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2002.08.16 (week 268)

Wrighteous!
Wrighteous!

RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: Annual Member's Show at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Fr: Tony Bennett at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Different culturally diverse performances nightly at Hot House.
Ongoing: Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night at Empty Bottle.
Ongoing: Different rock show almost every night at Double Door.
Ongoing: WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! at 89.3FM.
Ongoing: "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
..-Th: Metropolis at Music Box Theatre.
..-Su: Beatlefest at Hyatt Regency O'Hare.
Ongoing: Embracing Change at Bernardo Marigmen Gallery in The Genesee Theatre Building.
..-Su: Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival at Midwest Buddhist Temple.
Fr: ADVANCED Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: College of Complexes - South Side campus at Future World Cafe.
Fr: C.U.R.V.E at Star Bar.
Fr: DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things. at Hollywood East.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa-Su: Air and Water Show at Peaks at North Avenue beach.
Sa: FINAL WEEKENDS Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol.
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Ongoing:
Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Annual Member's Show (since 1994). -2002.08.29 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.
Juried exhibition of artworks by gallery members selected based on originality, craftmanship, quality and professionalism.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Tony Bennett. -Friday All ages. $12-60 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2002.09.11 Yearly. All ages. Free Th-Su.
Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons Th-Sa 6-7p; Su 4-5p. Live Music and dancing Th-Sa 7:30-9:30p; Su 5-7p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/SummerDance
Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden., 312/744-3370, Between Harrison and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Now playing.
Spy Kids 2, XXX, Master of Disguise, Signs, Goldmember, Stuart Little II, Mr. Deeds, Crocodile Hunter, Men In Black II, PowerPuff Girls, Minority Report, Bourne Identity, Scooby Doo, Windtalkers, Undercover Brother, Spider Man, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 5.14-10.15.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.18-10.22.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 5.25-10.15 11a-7p.
Th: Daley Plaza 7.11+25, 8.8+22, 9.5+19+26, daily 10.17-31 7a-3p.
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 5.16-10.17.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.20-10.17.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10+24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.20-10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.22-10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.22-10.19.
Su: Farm-In-The-Zoo, 2001 N Stockton, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.14,8.11,9.8,10.13.
Su: Rogers Park, Howard&Marshfield, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22 10a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.23-10.20.
Su: Roscoe Village, Belmont&Wolcott 7.7, 8.4, 9.1, 10.6.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
Various city locations.
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.
Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. 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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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.
Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock show almost every night. 21+ $? 9p.
Three bands and a beer for $3 some Tuesdays.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.
Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): About a Boy - Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, Isabel Brook, ...
10p (daily): Bad Company - Chris Rock, Anthony Hopkins, Gabriel Macht, John Slattery, Peter Stormare, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Undercover Brother - Eddie Griffin, Aunjanue Ellis, Dave Chappelle, Denise Richards, Chris Kattan, ...
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 2002.08.16:
"The Adventures of Pluto Nash" now playing.
Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Joe Pantoliano, Jay Mohr, Luis Guzman, James Rebhorn, Peter Boyle, Burt Young, Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Pam Grier, John Cleese, Victor Varnado, Illeana Douglas, Jacynthe Rene, ...
http://www.plutonash.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Metropolis. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Fritz Lang's 1926 masterpiece, digitally restored and reconstructed, with new full orchestra sound track from the original score.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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* Beatlefest (since 1977!!!). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $12-57 12p-12a.
Event includes hundreds of vendors, karaoke, dance parties, homage band battle, unparalleled memorabilia, Lenon art, more. With special guests Robert Freeman, Alan Parsons, Billy J. Kramer, Alistair Taylor, Paul Saltzman, Andy Babiuk, Dr. Bob Hieronimus, Bruce Spizer, Terri Hemmert, Wally Podrazik, Martin Lewis, Joe Johnson, Joseph A. Tunzi, Larry Lange, ...
800-BEATLES http://www.beatlefest.com
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 773/380-1404, 9300 W BrynMawr, Rosemont.
http://www.hyatt.com
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Embracing Change. Group Photography Exhibit. Fr/Sa/Th -2002.08.30 All ages. Free 12-6p.
Come & celebrate! See the work of 50 local, national and international photographers. Curated by Jo-An Takamoto Sabonjian in celebration of her 40th birthday. Noted Chicago area photographers participating include Susan Aurinko, Bob Black, Michael Bracey, Paul Elledge, Stacey Grieff, Robin Hann, Marc Hauser, Tom Maday, Leasha Overturf, David Sutton.
847/599-2525 http://www.waukegandowntown.org/downtown/downtown.html
Bernardo Marigmen Gallery in The Genesee Theatre Building, 847/727-5158, 118 Clayton Street, Waukegan. Walking distance from Union Pacific North Line Waukegan stop.
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Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1956). 3rd Friday in August -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-5 Sa 11:30a-9p; Su 11:30a-8p; Fr 6:30-9:30p.
Small, arts, crafts, foods, demos.
