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2001.06.01 (week 205)

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Don't overlook some notables this week: Wonka rave, Club Dream giveaway, Comedy Fest events, Skate Patrol certification, Iron Chef specials, SEVERAL old fests, great Metro/SmartBar nights, the CANDY convention and MUCH MUCH more!
Email me if you want to see StartUp.com this week at MusicBox, or if you'd be interested in any new Palm organizer at my 40% developer discount.

Recommended:
Ongoing: FREE PASSES GIVEAWAY CLUB DREAM event at the Park West.
...-Su: Chicago Comedy Festival at Various venues.
...-Sa: Neil Hamburger Entertainment Extravaganza at Lincoln Restaurant.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago Month.
...-Th: "Startup.com" at Music Box Theatre.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Comedy Fest: Judy Tenuta at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Iron Chef - "2000th Plate Special" on FOOD.
Ongoing: Offending Shadows at TriArts.
Fr: Invader Zim on NICK.
...-Su: June Bugs on TOON.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: Green Velvet, Derrick Carter, Halo Varga, Justin Long at Metro.
Fr: Timeless Productions "underground sounds" at Mercury.
Fr: Politically Incorrect 1000th SHOW!!! on ABC.
Sa: Chicago Skate Patrol Certification Testing at Oak Street Beach.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Uptown at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Printers Row Book Fair at Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
Sa-Su: 57th Street Art Fair at 57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
Sa-Su: Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival at Belmont and Sheffield.
Sa: Don Rickles at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Iron Chef - Morimoto vs. Bobby Flay! on FOOD.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Feast of Fools presents "The Human Zoo" at Hot House.
Sa: OLD SKOOL TBA.
Sa: WONKA 2rave.
Sa: Comedy Fest: Worst of Eric Bogosian at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Future Sound Of Chicago at Rednofive.
...

Ongoing:    ^
* FREE PASSES GIVEAWAY CLUB DREAM event at the Park West. "As seen on MTV/E - Premier California nightclub experience comes to Chicago" Drawing ends 2001.06.06.
Several free passes will be given away to randomly selected respondents. Event on Saturday 2001.06.09 will features trance/progressive house DJs Xaavier Temple, Chris Gin, Ryan Somers, lights, stage show, dancers and more. This is a $20-30 value, respond for full details.
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Chicago Comedy Festival (since 1998). Annual showcase of the country's best comedy stand-up, sketch, performance and film. -2001.06.03 Yearly.
Includes Don Rickles, Eric Begosian, Judy Tenuta, Lewis Black, Laura Kightlinger, Andy Kindler, John Pinette, Merrill Markoe, Neil Hamburger, MORE!
312/944-2200 http://www.comedytown.com
Various venues. Chicago Theatre, Vic, Black Orchid, Park West, Zanies, Coyles, Lincoln Lodge, Apollo, ...
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Neil Hamburger Entertainment Extravaganza. Alternative comedy and performance showcase. -Saturday 18+ $12 Fr/Sa 10p, Th 8p.
Drag City recording artist aka "America's Funnyman" makes a rare appearance hosting an eclectic bill of alternative comedy performers from across the country as part of the 4th annual Chicago Comedy Festival.
312/944-2200 http://www.comedytown.com
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Intersection of Lincoln, Damen, Irving Park.
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Bike Chicago Month (since 1992). -2001.06.17 Yearly.
Every day has excellent special events (85 total, get the booklet) including neighborhood tours, lectures, contests, stunt shows, clinics, Police auction, family events, parades, college events, ...
Bikes temporarily allowed on trains at certain times, and on certain bus lines!
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/BikeChicago2001.html
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* "Startup.com" -Thursday.
Behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the turbulent development of an award-winning Internet site "turning a familiar headline into a high-pressure personal odyssey".
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.
Shrek, Mummy, Knight's Tale, The Dish, One Night at McCool's, Freddie Got Fingered, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Bridget Jones's Diary, Chocolat, Spy Kids, Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
INFO

Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.
8p (Su-Th): Snatch - Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Brad Pitt, ...
10p (Su-Th): Traffic - Steven Soderbergh.
midnt (Th): Hannibal - Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.06.01:    ^
The Animal opens.
Moulin Rouge opens.
Animal: Rob Schneider, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley, Michael Caton, ...
http://www.mediatrip.com/theanimal
Moulin: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, ...
http://www.clubmoulinrouge.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $6-12 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Comedy Fest: Judy Tenuta. 18+ $25 7:30p.
Second show Bass Otto & George at 10p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned. Protective gear (esp. helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* Iron Chef - "2000th Plate Special" Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. 2hr 8p.
Sakai and the new Iron Chef French do battle with Chen and a new Iron Chef Chinese with THREE theme ingredients.
ALSO SEE: Iron Chef vs. Bobby Flay special 8p Saturday.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
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Offending Shadows. by Babara Carlisle. Fr/Sa/Th -2001.06.16 $15 (Su 7p) 8p.
"A stirring new reconstruction of Sophocles Oedipus and Antigone..."
TriArts, 773/866-8082, 5315 N Clark #142.
http://www.triarts.org
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Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.
Excellent and Futurama-like, but darker. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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June Bugs (since 1993). TWO SOLID DAYS of Bugs Bunny! 1st Friday in June -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10-10p.
More than a marathon, a hosted deconstruction with multi-hour focused segments. Includes more inventory than ever but still omits some WWII embarrassments. Full detailed schedule available on line.
TOON. http://www.cartoon-network.com
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* 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.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Justin Long and Sativa host guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well. Outside garden now open!
6.1 DJs PNS/Molemen.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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* Green Velvet, Derrick Carter, Halo Varga, Justin Long. 18+ $17-20 11p.
http://www.vibeonauts.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Timeless Productions "underground sounds". Fridays 21+ $? 11p-4a.
Resident DJs Andre Hatchett, Vic Lavender and Charles Matlock. Free buffet 11p-midnt. Patio, full menu all night! New location.
Mercury, 312/427-1774, 221 W VanBuren.
http://underground-chicago.com
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Politically Incorrect 1000th SHOW!!! All ages. Free 12a.
One of my very favorite shows, challenged only by The Daily Show. Bill Maher hosts actor Craig Ferguson, recording artist Dave Matthews, columnist Ann Coulter, actress Florence Henderson.
ABC. http://www.abc.com/pi
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Saturday 2001.06.02:    ^
Chicago Skate Patrol Certification Testing. 18+ $25 9a.
YOU MUST CONTACT skaterbabe@hotmail.com IN ADVANCE.
This is Chicago's annual testing for National Skate Patrol certification. Applicants see a video, discuss, review, and must pass written and practical tests to certify a basic level of competency. First step to qualify as a skate instructor, gets you a tee shirt. Full gear required, no beginners.
FOLLOWED BY Public stopping lessons.
Oak Street Beach.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Uptown. Bring a snack. 1st Saturday in June Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Printers Row Book Fair (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-6p.
Midwest's largest outdoor book festival. New, used and antiquarian goods from 170 vendors. Continuous signings by major authors. See site for details.
312/987-9896 http://www.printersrowbookfair.org
Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
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57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). -Sunday Yearly. 11a-6:30p.
Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine. Some very fine works, many ethnic.
773/493-3247 http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
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Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages? Free? 11:45a-10p.
Continuous live acts, food and trendy shopping. See site for band schedule. Lots of advertisers. Over 25000 18-34 expected!
http://www.chicagoevents.com
Belmont and Sheffield. Belmont train stop.
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Don Rickles. $32-58 7:30p.
Part of the comedy fest.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* Iron Chef - Morimoto vs. Bobby Flay! Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. 2hr 8p.
Zagat sponsored face off between international greats.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum and really good American restaurant food and bar.
6.2: Wilhelm Reich on Psychoanalysis and Marxism.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* Feast of Fools presents "The Human Zoo" 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $7-10 9p.
"Spring Festival continues with a variety show featuring original works by artists who emphasize costumes, sexuality and a sense of wonder in their works and in their lives. Their eclectic, hilariously funny theatrics turn straight culture on its head." Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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OLD SKOOL. All ages. $5 15 hours! 9p.
"DJ's: moose pf, nosmo,ellery cowles, brian harden, acme, fission 451, jac schitt, ryan tinsley, sterling tolhouse, b-positive, eclipse, matt bell, nick deflipo, joel evens, this, translucent, omega, more... Outside party with 2 massive tents on 60 acres off a lake, 30 minutes from Chicago rain or shine. Thong and liquid contests for free tickets to upcoming events and FREE TRIP TO CANCUN GIVEAWAY AT EVENT!"
219/696-8639 http://www.imblowinup.com
TBA. Checkpoint.
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* WONKA 2. Rave. Ages? $? 9p-?a.
DJs listed: Sneak, Derrick Carter, Swamp, Hyperactive, Mike Dearborn, Paul Anthony, Jes One, Dan Efx vs. E.T., Brandy James, Miss Hollie, Synthique Live W/ Benz, more. Advertised to have two full indoor and one outdoor floor of sound (1.2GigaWatts), two laser rooms (OVT), more (candy?). Pre-sales rooms with OVT lasers, more . Tickets (Supreme / Untitled / etc.) include "Golden Ticket" hunt.
312/409-5784 http://www.SeismicEvents.net
TBA. "Virgin venue just outside Chicago"
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Comedy Fest: Worst of Eric Bogosian. 18+ $25 10p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Future Sound Of Chicago. 21+ $10-20 10p-4:45a.
Pure along with Shure present their annual Future Sound Of Chicago Night showcasing the best local talent. DJs Manic 11p-12:30a, Andre Solaris 12:30-2a, Geoffrey 2-3:30a.
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.fifthfloorchicago.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2001.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 10:15p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Sunday 2001.06.03:    ^
* Goth America. All ages. $20-40 9:30a-?p.
Hopefully twenty or so expected from IL/WI area. Meet on time in the morning for group discount, disperse as desired, reunite for lunch, etc. "Bigger Than Disneyland" now with massive new coasters!
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chicagogoth
Six Flags Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html
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Book of Love/Endra. 18+ $20 7:30p.
"Synth-dance music quartet from New York featuring breathy vocals"
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.
DJ Four/4 joins residents Natty, 40 Oz, Radiata, Black Russian, etc. Sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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Systeme. A night of perfect underground. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
Now relocated from Mad Bar. "Listen to some of the best House music from Chicago and around the globe. Resident DJs Brian Gardner and Frique with nightly guest DJs."
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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* Whiplash. New fetish weekly. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.
DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Scary Lady Sarah related. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.06.04:    ^
Rap/Urban Heavyweights. 18+ $22.50 7:30p.
RZA as Bobby Digital, WU Tang Killa Bees, Killarmy, Black Knights, Shahiem.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
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Cook County Jazz Commission. Your favorite Jazz Music - LIVE! All ages. Free 9p.
Live Jazz featuring Chicago's newest quartet. Good 'ol down home barbecue, cool ambiance, 24 beers on tap.
312/258-6420 http://www.cookcountyjazz.com
Bone Daddy, 312/226-6666, 551 N Ogden. Corner at Chicago Avenue.
http://www.bonedaddybbq.com
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
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.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.06.05:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com

