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2008.07.11 (week 576)

Flavorful Entanglements.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Hellboy 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Center of the Earth" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Meet Dave" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Cirque Du Soleil "Kooza" at United Center.
Ongoing: "Drawing on Experience" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Irish American Heritage Festival at I.A.H. Center.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Magnificent Mile Art Festival at Tribune Tower.
Fr: C/A/T and Unter Null live at Underground Lounge.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Teena Marie at House of Blues.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
...

Movie:    ^

"Hellboy II: The Golden Army" now playing.

Guillermo del Toro w/ Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, Luke Goss, Anna Walton, John Hurt, ...
http://www.hellboymovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Journey to the Center of the Earth" now playing.

Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Seth Meyers, ...
http://www.journey3dmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Meet Dave" now playing.

Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Scott Caan, Ed Helms, ...
http://www.meetdavemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Hancock, WALL-E, Wanted, Love Guru, Get Smart, The Happening, The Incredible Hulk, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8:15p Fr,Sa,Mo-Th: Baby Mama - Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Sigourney Weaver, Steve Martin, ....
10p Fr,Sa,Mo-Th: What Happens in Vegas - Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, ...
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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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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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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Cirque Du Soleil "Kooza" -2008.08.03 All ages. $39-125 Various times.

Tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. Combines acrobatic performances and the art of clowning. Highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful melange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic characters such as the King, the Trickster, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog. Set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement. Explores themes of turmoil and harmony, fear, identity, recognition and power.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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"Drawing on Experience" -2008.07.24 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Juried group show by women, mixed media, works "that directly evidence the hand and thought of the artist."
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Irish American Heritage Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-10 6-11p.

3 stages, food, vendors, bands, celtettes, Guinness and Harp on tap, bagpipes, crafts, Mashed Potato Eating Contest, Irish Idol kids competition. Bands include Gaelic Storm, Solas, The Tossers, Seven Nations, Makem and Spain Brothers, The Young Dubliners, ...
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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* Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2008.08.31 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. -2008.09.01 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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

Jul.11: Feist.
Jul.12: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band.
Jul.13: Emanuel Ax.
Jul.13: Girl Authority (Kraft Kids Concert).
Jul.14: The Beach Boys.
Jul.15: Emerson String Quartet.
Jul.16: CSO/Haitink conducts Mahler.
Jul.17: Pianist Denis Matsuev.
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+ $?

Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2008.07.11:    ^

Magnificent Mile Art Festival (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. 10a-6p.

A very nice little downtown sale by juried exhibitors.
http://www.artfestival.com
Tribune Tower courtyard, 954/472-3755, 435 N Michigan.
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* C/A/T and Unter Null live. 21+ $10 8p-2a.

Having joined forces for live on national tour performances, Alfa-Matrix top-seller Unter Null and Crunch Pod heavy-hitter C/A/T are coming to Chicago for a night of awesome live industrial music and tomfoolery. Opening locals [critical][system][error], and DJ residents Sprite, WEiRD sKeTCH, Pretty Pistol. Afterparty at Neo.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://undergroundloungechicago.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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Teena Marie. 21+ $42+ 9p.

V103 presents, w/ DJ Diego.
http://teenamarie.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Konkrete Jungle. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5+ 9p-2a.

Drum&Bass may include DJs General Malice, De La Mota, Sliz Taylor, Doc Toxic, Axsent & Didactikid, other.
07.11: Junglist At Large aka Mykey (NYC) w/ Cringer, Jeekoos.
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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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 2008.07.12:    ^

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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Folk and Roots Festival (since 1998). Heap-o-music, kid's tent, workshops. -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.

Includes traditional folk, alternative country, Afro-Beat, Cajun R&B, bluegrass and samba.
Welles Park, 773/728-6000, Lincoln and Montrose.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
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Rock Around The Block (since 1994). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p.

30 bands, 3 stages, 35k people, performers, vendors, food. Not half-bad.
http://www.starevents.com
Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland, 773/665-4682.
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St. Andrew's Greek Festival (since 1962). -Sunday Yearly. $5 donation. Sa 2-11p, Su 12-11p.

Ethnic food, kid's games, rides, silent auction, raffle, folk dancing and live music.
http://www.standreworthodox.org
St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 773/334-4515, 5649 N Sheridan. At end of LSD.
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Saturdays -2008.08.30 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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Al Green. All ages. $35-85 6p.

http://www.algreenmusic.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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Arsenal Of Sounds. Ages? $48-68 6:30p.

