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:
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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
PHOTOS FIND INFO
- 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
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
- 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, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
INFO
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to
cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
INFO
- Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd)
$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
MAP PHOTOS FIND 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.
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
TIMES INFO
- 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.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- 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
MAP INFO
- * 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
MAP FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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
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 are at
EARTH!!!
http://www.scifi.com/lexx
SCI.
TIMES INFO
- 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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.
MAP 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.
8.10: Traxx, Distortion, Aaron Chase.
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
- 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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.
PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- 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.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- 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
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.
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
MAP INFO
- STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2001.09.02
Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.
- Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the
banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk,
drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great
performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO
- 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
MAP
- ** 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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
MAP INFO
- 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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- * 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.
PHOTOS FIND INFO
- College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for
People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs
8-11p.
- Structured weekly free speech forum and really good American restaurant
food and bar.
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.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
- * 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.
MAP FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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/
MAP 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 2001.08.12: ^
- 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
MAP PHOTOS
- * 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
MAP PHOTOS 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
- 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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
INFO
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
MAP 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
- * 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- 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
PHOTOS FIND INFO
- 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
INFO
- 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.
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 2001.08.15: ^
- Assumption day. Yearly.
- Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into
heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
INFO
- 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
- 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
- NEW EPISODES: South Park. Cartman becomes mayor. Wednesdays 9p.
- Also new BattleBots, Man Show and Glick on other days.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
TIMES INFO
- 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
INFO
- 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.
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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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