2000.07.28 (week 161)
Pleasure Before Business
Recommended:
* Good time to visit a WATER
WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, DELLS ....
* FINAL WEEKEND: Bliss - Recent
artworks by 11 area at Inside Art.
* Fr: League of Gentlemen
mini-marathon at Comedy Central.
* Sa-Su: Taste of Lincoln at
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood.
* Sa: Venetian Night at
Lakefront between Shedd and Monroe Harbor.
* Sa: Taxicab Confessions 7
on HBO.
* Sa: Vibeonauts Anniversary
at Metro.
* Su: New Power (Prince)
Party at Berlin.
* Su: SEQUENCE drum&bass at
Fuse.
* Tu: Organic Farmers Market
at MCA.
* Sa,We: Fireworks at Navy
Pier.
* We: Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Stone Temple Pilots, Fishbone at New World Music Theater.
Clubbing: * Fr: Chicane
CD release party featuring hit club singles at Berlin. * Fr: Christopher Robin free mix CD
to the first 250 at Fifth Floor Lounge. * Sa: Yoshi and Friends rave at
312/409-1305. * Su: Beauty
Industry night at Harry's Velvet Room. * Su: FOAM at Empty Bottle. * Mo: The Beat Project at MadBar.
* Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at
Berlin. * We: Bass By The Pound
- Seminar at Big Wig. * We: Women Obsession at Berlin.
Fests: * Ongoing: ENDS
SUNDAY: Newberry Library Book Fair Major at Newberry Library. * Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire
at Renaissance Village. * Fr-Su: Evansfest at Downtown
Evanston. * Fr-Su: Bughouse
Square Debates at Washington Square Park. * Sa: Uptown Summer Festival at
Truman College Mall.
Music: * Fr: The Samples
at House of Blues. * Sa: Blue
Oyster Cult at Navy Pier Skyline Stage. * We: Wu-Tang Clan at House of Blues.
* Th: Dido at Vic Theatre.
Other: * Ongoing: Absolute Vision continues.
* Sa: Chicago Neighborhood
Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen at Chicago Cultural Center.
Outdoors: * Ongoing:&mnsp;Chicago Summerdance at
Lessons 6p-7p. * Fr: Cubs host
Giants at Wrigley Field. * Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
* Mo: Cubs host Rockies at
Wrigley Field. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown
group skate at Londo Mondo. * Th: Chase Corporate Challenge.
TV/Movie/Theater: * Ongoing: Showing "Altered States"
and "Run Lola Run" at Music Box. * Fr: Iron Chef - Spiny Lobster
Battle on FOOD. * Su: Robot
Wars at WTTW. * Tu: Chicago
Outdoor Film Festival plays Casablanca at Grant Park. * We: American High begins on FOX.
* We: South Park NEW EPISODE at
Comedy Central.
- Good time to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, or the WISCONSIN
DELLS.
- See the special summer ideas page:
http://bedno.com/summer
- ENDS SUNDAY: Newberry Library Book Fair (since 1985). Major event
literati.
- Newberry Library, 312/255-3700, 60 W Walton.
http://www.newberry.org
- FINAL WEEKEND: Bliss. Recent artworks by 11 area couples. -2000.07.30
Tu-Su 11a-7p.
- Inside Art, 773/772-4416, 1651 W North.
- Absolute Vision continues. Two dozen exhibitors, various locations.
-2000.08.26.
- http://artline.com/associations/cada/events/special.html
- Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth.
Spend all day -2000.09.20 $$ Sa/Su 10a-7p.
- Open just a few more enchanted weekends. Coupons at website.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to
Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com
- Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands,
different style everyday. Free Th-Su.
- Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -2000.09.24.
Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p
dance -5p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity
- Showing "Altered States" and "Run Lola Run". Fr/Sa midnite.
- Also showing horror and foreign classic matinees.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Movies:
- Pokemon, X-Men, Scarey Movie, Groove, Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E.,
Chicken Run, Gone in 60 Seconds, Shaft, M:I2, Me Myself and Irene, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
- NOW SHOWING "SURVIVOR" (the runaway CBS hit) on the big screen free Wed
doors 6:30p.