"The Largest Club Event in Chicago, lasers, premium sound, huge crowd, over for hours of non-stop music."
http://arsenalofsounds.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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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.
07.12: WCR All-Stars vs. Tucson's Saddle Tramps.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.com
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Richard Cheese. 17+ $33+ 7:30p.

"Lounge Against The Machine" w/ The Gomers.
http://richardcheese.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 8p-5a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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REO Speedwagon. All ages. $35-45 8p.

http://reospeedwagon.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.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.
07.12: 4 Major Myths in the Election Year of 2008.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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Final "Dynamite" Drum&Bass party. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10+ 9p-3a.

07.12: Klute w/ Carbide and Midway.
http://bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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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L.A.T.E. Ride (since 1988). Long After Twilight Ends. Yearly. $30-35 11:30p-?a.

10-25 miles, 10k people, bands, breakfast, more. Friends of the Parks sponsored. Reportedly very nice.
773-918-RIDE http://www.lateride.org
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park.
http://www.fotp.org
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Sunday 2008.07.13:    ^

Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2008.08.24 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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3 Doors Down and Staind. All ages. $14-70+ 6:30p.

http://staind.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Mark Knopfler. All ages. $51-106 7:30p.

http://markknopfler.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Ringo Starr. All ages. $35-235 8p.

And His All Starr Band.
http://ringostarr.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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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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"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 2008.07.14:    ^

Bastille Day. Yearly.

Anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789, when a mob took over the Bastille prison in Paris.
http://www.hightowertrail.com/Bastil.htm
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* "Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-?a.

Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
07.14: BABEL, Biobooster, Riverman, De La Mota.
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.
07.14: Grammy Winner, Maurice Joshua + win tickets to Kooza.
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 2008.07.15:    ^

* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2008.08.26 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.

Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
07.15: All About Eve 8:57p.
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.

8:15p Baby Mama, 10p What Happens in Vegas.
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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Bullet For My Valentine. $23 5:30p.

No Fear Music Tour.
http://bulletformyvalentine1.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Crimson Tuesdays. Tuesdays -2008.07.29 21+ Free 6p-2a.

Guitarist Brent Kimbrough live 6-9p, DJ Frankie Hollywood 10-close.
312/943-0333
Crimson Lounge, 312/923-2473, 333 N. Dearborn St.
http://www.crimsonchicago.com
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Steely Dan. -Wednesday All ages. $55-124 7:30p.

http://steelydan.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Wednesday 2008.07.16:    ^

Crue Fest. All ages. $30-95+ 5p.

W/ Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, SIXX:A.M., Trapt.
http://cruefest.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Crimson Wednesdays. Wednesdays -2008.07.30 21+ $? 6p-2a.

Live vocalist Petra Van Nuis 6-9p, DJ Frankie Hollywood 10p-close.
312/943-0333
Crimson Lounge, 312/923-2473, 333 N. Dearborn St.
http://www.crimsonchicago.com
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.

07.16: "likwit" Stunna, Carbide.
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+ $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 2008.07.17:    ^

Baskin Robbins Oreo Lick-A-Thon! Thursdays All ages. Free 3:30-4:30p.

Fundraising during National Ice Cream Month for the Naperville Area Humane Society (NAHS) a non-profit limited admission cat/dog shelter and adoption agency. Humane Society will also be there with furry friends. Naperville North Football team volunteers Lick to raise funds.
Baskin Robbins, 630/848-0030, 1991 Brookedale Road, Naperville.
http://baskinrobbins.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.
07.17: Th 8:22p.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering South in grassy area.
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"Die Maschine" Thursdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

DJs Noir, Easy E, Sprite, others spin agro, noise, ebm in back; Momma Kitty VJs 80-90s up front.
http://demonsanddarlings.com
Spin Nightclub, 773/327-7711, 800 W Belmont.
http://www.spin-nightclub.com
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Grand Opening 2.0. 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Celebrating 1 year open. DJ Kiss, live performances by Belmont Burlesque, sponsored by Johnnie Walker Gold.
Crimson Lounge, 312/923-2473, 333 N Dearborn. Inside Hotel Sax Chicago.
http://www.crimsonchicago.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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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. $0-12, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Mo closed, Tu 10a-8p, We-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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