1999.07.16 (week 107)
Let the inner child be in charge for a while.
You know what, you know what? This week I'm going to that Bug
Fest but they won't scare me, and then and then I'm gonna go on
every ride at the Boys&Girls club carnival and then I'm gonna see
Muppets From Space! Then I'm going to this huuuge comic book
convention to say Hi to R2D2. On Sunday my best friend turns 12,
so we're gonna blade to the video game tournaments, and the soccer
fest and to see the the gymnastics exhibitions! Then I'm going to
the circus! My inner teenager wants to see Motley Crue, Scorpions,
Ozric Tentacles, Star People, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Lyle
Lovett, Atari Teenage Riot, Add N To X, Don Cabellero, and the
New Power Party. My inner grup says it's a verrry important
week, 'cause 30 years ago we landed on the moon. Way Cool!
I told him if he's very good, and doesn't whine and
complain, I may let him go to his block party thing, or the
garden walk or flower show, or see J.Geils Band or Joan
Amatrading, or go to some ethnic thing. We'll see.
Ongoing:
- Mass Ensemble Experiments II, Movement and Sonic Sculpture, -1999.07.18 $15 8p.
- Pilsen East Center for the Arts, 312/243-2366, 1945 S Halsted.
http://www.suba.com/~mass
- Ernest Hemingway Birthday Extravaganza (100th), plays, feasts, ceremonies.
- Oak Park (his birthplace) 708/848-2222, -1999.07.21.
http://www.hemingway.org
- Bug Fest, four foot insect sculptures made from toys, -1999.07.24 10a-4p.
- Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
- Bristol Renaissance Faire, big, positive, fun, goth, spend all day Sat/Sun $7-$15 10a-7p.
- 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128, -1999.08.22.
Coupons at http://www.renfair.com/bristol/index.cfm
- Fireworks! Good shows 9:30p Wednesdays (+dancing) and 10:15p Saturday -1999.09.04.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
Also the giant Ferris wheel, IMax theater, Childrens Museum, food, drink,
and more than 100 large outdoor sculptures on display -1999.11.08.
http://www.navypier.com
- Grant Park Music Festival, mostly classical, mostly weekends, mostly 7:30p.
- Grant Park, 312/742-GPMF, -1999.09.21.
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
- Chicago Summerdance, lessons, dancing, bands, many styles, Th-Su.
- Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -1999.09.26.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p dance -5p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Summerdance/summerdance0799.html
- Cows On Parade, 300 life size statues decorated by artists, free -1999.10.31.
- Bridge House Gallery, lower Wacker at State, continues down Michigan, other sites.
http://metromix.com/go/cows
- Movies: http://bedno.com/movies
- Run Lola Run, Wild Wild West, South Park, Tarzan, Austin Powers, Pharfigmenace,
A Midsummer Nights Dream, Existenz, Matrix, Hideous Kinky, Shakespeare in Love, ...
- WAY too much more GREAT dance and art and drama and comedy and poetry and music to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader (http://www.chireader.com).
Friday 1999.07.16:
- Muppets From Space, the crew search for Gonzo's alien family.
- Opens http://www.muppetsfromspace.com
- Eyes Wide Shut, psycho-sexual-cine. Bye Stanley, and thank you so much!
- Opens http://www.eyeswideshut.com
- Wizard World, 800 comics vendors, Wu Tang Clan, StarWars stars, -1999.07.18 $20 10a-6p.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont, 800/690-1669.
http://www.wizardworld.com
- World's Largest Block Party (15th), go if you must, $35 21+ 5-10:30p.
- Old St. Pat's Church, 700 W Adams, 312/648-1021.
http://members.uss.net/jk-zentano
- Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Festival. Carnival rides! Cotton candy! 6-11p.
- 3900 N Rockwell, 773/463-4161, -Sunday.
http://www.bgcc.org
- BrookFest (6th), blues and rock bands, art, carnival rides, chow, -1999.07.18 $1-3 6-11p.
- JC/Ehlert Park in Brookfield. Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater at 7:30p.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/BrookFest99.html
- Arthur Andersen Bastille Day 5K run/walk (12th), 6:30p.
- Morgan and Jackson, 773/777-3261, USATF certified, 7.5k people.
Also: after run Block Party, Jackson and Sangamon, 773/777-9000.
http://www.arthurandersen.com/Chicago/bastilledayrace
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (daily): "10 Things I Hate About You" based on Taming of the Shrew.
