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2001.06.22 (week 208)

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Recommended:
Ongoing: FREE PASSES GIVEAWAY CLUB DREAM event at the Park West.
Ongoing: RealWorld Chicago.
...-Mo: FINAL WEEKEND: DREAM CAPSULE at Sears on State.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
...-Sa: MOB Fest.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
Ongoing: Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion at United Center.
Ongoing: "Pride Series" at Bailiwick Repertory Theatre.
...-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Fr: Cats and Dogs at Women Made Gallery.
...-Sa: Summer Solstice Celebration at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Shakura Ensemble at Healing Earth Resources.
Fr: Depeche Mode at The Tweeter Center.
...-Su: Puppetropolis - Redmoon performance at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Perv-54 with Kameron Fry at Cubby Bear.
Fr: "Elements" - Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa: Midsummer Eve.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: West Side at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Fountain Square Art Festival at Evanston Business District.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: Meatfest at Robinson Woods.
Sa: Return of Penthouse II Bi-Level Disco at Gentle Persuation Lounge/Penthouse Bi-Level Disco.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: MOBFest wrap party at Alien Soundscapes Inc.
Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Sa: Juno Reactor at Metro.
Su: St. John the Baptist Day.
Su: Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade and Festival at Boystown.
Su: Fixx and The DeLoreans at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
Su: Urban M.I.N.E.S at Subterranean.
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Ongoing:    ^
* FREE PASSES GIVEAWAY CLUB DREAM event at the Park West. "As seen on MTV/E - Premier California nightclub experience comes to Chicago" -2001.07.03.
Several free passes will be given away to randomly selected respondents. Event on Saturday 2001.07.07 will feature trance/progressive/house DJs Chris Gin, Xaavier Temple, Curt Carris. Massive lights and sound, Go-Go's, 30 screens, seven bars, five levels. This is a $20 value, respond for full details.
7.7: "Power of Love" Dress as Disco pimps and divas, flower children, hippies, etc.
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RealWorld Chicago.
RealWorld Chicago (MTV) will be filming here IMMINENTLY! Post your sightings to the bulletin board.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
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FINAL WEEKEND: DREAM CAPSULE. -2001.06.25 All ages. Free 24/7.
Four Australian actor/artists live in decorative rooms in the store windows and interact with the outside public. SEE THE WEBCAM!
http://www.puppetropolischicago.com
Sears on State, 2 N State St.
http://www.urbandream.com
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2001.10.21.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 6.12-10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.26-10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 6.26-10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 6.28, 7.5/18/26, 8.2/23/30, 9.6/20 7a-3p.
  (also Mo-Fr during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31)
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 6.21, 7.5/19, 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 6.28, 7.12/26, 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.28-10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.23-10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.15,8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.24-10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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Theatre on the Lake. -2001.08.12 All ages? $10 (Su 6:30p) 7:30p.
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
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2001.08.31 Yearly. Various nights. 7:30p.
Mostly classical, mostly on weekends.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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MOB Fest (since 1997). -2001.06.23 Yearly. $50.
"Three nights of music, 1 day of music business panels". A scouted networking opportunity. Bands demo at TWENTY different venues big and small.
773/282-7700 http://www.mobfest.com
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"Suite Home Chicago" "An International Exhibition of Urban Street Furniture" -2001.10.13.
Life-sized fiberglass forms of a sofa, TV, chair, ottoman, decorated by artists, various public locations throughout downtown and the major metropolitan area. Quantity to reach several hundred. No map available yet. Poor website.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?
6.22-27, 7.12-17/24-29, 8.7-12/20-26/28-30, 9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Now playing.
Tomb Raider, Evolution, Atlantis, The Animal, Moulin Rouge, Shrek, Mummy Returns, 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.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.
7:30p (Fr,Sa): The Spooky Incident - a local indie production.
8p (daily): Blow - Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, ...
10p (daily): TomCats - Shannon Elizabeth, Jerry O'Connell, ...
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
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Friday 2001.06.22:    ^
* Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion. Unparalleled performance art. -2001.07.15 All ages. $45-165 Various times Tu-Su. May sell out.