8p (Fr-We): "High Fidelity" John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack
Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris Rehmann, ...
10p (Fr-We): "U-571" Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel,
Jon Bon Jovi, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): "Titan A.E." voices of Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill
Pullman, Nathan Lane, Tone Loc, Jim Breuer, ...
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Cubs host Giants. WGN. 2:20p.
- Also Saturday on WGN at 3:05p and Sunda at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Evansfest. Replaces the World's Largest Garage Sale (since 1972)?!?!?
10a-7p.
- Sidewalk sales, entertainment, arts, food, live music.
Downtown Evanston, Purple line to Davis.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org
- Critical Mass. Bicyclists take over the streets in numbers, educating
drivers. 5:30p.
- Kickoff celebration for "Bike Summer 2000".
http://www.bikesummer.org
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/486-4861.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- Bughouse Square Debates. Public heckles outlandish soapbox oratory.
6-8p.
- Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 312/943-9090.
http://www.newberry.org
- League of Gentlemen mini-marathon. Six episodes of this evil British
comedy. 8p.
- Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com
- The Samples. 18+ $20 8p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- Iron Chef - Spiny Lobster Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking
translated from Japan, 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- Chicane CD release party featuring hit club singles. 9p-5a.
- Giveaways begin at Midnight. http://www.chicaneonline.com
DJ Greg Haus. http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont, at the Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Christopher Robin (resident DJ) free mix CD to the first 250 guests
- Fifth Floor Lounge, 312/226-4555, 440 N Halsted.
- Farmers Markets
- Austin, Iowa/Central. 7a-2p.
Printers Row, Polk/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Near North, Division/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Park. Armitage/Orchard. 7a-2p.
North Halsted, Grace/Broadway/Halsted. 7a-2p.
North Center Town Square, BellePlaine/Damen/Lincoln. 7a-2p.
Edgewater, Thorndale/Broadway. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilsen. Bring a snack. $30 4hr
departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Uptown Summer Festival. 11a-6p.
- Celebrating all that is Uptown, local food, two music stages.
Truman College Mall, 1145 West Wilson, 773/878-9760.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html
- Evansfest. Replaces the World's Largest Garage Sale (since 1972)?!?!?
10a-9p.
- Sidewalk sales, entertainment, arts, food, live music.
Downtown Evanston, Purple line to Davis.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org
- Taste of Lincoln. Many vendors, many many bands, several stages,
crafts, kid stuff, -Su noon-dusk.
- Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood, 773/472-9046, -Sunday.
http://www.hitevents.com
- Bughouse Square Debates. Public heckles outlandish soapbox oratory.
noon-4p.
- Washington Square Park, 901 N Clark, 312/943-9090.
http://www.newberry.org
- Blue Oyster Cult. $19.50 8p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- Venetian Night (since 1958). Lighted boat parade, then fireworks.
7-10p.
- Lakefront between Shedd and Monroe Harbor, view at Congress,
312/744-3370.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/VenetianNight/Venetian.html
- Taxicab Confessions 7. Dark, dirty, strange, real, from Las Vegas.
1hr 10p.
- HBO. http://www.hbo.com/taxi
- Vibeonauts Anniversary (since 1995). w/ Derrick Carter, Huggie, Lego,
Justin Long. $15 18+ doors 11p.
- http://www.vibeonauts.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Red line Addison stop.
- Yoshi and Friends rave. All ages $15
- DJs Keoki, Richard Humpty Vision, ESP Woody McBride, Michael Myers,
Revolution 9, Paul Anthony, Submerge 101, DJ Threejay, DJ 3D, Damian,
Crash, ...
Undaground Elements: 312/409-1305.
- Farmers Markets
- Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Evansfest. Replaces the World's Largest Garage Sale (since 1972)?!?!?
noon-6p.
- Sidewalk sales, entertainment, arts, food, live music.
