Savor them without expectation.
It's a dense and interesting week. GREAT clubbing options Saturday,
Fools Day fests and the time change on Sunday, Comdex starts Monday,
and the rest. NOW NOW NOW
RECOMMENDED: * Ongoing: The History of the
Universe at Mercury Theater. * Ongoing: Golf Around
Chicago at Navy Pier. * Fr: SPY KIDS Now showing
everywhere. * Fr: Bizarre Squared at
Charybdis. * Fr: Shane Maggowan at Vic
Theatre. * Fr: NPG Music Club Launch
Party at Park West. * Fr: DEPARTURES at Aura. * Fr: Bands at Lakeview
Links. * Fr: Bang at Crobar. * Fr: Shadow of the Master at
WNEP Theater. * Sa: Aries Fest bands at
Park West. * Sa: Bizarre Squared w/
PSYCHO CIRCUS at Charybdis. * Sa: Elvis meets the Beatles
at Sabre Room. * Sa: More March Madness
rave. * Sa: College of Complexes at
Lincoln Restaurant. * Sa: Bulls host Miami at
United Center. * Sa: Fetish Ball at Double
Door. * Sa: Solar Trance at The
Gallery Cabaret. * Sa: World Of Magic night at
Nocturnal. * Sa: GRAND OPENING II
Fahrenheit Lounge. * Sa: Marvin Tate's
D-Settlement at Hot House. * Sa: Grooverider & Fabio at
Metro. * Su: April Fools' Day. * Su: Daylight Savings Time
begins. * Su: Chicago Earth Month
begins. * Su: Tex Avery Marathon on
TOON. * Su: MS WALK at Arvey
Field. * Su: NEW CARTOONS on
FOX. * Su: DJs, Rock and Vaudeville
at Hot House. * Su: MOTUS - Weekly DJ
studio at Charybdis. * Su: BASEMENT at Underground
Lounge. * Su: Signal Strength on
U. * Mo-Th: COMDEX at McCormick
Place. * Mo: Cubs host Montreal at
Wrigley Field. * Tu: "Interface 2001" at Hot
House. * Tu: Bulls host Detroit at
United Center. * Tu: Since The Accident at
Elbo Room. * Tu: Nocturna NOW 18+ at
Metro. * We: Unwind
hiphop/acidjazz/buffet at Sidecar Cafe. * We: L Double Seminar at Big
Wig. * Th: DJ Spooky That
Subliminal Kid at Art Institute. * Th: Bulls host Lakers at
United Center.
Ongoing:
The History (and Mystery) of the Universe. -2001.04.15 No
kids. $29.50-36.50 Daily.
Well reviewed work based on the great 20th century thinker Buckminster
Fuller. http://foghouse.com Mercury Theater, 773/325-1700, 3745 N Southport. Near Brown line
Southport stop. MAP
Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2001.04.19 Yearly. All
ages. $5-6.50 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.
Hannibal, Down To Earth, Sweet November, Saving Silverman, Sugar and
Spice, Shadow of the Vampire, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat,
Oh Brother, What Women Want, Traffic, Cast Away, Charlies Angels, ... http://bedno.com/movies
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to
cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine. Hundreds of city locations.
8p (We): Boot
Camp. FREE. 7p (Th): Survivor: Outback. FREE. Includes WCKG DJs, City
Sweats raffle, contests for t-shirts and pizza coupons. 8p (Su-Tu,Th; 9p We): The Gift -
ESP/crime drama w/ Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Katie
Holmes, Greg Kinnear, ... 10p (Su-Tu,Th): Finding Forrester - Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham,
Anna Paquin, Busta Rhymes, ... midnt (Th): AntiTrust - Hacker/crime drama w/ Ryan Phillippe,
Rachael Leigh Cook, Claire Forlani, Tim Robbins, ... Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner
from the Red line Belmont stop. MAP http://www.brewview.com
Friday 2001.03.30:
SPY KIDS. "Real spies, only smaller.".
The children of secret-agent parents must save them from danger. With
Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Teri Hatcher, Angela Lanza,
Cheech Marin, ... http://www.spykids.com Now showing everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies
Critical Mass. Bicyclists take over the streets in numbers,
educating drivers. Last Fridays 5:30p.
3.30: Ride to Barbara's Bookstore where Travis Culley ("T-Rat") will be
signing his book "The Immortal Class: Bike Messengers and the Cult of
Human Power.". Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. MAP http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
"A festival of the unusual. A carnival of the senses. A surreal
exploration of the subversive. High acts of weirdness encouraged."
Sounds by: The Butcher Shop Quartet (2 guitars, bass & drums do
Stravinski's "Rite of Spring"), Quasar Wut Wut, deep house/soul DJ
Break It Down.
Amazing combo gallery/playground, now with paintball. See Sunday
listing for more space details. Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP http://www.charybdisarts.com
*DEPARTURES. Progressive UK house, deep funky trance, techno.
