2001.07.27 (week 213)
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DON'T MISS FRIDAY: Drum&Bass at Dragon room or the new improved
BANG at Crobar, also DJ Skribble at Circus, and good tunez at HotHouse,
Voyeur, Transit and others. ALSO a midnight showing of Beavis&Butthead
at B&V!
DON'T MISS SATURDAY: GA's rave in Harvey, Goth outing to
Renaissance Faire, Venetian Night, and good shows at Vic, Empty Bottle
and Joe's.
DON'T MISS WEEKEND: HEMP OIL POWERED MERCEDES visiting Grant
Park, and Newberry events.
- Recommended:
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Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: Navy Pier's 85th Birthday Celebration.
...-Su: LEGO Life on Mars Tour at Navy Pier, Gateway Park.
...-Su: Book sale and Bughouse Square Debates at Newberry Library.
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.
Ongoing: Planet of the Apes now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Marvin Tate's D-Settlement at Hot House.
Fr: The Culture Sessions: Episode I at Kustom.
Fr: F:Stop at Transit.
Fr: LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: MTV's DJ Skribble at Circus.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: RED SQUARE at Voyeur.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Fr: MIDNIGHT showing of Beavis and Butt Head! at Brew & View.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown / Pilsen at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa: Hemp Fest 2 - HEMPCAR Visits Chicago at Grant Park.
Sa-Su: Taste of Lincoln.
Sa: Venetian Night at Lakefront from Shedd to Monroe Harbor.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: QUANTUM LEEP at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Stardust 2 at Harvey Expo Center.
Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
Sa: TRS-80 with K-RAD and DJ HAMSTER and BUNNYHUG at Empty Bottle.
Sa: The Spazmatics at Joe's Sports Bar.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Su: Hemp Fest 2 - HEMPCAR Visits Chicago at Grant Park.
...
Ongoing: ^
- Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -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
PHOTOS FIND INFO
- Theatre on the Lake. -2001.08.12 All ages? $10 We-Su (Su 6:30p)
7:30p.
- 7.25-29: The Hypocrites - The Cherry Orchard.
Fullerton at the Lake. One mile East of train stop, bike or
blade.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/TheaterOnTheLake.htm
MAP PHOTOS INFO
- Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2001.08.31
Yearly. Various nights. 7:30p.
- Mostly classical, mostly on weekends.
ALSO: SummerDance is now in progress.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson
Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- "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.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
PHOTOS FIND INFO
- Navy Pier's 85th Birthday Celebration. -Sunday All ages. Mostly
free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
- Observed with 85 hours of "sizzling entertainment" including a visual
history, a tribute to Jack "The Human Torch" Turner, and the music of
1916.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- LEGO Life on Mars Tour. -Sunday All ages. Free. 10a-6p.
- Youngsters can drive robots, see alien x-rays, see Lego replica of the
International Space Station.
http://www.lego.com/mars
Navy Pier, Gateway Park, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * Book sale and Bughouse Square
Debates (since 1985). Major literati event. -Sunday Yearly.
All ages. Free 10a-6p.
- Over 100K volumes most under $1. Public heckling of outlandish soapbox
oratory at nearby park Friday 6-8p and Saturday 1-5p.
312/255-3510
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W Walton.
http://www.newberry.org
MAP INFO
- Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?
- 7.24-29, 8.7-12/20-26/28-30, 9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- Now playing.
- Jurassic Park III, America's Sweethearts, Final Fantasy, Legally
Blonde, Cats&Dogs, Scarey Movie 2, Dr. Dolittle, Artificial
Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, Atlantis, Moulin Rouge, Shrek,
Mummy Returns, Chocolat, ...
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
- FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.
- Electric
Artists, Inc. is giving away several CDs by the new UK "Soul Sound"
girl group "Sugabees"
to Bedno.com users.
- Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd)
$5.
- 8p (Fr,Su-Th): A Knight's Tale - Assorted 20 somethings ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Mummy Returns - Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John
Hannah, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): Beavis and Butt Head
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 2001.07.27: ^
- Planet of the Apes now playing.
- New Tim Burton version starring Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham
Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kris Kristofferson, ...
http://www.planetoftheapes.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES INFO
- Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.
- THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known
downtown.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- Iron Chef - Natto Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking
translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.
- Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
TIMES PHOTOS FIND INFO
- Marvin Tate's D-Settlement. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $10 9p.
- "hip-hop, funk, jazzy riffs, rock bass, and frenetic spoken word riffs
on a groove ... engaged in social commentary and positive energy."
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 EVENTS INFO
- The Culture Sessions: Episode I. "Welcomes the godfather of
house" 21+ 9p-2a.
