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2010.08.20 (week 686)

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Nanny McPhee Returns" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
..-Sa: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Sa: 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: Wizard World Comic-Con at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
..-Su: Under Construction Dance Project at Link's Hall Studio.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Daredevils' Hamlet at Neo-Futurarium.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park.
Fr: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Su: North Side Summerfest.
Fr: Slayer and Megadeth at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Stone Temple Pilots at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Sound Tribe Sector Nine at House of Blues.
Fr: SS-TRIPLE-X Invades at Exit.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Windy City Rodeo at Six Guns Ranch and Arena.
Sa: "Sula Fest" at Congress Theatre.
Sa-Su: Glenwood Ave Arts Fest.
Sa: "Uproar Fest" at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Sa: Dance for Life at Harris Theater.
Sa: Mega Fest at Allstate Arena.
Sa: Sound Tribe Sector Nine at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: The Black Crowes at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Bassnectar at House of Blues.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: National Gotopless day at North Avenue Beach House.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Aerosmith at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Su: "Salon de Vine" at Joie de Vine.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Break Science at Kinetic Playground.
Mo: Start of Virgo.
Mo: Beekeeping 101 at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Mo: Rush at Charter One Pavilion.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu-Su: Tall Ships at Navy Pier.
Tu: Full "Sturgeon" Moon.
Tu: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Rihanna at United Center.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Women's Equality Day.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at evilOlive.
Th: Festival of Flesh at Lucky Number Grill.
Th: Futurama NEW episodes on COM.
Th: Playtime at Kinetic Playground.
Th: "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" at Neo.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"Nanny McPhee Returns" now playing.

Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor, ...
http://nannymcphee.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, The Expendables, Middle Men, The Other Guys, Cats & Dogs 2, Dinner for Schmucks, Get Low, Salt, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Inception, Despicable Me, Predators, Twilight Eclipse, Last Airbender, Toy Story 3, Grown Ups, A-Team, Karate Kid, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^

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 -2010.09.05 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.

Aug.20 Yo-Yo Ma/Silk Road Anniversary (Lawn Screen)
Aug.20 Violinist Tianwa Yang
Aug.21 Counting Crows (Lawn Screen)
Aug.22 Crosby, Stills & Nash (Lawn Screen/Pavilion Sold Out)
Aug.24 Claremont Trio/Schumann and Ravel
Aug.25 Swingin' Balladeer Tony Andriacchi
Aug.25 Violinist Leila Josefowicz.
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; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^

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* Wizard World Comic-Con. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-40 10a-6p.

Hundreds of comics and collectibles vendors, special featured guest, popular cartoonists, and famous actors.
http://wizardworld.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/268-2000, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://rosemont.com/donald_e_stephens_convention_center.php
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Under Construction Dance Project. -Sunday $7-10 8p.

"Socio-Analytical Perspectives on Gender Culture Through Dance" performing five pieces.
http://UnderConstructionDanceProject.com
Link's Hall Studio, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.org
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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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Daredevils' Hamlet. -2010.09.25 $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.

"Stunts! Jack-Assery! Melancholy!"
http://bedno.com/hamlet
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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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 2010.08.20:    ^

Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Fr noon-, Sa+Su 10a-5p.

Classy stuff, huge attendance, top rated fest, 100s of juried artists from around the world.
http://amdurproductions.com
Grant Park, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive, Across from AIC.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Fr/Sa $20-45 4hr 10a.

08.20 Bucktown, Humboldt Park & Logan Square.
08.21 Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village.
08.21 Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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North Side Summerfest. -Sunday Yearly. $5 Fr 5-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 11a-9p.

Foods, crafts, dancing, numerous good bands.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
4050 N Lincoln At Belle Plaine Ave.
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Slayer and Megadeth. All ages. $9-59 7p.

http://slayer.net
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Stone Temple Pilots. All ages. $48 7p.

http://stonetemplepilots.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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Sound Tribe Sector Nine. 17+ $39+ 9p.

http://sts9.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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SS-TRIPLE-X Invades. 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Extreme burlesque. Crazy hot ladies performing feats of terror all night.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/151600124857075
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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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 2010.08.21:    ^

Windy City Rodeo. -Sunday 21+ $15 10a-?p.

