2000.01.14 (week 133)
Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!
Nobody is really watching, and if they are, hopefully
they're loving enough not to mind no matter how weird you
move. Compliment strangers, and try not too toss to much
sweat. In your face winter, this week is packed with body
heat. I intend to be at Wednesday's Seminar (with new dance
space) and the BrockOut (first since November), and one
of the THREE weekend raves! There's also House legends,
Little Richard and Teena Marie at HOB, and all the standard
great dance theme nights in town such as Friktion Sunday,
Milk Monday, Nocturna and Testosterone Tuesday, Women
Obsession and Sonic Wednesday. Chicago's Next Dance Festival
begins, but nothing'll beat the BrockOut on Thursday, at the
start of Aquarius, during a Full Lunar Eclipse! This week
you can also hear TLC, Maintenance Of Order, Made To Fade,
Premium, The Blank Theory, Blue Oyster Cult and (GASP!)
Lounge Ax closes. Reflect, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
really. He had a dream. Skate on State and Wheel Lives
continue, Dinosaur bones take up residency at the Pier and
Midnight Circus does a few shows. There's a Twilight Tales
gathering, Benjamin Franklin's Birthday, and the Bulls host
three games. Ice Cube's new film is out, and I plan to see
Bringing Out The Dead at Brew&View as well as Upright
Citizens Brigade and Championship Figure Skating. I dance,
therefore I am. Contact me
if you wanna hook up. PLUR!
Ongoing:
- Skate on State. Ice/motion/sun/snax/shelter, free ($2-3 rentals).
Off season RollerBladers meet here Wednesdays 5:45-beer time.
- Also a dozen other free park district rinks open all over!
9a-7:15p (-9:45p Th), closed 30minutes every 2hrs. Exhibitions MWF at 11:40a.
State at Randolph, 312/744-2898, 100x200ft oval, -2000.02.27.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals99/SkateOnState99.html
- Wheel Lives. Photo/words exhibit of mobile homes/dwellers.
- Representing 18 million Americans, -2000.01.31 free.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 312/922-3432, 224 S Michigan.
http://www.architecture.org
- Next Friday. Sequel to the wildly funny 1995 Ice Cube movie.
- http://www.nextfridaymovie.com
- Movies:
- Sweet and Lowdown, Fantasia/2000, All About My Mother, Man On The Moon, Millennium Man,
Dogma, Toy Story 2, The World Is Not Enough, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Friday 2000.01.14:
- Dinosaur Giants opens, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint
- Crystal Gardens -2000.03.19. Oooooodles of other good art and fun.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- WEEKEND ONLY: Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, 7p.
- Performing Arts Center, 847/679-9501, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- Bulls host Atlanta, carried on FSChi, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Teena Marie, a goddess of 80s pop/funk, 21+ $30 7:30p.
ALSO PLAYS SATURDAY! And Hey, TLC is at Allstate Arena.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. Red line Grand stop.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
- 8p (daily): "Three Kings" George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, ...
10p (daily): "Bringing Out The Dead" N.Cage, P.Arquette, J.Goodman, V.Rhames,...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): "American Pie" nobody.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. Hi Dennis!
http://www.brewview.com
- Maintenance Of Order, Made To Fade, Premium, The Blank Theory, 18+ $8 doors 9p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Deeper, rave, $10 time?
- DJs Mazi, CDX, WhistleBoy, Ry-n, Snuggles, Yoda, Shaggy, L-Tek, Chyna, more.
Hydroponics: 312/494-2683.
- Industrial, New Wave, Electronica w/ DJ Pulz-8. Good dark side fix. 10p?
- Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North. Free if you look right.
http://www.exitchicago.com
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON on cable, tape it, also see 8p Courage...Dog and 8:30p Power Puff Girls!
http://www.cartoon-network.com
Saturday 2000.01.15:
- End of an era, closing after 15 years.
- Lounge Ax, 773/525-6620, 2438 N Lincoln
http://www.loungeax.com
- Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, 2/7p.
- Performing Arts Center, 847/679-9501, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- Bulls host Houston, carried on WGN, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Championship Figure Skating. 2hrs 8p.
- ABC http://www.figure-skating.com
- Under the Ground, rave. Pretty good techno/jungle DJ lineup. price? time?
- Frankie Bones, Cash Money, Funk, Colette, Justin Long, Phantom 45, Chyna "Queen of the Jungle"
Plantations Productions, 312/332-9716.
www.raveworld.net
- Kick It 2, rave, house and jungle, price? time?
- DJs Paul Johnson and Rush birthdays (sharing a birthday), Sabastien Leger, Fab G,
Bad Boy Bill, Danny Tha Wildchild, Stacy Kidd, Acetate.
Dust Traxx 773/509-2977.
www.raveworld.net
- Hell. Really neato dance club, also good Fridays. Midnight-4a.
- Easy parking, red lit rotating sign, cute staff, food, good tunez.
312/236-4355, 1115 N Northbranch. Gets lamer last hour before closing.
http://metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Bars-newonscene!PlaceDetail-20022,00.html
Sunday 2000.01.16:
- Midnight Circus, theatrically acclaimed, one ring, 2p.
- Performing Arts Center, 847/679-9501, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
- NEW CARTOONS! King-O-Hill, Simpsons, but where's Futurama?!?!? starts 6:30p.
