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2012.08.24 (wk791)

Can we all get along?
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Premium Rush" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
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: "The Boulevard" at Logan Square.
..-Su: Backlot Bash at Downtown Skokie.
Ongoing: Celebrating Illinois Women Artists at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Linkin Park & Incubus at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Fr: Dayglow at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Group ride to "Premium Rush" at Chrome.
Fr: Jello Biafra at Reggie's.
Fr: Gotye at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO 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: SuperSprint Triathlon at Lakefront at Foster.
Sa: Kids Triathlon at Foster Beach.
Sa: Bike Wash and Breakfast at S&G's Restaurant.
Sa-Su: Bucktown Arts Fest at Senior Citizen Memorial Park.
Sa-Su: Taste of Greece at Greektown.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa: Redmoon "Urban Intervention" at Bucktown Arts Fest.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: FINAL Panic dance party at Darkroom.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Women's Equality Day.
Su: Four Star Tour at University of Illinois.
Su: National Gotopless day at North Avenue Beach Overpass.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: "Carnival of Madness" at Toyota Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Barnum Bailey Circus auditions at Joffrey Ballet dance studios.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th-Su: Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Th: Van Morrison tribute at Uncommon Ground.
Th: Killer Diller at Congress Theatre.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

 Movie:    ^
"Premium Rush" now playing.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez, ...
http://premiumrush.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.
Th 08.23: Churchill Field 1825 N. Damen Ave. - The Lorax
Th 08.23: DuSable 740 E. 56th Pl. - The Great Debaters
Th 08.23: Wendell Smith Playlot 9912 S. Princeton Ave. - Zookeeper
Fr 08.24: Clarendon 4501 N. Clarendon Ave. - Super 8
Fr 08.24: Golden Gate 13000 S. Eberhart Ave. - Michael Jackson's This Is It!
Fr 08.24: Nichols 1355 E. 53rd St. - Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Sa 08.25: Oz 2021 N. Burling St. - The Wizard of Oz
Mo 08.27: Rainbow Beach 3111 E. 77th St. - Ray
Tu 08.28: Montgomery Ward 630 N. Kingsbury St. - Grease
We 08.29: River 5100 N. Francisco Ave. - The Smurfs
We 08.29: South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. - The Wiz.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
The Expendables 2, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, The Campaign, Bourne Legacy, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
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.
Th 08.23 6p Violinist Rachel Barton Pine
Th 08.23 8p Roger Hodgson: Breakfast in America
Fr 08.24 8p Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Fr 08.24 6p Lincoln Trio & Friends
Sa 08.25 6p Ragtime pianist Reginald Robinson
Sa 08.25 7:30 Anita Baker
Su 08.26 6p Pianist Inon Barnatan
Su 08.26 7p John Hiatt and The Combo featuring Steve Earle
Tu 08.28 6p Pianist Sean Botkin
Tu 08.28 8p Momix Dance Company: Botanica
We 08.29 7:30p Duran Duran.
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 08.24: Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville, 10a.
Sa 08.25: Pullman Historic District, 10a.
Sa 08.25: STRIKE! Chicago Labor History, 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 2012.08.24:    ^
"The Boulevard" Logan Square Music Fest. -Sunday $5 Fr 5-10p, Sat noon-10p, Su noon-9p.
2 dozen bands at two stages.
http://boulevardbash.com
Logan Square, 3050 W Logan Blvd.
http://starevents.com/events/the-boulevard
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Backlot Bash. -Sunday Yearly.
Street festival with live music, carnival rides, food and beer tents, sidewalk sales, business expo, classic cars show, silent films and more.
http://www.backlotbash.com
Downtown Skokie.
http://www.skokie.org
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Celebrating Illinois Women Artists. -2012.09.27 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
08.24: Opening Reception 6-9pm.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Linkin Park & Incubus. All ages. $30-120 6:30p.
http://linkinpark.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Dayglow. 17+ $42.40 7p.
World-renowned live concert, featuring spectacular DJs, soaring aerial acts, stilt-walkers, contortion acts, fire shows, Paint Blast cannons, and other unforgettable live performances. New tour adds eye-popping 3D visuals playing throughout the show on multiple screens, performers dancing covered in 3D body paint, and every member gets dayglow 3D glasses.
http://dayglowtour.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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Group ride to "Premium Rush" All ages. 7p.
