Bedno.com
2001.06.08 (week 206)

Unencumbered By Reality
Unencumbered By Reality.
I understand that RealWorld Chicago should be filming HERE NOW!!! WickerPark? BuckTown? CONTACT ME if you know where!!! It's a lovely little week. For lack of anything better, the Logan Square 18+ dance thing on Friday sounds good for the youngsters. Bladers go do the downtown skate! Saturday is the well publicized Park West Club Dream event, photos are allowed, contact me if you take some. Big drum&bass this week includes Dylan&Loxy Wednesday at BigWig, and where I'LL be Thursday: ROOT at Liars Club. ALSO you've GOT to try the new HOT feature (little nuclear icon) on Bedno.com
KEEP IT UNREAL!

Recommended:
Ongoing: Bike Chicago Month.
...-Su: "The Marriages Between Zones 3, 4 and 5" at Merle Reskin Theatre.
Ongoing: EVOLUTION opens at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: OzzFest at The Tweeter Center.
...-Su: Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park.
...-Sa: Art of women, for women and about women at The Thirteenth Floor Gallery.
Fr: ColdPlay w/ Grandaddy at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Offending Shadows at TriArts.
Fr: Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: Positive Energy Techno & Trance show at Logan Square Auditorium.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Respect Is Burning, Dimitri from Paris. DJ Aldo at Metro.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Fr: Timeless Productions "underground sounds" at Mercury.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side / Prairie Avenue Historic District at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Old Town Art Fair at Old Town Historic District.
Sa-Su: Wells Street Art Festival.
Sa-Su: Andersonville Midsommarfest.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: CLUB DREAM at Park West.
Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Sa: RPM - Special Saturday show at Joe's Sports Bar.
Su: Summer Kite making family workshop at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Su: "Found" Magazine realease party at Hot House.
Su: Signal Strength at U.S. Beer Company.
Su: Weekly Coffeehouse at The Burkhart Underground.
Su: Systeme at Le Passage.
...

Ongoing:    ^
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
PHOTOS INFO

** "The Marriages Between Zones 3, 4 and 5" Philip Glass Opera THREE SHOWS ONLY. -Sunday All ages. $5-30 Th/Sa 7:30p, Su 2p. 7:30p.
The Depaul Opera Theatre presents the American Premiere of this opera. Music by Philip Glass, libretto by Doris Lessing, conducted by Robert Kaminskas and directed by Harry Silverstein. Regards forced royal marriage and more between individuals in philosophically different imaginary kingdoms.
312/922-1999
Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 East Balbo Drive.
http://music.depaul.edu/MusicWeb/opera/main.html
MAP INFO

Now playing.
The Animal, Moulin Rouge, 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
INFO

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.
7:30p (Fr,Sa): The Spooky Incident - a local indie production.
8p (Su-Th): Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - Beautiful epic romance and martial arts.
10p (daily): Traffic - Steven Soderbergh w/ Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Quaid, Catherine Zeta-Jones, ....
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Snatch - Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Brad Pitt, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Friday 2001.06.08:    ^
EVOLUTION opens.
With David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando Jones, etc. in an Ivan Reitman, Don Jakoby production. Also SwordFish opens.
http://www.countingdown.com/evolution
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES INFO

* OzzFest. All ages? $38-78 11a-11p.
10:10a Drowning Pool, 10:45 Beautiful Creatures, 11:15 American Head Charge, 11:40 Pure Rubbish, 12:05pm Systematic, 12:30 Hatebreed, 12:55 Nonpoint, 1:25 Otep, 1:55 Godhead, 2:25 Taproot, 2:55 Union Underground, 3:25 Mudvayne, 3:55 Disturbed, 4:55 Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, 5:25 Crazytown, 6:00 Linkin Park, 6:40 Papa Roach, 7:30 Slipknot, 8:40 Marilyn Manson, 9:50 BLACK SABBATH.
http://www.ozzfest.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com
MAP TICKETS INFO

Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9:30p.
Over 650K expected. See site for detailed schedule.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Blues2001
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
INFO

Art of women, for women and about women. Opening reception. -Saturday (Sa 2-8p) 6-11p.
Artists include Phaedra Fields, Mia Meza's poetry, Taissa Lada, others.
The Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS INFO

* ColdPlay w/ Grandaddy. Alt.ethereo-shoegaze. All ages. $20 7:30p.
http://www.coldplay.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
MAP TICKETS FIND INFO

** Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 7:30p.
Gangster themed, makes several crime fame stops. Intermediate through advanced bladers join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Skate Patrol sanctioned. Protective gear (esp. helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden. Weather should be clear, 50s, slight wind.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP TICKETS INFO

Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.
Excellent and dark. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
http://gir.n3.net
NICK. http://www.nick.com
TIMES INFO

Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5-10 9p-4a.
DJ Aubrey Jones. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

* Positive Energy Techno & Trance show. 18+ (21 to drink) $? 10p-?a.
Chris Walsh, Chad Sommer, Andre Solaris, Vygo, Soljazz Crew, and lights!
773/252-6179 http://www.gspacerecords.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/579-3789, 2539 N Kedzie.
MAP PHOTOS INFO

Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
One of the hottest Friday spots. Now with DJ Dan EFX? 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

* Respect Is Burning, Dimitri from Paris. DJ Aldo. 18+ $20 11p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO

HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.
A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
6.8: Mystic Meg hosts Gemini night, with fun treats for Geminis or twins.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
MAP PHOTOS INFO

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
MAP INFO

Saturday 2001.06.09:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side / Prairie Avenue Historic District. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in June Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
MAP

Old Town Art Fair (Since 1950). Jewelry, paintings, sculpture, food, bohemians. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. $0-5 10a-6p.
Old Town Historic District, 312/337-1938, Lincoln Park West at Orleans.
MAP PHOTOS INFO

Wells Street Art Festival (since 1975). Over 250 fine artists, food, music. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. $0-5 10a-10p.
See site for band schedule.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
773/868-3010, Wells between North and Division.
MAP PHOTOS INFO

Andersonville Midsommarfest (since 1966). Nice Swedish-ish neighborhood party. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 11a-10p.
Dozens of vendors, ethnic food, assorted bands, pet parade, family activities come, in a great shopping area.
773/728-2995 http://www.starevents.com
Andersonville, Clark from Foster to Balmorol.
MAP PHOTOS INFO

STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2001.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.
Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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.
6.9: Midwest Democracy Center explores alternative methods such as the Instant Runoff, Cumulative and Limited Voting.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
MAP PHOTOS INFO

** CLUB DREAM. "California's Largest Nightclub Experience comes to Chicago" Monthly. 21+ $20 9p-3a.
As seen on MTV/E, trance/progressive house DJs Xaavier Temple, Chris Gin, Ryan Somers (LA/SD/LV) with lights, stage show, dancers, more.
6.9: "White Out" theme, wear white and glow in a "Blacklit Wonderland!"
312/216-2582 (CLUB) http://www.metropolisproductions.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage. At Clark in Lincoln Park.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO

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, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

* RPM - Special Saturday show. 21+ $5 10:30p-3a.
"High-energy experience featuring an incredible laser light show and your favorite music from the 80's" w/ $2.50 beer and $4 call.
http://www.rpm.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO

Sunday 2001.06.10:    ^
Summer Kite making family workshop. Yearly. All ages. $? 1-3p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

* "Found" Magazine realease party. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5 8-10p.
"[C]ollects and publishes found items - love letters, photographs, shopping lists, postcards - anything which gives a glimpse into somebody else's life ... mix of music and readings". Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.
Guest joins residents Natty, 40 Oz, Radiata, Black Russian, etc. Sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
6.10: Kevin Cunningham.
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $4 Donation. 9p.
6.10: Special 60th birthday meeting w/ MilkBaby.
Open mic, poets, musicians, door prizes. Interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee/tea/coke.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
MAP INFO

