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2001.08.10 (week 215)

Serenity Now!!!
Serenity Now!!!
YOWSA! these summer weeks practically write themselves.
Patti Smith, Tony Bennet, Rick Springfield, Taj Mahal, the Roots, Four Tops, Temptations, Future Cut, and FIVE Elvis events!
DJs at Burnham park Saturday, the Bud Billiken parade, volleyball, festivals, Heartland's 25th, and a good rave.

Recommended:
Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
...-Su: Theatre on the Lake.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival at Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS: Electric Artists CD Giveaway.
Ongoing: Osmosis Jones now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
...-Sa: Rock The River at Tribune Building.
...-Su: Gold Coast Art Fair.
...-Sa: Tony Bennet at Ravinia.
...-Su: Annual All Elvis Weekend at Dick's Last Resort.
Fr: Transmissions Festival at Hot House.
Fr: LEXX NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: CrazyJuice at UFFA.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa: SandBlast at Montrose Beach.
Sa: Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball at North Avenue Beach.
Sa: Bud Billiken Day Parade at Washington Park.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side / Prarie Avenue Historic District at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa-Su: Korean Street Festival.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
Sa-Su: Retro on Roscoe.
Sa: DJs in the park at Burnham Skate Park.
Sa-Su: Weed Street Summerfest.
Sa: Watch+Listen at Q-Studio.
Sa: Elvis is Alive and Running 5K at Cannon Drive at Fullerton.
Sa: Rick Springfield at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
Sa: Heartland Cafe 25th Anniversary Party!
Sa: Movin the Masses TBA.
...

Ongoing:    ^
Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams -10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art -10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 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: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest -10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -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.
8.8-12: Congo Square - The Piano Lesson.
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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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?
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.
Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Ghost World, Planet of the Apes, Jurassic Park III, America's Sweethearts, Final Fantasy, Legally Blonde, Cats&Dogs, Scarey Movie 2, Dr. Dolittle, Artificial Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, ...
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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) $5.
8p (daily): Mummy Returns - Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, ...
10p (daily): Kiss of the Dragon - Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Evolution - David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Julianne Moore, ...
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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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.

Friday 2001.08.10:    ^
Osmosis Jones now playing.
Osmosis Jones - A maverick white blood cell cop and no-nonsense cold tablet partner protect their host. Voices of Chris Rock, Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce, Brandy Norwood, William Shatner, Molly Shannon, Chris Elliott, Bill Murray, ...
http://www.osmosisjones.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Rock The River. Celebrates history/ecology, bands, boat rides, fishing, ... -Saturday Yearly. 5-10p.
Patti Smith plays on 8.11 at 8:30p.
http://www.tribads.com/rocktheriver2001
Tribune Building, 773/868-3010 x227, 435 N Michigan. At Wacker.
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Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). Classy stuff, huge attendance. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free? Fr 5-10p, Sa 1-11p, Su 10a-10p. 5p.
847/444-9600 http://www.caconline.org/artfair
Gold Coast. Area bounded by Ontario and Superior, Dearborn and Wells.

