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2012.08.03 (wk788)

TA-DA!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Total Recall" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Ongoing: Naked July at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Fr: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Mo: International Clown Week.
..-Su: Cycle Messenger World Championship at Various locations.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Notebaert.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Su: La Soiree at River Front Theater.
..-Su: Lollapalooza at Grant Park.
..-Su: Rock & Roll Art Show at Auditorium.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Summerland Tour at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Enrique Iglesias & Jennifer Lopez at United Center.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Drum&Bass Rollcall.
Fr: Noctronica at Darkroom.
Fr: Nero, Die Antwoord, Anamanaguchi at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: Chicago Pro Beach Volleyball at North Avenue Beach.
Sa: Newgard Neighborhood Yard Sales.
Sa-Su: Mini Maker Faire.
Sa-Su: Glamourcon at Crowne Plaza O'Hare.
Sa-Su: Lakeshore Arts Festival at Dawes Park.
Sa-Su: Edge Fest at Edgewater.
Sa-Su: Wrigleyville Summerfest.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa: Eccentric Roadside Art Ride at Warren Park.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: PreKomp Playa Massive at Catalyst Collective.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Jane's Addiction at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: Steampunk Circus at Vision Nightclub.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts.
Sa: The Afghan Whigs at Metro.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Clown Week Celebration at Woodlawn Cemetery / Showmen's Rest.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Curiosity Lander touchdown at Mars.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Hiroshima day.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu-We: Coldplay at United Center.
Tu: Yes and Procol Harum at Akoo Theatre.
Tu: Garbage at Metro.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Play Drum&Bass at Green Dolphin Street.
Th: Windy City Rubber Duck Race at Wrigley Building.
Th-Su: Wizard World Comic-Con at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Th: Critical Lass at Erie Park.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.
Movie:    ^
"Total Recall" now playing.
Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston, Bokeem Woodbine, ...
http://totalrecall-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 08.03: Abbott 49 E. 95th St. - The Smurfs
Fr 08.03: Oakdale 965 W. 95th St. - Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Fr 08.03: Wilson, Frank J. 4630 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Hugo
Sa 08.04: Ellen Gates Starr 2306 W. Maypole Ave. - Talladega Nights: Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Sa 08.04: Rowan 11545 S. Avenue "L" - The Wizard of Oz
Sa 08.04: Touhy 7348 N. Paulina St. - Dolphin Tale
Mo 08.06: Chippewa 6748 N. Sacramento Ave. - Dolphin Tale
Tu 08.07: Fulton River 601 W. Kinzie St. - Jack and Jill
Tu 08.07: Lindblom 6054 S. Damen Ave. - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Tu 08.07: Stanton 618 W. Scott St. - The Smurfs
We 08.08: Fernwood 10436 S. Wallace St. - Dolphin Tale
We 08.08: Piotrowski 4247 W. 31st St. - Latino Film Festival
We 08.08: South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. - Chicago
Th 08.09: Dunbar 300 E. 31st St. - The Adventures of Tin Tin
Th 08.09: Sherman 1301 W. 52nd St. - Jumping The Broom
Th 08.09: Trebes 2250 N. Clifton Ave. - Hugo.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
The Watch, Ruby Sparks, Step Up Revolution, Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spiderman, Ted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Prometheus, Men in Black 3, Battleship, Hysteria, The Dictator, What to Expect, Dark Shadows, The Avengers, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Naked July. "Art stripped down." -2012.08.11 Yearly.
"Celebrates the theme of Purity through raw and fantastical theater, painting, music, film, and parties."
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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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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Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2012.09.02 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ Coupons online. 10a-7p.
Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://renfair.com/bristol
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Summer Vacation. -2012.09.04 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2012.09.16 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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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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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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Fr 08.03 7:30p Crosby, Stills & Nash
Sa 08.04 7pDemi Lovato
Su 08.05 5p CSO: Over the Rainbow/Ann Hampton Callaway/Pizzarelli Quartet
Su 08.05 8p Martinez-Urioste-Brey Piano Trio
Mo 08.06 8p SMI French vocal recital
Tu 08.07 8p CSO: La Mer and more
We 08.08 8p CSO/Yefim Bronfman: Brahms Piano Concerto 2
Th 08.09 8p Baritone Gerald Finley/pianist Kevin Murphy.
