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2012.08.10 (wk789)

You're all crazy.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Bourne Legacy" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Campaign" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Sa: 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.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Notebaert.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Su: "Flashback Weekend" Horror/Sci-Fi Convention at Crowne Plaza O'Hare.
..-Su: Wizard World Comic-Con at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
..-Su: Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at Metro.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Glamorama at Harris Theater.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: After Dark at Art Institute.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Kinetic at LiveWire Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Northalsted Market Days at Boystown.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: Bud Billiken Day Parade at Washington Park.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa-Su: Retro on Roscoe.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: MC Chris at Subterranean.
Sa: Atom + Tobias at Viaduct Theater.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Cirque De La Femme at Lincoln Tap Room.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Vintage Bazaar at Aragon Ballroom.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: George Thorogood & The Destroyers at House of Blues.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: Perseid meteorite shower peak day.
Mo-We: Sand Mandala creation at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Mo: Metal "All Stars" at Congress Theatre.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: V.J. Day.
Tu-Su: 1812 Ships show at Navy Pier.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Assumption day.
We: System of a Down at Allstate Arena.
We-Su: Lewis Black at City Winery.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Play Drum&Bass at Green Dolphin Street.
Th: Summer Slaughter Tour at House of Blues.
Th: Elvis is Alive and Running 5K at Grant Park.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"The Bourne Legacy" now playing.

Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, Donna Murphy, ...
http://thebournelegacy.net
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Campaign" now playing.

Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, John Lithgow, Dan Aykroyd, ...
http://us.imdb.com/nowplaying/
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 08.10: Eugene Field 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave. - Puss In Boots
Fr 08.10: Moore 5085 W. Adams St. - Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Fr 08.10: Portage 4100 N. Long Ave. - The Smurfs
Sa 08.11: Jonquil 1023 W. Wrightwood Ave. - North by Northwest
Sa 08.11: Paschen 1932 W. Lunt Ave. - Kung Fu Panda 2
Mo 08.13: Belmont Harbor SE Belmont & Lake Shore Dr. - Singin' In The Rain
Tu 08.14: Gill 825 W. Sheridan Rd. - Zookeeper
Tu 08.14: Montgomery Ward 630 N. Kingsbury St. - Hugo
Tu 08.14: Women's Park 1801 S. Indiana Ave. - Hugo
We 08.15: Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St. - The Princess Bride
We 08.15: Kosciuszko 2732 N. Avers Ave. - Latino Film Festival
We 08.15: South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. - Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Th 08.16: Commercial 1845 W. Rice St. - The Wizard of Oz
Th 08.16: Grand Crossing 7655 W. Ingleside Ave. - Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Th 08.16: John P. Wilson 1122 W. 34th Pl. - Puss In Boots.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.

Total Recall, 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 08.10 7p Huey Lewis and The News/Joe Cocker
Sa 08.11 7:30p Train featuring Mat Kearney
Su 08.12 7:30p Train featuring Mat Kearney
Mo 08.13 8p SMI: Songs by American Composers
Tu 08.14 8:30p Kiri Te Kanawa in recital/Kevin Murpy
We 08.15 8:30p Pianist Vladimir Feltsman
Th 08.16 6p Pianist Jade Simmons
Th 08.16 7p CSO: The Magic Flute.
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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* 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 08.10: Bucktown, Humboldt Park & Logan Square, 10a.
Sa 08.11: Graceland Cemetery, 10a.
Sa 08.11: Taste of Edgewater & Uptown, 10a.
Th 08.16: Historic Hotels of 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 2012.08.10:    ^

"Flashback Weekend" Horror/Sci-Fi Convention. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-250.

Too many significant celebrities to list. Dealer's Room & signings, speakers, demos, costume contest, DVD screenings, parties, bands, etc.
http://www.flashbackweekend.com
Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 847/671-6350, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.com
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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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Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1955). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-5 Fr 5:30-9p, Sa 11:30a-9:30p, Su 11:30a-6p.

Small, arts, crafts, foods, demos.
http://www.ginzachicago.com/
Midwest Buddhist Temple, 312/943-7801, 435 W Menomonee.
http://www.midwestbuddhisttemple.org
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* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.

THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5949 N Clark. East corner at Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. All ages. $30 7:30p.

http://bosstonesmusic.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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Glamorama. Yearly. All ages. $50-1000 8p.

Charity night of fashion and music including performances by Robin Thicke & Karmin.
http://macys.com/Glamorama
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millennium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.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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After Dark. $25 9p-12a.