- "Featuring the undisputed godfather of house Marshall Jefferson - the
world CD release tour w/ Lego (Poontin muzik/Afterhours/83west), Monna
(3degrees/Zentra), Josh Werner (Gramaphone/antenna-int). Proper attire
required. Free admission to Redno5 and Voyeur after event."
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourne.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
MAP FIND EVENTS INFO
- F:Stop. Fridays 21+ $? 9p-2a.
- Resident DJs and SPECIAL guests spin house and similar. Dress smart.
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! Fridays 1hr
9p.
- The most VISUALLY STUNNING sci-fi series ever returns. After a long
standoff at Fire/Water, the dead man, twerp and love slave arrive at
EARTH!!!
http://www.scifi.com/lexx
SCI.
TIMES INFO
- * MTV's DJ Skribble. 21+ $? 10p.
- Also live circus performers.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
MAP FIND EVENTS INFO
- * "Elements" Separate Drum&Bass,
House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $12!?! 10p-4a.
- RSVP njoyguestlist@hotmail.com for 2:1 admission -midnt.
Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle
production.
7.27: Hyperactive, Ry-N, Kevin Cunningham, Jay Jay, Tony Ramos, MC
Dirty MF.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
- One of the hottest Friday spots. Always well produced, nice change of
scene in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis
shoes. Now includes the fetish friendly features of the discontinued
Lunacy Wednesdays event.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * RED SQUARE. Deep Dark Prog
House, Dark Trance, Tech House. Fridays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
- Email guestlist@fuelinfo.com for $5 admission and open bar -11p
guestlisting.
KGBeats brings you a new experience in Chicago clubbing with a new take
on progressive dance music. With resident DJs LOVEBONE and KEITH LOTTA
along with very special guests: ANDRE SOLARIS (FUEL/Clubland
Underground 92.7&5fm) and PAUL GRESSIVE (Progressive Productions).
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Voyeur, 312/832-1717, 151.5 W Ohio. At Lasalle.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS 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.
7.27: CD Release party/give away for Collide Chasing the Ghost.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of
Fullerton.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * MIDNIGHT showing of Beavis and Butt
Head! 18+ (ID reqd) $5 12a.
- Smoking, heckling, beer, FUN!
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
Saturday 2001.07.28: ^
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown / Pilsen. Bring a snack.
4th Saturday in July Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- * Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big,
fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day. Sa/Su -2001.09.23 All
ages. $7-17 10a-7p.
- Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. 16 stages, 50
food booths, over 180 arts and crafts shops.
7.28 GOTH GROUP OUTING - at least 20 expected. Meet at the MUD
PIT at 1pm.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773. Near Kenosha, I94 N to Russel
Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com
- 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
- * Hemp Fest 2 - HEMPCAR Visits
Chicago. Bands, speakers & the usual good time. All ages. Free
-Sunday 12-6p.
- HEMPCAR is a Mercedes Benz wagon with an unmodified engine making a
10,000 mile tour of the continent running on HEMP biodiesel FUEL!
HEMPCAR will be on display during Venetian Nights.
Band Schedule: Saturday 7.28 2pm VIS@40, 3p Lil' Amy Roaches, 4p
Blizzard of Ozz, 5pm Secret Agent Bill w/members of P-Funk.
773/381-9330 http://www.hempcar.org
Grant Park, Columbus and Jackson. SW Corner, just west of
Buckingham Fountain, Butler Field.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- Taste of Lincoln (since 1984). Last Saturdays -Sunday
12-8:30p.
- Many vendors, many many bands, several stages, crafts, kid stuff.
Frankly, a little cramped and grubby. 40-50K expected.
800/485-8085 http://www.hitevents.com
Lincoln at Fullerton Up to Wrightwood.
MAP PHOTOS INFO
- * Venetian Night (since
1958). Parade of over 35 brightly decorated boats followed by
fireworks. Last Saturday in July Yearly. 7-10p.
- Symphony Orchestra at Petrillo -8:30. Also includes Lima Lima flyover,
Police and Fire Department marine units. 500K expected.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/VenetianNight/Venetian.html
Lakefront from Shedd to Monroe Harbor, 312/744-3370. Reviewing
at Queen's Landing (Congress).
PHOTOS FIND EVENTS 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.
7.28: IL Criminal Justice Information Authority Phillip Stevenson of
Loyola University's Dept. of Sociology on the juvenile justice system.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near
Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- QUANTUM LEEP (Eighties cover songs). Opening Band: Wicked
Garden & Mr. Sparkle. 21+ $8 9p.
- Free to Brew&View e-list members.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- **
Stardust 2. 9 Hours of Electronic Dance Music. All ages. $20
presales 9p-6a.
