2011.06.17 (week 729)
Be Iconic.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Green Lantern" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Mr. Popper's Penguins" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
We: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Peace Fest.
Ongoing: "Abstractions" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention at Hyatt Regency Woodfield.
..-Su: Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts at Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL.
..-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Fr: Jeffrey Ross Roasts Chicago at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Joel McHale at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: My Morning Jacket at Auditorium.
..-Sa: NKOTBBSB at United Center.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Better Than Ezra at House of Blues.
Fr: People of Rhythm at SmartBar.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
..-Su: Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: Lucky Boys Confusion at House of Blues.
Sa: Louis CK at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Seth Meyers at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Florence and The Machine at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Nocturna at Bottom Lounge.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: Fathers' Day.
Su: Juneteenth.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Steve Martin & Martin Short at Chicago Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Emancipation Day.
Mo: Peter Gabriel at United Center.
Mo: Phish night at Kinetic Playground.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Ohm.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Start of Cancer.
Tu: Summer Solstice.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Earth, Wind & Fire at Charter One Pavilion.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Midsummer Eve.
Th-Sa: MOB Fest.
Th: Krishna Das at Vic Theatre.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.
Movie: ^
- "Green Lantern" now playing.
- Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Temuera Morrison, ...
http://greenlanternmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- "Mr. Popper's Penguins" now playing.
- Mark Waters, Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Angela Lansbury, Ophelia Lovibond, Jeffrey Tambor, ...
http://popperspenguins.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- Now playing.
- Super 8, X-Men 5, Hangover 2, Midnight in Paris, Pirates 4, Everything Must Go, The Beaver, Thor, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Water for Elephants, Your Highness, Hanna, Arthur, Born to Be Wild, Soul Surfer, Hop, Source Code, Super, Sucker Punch, Limitless, The Lincoln Lawyer, Battle: Los Angeles, Mars Needs Moms, Rango, Adjustment Bureau, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^
- Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2011.08.20 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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- Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2011.09.30 Yearly.
- Participate in any of many 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!! 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 -2011.10.30 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.
- 06.17: 6p Jazz Showcase ($10 Series).
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. -2011.10.31 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: ^
- * Peace Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.
- Days of peace & music, speakers, bands, vendors, poets, drum circles, speakers, activists, more.
http://peacefestchicago.org
1700 N Stockton Dr Lincoln Park, off Lasalle, South of Zoo.
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- "Abstractions" -2011.06.30 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
- http://sandraperlow.net
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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- Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-40+.
- Numerous vendors, special guests, parties.
http://www.duckon.org
Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 847/605-1234, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg.
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- Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts (since 1972). Big happy art/music/food/fun fair. 3rd Sa/Su -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1 suggested donation. 10a-9p.
- Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly. "fest of chompin' stompin' and shoppin' isn't just any old street fair." - Chicago Sun Times.
847/328-2204 http://www.custerfair.com
Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL, 847/328-22100, 600 Main St, Evanston. CTA Main St. Purple line and Metra Main Street Stops.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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- Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $6-10 12-10p.
- http://starevents.com
Randolph and Halsted
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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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- 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 2011.06.17: ^
- Summer Vacation. -2011.09.01 Yearly.
- http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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- Jeffrey Ross Roasts Chicago. Ages? $35+ 7:30p.
- http://roastmastergeneral.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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- Joel McHale. Ages? $32-63+ 7:30p.
- http://joelmchaleonline.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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- My Morning Jacket. All ages. $40-50 7:30p.
- http://mymorningjacket.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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- NKOTBBSB. -Saturday All ages. $50-100 7:30p.
- New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys.
http://nkotbbsb.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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- Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 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. 1st/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 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into a bar around 9:30p.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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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- Better Than Ezra. 17+ $30+ 9p.
- http://betterthanezra.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- People of Rhythm. 21+ $5-10 10p.
- DJ Warp, Striz, Radiohiro, MC Zulu, Nate Manic.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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- "Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 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/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.
- 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2011.06.18: ^
- ** Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $30+ Always sells out. 9a-8p.
- Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces sell out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! Blade/bike path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. Judging 2pm Sunday.
2011: "Wall of Dreams" theme.
http://tinyurl.com/aowreg2011
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
http://rogerspark.com
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- Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
- 06.18: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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- Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
- 773/292-1414 http://www.chicagoparades.us
Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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- Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 6-9:45p.
- A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
06.18: The Fury vs Hell's Belles, Double Crossers vs Manic Attackers.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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- Lucky Boys Confusion. All ages. $20+ 7p.
- http://myspace.com/LuckyBoysConfusion
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Louis CK. Ages? $38-50 10p+7:30p.
- http://louisck.net
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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- Seth Meyers. 18+ $? 7:30p.
- http://sethmeyers.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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- Florence and The Machine. All ages. $35+ 8p.
- http://florenceandthemachine.net
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
06.18: Dictatorships: The Good Ones and the Bad Ones, and Is the US Becoming One?
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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- * Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. 17+ $10+ 9p-3a.
- 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
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.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 -2011.09.03 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" Home after dawn.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Sunday 2011.06.19: ^
- * Fathers' Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.
- Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
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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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- 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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- Steve Martin & Martin Short. Ages? $58-102 7:30p.
- "In a Very Stupid Conversation"
http://stevemartin.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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 2011.06.20: ^
- Emancipation Day. Yearly.
- Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/featured-document/eman/emanproc.html
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- Peter Gabriel. All ages. $45-175 8p.
- & The New Blood Orchestra.
http://petergabriel.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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- Phish night. Mondays 21+ $? 8p.
- 2 sets, w/ The Vasoconstrictors.
http://tinyurl.com/fbkineticpg
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.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.
http://facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_170585836317260
Ohm, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2011.06.21: ^
- Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.
- http://www.astrology.com
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- * Summer Solstice. Yearly.
- Longest day/shortest night (sun 04:35-19:27), official start of summer.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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- $1 drinks. Tuesdays 21+ 7p-2a.
- LGBTABPH friendly, great tunez.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N Clark.
http://atmospherebar.com
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- Earth, Wind & Fire. $20-150 8p.
- http://earthwindandfire.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 2011.06.22: ^
- "In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
- "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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- Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
- Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.06.23: ^
- Midsummer Eve. Yearly.
- Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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- MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $20+.
- A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at various venues.
http://chicagomobfest.com
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- Krishna Das. 18+ $35+ 7:30p.
- http://krishnadas.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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2011.06.17