Musical guest Shuteye, DJs Kid Color, Graham Geren,
Chess Hubbard. GlitterGuts photo booth, interactive performances, immersive video installation, free Hors D'vrs, bar.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/119720651507565
Art Institute, 877-307-4AIC, 159 E Monroe. Modern Wing.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo. Monthly. 21+ Free 11+9p.

"Fabulous Vaudezilla Vixens, our trademark swag bags, and more fun than the law should allow!"
http://vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.com
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Kinetic. 21+ $5 10p-2a.

Hard-hitting rhythmic noise, EBM, electro. DJs Sprite, Gremlin, Licious, misterentropy.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/1192636644209765
LiveWire Lounge, 3394 N. Milwaukee Ave.
http://livewirerocks.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 2012.08.11:    ^

Northalsted Market Days (since 1982). Big crowded boystown fest. -Sunday Yearly. $? 11a-10p.

Over 400 vendors, 25 entertainers, bands at three stages, food from 55 restaurants, six city blocks, 17 entrances, 250K expected. Minimal clothing. Good blading on closed streets after closing.
Boystown, 773/868-3010, Belmont and Halsted. Runs North to Addison. Easy train access.
http://northalsted.com
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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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Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1929). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. 2nd Saturday in August Yearly. All ages. Free 2.5hr 10a.

Dozens of floats, marching bands and drill teams. One of the city's largest parades.
http://budbillikenparade.com
Washington Park, King Drive from 39th to 55th.
http://www.chicagoparades.us
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Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.

Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
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Retro on Roscoe (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p.

Antique cars, handmade crafts, retro music, kids activities, plenty of food, chilli cookoff, dozens of bands at three stages.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Roscoe from Damen to Hamilton
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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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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.
08.11: Chicago International Social Change Film Festival.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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MC Chris. 17+ $15 8:30p.

"Monster Tour" w/ Powerglove, Richie Branson.
http://mcchris.com
Subterranean, 773/ 278-6600, 2011 W North. Corner of North and Damen in Wicker Park, at Damen blue line stop.
http://www.subt.net
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Atom + Tobias. 21+ $15 9p-3a.

Legendary electronic music composers w/ Chris Widman, Striz, Warp, Frankie Vega, Radius, Karl Meier, ...
http://esachicago.org
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://viaducttheater.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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Cirque De La Femme. 2nd Saturdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

"SideShow/GrindShow" extreme performers and DJs.
http://facebook.com/cirquedelafemme
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.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 2012.08.12:    ^

Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Vintage Bazaar. 2nd Sundays All ages. Free 12-5p.

150+ vendors of vintage decor, housewares, furniture, clothing, jewelry, accessories. Also beer, cocktails, local food, and DJ entertainment from CHIRP.
http://thevintagebazaar.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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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George Thorogood & The Destroyers. 17+ $55+ 8:30p.

http://georgethorogood.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Perseid meteorite shower peak day. Yearly. 12a.

Look south and up somewhere dark after midnight. Hard to see in the city. Go camping.
http://home.att.net/~tangents/tech/astrocal.htm
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Monday 2012.08.13:    ^

Sand Mandala creation. -Wednesday 10:30a-7p.

Tibetan Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery. Chanting at noon and 6pm.
http://gomang.org
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Metal "All Stars" All ages. $25+ 2p.

A dozen bands.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.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 2012.08.14:    ^

V.J. Day (since 1945). Yearly.

Victory over Japan day. Commemorates the surrender of Japan, ending World War II in 1945.
http://www.japan.net
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1812 Ships show. -Sunday All ages. Mostly free.

Several navy ships docked for tours, observing war bicentennial.
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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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 2012.08.15:    ^

Assumption day. Yearly.

Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
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System of a Down. All ages. $50 7:30p.

http://systemofadown.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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Lewis Black. -Sunday 21+ $50-80+ 8p.

"Running on Empty" tour. All sold out?
http://lewisblack.com
City Winery, 312-733-WINE, 1200 W Randolph.
http://citywinery.com/chicago
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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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Play Drum&Bass. 3rd 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 2012.08.16:    ^

Summer Slaughter Tour. $32+ 1p.

W/ Cannibal Corpse, Between the Buried and Me.
http://facebook.com/SummerSlaughterTour
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Elvis is Alive and Running 5K (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. $20 to run. 6:45p.

Over 2000 people expected, some impersonators, Fluffer-Nutter sandwiches, good post-parties.
Grant Park, 773/944-4113. Lakefront bike path between Randolph and Monroe.
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.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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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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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:    ^

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2012.08.10