Bedno.com - 2010.07.16 (week 681)

2010.07.16 (week 681)

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Movie: "Inception" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Sorcerer's Apprentice" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Sa-Su: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Th: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Festival Of The Lakes at Wolf Park.
..-Sa: Widespread Panic at Chicago Theatre.
Ongoing: Fuerza Bruta: Look Up at Auditorium.
Ongoing: "The Living Canvas: Demons" at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Su: Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park.
..-Sa: Chicago and Doobie Brothers at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Horner Park.
Sa-Su: Sidewalk Sale at Lincoln Square.
Sa-Su: Evanston's Ethnic Arts Fest at Dawes Park.
Sa-Su: Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival at Webster and Sheffield.
Sa: Lilith Fair at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Sa: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at United Center.
Sa: AscenDance at Kinetic Playground.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: "ClockWork Vaudeville" at Exit.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: Chinatown Summer Fair at Chinatown Square.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Found Footage Fest at Empty Bottle.
Su: REO Speedwagon at Charter One Pavilion.
Su: Iron Maiden at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Su: "Salon de Vine" at Joie de Vine.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Anniversary of First Moon Landing.
Tu: Goo Goo Dolls at Charter One Pavilion.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Break The Gridlock unHappy Hour at Quenchers Saloon.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th-Sa: CoverGirl Classic USA Gymnastics at UIC Pavilion.
Th: Race Judicata at Upper Hutchinson Field.
Th: Natalie Merchant at Chicago Theatre.
Th: Futurama NEW episodes on COM.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.
Th: "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" at Neo.

Movie: ^

"Inception" now playing.: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, ...
http://inceptionmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" now playing.: Nicolas Cage, Alfred Molina, Jay Baruchel, Monica Bellucci, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/sorcerersapprentice/
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.: Despicable Me, Predators, Twilight Eclipse, Last Airbender, Toy Story 3, Grown Ups, A-Team, Karate Kid, MacGruber, Shrek Forever After, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Summer Vacation. -2010.08.03 Yearly.: http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2010.08.21 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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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2010.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.: Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/SummerDance/
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2010.09.06 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.
http://plagueday.com
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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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2010.09.30 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.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2010.10.31 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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: Jul.16 CSO/Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos Pt. 2
Jul.17 Sting/Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Jul.18 Sting/Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Jul.19 Violinist Midori In The Intimate Martin Theatre
Jul.20 Peter and Paul Pay Tribute To Mary
Jul.21 The B-52s/Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Jul.22 Baritone Matthias Goerne/Pianist Christoph Eschenbach.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Festival Of The Lakes. -Sunday Yearly.: Major bands, carnival rides and games, foods, boating, etc. Surprisingly easily accessible by CTA+Metra.
http://festival.gohammond.com
Wolf Park, 2398 S. Calumet Ave, Whiting IN.
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Widespread Panic. -Saturday $39 7p.: http://widespreadpanic.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Fuerza Bruta: Look Up. -2010.07.25 All ages. $75+ Various times.: "A non-stop collision of dynamic music, visceral emotion, and kinetic aerial imagery. Featuring mind-blowing visual effects that must be seen to be believed."
http://broadwayinchicago.com/fuerza.html
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"The Living Canvas: Demons" Fr/Sa -2010.07.31 $20 10p.: "Theatre. Art. Movement. A journey through the mind. Ten performers clad only in the textures of projections and light, reveal a hidden world where naked flesh morphs into the manifestations of fantasy and nothing is what it seems."
http://www.NakedJuly.com
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. 3blks N of Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.com
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2010.09.06 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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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.: Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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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 2010.07.16: ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Fr/Sa $20-45 4hr 10a.: 07.16 Greek Town, Chinatown & Little Italy.
07.17 Albany Park.
07.17 South Shore Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Pitchfork Music Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-35+ May sell out. 1-9p.: 40+ mostly indy bands on several stages.
http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
Union Park, 1501 W Randolph.
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Chicago and Doobie Brothers. -Saturday $35-125 7:30p.: http://www.chicagotheband.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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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p.: 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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Advanced Group Skate. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All Stars B&G (555 W Madison) around 9:30p.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.: Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $7 10p-4a.: "Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
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 2010.07.17: ^

