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2003.08.08 (week 319)

Mandatory Option
DON'T MISS:
..-Su: Shakespeare on the Green at Barat Campus of DePaul University.
Fr: National Admit You're Happy Day.
Fr: Wizard World at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: Flugtag Chicago at Monroe Harbor.
Sa-Su: Northalsted Market Days at Boystown.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Sa: Concrete Blonde at Metro.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Tu: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival at Grant Park, Butler Field.
We: "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party at Big Wig.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.

Ongoing:    ^
Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2003.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Fr/Sa 7:30, We 6:30p.
World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
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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Outdoor Music Evenings. All ages.
8.8: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Eschenbach Conducts Brahms, Pavilion, $10-40, 8p.
8.9: Kraft Kids Concert Lang Lang, Pavilion, $3-5, 11a.
8.9: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Harold in Italy, Pavilion, $10-40, 8p.
8.10: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Eschenbach, Lang Lang and Taylor, Pavilion, $10-60, 7p.
8.11: Eschenbach and Lang Lang Four Hands Recital, Pavilion, $10-50, 8p.
8.12: All Mozart, Pavilion, $10-30, 8p.
8.13: Sinfonietta Cracovia Shostakovich Chamber Symphony, Bennett-Gordon Hall, $20, no lawn, 8p.
8.14: Der Freischutz, Pavilion, $10-50, 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra. Excellent park and band shell, some food/drink service.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Outdoor Summer Concerts.
8.08: Aimee Mann $35-40 18+ 8:30p.
8.11: Tori Amos $50 7:30p.
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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Members Show 2003. -2003.08.28 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Shakespeare on the Green (since 1992). Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2003.08.10 Yearly. All ages. Free. (gates open 6p) 8p.
Excellent suburban outdoor production of Two Gentlemen of Verona. An early comedy in which a chivalric knight-like figure, a pompous suitor, and even two clowns, contemplate what it means to be in love. Snax and drinx available, bring picnic, chairs, blanket, whatever.
http://www.barat.edu/shakespeare
Barat Campus of DePaul University, 847/574-4758, 700 E Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Front lawn.
http://depaul.edu
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Cirque du Soleil: Varekai. -2003.08.31 $50-120 Various times.
"On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered."
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.
Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.
Lara Croft 2, Spy Kids 3, Pirates, Johnny English, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Terminator 3, Legally Blonde 2, Charlies Angles 2, Hulk, Hollywood Homicide, Finding Nemo, Matrix 2, X-Men 2, ...
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. -2003.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/FarmersMarket2003.html
Various city locations.
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Different new rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
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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 (Fr,Su-We): Chicago - Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs, ...
10p (Fr,Su-We): Anger Management - Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzman, ...
midnt (Fr): Jeepers Creepers - free screening w/ cast.
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 2003.08.08:    ^
** National Admit You're Happy Day (since 1999). Rebuff popular cynicism. Yearly.
A real event pursuing proclamation, sponsored by the "Secret Society of Happy People". Smile at strangers. Generally observed all August.
http://www.sohp.com
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"Freaky Friday" now playing.
Jamie Lee Curtis and teenage daughter body swap.
http://www.freaky-friday.com/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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The Weather Underground. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Feature-length documentary exploring the rise and fall of a 70s radical movement.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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C Spot Drive Party. Experience a driving and lifestyle event unlike anything you've ever seen before. -2003.08.10 All ages. Free 9a-6p.
Check out c-spotdriveparty.com bringing you the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class line-up and a chance to kick back in the techno-lifestyle tent. Drive hot laps with a professional driver, enjoy a soothing massage, the newest fall fashions and get a sneak peek at yet to be released technology. Reserve your Chicago C Spot today at c-spotdriveparty.com. This event is about excitement and design brought to you in a sales-free environment.
http://c-spotdriveparty.com
Odeum Sports & Expo Center, 1-866/828-5678, 1033 North Villa Avenue, Villa Park.
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* Wizard World. Yearly. $20-40 10a-6p.
Hundreds of comics and collectibles vendors, special featured guest, popular cartoonists, and famous actors.
http://www.wizarduniverse.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/268-2000, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). Classy stuff, huge attendance. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free? Fr noon-6p. Sa/Su 10a-6p.
