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2018.06.15 (wk1091)

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Movie: ^

"Incredibles 2" now playing.: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Catherine Keener, Bob Odenkirk, Samuel L. Jackson, ...
movies.disney.com/incredibles-2Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2018.09.07 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.: Nice films, neighbors, popcorn. See the handy quick ref sched.
bedno.com/movies/parksVarious Chicago parks.
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Now playing.: Hotel Artemis, Ocean's 8, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Upgrade, Action Point, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Book Club, Deadpool 2, Life of the Party, Tully, Avengers: Infinity War, Love & Bananas, I Feel Pretty, Genesis, Rampage, Birthmarked, Ready Player One, Tomb Raider, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal: ^

Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2018.08.17 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 several days a week.
312/742-7638 grantparkmusicfestival.comGrant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Bands at Montrose Beach. Daily. -2018.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.: Plus beers, cocktails, dining.
facebook.com/TheDockatMontroseBeachMontrose Beach, 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr.
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2018.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.: Visible anywhere near the lake.
navypier.org/explore/fireworksNavy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2018.09.17 Yearly.: Fr 06.15: Jackson Browne, 5pm
Sa 06.16: Alison Krauss, 5pm
Tu 06.19: Seal, 5pm
We 06.20: Julliard String Quartet, 5pm
Th 06.21: Well-Strung, 5pm.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
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Fun Bands at the Beer Garden nightly. All ages. Free.: navypier.org/explore/live-entertainment/live-musicNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Miller Beer Garden at the Tip.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Ongoing: ^

The Space We Grow Into. -2018.06.16 Th+Fr -6p, Sa+Su 12-4p.: "Explores the connections that women of color cultivate with those around them..."
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 2150 S Canalport.
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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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Friday 2018.06.15: ^

Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $6-10 12-10p.: starevents.comRandolph and Halsted
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Thirty Seconds To Mars. All ages. $23-99 6p.: MisterWives and Joywave.
thirtysecondstomars.comNortherly Island Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr.
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Brandi Carlile. $53-77+ 7:30p.: brandicarlile.comChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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Gomez. -Saturday Ages? $51-92 2 nites 7:30p.: gomeztheband.comVic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
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Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays 21+ 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. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
Bedno.com/skateDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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Blacklight Blackout (since 2011). 3rd Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: Big freakfest in a tiny space. Lots of DJs, cheap beer, UV paints, radiation.
facebook.com/blacklightblackoutexitExit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North. 2nd Fl.
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Saturday 2018.06.16: ^

* Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $30+ Always sells out. 8:30a-8p.: Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces sell out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! Blade/bike path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. Judging 2pm Sunday.
artistsofthewall.comLoyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
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Custer Fair (since 1972). Big happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1 suggested donation. 10a-9p.: Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly. "fest of chompin' stompin' and shoppin' isn't just any old street fair." - Chicago Sun Times.
847/328-2204 facebook.com/custerfairMain Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL, 847/328-22100, 600 Main St, Evanston. CTA Main St. Purple line and Metra Main Street Stops.
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Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Fr noon-, Sa+Su 10a-5p.: Classy stuff, huge attendance, top rated fest, 100s of juried artists from around the world.
amdurproductions.com/gold-coast-art-fair-at-grant-parkGrant Park, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive, Across from AIC.
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* Pridefest (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. 11a-10p.: Bands, vendors, pets, glitter and drag.
northalsted.com/eventsBoystown. Halsted & Waveland.
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* World Juggling Day. Yearly. 12-9p.: Observed in Chicago by some amazing performers at play.
bedno.com/fb/364061647334534Oak Street Beach, 1300 N. Lake Shore Dr.
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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.: 773/292-1414 tinyurl.com/chiparadesDivision from Western to Sacramento
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* Group Skate. Free 4:30-7:30p.: 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. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
Bedno.com/skateDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.: Structured Weekly Free Speech Forum With Quality Lecturers and Good American Food And Bar.
06.16: Designing a Win-Win World for ALL - Global Energy Independence Program (GEIP) and Safe Haven community service corps.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
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Ray Lamontagne w/ Neko Case. All ages. $24-90+ 7:30p.: raylamontagne.comNortherly Island Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr.
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David Blaine. $85-120+ 8p.: davidblaine.comChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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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.
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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Saturdays 18+ $27-47 10p.: A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties. Catch the up-close magic show at 7:30p.
kisskisscabaret.comUptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p.: One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
06.16: Whiskey Tango Sideshow.
Vaudezilla.comStage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
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Sunday 2018.06.17: ^

* Fathers' Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.: Honor and be kind to fathers.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.: 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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The Color Run. All ages. $$ 8a.: The craziest, most colorful, 5k of your life. Wear white.
thecolorrun.com/chicagoSoldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
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Vintage Garage. 3rd Sundays $? 11a-6p.: 100 vintage and antique dealers.
847/579-9079 vintagegaragechicago.com5051 N Broadway Uptown between Foster and Argyle.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.: Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
nirarocketry.orgEast Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.: Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.: Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
adultswim.comTOON. On cable.
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Monday 2018.06.18: ^

Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p.: Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Tuesday 2018.06.19: ^

Juneteenth. Yearly.: Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
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Summer Vacation. -2018.09.04 Yearly.: cps.eduChicago Public Schools.
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Chi Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.: "Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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Proper Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ $0-5+ 9p-2a.: 06.19: Presents DJ Rollin & MC Vision - Hispdchase DJ Sushi Megamike.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
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Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.: 06.19: Kinky Boots 6:30pm.
bedno.com/movies/parks?pritzJay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
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Wednesday 2018.06.20: ^

Emancipation Day. Yearly.: Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.: "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
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Thursday 2018.06.21: ^

Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.: astrology.com INFO SHARE
Xavier Rudd. 17+ $30+ 7p.: W/ Xiuhtezcal.
xavierrudd.comMetro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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Colin Jost. Ages? $? 7:30p.: colinjost.comVic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
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* Conversation w/ Bill Clinton. 21+ $65-85+ 7:30p.: twitter.com/billclintonAuditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
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Steely Dan / Doobie Brothers. All ages. $18-129 7:30p.: "The Summer Of Living Dangerously"
steelydan.comTinley Park Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
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Unbridled. Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.: Weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
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* Summer Solstice. Yearly. 8:30p.: Longest day/shortest night, official start of summer.
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Drum&Bass night. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: MIA 12th Anniversary w/ Tribesteppaz / Rebellion / DJ Syquest / Dioptrics MIA Crew B2B Set / Selekta Steel / Mega Mike / Fiyafly / Rifle MC.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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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.
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-15+ Mo closed, Tu 10a-9p (free for locals), We+Th 10a-5p, Fr 10a-9p, Sa+Su 10a-5p.: Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
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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, mini-golf course, quality restaurants and bars, enclosed garden, touristy specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis and cruise lines, the Shakespeare Theatre and more.
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.
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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.
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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, 111 S Michigan Ave.
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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.
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-15+, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.: Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2018.06.15