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.
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

* 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

RPM. Sundays 21+ $5 10:30p-3a.
"High-energy experience featuring an incredible laser light show and your favorite music from the 80's." w/ $2.50 beers and $4 calls.
http://www.rpm.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO

Monday 2001.06.11:    ^
King Kamehameha Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the victories of Kamehameha I (1758-1819) of Hawaii. He and his descendants united and ruled the Hawaiian Islands until their annexation by the United States in 1898.
http://www.hawaii.gov
INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Tuesday 2001.06.12:    ^
The Monkeys. 21+ $42.50.
http://www.themonkeys.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
MAP TICKETS FIND INFO

Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.
Enjoy up to 45 two minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO

* 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.
SPECIAL 6.12: http://GothicChicago.com photo night.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Wednesday 2001.06.13:    ^
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Veruca Salt. 18+ $15 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
MAP TICKETS FIND INFO

Theatre on the Lake. -2001.08.12 All ages? $10 (Su 6:30p) 7:30p.
6.13-17: Second City does skits placed in Chicago.
6.20-24: Puppetropolis: "Running with Scissors - Breathing Underwater".
Fullerton at the Lake. One mile East of train stop, bike or blade.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/TheaterOnTheLake.htm
MAP INFO

** Seminar Drum-n-Bass (since 1998). THE weekly Bass By The Pound party.. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
Dylan & Loxy (Renegade Hardware) "assault the massive with pounding old skool" with 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

* 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Thursday 2001.06.14:    ^
Flag Day. Yearly.
Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
INFO

* DJ Logic and Project Logic. W/ Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. 18+ $15 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
MAP TICKETS FIND INFO

Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ Free 8p.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
312/409-0698 http://www.barrevu.com
O'Brien's Restaurant & Bar, 312/787-3990, 1528 N Wells. Free valet.
MAP FIND INFO

*** ROOT. Monthly jungle/d&b event. Monthly. 21+ $7 9p-2a.
Features DJs Chamberweed, Phantom 45, and guests, intensely energetic music, eclectic crowd of headz, chatting early, crowded late. Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs with pinball and velvet paintings.
6.14: D&B heavyweight DJ Facs from lovely Londontown, w/ five piece d&b orchestra Twilight Sleep, also Ian Morrison vs. Miss Biobooster, and Mister Kid Entropy.
312/409-4552 http://www.cosmicbreaks.com
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or Ashland/Clybourne.
http://www.liarsclub.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Ex-Centric Sound System. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $12 10p.
"The music is heavy groove, world music, trip-hop, reggae, and African-dub created by fusing samples, electric bass, digital delays and echoes with ancient African instruments like homemade flutes, the bullhorn, the kalimba..." Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

Summer Fun.
Art and Garden Show Lincoln Park Conservatory, -2001.09.09 Free All Ages 9a-5p.
Buckingham Fountain Cafe&Grill, gourmet and assorted vendors, 10a-11p.
Oak Street Beach-Stro 11a-8:30p
Castaways North Avenue Beach House, 11a-11p.
http://bedno.com/summer
PHOTOS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP FIND INFO

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
MAP INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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
MAP INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS INFO

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
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO

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.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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
MAP INFO

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
MAP INFO

Notes:    ^
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

Disclaimer.
My mom the attorney would want me to remind you that http://Bedno.com accepts no liability whatsoever for your use of any information presented on this site, etc, etc.

CONTRIBUTE. Help cover the REAL Chicago scene.
We need photos, reviews, art, data entry and promotion. Reach thousands, get credit and comps. Details and signup at link below.
http://bedno.com/volunteer

SPREAD THE WORD. Be a pal.
Tell your friends to join http://Bedno.com
Refer friends to get free toys for recommending us.
THANX!

2001.06.08