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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International Clown Week. -2012.08.06 Yearly.
Proclaimed in 1971 by Nixon. "I urge the people of the United States recognize the contributions made by clowns in their entertainment at children's hospitals, charitable institutions, for the mentally retarded, and generally helping to lift the spirits and boost the morale of our people." Observed Sunday with a ceremony at Showmen's Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
http://www.internationalclownweek.org
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Cycle Messenger World Championship (since 1993). -Sunday Various times.
International competitors come for "The ultimate urban cycling competition."
http://chicagocmwc.com
Various locations.
http://messengers.org
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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.
Fr 08.03: Greektown, Chinatown & Little Italy, 10a.
Sa 08.04: Bridgeport, 10a.
Sa 08.04: Out and Proud: LGBT Chicago, 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 2012.08.03:    ^
La Soiree. International Cabaret/Variety Show. -2012.08.05 $39+ Various times.
"sexy, funny, dangerous, theatrical phenomenon, heady cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus sideshow and contemporary variety..."
http://la-soiree.com
River Front Theater, 650 West Chicago Ave. Chicago Tribune Freedom Center.
http://riverfronttheater.com
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* Lollapalooza. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $90-850 12-10p.
Over 100 bands across eight stages and three days.
http://lollapalooza.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Rock & Roll Art Show. -Sunday All ages. Free 1-5p.
94.7 WLS exhibit and sale of works created by rock stars, famous rock photographs, album artwork, gold records, concert posters, special guests, more.
http://947wls.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.
DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
08.03: "Refresh" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Summerland Tour. Ages? $40-50+ 7p.
Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit, Marcy Playground.
http://summerlandtour.net
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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Enrique Iglesias & Jennifer Lopez. All ages. $30-200 7:30p.
http://enriqueiglesias.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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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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 All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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* FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://fbcchicago.blogspot.com
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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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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Drum&Bass Rollcall. 18+ $5 9p-?a.
DJs 3D, Proppabear, Jimi Handtrix, Alfonz DeLaMota, Ruckus, M1D1 v Xile, MCs...
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/279352632162225
1000 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd fl.
http://www.miadnb.com
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Noctronica. 21+ $7 9p-2a.
All Electro EBM, industrial, synthpop night.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/269956716453208
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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Nero, Die Antwoord, Anamanaguchi. 18+ $32 9:30p-2a.
http://us.thisisnero.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.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 2012.08.04:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2012.10.28 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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Chicago Pro Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Monthly. 10hrs 7a.
773-EVP-1198 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Newgard Neighborhood Yard Sales. 8a-4p.
Goodies, antiques, vintage and collectibles.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/397395770318008
6500 N. Newgard Rogers Park.
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Mini Maker Faire. -Sunday All ages. Sa 6-10p, Su 10a-6p.
"A day of Awesome, where Art, Technology, education and a little bit of theatre meet. Show and tell what you've been making in your garage, basement or dining room table and see what others have been making."
http://makerfaireevanston.com
At Emerson and Maple, Evanston. Oak and University Place.
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Glamourcon. -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $? Su noon-5p, Sa 11a-6p.
Features dozens of historic Playboy Playmates.
http://glamourcon.com/gc51.html
Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 847/671-6350, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.com
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Lakeshore Arts Festival (since 1973). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-6p.
125 juried artists/craftspeople, cuisine, lite music.
Dawes Park, 847/491-0266. Church street at the lake.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Edge Fest. 1st Saturday in August -Sunday Yearly. ~$5 12-10p.
Bacon and art themed, plus bands: Sa: School of Rock, Chicago Spirit Brigade, This Must Be the Band, Too White Crew. Su: Opal Staples and Friends, Trevor McSpadden, Hello Nuvo, 16 Candles.
http://starevents.com/events/edgefest/
Edgewater, 5900 N. Broadway. At Thorndale Ave.
http://edgewater.org/
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Wrigleyville Summerfest. -Sunday Yearly. $? 12-10p.
Sa: Mad Science, Sanctified Grumblers, Dan Harvey Band, Dot Dot Dot, Mike and Joe. Su: Chicago Samba, Mr. Blotto, Trippin' Billies.