Fridays 21+ $10 9p-4a.
Guestlisting gives $5 til midnite and open bar 9-10p.
FUEL presents: Into it's second year the soundly progressing night
arrives at it's new home...
Resident ANDRE SOLARIS with weekly guests: March 30: LOVEBONE (KGBeats)
JAVA (CD Cafe).
Massive custom sound and visuals added for this event.
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. MAP http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
Perv-54 with special guest Cheese-Pizza. Live rock music. 21+ $5
10p-12a.
Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting
heavyweight headliners. Always well produced, nice change of scene with
Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis
shoes. Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit. MAP http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Shadow of the Master. "A Kung Fu Musical Sequel". Fridays
-2001.04.13 All ages. $10 10:30p.
By Matt Larsen, Fred Mowery, Stephanie McCullough. Sulacco Productions
returns with the follow up to 'The True Deadliest Game of Death'.
312/905-9385 WNEP Theater, 773/755-1693, 3209 N Halsted. MAP http://www.wneptheater.org
"A festival of the unusual. A carnival of the senses. A surreal
exploration of the subversive. High acts of weirdness encouraged."
Rock the house with bands The Eternal Flames and
Hedonists, Maybe. Psycho Circus performance by William Darke and Mark Faje's at
midnight!
Amazing combo gallery/playground, now with paintball. See Sunday
listing for space details. Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP http://www.charybdisarts.com
*Elvis meets the Beatles. A Tribute. All ages. $20-25 8-11p.
The Mahoney Brothers, "top Beatles tribute band in the world", team up
with Chicago's number one Elvis Impersonator, national touring artist
Johnny Thompson, for JUST ONE explosive show!!
888/748-9989 http://www.FlashTributeShows.com Sabre Room, 8900 W. 95th Street, Hickory Hills. 294 to 95th
street west, 2 miles on right. MAP
More March Madness. Rave. 8p.
Advertised as a no substance dance and skate event. DJs Keoki, Jes One,
Mixin Marc, Mark Almaria, Paul Anthony, Alex Peace, Miss Hollie, 3D,
James Amato, Demetri Norturnal, IPX, East, Kid Spin, Shy, Agent 47,
Mike Hawk, Mike Suarez.
312/409-6198 TBA.http://www.raverworld.com
College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for
People Who Think". Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs
8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum.
3.31: Globalization: The Cancer Stage of Capitalism.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html Lincoln Restaurant, 312/842-5036, 4008 N Lincoln. Near
Lincoln/Irving/Damen. MAP
MC Mistress Sherri, dungeon gear, performance artists, fashion show,
Lee Higgs slide show, DJ, choreography. Strict fetish or formal dress
code. http://www.fetish-icago.com Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near
Blue line Damen stop. MAPTicketMaster:312/902-1500. http://www.doubledoor.com
Solar Trance. Rock! -Sunday 21+ $2-3 9p-?a.
Solar Trance (St. Louis, MO) with Heavy Mental (Chicago, IL). Described
as "Creed meets Live" doing a "tight, 50-minute set of all-original,
radio-friendly hard rock tunes.". http://www.solartrance.com The Gallery Cabaret, 773/489-5471, 2020 N Oakley. Just
North-East of Armitage and Western in West Bucktown. MAP
World Of Magic. Another downtown club house night. Saturdays 21+
$20 9p-?a.
*GRAND OPENING II Fahrenheit Lounge. 21+ $20 9:30p-3a.
Mention Bedno.com for free
admission!
GRAND OPENING of the newest euro/progressive dance club in Chicago!
Smart dress required, no jeans/sneakers.
773/626-9327 Farenheit Lounge, 312/733-7400, 695 N Milwaukee. 2 blocks south
of Ogden. MAP http://fahrenheit.citysearch.com
*LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ Free 9:30p-5a.
DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus.
"Progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse
crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want
to be!" Local musicians perform early. An editor fave, always wild,
sometimes dangerous, often crowded. http://www.milkbaby.homepage.com Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
MAP http://www.berlinchicago.com
Pat Smillie Blues Band opens, DJ Squeeze open/close. "Black funk, jazzy
riffs, rock bass, and frenetic spoken word riffs on a groove ...
engaged in social commentary and positive energy". ALSO: Preceded (7-9p) by a Chicago Independent Media Project
fundraiser.
See site for good stuff most nights. Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops. MAP http://www.hothouse.net
Daylight Savings Time begins. At 1a set clocks ahead to 2a. 1st
Sunday in April Yearly.
Daylight Savings Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks
are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring
ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to
better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more
daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by
Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during
World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of
1966. Ends on the last Sunday in October. http://www.standardtime.com
Chicago Earth Month begins. -2001.04.30 Yearly.
Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and
reclamation of nature. Observed in various small ways by many area
cultural institutions. http://www.chicagoearthmonth.com
Tex Avery Marathon. In honor of April Fools day. 18hrs! 7a.
MS WALK (since 1989). Yearly. All ages. $50-? 8:30a.
Major charity event, 7-9 lakefront miles. Prizes, parking. There are
also several related suburban walks.
312/423-1101 Arvey Field, 10th and Columbus. MAP http://www.msillinois.org
NEW CARTOONS!!! New Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons,
Malcolm. Sundays All ages. Free. 2hr 6p.
Leela gets a prosthetic second eye and Bender adopts 12 kids. Bobby is
allergic to Ladybird and the Simpsons go to Africa. FOX.http://www.fox.com
DJs, Rock and Vaudeville. 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10 8p.
Celebrate Fools Day w/ DJs J. and Ovid (drum&bass), free-style rock
with Old Dog, and The Vaudeville Voyeurs. Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops. MAP http://www.hothouse.net
*MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ (w/ID!) $5 8p-1a.
Great huge loft with climbing nets, percussion toys, pinball, pool,
arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, art and
sculpture, graffiti, also blader and skate board performers. Now with
PaintBall! ALSO: Catch FOCUS movie night Thursdays.
4.1: DJs Wax (techno), Cheech (house), Pique (drum&bass), Phil Freeart
(happyhardcore). Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks
from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP http://www.charybdisarts.com
eclectic underground, rare groove, and dance music with many special
and surprise guests. http://www.noleian.djcentral.com Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. Clark and
Newport kitty corner from Pick Me Up Cafe. MAP
*Signal Strength. Growing new drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3
9p-2a.
Vera commands: come out and support Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black
Russian, others, for the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
3.25: Chamberweed.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of
Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. MAP http://www.usbeerco.com
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs
include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic
from 11p. http://www.bluegroovelounge.com Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand. MAP http://www.funkybuddha.com
Tuesday 2001.04.03:
"Interface 2001.04.03". 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10.
Event "presents a spectrum of improvisational performance art and
music, from free jazz to ambient electronica to multimedia
audiovisuals.". Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking
available. Near downtown train stops. MAP http://www.hothouse.net
*Unwind. Hip-Hop / Acid-Jazz after work. Wednesdays 21+ Free
5p-1a.
DJ Brian Sayles and CVicious spin. $2 Watermelon or SotB shots, $5
Cosmos. Free buffet after work!! Chess boards and lessons available. Sidecar Cafe, 312/202-0502, 801 N Orleans. On the corner at
Chicago. MAP
Bass By The Pound - Seminar (since 1998). THE weekly
drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
L Double (Flex) joins residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool
decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area. Sometimes web-simulcast.
Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. http://www.bassbythepound.com Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop. MAP http://www.bigwignightclub.com
*Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+
$5-15 10p-4a.
A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff
boys, visual assaults, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris
Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no
tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials. Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. MAP http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Thursday 2001.04.05:
DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid.
Part of the Visiting Artists Program. "Sound Artist, conceptual artist,
writer, and musician" Paul D. Miller speaks and performs. Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MAP http://www.artic.edu/saic/art/vap
New exhibits on historic Polish astronomers, black holes, Hubble
images. All ages. $0-5 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry. Excellent new web cam.
Mo-Th 9a-5p, Fr 9a-9p, Sa/Su 9a-6p. Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore. MAP http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All
ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p. Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MAP http://www.artic.edu/aic
Re-awakening. World class, easy to get to, great restaurant. All
ages. $7-15 parking.
Now featuring seasonal plants, kid stuff, excellent cafeteria, more.
Open daily (except xmas) 8a-sunset. Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road,
Glencoe. MAP http://www.chicago-botanic.org
Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays.
10a-5p Tu-Su.
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All
ages. Free.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost
every day. Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop
Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p. Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E
Washington. MAP http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Kremlin Gold: 1000 Years of Russian Gems and Jewels
(-2001.03.30). Underground Adventure. Walk through
hugely magnified soil ecosystem. Sue(permanent).
All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.
Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the
squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N
Lake Shore. MAP http://www.imss.org
World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free.
11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays
8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier. Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon. MAP http://www.lpzoo.com
Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine (-2001.05.20) AA
Bronson: Negative Thoughts (-2001.04.22). $0-8 Free
Tuesdays.
1999 is a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with
an emphasis on the delicate human qualities.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New
years Day. Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP http://www.mcachicago.org
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All
ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of
clocks through history.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p. Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake
Shore. MAP http://www.msichicago.org
Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games,
... All ages. Free.
Celebrating "Spring Fling" weekends 4.7-8 and 4.14-15 with Easter
activities, treat hunts, bunny photos noon-7p.
Pier hours Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25. Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley. MAP http://www.navypier.com
Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free
Mo/Tu Sept-Feb. Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. MAP http://SheddAquarium.org
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