World Environment Day. Reflect on global environmental concerns. Yearly.
Anniversary of first UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972.
http://www.un.org/events
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Cubs Home Games. vs. Seattle. WGN/FSChi. All ages. $10-? Tu 7:30p, We/Th 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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* All Candy Expo (since 1884). National Confectioners Association. -2001.06.07 Yearly.
Industry or connected only. Check out the joyful candy website.
Hersheys KissMobile will be here ALL WEEK at surprise city locations!
http://www.hersheys.com/kissmobile
http://www.candyusa.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.06.06:    ^
D-Day. Yearly.
Anniversary of 1944 Allied troops invasion of Normandy France.
http://gofrance.about.com/travel/gofrance/msubdday.htm
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Justify Your Existence. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10-12.
WXRT/Onion/Gibson/JimBeam/etc. present local bands proving themselves.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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Pinkslip*Party. Professional networking event uniting job seekers with employers & recruiters. Monthly. All ages. $10 online, $15 at door. 5-9p.
A hybrid networking event and career fair, the pinkslip*party is focused on uniting job seekers with companies seeking skilled professionals in every area of the new economy. Find a job/find a great new hire. Business casual dress, bring business cards.
773/782-4711 http://www.pinkslipparty.org
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourn. Corner w/ Armitage, formerly Liquid.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Robert Plant. W/ Strange Sensation. Ages? $47 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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* OHGR. "Featuring the remains of Skinny Puppy" 18+ $22.50 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Seminar Drum-n-Bass (since 1998). THE weekly Bass By The Pound party.. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
"International techno legend" Mike Dearborn spins all d&b w/ residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. 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.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Wednesdays -2001.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* MJ Cole & Casper. Top 2-Step Garage producer from the UK touches down for the first time ever in Chicago. 21+ 10p-?a.
The first 2-Step DJ from the UK to touch down in Chicago ever!! Not to be missed. MJ Cole (Talkin Loud - London - http://www.mjcole.com) and Casper (Heavyweight Sound - Chicago).
http://www.heavyweightsound.com
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
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* 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.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2001.06.07:    ^
Retro Thursdays. Thursdays 21+ Free.
"Ever miss the days of polyester pants and stripes - then revisit the 70s on Retro Thursdays. Can't seem to part with your Depeche Mode posters and Cyndi Lauper album then join others just like you on Retro Thursdays and celebrate the '80s. Temps even has retro drink prices at $2 domestic beer and well drinks and $1 house shots" May be primarily gay.
Temptations Nightclub, 847/455-0008, 10235 W Grand, Franklin Park.
http://www.temptationsnightclub.com
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Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.
Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aurachicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
* MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
FIREWORKS Every Wednesday at 9:30p and Saturday at 10:15p -2001.09.01.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.07.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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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.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.
New Jr. Railroad G scale 1700ft path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.
"Con/Textual" variety of works containing text -2001.06.17.
"A Brief History of Twine" retrospective featuring two dozen Donald Lipinski works -2001.06.24.
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.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.
New Butterfly garden open -2001.09.03. New life-size animated robot "Kinetosaur" exhibit. "Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit. Also insects, anthropology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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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.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free 8a-6p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
"Original Language" Highlights from the MCA collection, works spanning five decades -2001.08.05.
"No Harm in Looking" photo/video work involving the viewer's relationship with the subject -2001.08.19.
Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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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.
http://www.msichicago.org
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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.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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