10p (daily): "Shakespeare In Love" J.Fiennes, G.Paltrow, B.Affleck, more.
midnt (Fr-Su): "Go" assorted young stoners.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
Tuesday 6p "Big Night" special movie and dinner, call Bella Vista 773/404-0111.
http://www.brewview.com
- J.Geils Band, $15-35 8p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Midnight Circus opens, one stage packed with excitement, Fr 8p, Sa 5/8:30p, Su 8p.
- Ivanhoe Theater, 773/975-7171, 750 W Wellington. -1999.08.22.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- Bang: Jody of way out west, Phantom45/Hiroki/Ryn in the mezz, 10p-ish.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. Gets crowded late. Free -11p.
http://streetsound.pseudo.com/channel
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON on cable, tape it, also see 10:30p Freakazoid and 8p Power Puff Girls.
http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Strictly Jungle, outstanding radio show! Best on far North side, 11p.
- 89.3 WNUI, 847/866-WNUI (-9687), 312/409-7249 vmail, simul-web-cast.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
Saturday 1999.07.17:
- Farmers Markets
- Armitage and Halsted (Lincoln Park) 7a-2p.
Belle Plaine, Damen, Lincoln (North Center Town Square) 7a-2p.
Clark and Maple (NWU, Evanston), 7:30a-12:30p.
Elm and Dearborn (Near North) 7a-2p.
Grace/Broadway/Halsted (North Halsted) 7a-2p.
Iowa and Central (Austin) 7a-2p.
Polk and Dearborn (Printers Row) 7a-2p.
Thorndale and Broadway (Edgewater) 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Mayor's Youth Cup Soccer Fest (6th), 5 on 5 coed -15yo, -1999.07.18, 9a-7p.
- Montrose Harbor, 312/744-3370, really quite nice to watch.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/wm/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/MayorsCup99
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen, 4hr, $30, departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph, bring a snack.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Playground99, national computer game tournaments begin, prizes, -1999.07.25 10a-7p.
- Screenz (eCafe), 2717 N Clark 773/244-1633 and 1730 Sherman in Evanston 847/332-1900.
Teams compete across 16 location network in BroodWar, Desent3, Quake3, Tribes.
http://www.screenz.com/gamez/Navframe.htm
- Wizard World, 800 comics vendors, Wu Tang Clan, StarWars stars, -1999.07.18 $20 10a-6p.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont, 800/690-1669.
http://www.wizardworld.com
- Twin Cities-Wisconsin-Chicago AIDS Ride Closing Ceremonies, indeterminate time.
- 1600 cyclists arrive, completing a 500 mile six day benefit ride, VIPs speak.
Grant Park http://www.chgoaidsride.org
- Sikh Religious Parade 11a, Colombian Parade 12:30p. Neither confirmed.
- South On Dearborn from Wacker to Van Buren, 847/647-9522.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents/Sponsorship1999/1999NeighborhoodFestivals.html
- Ethnic Arts Fest (14th), -Sunday noon-7p.
- Dawes Park on the lakefront, Evanston, 847/491-0266.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org/ECVB_html/cal/cal_new.html
- Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Festival. Carnival rides! Cotton candy! noon-11p.
- 3900 N Rockwell, 773/463-4161, -Sunday.
http://www.bgcc.org
- Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival (31st), 100 gardens, $5 noon-dusk.
- Webster and Sheffield, 773/929-WALK, -1999.07.18.
Refreshments, entertainment, bands, good stuff for kids.
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org
- Gymnastics Exhibitions, these kids are awesome! 15 and under, older tomorrow, noon:30-3p.
- North Avenue beach, 312/747-2024. Future Shannon Millers.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
- BrookFest (6th), blues and rock bands, art, carnival rides, chow, -1999.07.18 $1-3 3-10p.
- JC/Ehlert Park in Brookfield. The Guess Who at 9:30p.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/BrookFest99.html
- World's Largest Block Party (15th), go if you must, $35 21+ 5-10:30p.
- Old St. Pat's Church, 700 W Adams, 312/648-1021.
http://members.uss.net/jk-zentano
- Motley Crue, Scorpions, $15-35 7p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley Park.
Ticketmaster, 312/559-1212, http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi/events/state.idc?state=il
- Flaming Lips, Sebadoh, Robyn Hitchcock, Sonic Boom's E.A.R. 18+ $20 8p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Also Sunday at 7p.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Lift, techno, $15 after 11p, 10p-5a.
- Karma, 312/321-1331, 318 W Grand.
http://www.karmachicago.com
Sunday 1999.07.18:
- My child's birthday (12th). He's a good boy!
- Also: ex-wife has new baby girl and U.S. Census says world population hits 6 billion.
http://bedno.com/daniel
- Mayor's Youth Cup Soccer Fest (6th), 5 on 5 coed -15yo, 9a-7p.
