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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:
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
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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
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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.
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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.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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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
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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
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* 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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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* 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.
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* MTV's DJ Skribble. 21+ $? 10p.
Also live circus performers.
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed.
http://www.circuschicago.com
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* "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.
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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
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* 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.
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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.
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.
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* 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
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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
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* 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
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* 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.
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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.
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* 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).
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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.
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.
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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
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** 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.
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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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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
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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
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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 2001.07.29:    ^
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.
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* 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
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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
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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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* 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
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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.
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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 2001.07.31:    ^
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
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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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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
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John Leguizamo. -2001.08.02 $20-40 8p.
Shubert Theatre, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
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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.
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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 2001.08.01:    ^
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.
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** 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
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* 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
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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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* 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
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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 2001.08.02:    ^
* 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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* 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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