- Commercially produced rave with two rooms. DJs listed: Frankie Bones,
Funk, Mixin Marc, Alex Peace, 3D, Jes One, Loverboy, Caffeine, Miss
Hollie, Acid Man, Billy The Kid, Demetri Nocturnal, Chris Tomasone,
Confusion, Jimmy and Sean Tripp. Mainly house/techno. First 500 presale
(Supreme) get CD. Hotel available.
630/582-7006 http://www.globaladrenaline.net
Harvey Expo Center, 17100 S Halsted, Harvey. I-80 to Halsted
exit. Go North and venue is about a mile.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS 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 EVENTS INFO
- TRS-80 with K-RAD and DJ HAMSTER and BUNNYHUG. 21+ $7 10p.
- Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- The Spazmatics. $? 10p.
- "The Ultimate 80's tribute...song list is incredible."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS 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 EVENTS INFO
Sunday 2001.07.29: ^
- More Sunday events. Sundays.
- Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for
multi-day events which continue today.
- * Hemp Fest 2 - HEMPCAR Visits
Chicago. Bands, speakers & the usual good time. All ages. Free
12-6p.
- HEMPCAR is a Mercedes Benz wagon with an unmodified engine making a
10,000 mile tour of the continent running on HEMP biodiesel FUEL!
HEMPCAR will be on display during Venetian Nights.
Band Schedule: Sunday 7.29: Noon Bello, 1p Dead Steel Mill, 2p Los
Marijuanos, 3p General Patton & His Privates, 4p Soul Food, 5p Gypsi
Fari.
773/381-9330 http://www.hempcar.org
Grant Park, Columbus and Jackson. SW Corner, just west of
Buckingham Fountain, Butler Field.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * The Living Canvas. Sundays
-2001.08.19 $? Also at 8p. 6p.
- A performance piece in which film, video, etc is projected onto
dancers.
http://www.thelivingcanvas.com
Strawdog Theatre, 773/743-9681, 3829 N Broadway.
http://www.nmtchicago.org
MAP INFO
- Cradle of Filth. Alternative. All ages. $20 6:15p.
- House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * Whiplash. New fetish weekly.
Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.
- DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Scary Lady
Sarah prodcued. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra
glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume. Special
performances last Sunday of each month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South
lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
Monday 2001.07.30: ^
- **
Verbatim Verboten Deluxe. Live Performances of Secret
Recordings. -Tuesday 18+ $15 7p.
- Big-name guests like Rich Cotovsky, Terri Hemmert, Vicki Quade, David
Kodeski, Ann Filmer and dozens more do readings of secretly recorded
talk by the famous... from the likes of Orson Welles, Britney Spears,
the Mafia, Monroe, Jim Morrison, and dozens more. Invasion-of-privacy
fun!
http://www.npt2.com
National Pastime Theater, 312/409-1887, 4139 N Broadway.
MAP FIND EVENTS 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 EVENTS INFO
Tuesday 2001.07.31: ^
- Real World. Tuesdays 9p.
- Now filming here for next season and Bedno.com FOUND IT FIRST!!!!!
Check out the photos, and post your sightings to the board. Now showing
new season 10 episodes back in NYC.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
PHOTOS 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 EVENTS INFO
- Lyle Lovett and His Large Band - SOLD OUT. $10-45 8p.
- Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my
Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
MAP
- John Leguizamo. -2001.08.02 $20-40 8p.
- Shubert Theatre, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
MAP TICKETS INFO
- Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Enjoy seven
classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair
city. Tuesdays Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30p.
- 7.31: Top Hat (1935), 8.7: Auntie Mame (1958), 8.14: The Maltese Falcon
(1941), 8.21: A Patch of Blue (1965), 8.28: Meet Me in St. Louise
(1944).
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.com
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. El: Red
Line to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or
Adams/Wabash.
MAP PHOTOS 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.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
Wednesday 2001.08.01: ^
- 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 EVENTS INFO
- ** Kevin
Cunningham at Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998).
Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
- Chicago's leading producer (Supreme) 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.
Hi Kevin and Shayna!!!
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- * NEW EPISODES: South Park.
Wednesdays 9p.
- Also new Battle Bots, Thats My Bush, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
TIMES 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 EVENTS INFO
- * NO MORE LUNACY! Wednesdays 21+
10p.
- After more than SIX YEARS of running Chicago's best Industrial/Fetish
weekly, Crobar will NO LONGER be open Wednesdays. Some of the features
have now been moved to Friday night's BANG at Crobar.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS 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 EVENTS INFO
Thursday 2001.08.02: ^
- * RELODE. New resident DJs and
weekly drink specials. Thursdays 21+ NO COVER! 10p-2a.
- 8.2: Dave Brock & Tracy.
847/604-4194 luka4207@hotmail.com
Venue, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. Corner of Clark and Chicago.
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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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- Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
- Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long
running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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, classic spinning
swing ride, new mini--golf course, 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.
- 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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