Downtown Evanston, Purple line to Davis.
http://www.evanston-illinois.org
- Taste of Lincoln. Many vendors, many many bands, several stages,
crafts, kid stuff, -Su noon-dusk.
- Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood, 773/472-9046, -Sunday.
http://www.hitevents.com
- New Power Party. Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Free
8p-4a.
- Movie (Purple Rain) 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.
- Beauty Industry night. DJ Matt Warren. Complimentary specialty drinks
9-11p.
- Showing fashion by Haute Stitch and hair by Siren. The finest food,
drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth.
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.
- Robot Wars. Followed by Wild Chicago and ArtBeat. Free 1.5hr 10p.
- A must see for maximum geeks. Surviving machine wins.
WTTW http://www.wttw.com
- FOAM. Attempt at a hip night. Breakdancing? $5 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
- SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
- 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.
- Cubs host Rockies. WGN. 7:05p.
- Also Tuesday on FSN at 1:20p and Wednesday at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- The Beat Project. With Shon Dervis and Hiroki. Rap open mike after 1a.
$3 10p-2a.
- Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- ORGANIC Farmers Market
- Museum of Contemporary Art. 10a-6p.
- Chicago Outdoor Film Festival plays Casablanca (1942). Free at Sunset.
- Grant Park, Butler Field - LSD/Monroe, 312/744-3315. Dedicated
to Gene Siskel.
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.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
- 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.
Other groups skates almost every day somewhere:
http://Bedno.com/skate
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, Fishbone. $29-39 7p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley
Park. TicketMaster.
http://www.worldmusictheatre.com
- Wu-Tang Clan. $28.50, two shows: All ages 6p, 21+ 10:45p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com
- American High begins. A year in the life of 14 Chicago suburban high
school students. 8p.
- FOX. http://www.fox.com
- South Park NEW EPISODE? 9p.
- Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $7 21+
9p-2a.
- Renegade Hardware recording artist Konflict gonna mess up some headz,
w/ Glyde, Flipside, Gamewarden, Poolside and Kee. Great tunes, cool
decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
http://www.tovmusic.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
- Fireworks! Also IMax, scultures, daquirees, ... We/Sa -2000.09.04
10:15p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Women Obsession. Mainly a ladies night for ladies. Free 10p-4a.
- http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Red line Belmont
stop.
- Farmers Markets
- Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chase Corporate Challenge. 3.5mi race. $18 6:45p.
- USATF certified, 17K people, corporations only.
Grant Park, Lakeshore Athletic Services, 773-777-9000.
LASAthlete@aol.com
- Dido. time? price?
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- DOWNTOWN Thursday. Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR
cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
See site for details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- NEW: "Organic Produce: A Gut Show". Art based on human internal organs.
- International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N
Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
- NEW: Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
Awash in color, variety, and sun hats.
- 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 -2000.09.04 We 9:30p and Sa 10:15p.
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
- Tom Friedman exhibit. 30 sculptures using common materials.
-2000.10.01.
Anne Wilson: Anatomy of Wear. Fabric and hair, stains, holes and rips.
-2000.10.01.
Sculptural Gardening Project. Decorating front and interior spaces.
-2000.10.22.
Sol LeWitt. 200 pieces, spacious, geometric, simple and conceptual.
-2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. -2000.10.08.
- 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
- New lion web cam! Beautiful design. Near conservatory, lake, rookery.
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
Sounds From The Vaults. Try 50 international instruments, world's
largest harp!
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Original art, props, models, and costumes from the Lucas archives,
connects the films to classical mythology.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. FREE
WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org
- NEW: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
- Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su:
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
- 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
- Truly stunning world class aquarium.
- Back outside deck has drop dead incredible view of skyline.
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
- ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
- Thanks for the Teac244 feedback. Sorry, it went fast. Next giveaway
will be random rather than first. The World's Largest Garage sale in
Evanston WILL NOT BE HELD THIS YEAR, nor perhaps ever again. In
keeping with their insulting ads, my favorite bar has created a one of
a kind website at http://www.liarsclub.com which you
MUST SEE. Titan A.E. was a pretty terrific midnight show at Brew&View
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