Fusion of ancient and avant-garde. This production is a celebration of life and the four elements (air, water, fire, earth) that maintain the natural order, Chinese influenced, with some futuristic sets. "[D]efies the laws of nature... a dynamic performance that seems to transcend the boundaries of the imagination and lead us into a dreamscape with a new and sparkling perspective."
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/piste/dralion.html
United Center, 1901 W Madison. Parking lot K.
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"Pride Series" Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2001.09.30 Various ages. $15-30 Various times.
"[BRT] reputation for risk-taking, pushing boundaries, and balancing education is back... with 13 plays... the largest festival of GLBT theatre in America." See site for details.
Recent/Future: Go by Night, Santa Claus is Coming Out, MotherSON, Prism, ...
Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, 773/883-1090, 1229 W Belmont. 10 blocks West off LSD.
http://www.bailiwick.org
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Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. $6-10 12-10p.
Restaurants include: Bar Louie, Flat Top Grill, Hi Ricky, Ina's, Jak's Tap, Marche, Millennium, Red Light, Snaps, Sushi Wabi, Via Bella, Vivo. Bands include: Fr 8p Cracker; Sa 3:30p Telstar, 8p Soul Asylum ; Su 2p Ebb-N-Flow, 3:30p Giant Step, 8p Violent Femmes.
773/348-6784 http://hitevents.com
Randolph and Halsted
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Cats and Dogs. -2001.07.26 OPENING RECEPTION 6-9p.
Juried show, tamed or wild, in all media by women artists.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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** Summer Solstice Celebration. 24hr art experience. -2001.06.23 Yearly. All ages! $0-8 6-6p.
Includes skateboarding demos -9p, dance, performance, fashion, intelligent music and interactive art sort of all night. Snax and drinks run out early.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Shakura Ensemble. Spirit Voices Performance. All ages. $10 7p.
Avant-garde strings and free jazz meets world beat in support of Blanche Blacke's channeled chants. Intentional music for world change.
773/743-7372 http://www.shakuraworld.com
Healing Earth Resources, 773/327-8459, 3111 N Ashland. Just south of Lincoln and Belmont.
http://healingearthresources.com
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Depeche Mode. All ages? $25-60 8p.
http://www.depechemode.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
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* Puppetropolis - Redmoon performance. -Sunday All ages. Free 9p.
"Galway's Shadow" created by Jim Lasko uses the 22 large front windows as an enormous shadow puppet screen for a "magic realist tale about two people trying to communicate with each other and understand the world around them. ... Original music by Mark Messing and MaestroMatic will be broadcast to antique radios encircling."
http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Perv-54 with Kameron Fry. Live Rock Music. 21+ $6:00 10p-1:15a.
Part of MOBfest (http://www.mobfest.com) Showcase of Chicago Rock Bands for Record labels.
773/282-7700 http://www.perv-45.com
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
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** "Elements" - Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
6.22: Lego, Jevon Jackson, Shimon (RAM/London), Ry-N, KevinC, Jay Jay, Harold Hiso.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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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
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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.
6.22: Celebrating summer solstice.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.06.23:    ^
Midsummer Eve. Yearly.
Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: West Side. Bring a snack. 4th 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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* Fountain Square Art Festival (since 1980). Lots of quality art, food and bands. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-6p.
Over 150 tables, strictly juried.
Evanston Business District, 1100 W Main, Evanston. Purple line Main stop.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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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
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Meatfest (since 1999). A huge B.B.Q. celebrating the carnivore inside. All ages. $15 11:45a-7:45p.
"Meat, Bands, Prizes, Meat, Fun, Beverages, Meat... ummm did I mention MEAT!!! It's the BBQ event of the summer - you participate as well, all you can eat, four rockin bands (Bondo, Ethyline, Plan 9), prizes & fun. Ya just can't beat it!" $10 discount if you bring pot luck for six, but items must contain or be shaped like meat. No glass bottles allowed. "PETA = People Eating Tasty Animals"
http://only.at/meatfest
Robinson Woods, W Lawrence Ave at N River Rd., Harwood Heights. Lawrence between East River and River Road.