- Bobby gets weird about rodeo, Bart becomes a healer.
FOX http://www.fox.com
- Little Richard, 21+ $28.50 7:30p.
House legends Li'l Louis and Derrick Carter, a Pure production, $15 10p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Liquid Soul, great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.
- Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee.
http://www.doubledoor.com
- Friktion, good jungle/drum-n-bass/reggae, quite casual, 21+ $3 10p-2a.
- DJs Ry-N, Phantom 45, Aloe.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western. Hi DJs!
http://www.emptybottle.com
Monday 2000.01.17:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Day to honor the memory, ideals and goals of the famed civil rights leader.
$50 breakfast with Rainbow/PUSH Coalition 773/373-3366 x291.
http://www.mccsc.edu/~bhsntech/mlkhome.html
- Benjamin Franklin's Birthday.
- Day to remember the great early American scientist, thinker and statesman.
http://www.rsa.org.uk/franklin/ben
- Twilight Tales. Gathering of local (mainly spooky) writers. $2 8p.
- Richard Chwedyk pet shop stories, Jerry Gilio sci-fi.
Red Lion, 773/348-2695, 2446 N Lincoln. Books for sale.
http://www.twilighttales.com
- NEW COMEDY! Upright Citizens Brigade season begins, 9:30p.
- Just about the most hysterical show in production today!
COM http://www.comedycentral.com
- Milk, drum + bass + hiphop, $3 10p-2a.
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen
http://www.madbar.com
Tuesday 2000.01.18:
- 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 2000.01.19:
- Bulls host Charlotte, carried on FSChi+, 7:30p.
- United Center, 1901 W Madison. Ticketmaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
- Seminar, (drum-n-)Bass By The Pound, $7-10 21+ 9p-2a.
HEY HEY! This venue just put in a dance floor and massive bass bins.
- Top UK junglist L Double spins, web simulcast from 10p, URB promo CDs.
Also DJs Flipside, Gamewarden, Kee, Glyde and Poolside.
Great tunes, cool decor, cheap beer, good selection, I may become a regular.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Hi Phil!
http://www.bassbythepound.com
- Sonic Wednesdays, DJs Gil Burns, PuLz-8, and Jeff Moyer, $? 10p-4a.
- Like a dark semi-artsy NYC underground club with a good budget.
Former Lunacy DJs, harder than house. Circus acts. Dress well.
E-Mail lname,flname,phone,email to SonicCircus@SonicWednesday.Com for comps.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.sonicwednesday.com
- Women Obsession, ladies mainly. Free, come after 10p.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.womyn.org
Thursday 2000.01.20:
- Start of Aquarius.
- Astrological sign, the water bearer.
http://www.astrology.com
- Special evening events and late hours at all cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), more.
http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Blue Oyster Cult, Woton. 21+ $20 7:30p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/bin/calendar.pl?VENUE=CHI
- Chicago's Next Dance Festival begins, Th-Sa -2000.02.06, $15 8p.
- Athenaeum Theatre, 773/583-2995, 2936 N Southport. Mostly modern.
http://www.mcs.com/~wini/www/upcoming.html
- BrockOut THIRD ANNIVERSARY! "Absolute Heavyweight Business" THE don't miss Drum-n-Bass night. $5 8p.
- Since Feb.97 some of the best nights in my life have included one or more
of these guys spinning. The crowd is bright, casual, colorful, musical, physical,
diverse, open, and young speckled with elders. The music is an intensely energetic,
dark, comical, subtle, throbbing, bizarre fusion of art/punk/cyberdance for which
I waited my whole life. Sadly, got too crowded on past anniversaries.
Come only if you're a fan or really intrigued. Moshy by 11p.
Did I hear something about sound system improvements having been made?
Contact me if you wanna hook up for this.
8:30p-9:30p DJ Chamberweed & MC Kid Entropy.
9:30p-10:30p DJ Ry-N returns! (I'm his biggest fan.)
10:30p-11:30p DJ 3D (Thanx for 12.31!)
11:30p-12:30p DJ Casper & MC Blackeye (exclusive London garage set)
12:30p-2a DJ Phantom 45 (rinses it out...)
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton.
http://jungle.ffwd.com/sjc
- Full Lunar Eclipse, 9:01p-11:22p, peaks at 10:44p.
- Earth's shadow completely obscures the moon.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
Lecture and great views at Adler, $5.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Museums:
- FINAL WEEKEND: Cartier exhibit, 200 pieces, many diamonds -2000.01.16.
Sounds From The Vaults, try 50 international instruments, world's largest harp!
Underground Adventure, walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore.
http://www.fmnh.org
- Dinosaur Giants, enormous 130M y.o. fossil bones and 60' footprint 2000.01.14-03.19.
- Oooooodles of other good art and fun.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- 100 Years of Architecture -2000.03.12.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows -2000.03.19.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p free, We-Su 10a-5p.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Various interesting works.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
Also good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Lovely design, near conservatory, lake, rookery. New lion web cam!
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
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
- Lego underwater, 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.
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
- Final weeks: Bill Viola well reviewed video installations -2000.01.16.
Masterpieces and other stodgy stuff (16th century Polish works?!?!).
- 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
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2000.01.14