Kids' Zone with activities for children toddler to twelve. Face painting, inflatable obstacle course, giant slide, mini coaster, fun crafts.
http://wrigleyvillesummerfest.com
Wrigleyville, 3300 N Seminary.
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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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Eccentric Roadside Art Ride. All ages. ~$5 1-6p.
Lee Diamond led tour of the city's kookiest works of art.
Warren Park, 773/255-6347, 6601 N Western.
http://goo.gl/maps/nUG3
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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.
08.04: TIFs and Corporate Welfare in Chicago - Ben Joravsky of the Chicago Reader.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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PreKomp Playa Massive (since 2010). Yearly. 21+ $15-25 9p-9a.
Helps fund Burningman art installations. Many DJs and performers. BYO, "dress to kill"
http://resonatechicago.com
Catalyst Collective. Near North Ave and Kedzie.
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.
Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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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Jane's Addiction. Ages? $15+ 10p.
W/ Franz Ferdinand.
http://janesaddiction.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Steampunk Circus. 21+ $$ 10p-5a.
Various extreme performers.
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.
Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out. "BYO Picnic Basket"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft Circus Arts, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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The Afghan Whigs. 18+ $36 11p.
http://theafghanwhigs.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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 2012.08.05:    ^
Clown Week Celebration (since 2000). 1st Sunday in August Yearly. All ages. Free 1-3p.
(Inter)National CLOWN WEEK observance at SHOWMEN'S REST is a loving and festive remembrance of circus artists past, held in the nation's most well known final resting place for circus artists, remembered especially for its elephant statues and roustabout headstones. This event includes speakers, placing of flowers, circus arts performances, lots of fun stuff for kids including activities and entertainment and contests with prizes, snacks and drinks, and many many many clowns.
The event is for kids of all ages. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a youthful attitude. Children's entertainers are welcome to come and share your talents after the ceremony.
http://performforthelove.com/showmensrest
Woodlawn Cemetery / Showmen's Rest, 708/442-8500, 7750 W Cermak Rd, Forest Park. Western end; East of Des Plaines Ave.
http://www.woodlawncemeteryofchicago.com
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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 -2012.08.26 Yearly. All ages. Free 3-6p.
Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://tinyurl.com/fb-beachpoets
Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com
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Curiosity Lander touchdown. 8:30p.
Climaxing in "seven minutes of terror" when the bot negotiates entry on its own in a fury of heatshields, rockets, parachutes, balloons, pyrotechnics, physics and code.
http://nasa.gov
Mars.
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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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2012.08.06:    ^
Hiroshima day (since 1945). Yearly.
On this day in 1945, an American bomber "Enola Gay" made the first wartime use of an atomic weapon. A single bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, destroying it completely. This day is often used for anti-nuclear protests worldwide. Watch for symbolic body outlines drawn on the ground in major cities.
http://www.city.hiroshima.jp
http://www.theenolagay.com
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Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.
Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2012.08.07:    ^
Coldplay. -Wednesday All ages. $50-110+ 7p.
http://coldplay.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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* Yes and Procol Harum. All ages. $38-73 7:30p.
http://yesworld.com
Akoo Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://rosemonttheatre.com
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* Garbage. 18+ $36 8p.
http://garbage.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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 2012.08.08:    ^
"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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Play Drum&Bass. 2nd Wednesdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
"99.9% D&B" w/ DJs Danny The Wildchild & MC ?, Stunna, Delamota, Ruckus, High $ociety, Midway, more. Massive sound+lights.
http://miadnb.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Thursday 2012.08.09:    ^
Windy City Rubber Duck Race. Yearly. All ages. $5+ to enter. 10a.
Thousands watch over 35,000 yellow rubber ducks compete. Benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Opens with kid fun, face painting, food, games, sports mascots. Then race launches from Columbus Drive bridge at 1pm.
http://duckrace.com
Wrigley Building, 400 N Michigan Ave.
http://soill.org
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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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Critical Lass. Monthly. All ages. Free 6p.
Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://FaceBook.com/CriticalLass
Erie Park, 510 West Erie St.
http://Bedno.com/bike/cl
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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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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $20+ 2 shows, 7+10p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
08.09: Becomes "The Who Vol. 2"
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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/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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.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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Notes:    ^
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