.com
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
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Old Town Art Fair (Since 1950). Jewelry, paintings, sculpture, food, bohemians. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. $0-6 10a-6p.
http://www.oldtowntriangle.com
Old Town Historic District, 312/337-1938, N Lincoln Ave At W Wisconsin St.
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Wells Street Art Festival (since 1975). Over 250 fine artists, food, music. -Sunday Yearly. $0-5 10a-10p.
See site for band schedule.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
773/868-3010, Wells between North and Division.
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Andersonville Midsommarfest (since 1966). Nice Swedish-ish neighborhood party. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 11a-10p.
Dozens of vendors, ethnic food, assorted bands, pet parade, family activities come, in a great shopping area.
773/728-2995 http://www.starevents.com
Andersonville, Clark from Foster to Balmorol.
http://andersonville.org
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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
773/292-1414 http://www.cityofchicago.org
Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
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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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $15-20 Doors 6p, game 7p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
06.14: WCR All-Stars vs. Madison.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.com
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Stevie Nicks. All ages. $13-121+ 8p.
http://www.nicksfix.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.
06.14: "Nicaragua Solidarity Committee: Moving to the Next Level"
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Lez Zepplin. 21+ $15 Doors 8p. 9p.
http://myspace.com/lezzeppelin
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.com/shows.php
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The Average White Band. 17+ $26+ 9p.
W/ CTA.
http://averagewhiteband.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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**** World Naked Bike Ride (since 2004). Yearly. Gathering and body painting from 6p. Departure at 9p.
Massive bike and skate event celebrating the end of the oil era, and promoting positive body image. Held globally with dozens of cities participating, and Chicago routinely setting U.S. turnout records.
This is a bare-as-you-dare event with outfits ranging from body paint to fanciful costumes to beach-wear. Chicago's past rides rallied hundreds of cyclists and numerous skaters covering over a dozen miles of high visibility city tourism and recreation areas. The ride's atmosphere is extremely joyful and transcendently fun.
Bicycles constitute the best solution to reducing America's petroleum addiction and improving public health. With gas prices skyrocketing and obesity an epidemic, our messages have become truisms.
Read full details on website to participate.
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org
Participants only check-in at Union Park, Southern tip at statue, near Green line Ashland stop, 100 N. Ashland. Best viewing at Halsted and Belmont after 10:15pm-ish.
http://bedno.com/zmap.php?s=wnbr
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"Dynamite" Drum&Bass party. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10+ 9p-3a.
Excellent DJs, sometimes packed.
06.14: "TeeBee" 'longside Carbide.
http://bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"The Fishtank" 2nd Saturdays 21+ $5 9p-2:30a.
Kinetic resident DJs Gremlin and Sprite come to Spin to pound the dancefloor with more quality EBM, industrial, noize, and IDM than you can shake a stick at.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spin Nightclub, 773/327-7711, 800 W Belmont.
http://www.spin-nightclub.com
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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 2008.06.15:    ^
* Fathers Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.
Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Jewish Fest (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. $? Even numbered years. 11a-6p.
Headliner Lisa Loeb, with DOZENS of other performers on four stages. Also book fair, vendors, artisans, kosher food, etc. Many thousands attend.
847/933-3000 http://jewishfestival.org
St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve, Dempster St. at Lehigh, Morton Grove.
http://www.fpdcc.com
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Tiesto. 17+ $60-85 8p.
Armani Exchange & Vision present a night of club dance "In Search of Summer" tour.
http://djtiesto.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 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 2008.06.16:    ^
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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** Dethklok / Metalocalypse. All ages. $24+ 6:30p.
The greatest band in the universe, ever. Adult Swim presents "The Deth Tour" w/ Chimaira & Soilent Green.
http://adultswim.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
06.16: DJs DLM B2B M1D1, The Untouchables.
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.
06.16: Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge / Roots NYC!
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 2008.06.17:    ^
Cocktail-ology 101. Become a certified Cocktail Connoisseur. 21+ Free 2 6:30p.
RSVP katie.trotsky@ketchum.com
Master Mixologist Bobby G Gleason (current Guinness World Record Holder for Most Cocktails Made in an Hour) teaches students how to stock an at-home bar, mix traditional cocktails and incorporate the latest spirits and trends into summer parties. Gift bags and samples provided.
312/228-6846
Binny's Beverage Depot, 312/768-4400, 1132 S Jefferson. South Loop.
http://www.binnys.com
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Ladytron. All ages. $24 7:30p.
W/ Datarock.
http://ladytron.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Peter Murphy. 21+ $33+ 9p.
W/ Ali Eskandarian.
http://petermurphy.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2008.06.18:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
06.18: "BIOS Feature" Sable Gray, Stunna, $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-10:15p.
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
06.18: We 8:29p.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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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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Juneteenth. Yearly.
Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.com
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MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $20+.
A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at venues TBA, affiliated with Atlantic Records.
773/227-8777 http://chicagomobfest.com
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* 999 Eyes Freakshow. 21+ $11 10p.
The last genuine traveling vaudevillian freakshow in the world for over 40 years featuring living human oddities, also a clown and band.
http://www.999eyes.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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2008.06.13