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Return of Penthouse II Bi-Level Disco. Deep House/Disco Underground. Saturdays 25+ $5 (ladies free -11p) 8p-?a.
"A night of disco and Underground at the all new Penthouse Bi-Level Disco. Music Pumped by Hot Upstart DJ JM3."
http://thirdfaze.com/events.htm
Gentle Persuation Lounge/Penthouse Bi-Level Disco, 773/233-4800, 8959 South Ashland. 3 blocks north of 87th street.
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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.
6.23: United Steelworkers of America Mike Misiukiewicz, active opponent of Free Trade Agreements.
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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MOBFest wrap party at Alien Soundscapes Inc. 21+ $0-20 9p-?a.
Shuttles from Metro and DoubleDoor. Food and drink included, sponsored by Rolling Rock. New 6kft loft space with stunning view of South Loop, new Pagoda Park and Zen Playground. A former turn of the century Carson Pirie Scott warehouse. Featuring the famous "death star" full surround sound digital studio as seen in MIX. Scarlet Life 1a-ish, DJ AccuCrack 2a-ish, ...
http://www.mobfest.com
Alien Soundscapes Inc., 312/738-4001, 329 W 18th. Suite #400.
http://aliensound.com
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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
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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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* Juno Reactor. Also Michael Franti & Spearhead Medicine Drum. 18+ $15-17 11p.
One of my FAVORITE electronica names. Mostly trance, but a little more brooding.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2001.06.24:    ^
St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.
Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
http://judaism.about.com
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Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade and Festival (since 1970). One of the nations biggest. Last Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.
Hundreds of floats, thousands of flamboyantly happy people. Special events at all area bars and restaurants. Starting point may backup to Fullerton.
MAJOR after-parties throughout boystown, as well as at Crobar and Metro.
773/348-8243 http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org
Boystown, Belmont and Halsted. Halsted to Grace, Broadway to Diversey, to Sheridan, then party in Lincoln Park.
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Fixx and The DeLoreans. $17.50 7p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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Urban M.I.N.E.S. Last Sundays 21+ 7-10p.
Music Industry Networking & Entertainment Social.
http://www.urbanmines.bigstep.com
Subterranean, 773/278-6600, 2011 W North. At Milwaukee in Wicker Park. In the lounge.
http://barsonline.com/chicago/subterranean
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* New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.
Movie 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.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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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.
6.24: Kid Entropy.
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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* 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 2001.06.25:    ^
Dennis Miller. $35 7:30p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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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 2001.06.26:    ^
Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience. Email ratso@roctober.com to get on the show.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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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
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Billy Idol. 21+ $39.50 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Whoppi Goldberg. $35-45 7:30p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/subpage.cfm?Link_ID=29
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The Vandermark Five. Chicago Improvisers Series. 21+ 8p.
Jazz in an unpretentious setting.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.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.
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
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Wednesday 2001.06.27:    ^
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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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. Last Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $7-10 8p.
May include acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and unusual acts. Usually hosted by Douglas Grew of The Midnight Circus. Check the site for good jazz most nights.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Seminar Drum-n-Bass (since 1998). THE weekly Bass By The Pound party.. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
Phantom45 and Terry Mullan CD Release Party. 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
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* NEW EPISODES: South Park. Big Gay Al returns. Wednesdays 9p.
Also new Battle Bots, Thats My Bush, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.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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* 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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Thursday 2001.06.28:    ^
Jerry Garcia Band. 21+ $8 9p-12a.
All new material by JGB, with a sound similar to that of the Grateful Dead.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed. 1 block south of North & Sheffield.
http://www.joesbar.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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Godsound Thursdays. w/ Mark Centennial & Psycho Bitch. Thursdays 21+ Under $10 10p-4a.
RSVP godsoundevents@hotmail.com for guestlisting -11p.
Featuring the hard house sessions of DJ Divine & Brian Bennetti along with Mark Centennial & Psycho Bitch.
http://www.godsoundpromo.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.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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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.
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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.
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
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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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