- Montrose Harbor, 312/744-3370
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/WM/SpecialEvents
- Chinatown Summer Festival, 10a-8p.
- Wentworth from Cermak to 24th, 312/225-6198.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/ChinatownStreetFest99.html
- Wizard World, 800 comics vendors, Wu Tang Clan, major StarWars stars, $20 10a-5p.
- Rosemont Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont, 800/690-1669.
http://www.wizardworld.com
- Ethnic Arts Fest (14th), noon-7p.
- Dawes Park on the lakefront, Evanston, 847/491-0266.
Also, National Historic Landmark dedication at Gross Point Lighthouse.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org/ECVB_html/cal/cal_new.html
- Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Festival. Carnival rides! Cotton candy! noon-11p.
- 3900 N Rockwell, 773/463-4161, -Sunday.
http://www.bgcc.org
- Gymnastics Exhibition, these kids are awesome! 16 and up, noon:30-3p.
- North Avenue beach, 312/747-2024. Nearly superhuman!
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
- Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival (31st), 100 gardens, $5 noon-dusk.
- Webster and Sheffield, 773/929-WALK, -1999.07.18.
Refreshments, entertainment, bands, good stuff for kids.
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org
- Cubs host Royals, also 7:05p Monday and 1:20p Tuesday, 1:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- BrookFest (6th), blues and rock bands, art, carnival rides, chow, $1-3 2-10p.
- JC/Ehlert Park in Brookfield. Fireworks at 9:30p.
http://www.chicagoevents.com/BrookFest99.html
- Ozric Tentacles plus Star People, 18+ $17.50 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- New Power Party, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince night, DJ Samnation.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, (at the Belmont train stop). Hi Sam!
"Purple Rain" movie at 8p, dancing from 10p.
http://www.emale.com/chi-nation/index99.html
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Sequence Sound System, good deep DJs, jungle/d-n-b, $3 10p-2a.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
Monday 1999.07.19:
- East Timor Action Network protest, under-publicized atrocity in progress, 3p.
- Indonesian Consulate, 72 E Randolph, 773/878-4033.
http://www.easttimor.com
- Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, 18+ $25 8:30p.
- Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence.
http://www.aragon.com
- Chrome, Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 1999.07.20:
- 30th Anniversary of the first moon landing!!!!! Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins.
- "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
http://www.nasa.com
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Adams) 7a-3p.
Lincoln/Leland/Western (Lincoln Square) 8a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Lyle Lovett $10-35 8p.
- Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk
http://www.ravinia.org
- Nocturna, Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark, near the Addison red line stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 1999.07.21:
- Peace Run, international torch relay arrives from Evanston, speeches, noon.
- Daley Civic Center Plaza, 312/FINE-ART, 50 W Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/Picasso/PicassoJulyCalendar/9907picasso1.html
- Cubs host Pirates, also Thursday, 1:20p.
- Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.womyn.org
- Lunacy, cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good.
- Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
Thursday 1999.07.22:
- Farmers Markets
- 52nd Place and Harper (Hyde Park) 7a-2p.
Washington between Dearborn and Clark (Daley Plaza), 7a-3p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Really special downtown happenings and late hours.
- HEY! Catch Redmoon at the Cultural Center today at 10a.
MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium, more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Atari Teenage Riot, Add N To X, Don Cabellero, All Ages $12 7p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Joan Amatrading with Jeffrey Gaines, 21+ $25 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Also Tuesday.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Adult skate w/ bar, hip-hop/urban, 18+ $7 (FrSa mid-4a, Su 8p-1a) 9:30p-3a.
- Rainbo, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.skaters.com
Museums:
- North Shore Iris and Daylily Society, 1999.07.17 Show, 1999.07.18 Sale.
- Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
- Sarah Sze, intricate sculptures of everyday objects -1999.08.01.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago
Tu/Th/Fr 11a-6p, We 11a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-6p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
NEW featuring 11 monumental Keith Haring sculptures outdoors -1999.09.12.
NEW Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
- Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd Moon mdnt.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Seuss, Lego downtown, and far more quality exhibits and activities for young minds.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p Tu-Su, free Th.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Seahorse Symphony, the amazing seahorse and kin, becoming endangered.
NEW 90000 gallon Coral Reef Exhibit now re-opened.
- Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
- Mainly stodgy stuff (16th century Polish works?!?!) for the next few months.
- Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays.
http://www.artic.edu
- Kathleen McCarthy: Uncertainty Principle -1999.08.01
Variety of other interesting works. Chicago landmarks (ongoing).
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Notes:
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1999.07.16