Midwest Buddhist Temple, 312/943-7801, 435 W Menomonee.
http://www.budtempchi.org
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ADVANCED Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the new monthly group skate, "slightly more adventurous" than the 1st Friday groups. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden around 10p.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Iron Chef - Foie Gras Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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C.U.R.V.E. Chic - Uncommon - Revolutionary - Voyeuristic - Elite. Fridays 21+ 9p.
Email rsvp@starbarandgrill.com for comp admission.
"Experience as a new era begins in Chicagoland, Nightlife Evolved." Live Energy 92.75FM broadcast, DJ Billy The Kid.
Star Bar, 630/236-0900, 2150 Ogden, Aurora. Corner at Montgomery, west of Fox Valley Mall.
http://www.starbarandgrill.com
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DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.
Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT http://crobarnightclub.com for guestlisting.
Well produced hotspot, Lots of house, crowded late. Nice change of scene in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
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 & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2002.08.17:
** Air and Water Show (since 1959). WORLD CLASS EVENT!!! -Sunday Yearly. 9a-4p.
Water show 9-11a, air show 11a-4p. Narrated on WBBM (78AM) so bring a radio, swimming, vending, megapeople, dangerous UV so use sunscreen. Arrive early, bring water, prepare for extreme crowds. Consider watching from alternate points such as Montrose, a cruise, or hi-rise. Blue Angels, Lima Lima, Navy SEALs, bi-planes, F15, F14, F18, F117, B1b, B2, C141, KC135, AH64, A10 aircraft.
Peaks at North Avenue beach, 312/744-3370. Red line to Clark/Division then walk North.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/AirandWater2002
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* FINAL WEEKENDS Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2002.08.25 Yearly. 21+ $16.50 10a-7p.
Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a doezen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
847/395-7773
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773 x227, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://www.renfair.com
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STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2002.09.01 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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* Get inline... Chicagoland! inline skating club. Sa/Su/Th All ages. Free 6:30p.
Group skates in the burbs! Get together to skate, socialize and have fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53N, exit at Dundee, go west a couple miles. Pass Hicks, it's the first entrance on the left.
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Trance Healing Dance. Dance to Progressive, Urban & Tribal Trance. 18+ $10 6:45-11:45p.
"This location is a beautiful old church-like architecture with a cathedral ceiling and arched windows." "Come dance to progressive, urban, and tribal trance with meditation for peace, featuring the eclectic electronic dance-trance music art of Pointy Teeth and friends, including live female vocals, percussion and violin. A non-smoking, non-alcoholic venue with free Reiki and energy healing booths. Dance barefoot, with socks or slippers --this is a carpeted shoeless venue."
773/250-3564 healing_dance@hotmail.com
Adidam Center & Bookstore, 773/661-0127, 3301 W Fullerton. 2 blocks West of Kedzie. Call/email for directions/cta/more info.
http://adidam.org/events/chicago.htm
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* Twilight Air Show. Yearly. 6:45-8:30p.
This year's air show also advertises an evening session centered at Navy Pier, with fireworks after at 10:30p.
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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The Color of Fashion. 18+ $50-125 7p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Rainbo Roll. Family inline skate, fun roll and workshop. All ages. Free 7-9:30p.
inline skate for all level skaters, beginners to advanced, kids to adults. 7:30 to 9:30 pm FREE inline clinic to gain cofidence on your skate. The workshop will cover technique, improving your skating skills and how to stop 8:00-9:00pm. Registration is at 7:00 pm.
847/982-9000 http://www.teamrainbo.com
Downtown Downers Grove, N/A, Corner of Main & Curtiss. In conjunction with Downers Grove Sports Grand Prix.
http://www.sportsgrandprix.com/pages/schedule.html
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* SONIC YOUTH. -Sunday All ages. $20 May sell out. 7p.
Celebrating Metro's 20th anniversary.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
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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An Evening with Dolly Parton. $40 SOLD OUT 8:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Zap! Ages? $10 9p-?a.
Two rooms of sound and free taser tag. DJs Gant-Man (Dust Traxx - Ghetto), Pac-Man (Ghetto Booty), Live Wire (Electro Magnetech Techno - B-Day Bash), Peter Rabbit (Tribal Techno - B-Day Blow-Up), Liquid G-Zus (Gabba Blaster), Kid Ikarus (Jungle Ragga Style), IPX (Filtered House), Conor K (Unfiltered House), DJ Hectic (Hard House), Gabriel G (Good Music), Stratus (Nu-Skool Garage Breaks), Bass Face (Hardcore).
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
TBA. 10 Minutes West.
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Interactive. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RESPOND AT http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com for guestlisting.
DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol lead a top clubber mating night. Intense, big, crowded, sexy, long. Pricey drinks, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15, free -9:30p? 9p-4a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
8.31: Dirty Vega ("Days Gone By"), Deepsky, Pako and Frederick, Dan Efex.
9.7: Crytal Method (Ken Jordan, Scott Kirklan DJ set), Duane King, Dissolvent.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"AUTOBAHN" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.
Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of 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 are! 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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The Locals with Red Elephant. Live concert. 10p.
Chicago based rock band The Locals will open up for Aware Recording artists Red Elephant.
773/576-2745 http://www.localsrock.com
Nevin's Live, 847/869-0450, 1460 Sherman, Evanston.
http://www.nevinslive.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2002.08.31 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 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 2002.08.18:
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and FRIDAY and SATURDAY sections above for multi-day events which may continue through today, and visit Bedno.com for more types of events.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 12-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
630/830-1587 http://www.nira-rocketry.org/
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2002.10.27 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Varied readings and music.
http://www.chicagopoets.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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Chicago Klezmer Ensemble. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $8 9p.
"Performing traditional klezmer and Jewish dance music" 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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Teena Marie. 21+ $32.50 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.
Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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Industry Sundaze. Resident DJ Chris Gin hosts guests weekly. Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
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 2002.08.19:
National Aviation Day. Yearly.
Anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday in 1871.
http://www.orvillewright.com
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Riddlin Kids. Punk. All ages. $5 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Le Tigre, Panty Raid, Erase Erratta. 18+ $14 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Soundtrack of Our Lives. JAM productions. 21+ $10 Doors 8p. 9p.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective presents House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 Rolling Rock, free Pool, an outdoor section, and of course great people.
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.08.20:
Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.
RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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* 25th Anniversary Elvis Spectacular. All ages. $15 7:30p.
Famed Elvis impersonators Mark Hussman and Rick Saucedo host a pantheon of kindred performers and live band observing the king's disappearance on 1977.08.16.
Skyline Stage, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand (Navy Pier). On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com/SubLink.cfm?Main_ID=16&Sub_ID=14
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Oasis. $33 7:30p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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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 -2002.08.27 Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30p.
8.20 Vertigo; 8.27 West Side Story.
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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* Terrapin Nation. Dead homage. Tuesdays -2002.09.03 21+ $12 Advanced purchase recommended. 8:30p.
http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* Balance. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10 9p.
"Haiku Entertainment returns presenting a program balancing Hip Hop, Spoken Word and Music." 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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Real World Chicago - NEW EPISODES HAVE ENDED. Now playing our season over again. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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* "Forward" Soulful Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
$2 Bacardi and Cokes, kitchen (Chinese food) and party all night, beatin' sound system, easy dress code, resident DJs Riverman, Ciro, & Katz9.
8.20: Carbide; 8.27: RP Smack;
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn. Limited street parking, good to take train or cab.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ every other week.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.08.21:
AIDA. Elton John, Tim Rice. -2002.09.08 $29-72.
Tony award winning Disney production.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Neo Soul Explosion w/ special guests. Wednesdays -2002.09.04 Ages? $15 5-9:30p.
http://www.neosoulexplosion.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/SubLink.cfm?Main_ID=16&Sub_ID=14
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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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Relient K. All ages. $15 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* DJs J Majik, Ry-N, Poolside, Bio-Booster host. Seminar - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-4a.
With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also listen to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. Parking fairly easy (lot next door), dress code unknown.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-1a.
"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings. -zagat.com.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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"Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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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 2002.08.22:
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Start of Virgo. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the virgin.
http://www.astrology.com
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The Goo Goo Dolls. W/ Vanessa Carlton, Third Eye Blind. All ages? $23-38 6:30p.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Thursday Evening Advanced Group Skate. Thursdays 6:45p.
Leaving from North Avenue Beach House, through the parks and streets, returning to Mickey's snack bar Clark Street north of Fullerton. Protective gear, water, blinkers highly recommended, intermediate to advanced skills, be on time. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue at the lake.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.
Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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* Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" -Saturday All ages. $10-75 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Molotov. 18+ $25-30 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Perv-54 and Left Setter and two other bands! 18+ (21+ w/ ID to drink) $8 Doors 8p. 9p.
Great Live Rock Show! Also Hypnofugue, Waste (CD release), And Gaskit?
888/434-7532 http://www.perv-54.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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** "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-7 9p-2a.
"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, N-DEE, Radiata. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant.
8.22: Danny the Wild Child, Phantom 45.
8.29: Stareyes (UK), Casper.
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train.
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M 2 O. A night of liquid motion. Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
"This weekly event has quickly become THE party to attend on Thursday nights. With resident DJs Mood and Oscar McMillan and guests DJs from around the world, the message of Deep House is being delivered to the masses. Feel good and have a good time!" Printable pass at site below.
8.22: Second year anniversary, some celebs.
http://www.music-101.com
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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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:
Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
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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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
Pier Walk now open! A few dozen large outdoor sculptures on display. One of Chicago's best civil art features. -2002.11.10.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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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See how the universe works. 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. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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.
Prarie simulation, oriental garden, produce, vastly more. 1700ft G scale model train 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.
Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
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 PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits now open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, 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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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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