Beers, then meandering ride to bike messenger movie premiere at AMC River East (322 E Illinois) 9:45pm show.
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/premium-rush-premiere-group-ride
Chrome, 773/661-0077, 1529 N Milwaukee.
http://chromebags.com
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Jello Biafra. 17+ $15 7p.
And The Guantanamo School of Medicine.
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2105 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://reggieslive.com
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Gotye. All ages. $46+ 7:30p.
W/ Missy Higgins, Jonti.
http://gotye.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. 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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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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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 2012.08.25:    ^
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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SuperSprint Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. $$ Races start 7:30a.
Thousands expected. Cash prizes. May sell out. Big parties after.
http://chicagosupersprint.com
Lakefront at Foster.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Yearly. 7-14 $30+ Races start 9a.
Wonderful concept.
http://chicagokidstriathlon.com
Foster Beach. http://www.caprievents.com
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Bike Wash and Breakfast (since 2010). All ages. $ 10:30a-4p.
Get your bike washed cheap and well. Or volunteer. All donations go to Nettlehorst School.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/272738446172740
S&G's Restaurant, 3000 N Lincoln. At Wellington.
http://sandg-chicago.com
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Bucktown Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.
http://bucktownartsfest.com
Senior Citizen Memorial Park, 2300 N Oakley. 2300 W Lyndale.
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Taste of Greece. Folk music, culture, meats and spices. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3 12-11p.
http://www.greektownchicago.org
Greektown, 100 S Halsted. Runs several blocks.
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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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Redmoon "Urban Intervention" All ages. $? 1-5p.
"A series of original large-scale performances each featuring a highly engineered spectacle object"
http://redmoon.org
Bucktown Arts Fest, 2300 N Oakley. 2300 W Lyndale.
http://bucktownartsfest.com
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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.
08.25: Bruising Altitude vs. Second Wind / Mile High Club vs. WCR All-Stars.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
08.25: The Essential Physics of Humanity - science applied to society.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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FINAL Panic dance party. 21+ $0-5 9p-?a.
Closing after 6+ years. DJs Pogo, Arturo, Brad Owen.
http://twitter.com/PanicDanceParty
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.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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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 2012.08.26:    ^
Women's Equality Day. Yearly.
Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
http://www.women.com
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* Four Star Tour (since 1989). Yearly. All ages. $27-50 7:30a.
16, 32, 62 mile bike ride by historic sites.
http://boulevardtour.org
University of Illinois, Morgan and Taylor.
http://www.activetrans.org
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National Gotopless day. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-5p.
National simultaneous protests at beaches and parks to demand equal topfree rights for women. Includes performances asserting it as natural and legal and honoring Women's Equality Day.
http://www.gotopless.org
North Avenue Beach Overpass, 1601 N. Lake Shore Drive. Walkway north of Boathouse.
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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 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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"Carnival of Madness" All ages. $50+ 5p.
W/ Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestorm, New Medicine, ...
http://carnivalofmadness.com
Toyota Park, 7000 S Harlem, Bridgeview. Near 294, 55, orange line.
http://toyotapark.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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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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Monday 2012.08.27:    ^
Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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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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Tuesday 2012.08.28:    ^
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 2012.08.29:    ^
Barnum Bailey Circus auditions. 10a-2p.
Requirements: "an overactive funnybone and a heart the size of Alaska."
http://ringling.com
Joffrey Ballet dance studios, 10 E Randolph.
http://joffrey.com
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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 2012.08.30:    ^
Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.
Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us
Grant Park. Pritzker Pavilion, also other locations.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
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Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.
Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-10:15p.
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
08.30: Reportedly CANCELLED because too make spectators are drinking booze, smoking pot, and leaving trash. THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS! Also, many facilitators will be away at Burning Man.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
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Van Morrison tribute. All ages. $20 7:30p.
By Acoustic Circus, benefiting Alzheimer's Assoc.
Uncommon Ground, 773/929-3680, 3800 N Clark.
http://uncommonground.com
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Killer Diller. 21+ $1 8p.
"Great music from the 50s & 60s - Swinging and Spinning Rico and his brother partner Kiko. - Special drinks."
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.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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2012.08.24