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2012.06.15 (wk781)

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RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Fr: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Th: Consumer Culture at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Fr: John Oliver at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Shaquille O'Neal Comedy Jam at Auditorium.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: MusicNOW Mercury Soul at Metro.
..-Sa: Jeff Ross Roasts Chicago at Park West.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Spring Awakening Music Festival at Soldier Field.
Sa-Su: Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.
Sa-Su: Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts at Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL.
Sa: World Juggling Day at Oak Street Beach.
Sa: Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa: Chicago Zombie March at Millennium Park.
Sa: Rage Against Age at The dock at the beach.
Sa: Sarah Silverman and Guests at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Fathers' Day.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Vince Vaughn at Chicago Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Juneteenth.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Emancipation Day.
We: Summer Solstice.
We: The English Beat at House of Blues.
We-Su: Cirque du Soleil Dralion at Allstate Arena.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Make Music Chicago.
Th: Start of Cancer.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: "Future Bass" at SmartBar.
Movie:    ^
Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 06.15: Independence N 3945 N. Springfield Ave. - Footloose (2011
Fr 06.15: Jefferson N 4822 N. Long Ave. - The Goonies
Fr 06.15: Pulaski C 1419 W. Blackhawk St. - Dolphin Tale
Sa 06.16: DuSable S 740 E. 56th Pl. - Buck & The Preacher
Sa 06.16: Oz N 2021 N. Burling St. - The Sandlot
Mo 06.18: Rainbow Beach S 3111 E. 77th St. - Cooley High
Tu 06.19: Fulton River C 601 W. Kinzie St. - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Tu 06.19: Graver S 1518 W. 102nd Pl. - Puss In Boots
Tu 06.19: Harold Washington S 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd. - Hugo
We 06.20: Chicago History Museum N 1601 N. Clark St. - A League Of Their Own
We 06.20: Harrison C 1824 S. Wood St. - Latino Film Festival
We 06.20: Wicker C 1425 N. Damen Ave. - The Wizard
Th 06.21: Bartelme C 115 S. Sangamon St. - Forrest Gump
Th 06.21: Mandrake C 900 E. Pershing Rd. - Puss In Boots
Th 06.21: Olympia N 6566 N. Avondale Rd. - Kung Fu Panda 2.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
Prometheus, Men in Black 3, Battleship, Hysteria, The Dictator, What to Expect, Dark Shadows, The Avengers, The Perfect Family, The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven, Safe, Bernie, The Giant Mechanical Man, 3 Stooges, American Reunion, Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Hunger Games, A Thousand Words, John Carter, Wanderlust, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
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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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2012.08.20 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. -2012.09.30 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://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Jun.15 6p Jazz Showcase
Jun.15 8p Al Green/Chicago Children's Choir
Jun.16 6p Fifth House Ensemble
Jun.17 7p Jimmy Cliff Elder Master of Reggae and Ska
Jun.21 8p Piano legend Leon Fleisher and Friends.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2012.10.31 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:    ^
* Occupy Chicago.
Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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Consumer Culture. -2012.06.21 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Women employ irony and humor to expose the deficiencies of modern ideology and discourse regarding the desire for meaning and purposeful.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2012.09.03 Yearly. 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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"Bikes! The Green Revolution" -2012.09.09.
Explores American bicycle culture, styles, history, and why they are the way of the future.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://naturemuseum.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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.
Th 06.14: FIRE! The Great Chicago Fire, 10a.
Fr 06.15: Greektown, Chinatown & Little Italy, 10a.
Sa 06.16: Out and Proud: LGBT Chicago, 10a.
Sa 06.16: Pullman Historic District, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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 2012.06.15:    ^
John Oliver. 18+ $? 7p.
TBS comedy show.
http://iamjohnoliver.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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://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 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, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Shaquille O'Neal Comedy Jam. All ages. $40-50+ 8p.
Hand-picked lineup featuring Capone, Michael Blackson, Tony Roberts, host Gary Owen, guest DJ Spinderella.
http://shaq.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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MusicNOW Mercury Soul. 18+ $19 9p.
"This fluid evening of electronica and classical music" features a slew of DJs with musicians from The Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Jeff Ross Roasts Chicago. -Saturday 18+ $35+ 10p.
http://roastmastergeneral.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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 2012.06.16:    ^
* Spring Awakening Music Festival. -Sunday All ages. $80-250.
Skrillex, Afrojack, Benny Benassi, Moby, Flux Pavilion, Carl Cox, Laidback Luke, Wolfgang Gartner, Diplo, A-Trak, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Datsik, Dillon Francis, Gabriel & Dresden, Morgan Page, R3hab, 3LAU, Arty, Bart Bmore, Claude VonStroke, Derrick Carter, Designer Drugs, Destructo, Downlink, Felix Cartal, Green Velvet, Hardwell, Joachim Garraud, Kill The Noise, NERVO, Shermanology, Lance Herbstrong Midnight Conspiracy, Nathan Scott, Nobody Beats The Drum, Oliver Twizt Willy Joy, Quintino, Zebo, Krewella, LoBOUNCE, Stratus, Tommie Sunshine, ...
http://springawakeningfestival.com
Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
http://www.soldierfield.net
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** 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.
2012: "Barefoot in the Sand" theme.
http://tinyurl.com/aowreg2012
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
http://rogerspark.com
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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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World Juggling Day. Yearly. 11a-8p.
Observed in Chicago by some amazing performers at play.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/222230771227355
Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Dr.
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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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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Saturdays All ages. Free 12-3p.
Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for red shirts.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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* Chicago Zombie March (since 2008). Yearly. All ages. Free 3-6p.
Hundred of shambling undead expected.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/107073952750416
Millennium Park, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Rage Against Age. All ages. Free 6:30-10p.
Classic rock+roll band.
http://RageAgainstAgeBand.com
The dock at the beach, 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr.
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Sarah Silverman and Guests. 18+ $40-50+ 10:30+7:30p.
https://twitter.com/SarahKSilverman
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
06.16: The Arch of History: Which Way Are We Moving: Capitalism, Social Democracy, or Socialism?
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 -2012.10.27 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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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.
All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2012.06.17:    ^
* Fathers' Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.
Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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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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Vince Vaughn. Ages? $42-52+ 8p.
http://tbs.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 2012.06.18:    ^
Summer Vacation. -2012.09.04 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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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 2012.06.19:    ^
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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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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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
"Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2012.06.20:    ^
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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* Summer Solstice. Yearly.
Longest day/shortest night (sun 04:35-19:27), official start of summer.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php
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The English Beat. 17+ $32+.
W/ The Romantics.
http://thebeatuk.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Cirque du Soleil Dralion. -Sunday All ages. $33-99 Various times.
"Fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde... Suspended in time between the past and the future, Dralion is a celebration of life and the four elements that maintain the natural order: air, water, fire and earth"
http://cirquedusoleil.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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"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 2012.06.21:    ^
* Make Music Chicago. Yearly. All ages. Free All day.
"Live, one-day music festival on the first day of summer that celebrates the ability of everyone to make music."
700 performers at 35 sites.
http://makemusicchicago.com
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Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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"Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.
Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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"Future Bass" Thursdays 21+ $5+ 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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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2012.06.15