"The Premier GLBT Western event" w/ live amateur rodeo, food, drink, dance, vendors. Rain or shine.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/137533516286528
Six Guns Ranch and Arena, 26926 State Line Road, Crete.
http://www.ilgra.com/
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"Sula Fest" All ages. $10 12-10p.

Building / Block Party with indoor electro and outdoor rock stages, a dozen acts.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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* Glenwood Ave Arts Fest (since 2002). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.

Arts, crafts, music, theatre, bands, numerous quality entertainers for kids.
http://glenwoodave.org
Glenwood at Morse Rogers Park.
http://rogerspark.com
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"Uproar Fest" All ages. $20-85 3:15-11p.

Rockstar Energy Drink presents Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, and others, at two stages.
http://www.rockstaruproar.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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Dance for Life (since 1992). Yearly. All ages. $75-500 5p.

Companies include Giordano, Hubbard, Joffrey, River North, more.
312/922-5812 http://www.danceforlifechicago.com
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millennium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org
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Mega Fest. All ages. $20 6p.

Latin artists: Enrique Iglesias, Don Omar, Daddy Yankee, Gloria Trevi, Prince Royce, Reik, Angel y Khriz, and Xtreme.
http://www.wnua.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Sound Tribe Sector Nine. All ages. $40 6p.

W/ Mos Def.
http://sts9.com/
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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The Black Crowes. All ages. $40-60 7p.

20th anniversary show.
http://blackcrowes.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 7-9:45p.

A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
08.21: vs 5280 Fight Club from Denver.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.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
08.21: CAPOW - Citizens Act to Protect Our Water - from privatization.
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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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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-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.
08.21: GlitterGuts photos.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Bassnectar. 17+ $28+ 11:30p.

http://bassnectar.net/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.

"Drinking club with a biking problem" Draws over 100 riders! Home after dawn.
08.21: 4th annual "subterranean" ride.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Sunday 2010.08.22:    ^

* National Gotopless day. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

National simultaneous protests at beaches and parks to demand equal topfree rights for women. Includes performances asserting it as natural and legal and honoring Women's Equality Day.
http://www.gotopless.org
North Avenue Beach House, 1601 N. Lake Shore Drive.
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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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Aerosmith. All ages. $35-206 7:30p.

W/ Buckcherry.
http://aerosmith.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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Break Science. 21+ $15 12a.

http://www.myspace.com/breaksciencemusic
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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Monday 2010.08.23:    ^

Start of Virgo. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the virgin.
http://www.astrology.com
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Beekeeping 101. All ages. Free with admission. 1p.

"Learn all about beekeeping with the Nature Museum's resident insect expert and get a look inside a real beehive!"
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://www.naturemuseum.org
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Rush. All ages. $50-135 7:30p.

"Time Machine" tour, playing Moving Pictures entirely.
http://rush.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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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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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.

Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2010.08.24:    ^

Tall Ships. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $8-15 11a-8p.

Over a dozen magnificent sailing vessels on display. Public tours and cruises.
http://www.navypier.com/tallshipschicago/
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Full "Sturgeon" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 12p.

Sun 6:08-19:37 / Moon 19:20-6:07.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.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.
08.24: sunset 19:37, moonrise 20:28.
http://pyrotechniq.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
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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 2010.08.25:    ^

Rihanna. All ages. $20-100 7:30p.

"Last Girl On Earth" tour, with Ke$ha.
http://rihannanow.com/
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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 2010.08.26:    ^

Women's Equality Day. Yearly.

Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
http://www.women.com
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Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.

Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
http://atomicsketch.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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Festival of Flesh. Last Thursdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

Burlesque, comedy, variety, sideshow acts, DJs, spirits. Shows at 10p+midnt.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/147342245284126
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.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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Playtime. Thursdays 21+ $5-10? 9p-?a.

Various undergroundelectrotechnohouse DJs and fun.
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.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.
08.26: Tribute to The Smiths.
http://atomicnewwave.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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, 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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2010.08.20