847/444-9600 http://www.caconline.org/artfair
Gold Coast. Area bounded by Ontario and Superior, Dearborn and Wells.
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Rock Never Stops tour. All ages. $10-41 7p.
W/ Whitesnake, Warrant, Slaughter, Kip Winger, Highway.
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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Glamorama. $29-198 7:30p.
Hosted by Tracey Ullman.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Steely Dan. All ages. $40-85 8p.
http://steelydan.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Chris Isaak w/ Lisa Marie Presley. 21+ $60 SOLD OUT 9p.
http://chrisisaak.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Sacrilege" Fridays 21+ $5 9p-2a UNCONFIRMED
"Chicago's premier night of alternative electronic music featuring DJ Cryptomech spinning the best in Industrial / Electro / Synthpop / Noise."
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mechanoid
The Bottom Lounge, 3206 N Wilton. Second Floor. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
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MainFrame. ElectroPunk Night. 2nd/4th Fridays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
"Bi-weekly club night devoted to spreading the electropunk virus throughout Chicago with a concentrated injection of local and national electro bands and DJs."
8.8: Clip... and tbd.
773/485-3645 http://www.mainframechicago.com
Triple D's, 773/871-6239, 1902 W Irving Park Rd. Just east of the Irving Park, Damen, Lincoln Ave intersection.
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"Real Time" w/ Bill Maher. Fridays TV-MA Free 10p.
New show, now one full hour with comedy showcase segment. Preceeded by Dennis Miller.
http://billmaher.tv
HBO. On cable.
http://hbo.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 venue website for discount.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join resident DJ Sativa and friends. 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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Poetry Slam Finals (since 1990). 18+ $15 10:30p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2003.08.09:    ^
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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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2003.08.24 Yearly. All ages. $8.50-17.50 Coupons online. 10a-7p.
Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen 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://renfair.com/bristol
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
8.9: Little Italy & Historic West Side.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Flugtag Chicago. Flight Competition using home-built planes. All Free. 11a-5p.
Come watch people try to fly (or crash) home built planes off a 30ft ramp into the lake. Fun for the whole family! The only event in town where you can see pigs fly! Crazy enough to participate? Visit the event site for details on how to enter.
608/233-7635 http://www.redbullflugtagchicago.com
Monroe Harbor, 300 N. Lake Shore Drive.
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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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* Northalsted Market Days (since 1982). Big crowded boystown fest. -Sunday Yearly. $3 11a-10p.
Over 400 vendors, 25 entertainers, bands at three stages, food from 55 restaurants, six city blocks, 17 entrances, 250K expected. Minimal clothing. Good blading on closed streets after closing.
Boystown, 773/868-3010, Belmont and Halsted. Runs North to Addison. Easy train access.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2003.08.31 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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Fiend Fest 2003. All ages. $26-28.50 5p.
MISFITS, The Damned, The Dickies, Agnostic Front, Balzac & D.I.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Elvis is Alive and Running 5K (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. $20 to run. 6p.
Over 2000 people expected, some impersonators, good post-parties.
Cannon Drive at Fullerton, 773/944-4113.
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com
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John Mayer / Counting Crows. All ages. $34-49 7p.
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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Suburban outdoor concerts. Saturdays All ages. Free 7p.
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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"Forte" Live House Music. Saturdays 21+ $5 -10p, $10 -midnt, $15 after. 8p-3a.
Well reviewed event with bands and DJs combining live music and loungy club vibe. Dress code applies.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
The District, 312/421-1759, 858 West Lake.
http://thedistrict-chi.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.
8.09: Current Events, panel of regulars present analysis of the news.
8.16: Did NASA Moon the World: The Apollo Moon Missions - Fact or Fraud? Germar Rudolf.
8.23: How to Get Rid of Your Doctor Before He Gets Rid of You. Mike "Doc" Witort, A.P. (alternative physician).
8.30: Jesus and Karl Marx: Both Humanist Philosophers. Brahm Bassford explores the compatibilities.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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The Saw Doctors. 21+ $25 9p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Universal Vibe. 18+ $15.50 10p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.
THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2003.08.30 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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* Concrete Blonde. 18+ $20 11p.
W/ Theo, Lydia Lunch, Cynthia Plaster Caster, Lori Babero, