2000.05.26 (week 152)
Unity In Diversity
Unity In Variety
It's just your average looooong Chicago holiday weekend, filled with
bikes, memorials, drum&bass, fireworks, comedy, leather, and cartoons.
Bike month continues with many peddling downtown Friday morning, and
again gathering in the evening for a special ride, reminding us that
cars are not the future. Also gathering downtown are the world's elite
Leather Fans. Watch for them. Makes me think about buying chaps. Todd
Rundgren plays the Pier Friday, and drum&bass headz have three scenes
to pass the evening. Saturday begins with a parade and it's a long one;
attended by the mayor, veterans, families, and manly men. Rock Music
Collectibles enthusiasts may miss it however for a different one day
only event. The party gets hotter Saturday at the Pier and Monroe
Harbor with XRT concerts climaxing in the year's first Fireworks show.
Other good weekend treats include the deluxe Art League Festival at
Northbrook Court and a big sale and 16mm Film Jamboree at Chris and
Heather's. The Indianapolis 500 and Rick Springfield happen Sunday (no
relation), as well as DayRa at MadBar and the FOURTH ANNIVERSARY New
Power Party at Berlin. Sunday night offers the massive
GeniusInsanity.com Showcase dance party at Metro, though I personally
strongly recommend the more challenging music of SEQUENCE at Fuse. FREE
DRINKS from 9- 10p! Put on your solemn face Monday, and reflect on the
lives lost to war and cigarettes, as cartoons and dance music play all
day. There is no Tuesday this week, which should all the more sweeten
The Backyard Variety Show at HotHouse, the premier of Clerks the
Animated Series, several group skates, Ascension Day, Primal Scream,
the start of the Chicago Comedy Festival and a Cultural Center Tribute
to Charles M. Schulz. VIVA LA DIFFERANCE!
Ongoing: ^
- Bike Chicago Month continues. -2000.06.18.
- Every day is packed with excellent special events, get the booklet!
There are neighborhood tours, lectures, contests, stunt shows, clinics,
Police auction, family events, parades, college events, ... Note that
theoretically bikes aren't allowed on the trains until Monday. Get a
"Bike-To-Work" button http://www.chibikefed.org
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/BikeMonth/BikeChicago2000.html
- All's Well That Ends Well, $23-42 Tu-Su various times -2000.06.11.
- Shakespeare Theatre, 312/595-5600, 600 E Grand. Impressive venue!
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
- Bettie Page Uncensored, well reviewed baudy biographical play. 18+
Fr/Sa 10:30p.
- Playground Theatre, 312/726-4849 tickets, 3341 N Lincoln, BYOB
-2000.06.24.
http://www.psychotronic.com/bpu.htm
- Blue Man Group. VERY impressive, funny, and interactive. $39-$46.
- Perfect for tourists and the young. We-Th 8p, Fr 7+10p, Sa 4+7+10p, Su
3+6p.
Briar Street Theater, 773/348-5996 info, 3133 N Halsted.
http://www.blueman.com
- Hunchback, wonderful local company interpret Victor Hugo. $15-22
Wed-Sun 7:30p.
- http://www.redmoon.org
Steppenwolf Theatre, 773/335-1650, 1650 N Halsted, -2000.06.11.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Movies:
- Titus, Committed, Flintstones, High Fidelity, What Planet Are You From,
Virgin Suicides, Gladiator, Being John Malkovich, American Beauty, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
Friday 2000.05.26: ^
- Critical Mass, bicyclists take over the streets, safety in numbers,
5:30p.
- Extra long memorial day ride.
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/486-4861.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- International Mr. Leather (22nd) opening day. Public market w/ 70
vendors, free noon-7p.
- Events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists. "PornoPoLooza" at
Circuit, 3641 N Halsted, $15 9p-4a.
Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan. -Monday.
http://www.imrl.com
- Todd Rundgren, 7:30p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- Brew&View theater, movie, drink specials, smoking, heckling, fun!
- 8p (Fr-Mo,We-Th): "Scream 3" David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney
Cox, ...
10p (Fr-Mo,We-Th): "American Pie" Various teens.
midnt (Fr-Sa,Th): "There's Something About Mary" Cameron Diaz, Matt
Dillon, Ben Stiller, Chris Elliott...
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Club Monaco fashion show. Giveaways, cocktails 9-10p.
- Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
- Iron Chef (Pumpkin Battle). Fiercely competitive cooking show from
Japan, 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the strangest talk show in the galaxy, 10p.
- TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
- Bang: Sandra Collins spins chakra aligning trance. $15 10p-5a.
- Dress well, no tennis shoes. Always too much house music.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
- TigerStyle 2000. Serious tag-team drum&bass. $3 9p-3a.
- DJs E-Rock, Natty, Riverman, Brantley. Free parking.
Magoo's Underground Lounge, 773-327-2739, 952 W Newport, Near Red line
Addison stop.
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/tigerstyle
- Drop. Phantom 45, Glyde and Droopy spin drum&bass, $8.
- Compact but nice two floor Lincoln Park-ish dance club. Valet.
Club Eden, 3407 N Clark. Near Red line Addison/Belmont stops.
- Caffeine, a rave-like thing, many trance/techno/house/jungle DJs, all
ages $12.
- Area 51, 219-845-6014, 3508 169th (corner of Grand) near Hammond
Indiana.
Saturday 2000.05.27: ^
- Memorial Day parade, noon.
- Honors United States military personnel who died in wars.
10000 participants, 150 units, 12 bands.
State Street from Wacker to Congress, 312/269-7930.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/html/Parades.html
- North Shore Art League National Art Festival (43nd). A juried fine arts
show. -Sunday, 10a-7p.
- A gorgeous mall, with a kids play area, marble and brass, and a
pianist.
Northbrook Court, 847/446-2870, Lake Cook Rd in Northbrook.
http://www.festivalnet.com/festival/nsart
- Rock Music Collectors Show, today only, $2 10a-4p.
- CDs/videos/records/posters/memorabilia. Info: 847/731-0993 (Marc)
Radisson Hotel, 847/298-2525, 2875 N Milwaukee, Northbrook.
- International Mr. Leather competition (22nd), preliminary judging.
11a-7p.
- Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan. -Monday.
http://www.imrl.com
- 20% off records and everything else this weekend, opens at noon.
16mm Film Jamboree, byob $7 8p and 10:30p.
- Chris and Heather's Record Roundup, 773/271-5330, 2034 W Montrose.
- Rock-n-Roll Fireworks concert. Sonia Dada, Ruby Grass, pyrotechnics.
$18.50 6p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- 93XRT Rock 'N' Roll Fireworks. Explosives and loud music, free, about
9p.
- Park your bike at Buckingham Fountain.
Monroe Harbor, visible from Navy Pier to the Planetarium.
http://www.wxrt.com
- Mostly House. DJs Daniel Thompson, Danny Martin, residents.
10p-5a.
- Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen.
http://www.dragonroomchicago.com
- LIFT, DJ Tomcraft from Germany. Mostly House. $15 10p-5a.
- Free drinks, hors'd, 10-11:30p, RSVP urvip@aol.com or 773/832-4611. DJs
Ry-N, Flip, Lanier, Lovebone, John Paul.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
- Whimsical, Breather, Karma Sutra, 45 minutes each, 21+ $6 10p.
- http://www.dreamwater.com/whimsical
Ethereal shoegaze dream pop ala Lush/SlowDive/Cure/Cocteau/Ride.
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
- Pansexual Pleasuredome (or something) w/ DJ Dion, 21+ $5 aft midnt
11p-5a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
- Rave in the Shell
- Voodoo Child: 773/207-2782.
Sunday 2000.05.28: ^
- North Shore Art League National Art Festival (43nd). A juried fine arts
show. -Sunday, 10a-7p.
- A gorgeous mall, with a kids play area, marble and brass, and a
pianist.
Northbrook Court, 847/446-2870, Lake Cook Rd in Northbrook.
http://www.festivalnet.com/festival/nsart
- DayRa. Bar open with DJs all day, $5-10 1p-4a?
- MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen.
http://www.madbar.com
- Indianapolis 500. On ABC starting at 11a.
- http://www.indy500.com
- International Mr. Leather competition (22nd), final judging. 11a-5p.
- Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan. -Monday.
http://www.imrl.com
- 20% off records and everything else this weekend, opens at noon.
16mm Film Jamboree, byob $7 8p and 10:30p.
- Chris and Heather's Record Roundup, 773/271-5330, 2034 W Montrose.
- Rick Springfield. $26 7:30p and 10p.
- FIREWORKS - extra show tonight at 9:30p.
Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- New Power Party ANNIVERSARY (4th). Samnation spins Artist Formerly
Known as Prince. free 8p-4a.
- Movie (The Beautiful Experience) at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse
glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
- GeniusInsanity.com Showcase. A dozen top city DJs spin
house/techno/trance/progressive, $15 9p.
- http://www.geniusinsanity.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. AND SmartBar. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Official International Mr. Leather Party. $30 doors 9p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Rituals. Another Leather related dance event w/ Ralph Rosario. $25
11p-5a.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- SEQUENCE - HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3
- OPEN BAR TONIGHT 9-10p!
Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore. This is a
beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and staff.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
Monday 2000.05.29: ^
- Memorial Day.
- Honors United States military personnel who died in wars. Flags fly at
half mast. Ceremonies at veteran's graves.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Memorial_Day
Great family picnic day, make some veggie kabobs!
http://www.weber.com
- World No-Tobacco Day, leave the pack behind.
- Sponsored by the World Health Org since 1988.
http://www.who.int/toh/worldnotobacco99/teaser.htm
- Land Before Time animated movies (#2-5) marathon. 6hr 9a.
- TOON http://www.cartoon-network.com
- International Mr. Leather competition (22nd), final blowout party.
11a-4p.
- Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists.
Congress Plaza Hotel, 800/545-6753, 520 S Michigan. Last day.
http://www.imrl.com
- A Day In The Park. All day dance party. 18+ $? noon-midnight.
- DJs pulz-8, bobby d., loverboy, gus, mixin' mark, earl pleasure, body
rock binetti, chris gin, patrick parsons. Thousand Words endorsed. No
alcohol.
XL, 312/258-9204, 766 W Jackson.
http://www.thousandwords.com
Tuesday 2000.05.30: ^
- Beginner/Intermediate Group Skate, leaves at 6:30p.
- A gentle group skate. You should at least be able to stop well. Full
protective gear STRONGLY recommended.
Londo Mondo, 773/327-2218, 2148 N Halsted.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- Matchbox 20 - sold out
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Nocturna, Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker
souls. $8 10p-4a.
- CD promo/giveaway for Narcissus Pool.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday, hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Free
10p-4a.
- Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.testosterone.net
Wednesday 2000.05.31: ^
- Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate, leaves at 6:30p.
- Longest running such event - as mentioned in national press. Big loop
past planetarium and back, then beers. 8-15 miles. Protective gear and
blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Meet at Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- The Backyard Variety Show, $10 8p
- An evening of diverse live art presented in Vaudeville cabaret form.
With acrobats, contortionists, tap, magic, juggling, trapeze, stilts,
rope walking, dancers, singers, sword swallowers, ventriloquists,
puppets, comedy, dogs, more.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+
9p-2a.
- Phantom 45's monthly visit w/ Glyde, Flipside, Gamewarden, Poolside and
Kee. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area,
web-cast!
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
- Clerks, the Animated Series begins. By Kevin Smith with original
voices. 8:30p.
- http://www.clerksthecartoon.com
What an idea, hope it pans out. Based on the acclaimed indy film.
ABC http://www.abc.com
Thursday 2000.06.01: ^
- Ascension Day, a Christian holiday, 40 days after easter.
- Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
http://christianity.miningco.com
- Chicago Comedy Festival begins. -2000.06.06.
- Over 40 performances; Zanies, 2nd City, Vic, ParkWest, Apollo, ...
Stand up, sketch, film, improv, theater, variety, Eric Idle.
http://www.comedytown.com
- Tribute to Charles M. Schulz in words, images and music. Very cool!
Free 6:30p.
- Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph Cafe, 312/744-1426, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- Fast Northbound Intermediate Group Skate, leaves at 6:30p.
- From Fullerton to the lake parks path end at Hollywood, then beyond.
Improvised street skate back. Finishers rally at some bar. Protective
gear, water, blinkers, strong legs recommended.
City Sweats, 773-348-2489, 2467 N Clark.
Check the weather: http://Bedno.com/skate
- Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR cultural
institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
Museums: ^
- Continuing its seasonal rebirth.
- World class, gorgeous in summer, easy to get to, great restaurant.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
- NEW: Mars Exploration Station exhibit, examines how people will live
there.
Sky Pavilion, major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
- FIREWORKS! Good shows 9:30p Wednesdays and 10:15p Saturday -2000.09.04.
NEW! Pier Walk massive outdoor sculptural show now open. -2000.11.06
- Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the
free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Beer Garden: SALSA TUESDAYS -2000.08.29 6-10p. CD94.7FM THURSDAYS Patty
Haze hosts live bands 3-8p.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.06.04.
Beat Streuli, large color transparent photos in the windows, extended
-2000.06.05.
- Mon closed, Tu 10a-8p, We-Su 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Post-Hypnotic, visually active Op Art works -2000.4.
- Also: Loop tour by CTA train, free -2000.09.30
11:35a/12:15p/12:55p/1:35p.
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.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
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
- Dead ancient Sea Scrolls now on display! -2000.06.11
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. FREE
WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org
- NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su.
- Laser: Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p,
Floyd Moon mdnt.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. FREE
THURSDAYS.
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. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- Masterpieces, interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
- MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
Notes: ^
- I recently bought Mid Town Madness and it is WONDERFUL. This MicroSoft
racing game simulates driving through CHICAGO, living a fantasy, racing
from Airport to Airport and everything in between, in 3D in your choice
of hot cars, including a police cruiser, bus, truck, etc. It's so good
I went out and bought the steering wheel controller. ZOOM!
SEQUENCE at Fuse last Sunday was terrific as expected, Ry-N and KC are
the HARDEST drum&bass DJs.
I heard several good Redno5 reviews this week. Lastly, did anyone see
Tom Green's surgery? Ewwwwwww!
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2000.05.26