Tony Bennet. -2001.08.11 $10-60 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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* Annual All Elvis Weekend (since 1991). -Sunday Yearly. 21+? Free? 8p.
Tribute concerts and impersonator competition. Starring champion performer Mark Hussman and Amy Hohimer as Priscilla. Also memorabilia and raffle. Close to the anniversary of The King's disappearance on 1977.08.16.
8.10: Prelim 8p; 8.11: Finals 8p; 8.12: Brunch 10a;
http://hometown.aol.com/markelvis/Page01.html
Dick's Last Resort, 312/836-7870, 435 E Illinois. In River East Plaza, formerly North Pier.
http://www.dickslastresort.com
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Transmissions Festival. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $16.50 9p.
"Improvised, experimental, minimal and electronic sound featuring live digital video and audiocasts." Featuring Loren Chasse, Jason Kahn, Richard Chartier, Hecker and Pita. 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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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 are at EARTH!!!
http://www.scifi.com/lexx
SCI.
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Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5-10 9p-4a.
DJs Laura B, Aubrey Jones, also performance artists Rubio & Kidd and percussionist Louie Louie. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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CrazyJuice. 2 sets, drink specials all night! 21+ Free 9:30p-2a.
$2 Three Floyds and $2 Specialty Shots. Come join the party...
UFFA, 773/531-3475, 1008 W Armitage. Just west of Sheffield, half block from Brown line Armitage stop.
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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.
8.10: Traxx, Distortion, Aaron Chase.
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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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Justin Long and Sativa host guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well. Outside garden now open!
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.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.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.08.11:    ^
SandBlast (since 1991). Beach volleyball tournament benefiting American Cancer Society. Yearly. 7:30a-5p.
Over 500 players and 1000 spectators expected. Prizes, promos. Excellent post party 6-9p tba.
http://www.sandblast.org
Montrose Beach.
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Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Yearly. 9a-7p.
http://www.volleyball.org
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1945). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. Yearly. All ages. Free 2.5hr 10a.
Dozens of floats, marching bands and drill teams. One of the city's largest parades.
312/225-2400
Washington Park, King Drive from 39th to 55th.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side / Prarie Avenue Historic District. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in August 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.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773. Near Kenosha, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com

Korean Street Festival (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. Sa -10p, Su -8p. 11a.
773/583-1700
West Bryn Mawr between Kedzie and Kimball
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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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Retro on Roscoe (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p.
Antique cars, handmade crafts, retro music, kids activities, plenty of food.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Roscoe from Damen to Hamilton
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** DJs in the park. All ages. Free 2-6p.
City sanctioned outdoor dance music party with DJs Steve "Silk" Hurley, Lego, Bear?Who and Chris Gin. Next to the free skate park! So bring board or blades.
http://www.djingisnotacrime.org
Burnham Skate Park, 312/742-PLAY, 31st and Lake Shore Drive. LSD to 31st, East to park, South to Skate Park. in adjacent meadow.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/skatepark.htm
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Weed Street Summerfest (since 1998). Bands, performers, food, bars, ... -Sunday Yearly. 2-10p.
Not among the best of fests.
Weed Street. South of North Ave at Sheffield.
http://www.starevents.com

Watch+Listen. Live Internet broadcast from Berlin. 3-6p.
Part of the "Transmissions Festival".
http://www.transmit.org
Q-Studio, 773/342-3748, 2328 N Milwaukee. Suite 300.
http://www.jimijon.com/qstudio
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Elvis is Alive and Running 5K (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. $18 to run. 6p.
Over 2000 people expected, some impersonators. Post-party at Joe's.
773/944-4113
Cannon Drive at Fullerton.
http://www.chicagoaa.com

Rick Springfield. 18+? $30 (AND 10p) 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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* Heartland Cafe 25th Anniversary Party! All ages. $10 8p.
Food, music, video, open mic.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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* Movin the Masses. Huge Indoor-outdoor techno-house bash. All ages. $15-20 8p-9a.
"Chicagoland has not seen something like this in a long time. A huge indoor-outdoor bash just outside chicago in a massive virgin venue. With DJs: Justin Long, Miss Hollie, Brandan S., Breakdown B, Frankie Naples, Axel Mad-N, Comatose and more. Pre-party Friday at Nocturnal with open bar." Fearnone/Phat. Intelligent lights, video, 30KW sound, foam, PS2, massage, glass blowing, camping and BBQ.
312/409-4636 http://www.movinthemasses.com
TBA.
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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.
8.11: The Political Relevance of Jesus. Brahm Bassford on doesn't the Constitution guarantee us freedom from religion?
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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* Northstar Entertainment: Klubb-a-holics party!!! 21+ 9p-5a.
"Hey, what's up Klubb-a-Holics!!! There will an unforgetable party event going on... DJs of the evening will be Markski, Caffeine, Josh R, Vialgo, Kidd, Non-stop, Kurious, and Chucky." See site for more info on flyer.
http://www.llmanny.com
Bliss Night Club, 773/275-8888, 5515 N Lincoln.
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Taj Mahal. 18+ $17.50 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Slogun with Bloodyminded, Panicsville, and Vertonen. Power-Electronics, industrial, and noise. All ages. $5 10p.
Slogun (from Brooklyn, NY; Death Factory/Cold Meat Industry recording artists), Bloodyminded (members of Intrinsic Action).
The Nervous Center, 773/728-5010, 4612 N Lincoln. Brown line to Western; buses 11 Lincoln, 49 Western, 146 Wilson.
http://www.enteract.com/~sickdysk/
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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 2001.08.12:    ^
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.

National Hardware and Building Products show (since 1946). -Tuesday Yearly.
One of the biggest annuals.
203/840-4800 http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out at Ravinia! All ages. $10 6p.
"SWING TIME, a toe-tapping good time! Join us at Ravinia for an evening of swing music on the south lawn, west of the pavilion. (Look for the green and white CVS balloons). Bring your own picnic dinner, blanket and utensils. CVS will provide beverages. Requires lawn admission ticket, all are welcome.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/diningouts.htm
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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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The Roots, w/ Jaguar. Rap. 18+ $25 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Perseid meteorite shower peak day. Yearly. 12a.
Hard to see this year because of the bright moon. Look south and up somewhere dark after midnight.
http://www.maa.mhn.de/Comet/Shower/august_radiants.html
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Monday 2001.08.13:    ^
"Broadway,Our Way" Lampkin Music Group presents Summer Cabaret Concert Series. All ages. $10 7p.
An hour and fifteen mintues of well known Broadway show tunes rearranged by Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, a terrific duet act.
Bailiwick Arts Center, 773/883-1090, 1229 W Belmont. Near corner with Racine.
http://bailiwick.org
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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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* FLOSS. MilkKru/DigiKon. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Resident Hiroki and guests spin heavier than House.
8.13: Phantom 45, Danny Da Wildchild.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7 FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom" or "thump thump" music.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa/performances.html
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2001.08.14:    ^
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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V.J. Day (since 1945). Yearly.
Victory over Japan day. Commemorates the surrender of Japan, ending World War II in 1945.
http://www.japan.net
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Vision of Disorder. Alt. All ages. $10 6p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.
Enjoy up to 45 three 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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Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Enjoy seven classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city. Tuesdays -2001.08.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30p.
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 2001.08.15:    ^
Assumption day. Yearly.
Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Elvis Anniversary Spectacular. 18+ $15 8:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Future Cut at Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
"Metalheadz Obsession Tour" visits residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, PACKED! Sometimes good lights. Sometimes http://www.bassdrive.com 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. Cartman becomes mayor. Wednesdays 9p.
Also new BattleBots, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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TreeHouse Collective. Wednesdays 21+ Free. 9p-2a.
DJs Dean Moriarty & Concentric, Gumby & Sir Rebro team up for "a surreal night of deep cuts and phat beats"
Club Eden, 773/327-4646, 3407 N Clark. Near Addison Red Line stop, South of Sheffield.
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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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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 2001.08.16:    ^
** Ladyfest. Promotes women in the arts. -Sunday.
There is no practical way to list this vast event here. Includes maybe fifty different bands, readings, workshops, films, sports, comedy, and much more at over a dozen venues including Congress, Subterranean, Chopin, EB, Schubas, galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes. See site for schedule.
http://www.ladyfestmidwest.org
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AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $10-15 5:30-8:30p.
"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
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* The Four Tops and The Temptations. Old school grooveriffic. $10-35 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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RPM. Thursdays 21+ $5 9:30p-3a.
"High-energy experience featuring an incredible laser light show and your favorite music from the 80's." w/ drink specials.
http://www.rpm.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
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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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.
TALL SHIPS Visiting weekends in August.
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, 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
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New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
ALSO LIVE Salsa band and lessons, Latin foods and drinks, Thursdays 5-10p.
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 SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW Hour long spectacle projected on north face, Free Th-Sa 9p.
SOCIAL MIXER Thursday nights with snax, drinks and band, 21+ $10 6-9p.
New Butterfly garden open. 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.
"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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Notes:    ^
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