* Kidical Mass. All ages. Free 10:30a.: Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
847/902-5668 http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Horner Park, 4200 N California. Lot at Berteau.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Sidewalk Sale. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-5p.: 75 vendors, bands, food, refreshments, bars, retail sales, ...
Lincoln Square, 4800 N Lincoln. From Montrose to Lawrence.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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Evanston's Ethnic Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-7p.: "60-country flag parade, ethnic delicacies from Thai to Soul, performances from Norwegian dancing to Japanese drums attract over 20,000... Over 125 visual artists display and sell... with the sounds of blues, Irish melodies or Polish dancing on two stages... family arts area for hands on involvement and... poetry reading... a trip around the world!"
Dawes Park, 847/448-8058, Church street at the lakefront, Evanston.
http://www.cityofevanston.org/
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Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival (since 1969). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 12-9:30p.: 100 gardens, refreshments, entertainment, good stuff for kids, numerous major local bands.
Webster and Sheffield, 773/929-WALK.
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org
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Lilith Fair. All ages. $37-107 2:30p.: "A celebration of women in music." May include Mary J. Blige, Katie Todd, Meaghan Smith, Melissa McClelland, Kate Nash, Vita Chambers, Vedera, Court Yard Hounds, Sarah McLachlan, La Roux, Heart.
http://www.lilithfair.com/
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. All ages. $50-125 7:30p.: http://tompetty.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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AscenDance. 21+ $15-20 8p-5a.: Celebrating a dozen years of BrilliantlyMad. Coincides "with the Intentional Wave of Unity Consciousness around the world which aligns with the mission... The Conscious Convergence is a global event that paves the way for the ninth and last wave of consciousness in the Mayan calendar system. This is unity consciousness and is the end of dualistic consciousness where we are separated into East & West, male & female, black & white, spirit & matter and so on. In reality we are all ONE, no need for separation, we are all BrilliantlyMad. [F]eaturing extraordinary live bands, djs, performances, artists, healers and many more surprises. In the past we have been blessed with transforming our environments into temporal paradises and bringing back those experience to share with others. This time lets create shifts in our very consciousness to change the way we view and interact with our environments every day."
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/119591734751222
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 w Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.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.
alues and history
07.17: Can Our Intel Agencies Be Fixed?
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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"ClockWork Vaudeville" 21+ $? 10p-?a.: Chicago's Steampunk Dance Party!
http://steampunkchicago.com
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2010.08.28 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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Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.: "Drinking club with a biking problem"
http://chicagomidnightmarauders.org
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 21+ $15 12a.: The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
07.17: Burlesque Bingo! Price includes playing card for fabulous prizes.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2010.07.18: ^

Chinatown Summer Fair (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-8p.: Featuring cultural entertainment, kid stuff, arts and crafts, shopping, street vendors, taste of China, more. Lion Dance at 12:30p.
Chinatown Square, 2130 S Archer. Wentworth from Cermak to 24th.
http://www.chicagochinatown.org
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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://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.: Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2010.08.29 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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Found Footage Fest. $10 7p.: Playing "Computer Beach Party" vintage VHS.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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REO Speedwagon. $15-76 7p.: http://reospeedwagon.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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Iron Maiden. All ages. $31-65 7:30p.: http://ironmaiden.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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"Salon de Vine" Sundays 21+ Free 8+9:30p.: Girlie-Q presents "Premier Queer Burlesque and Variety Performances" in "Chicago's Most intimate". Fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
http://girlieq.net/upcoming-shows/
Joie de Vine, 773/989-6846, 1744 W. Balmoral.
http://joiedevine.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.: Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2010.07.19: ^

Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
http://boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.: "America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Tuesday 2010.07.20: ^

Anniversary of First Moon Landing (since 1969). Yearly.: Apollo 11 was launched on July 16th, 1969, carrying astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. and Michael Collins. The spacecraft landed in the Mare Tranquillitatis at 3:17 PM CDT on July 20th. At 9:56 PM Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, issuing the now famous phrase "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Aldrin followed shortly while Collins remained in the orbiting command module.
http://www.nasa.gov
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Goo Goo Dolls. $30-50 7p.: http://googoodolls.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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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.: "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2010.07.21: ^

* Break The Gridlock unHappy Hour. 21+ Free 7-9p.: Bi-monthly event networking people interested in reducing automobile dependency. Speakers Jason Rothstein, author of "Carless In Chicago" and Julie Dworkin, project leader of Albany Home Zone.
http://breakthegridlock.org
Quenchers Saloon, 773/276-9730, 2401 N Western. At Fullerton.
http://quenchers.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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Thursday 2010.07.22: ^

CoverGirl Classic USA Gymnastics. -Saturday.: http://covergirlclassic.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Race Judicata. 5K Fundraiser. Yearly. All ages. $25-35 6:30p.: Benefits Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.
312/332-1624 http://www.cvls.org
Upper Hutchinson Field. Columbus & Balbo.
http://signmeupsports.com
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Natalie Merchant. $40-50 8p.: http://nataliemerchant.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Futurama NEW episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.: http://theinfosphere.org
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays -2010.07.29 21+ Free 10p-4a.: SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs QBot, Kamar, special guests spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://atomicnewwave.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, 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. $0-18 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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.: 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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2010.07.16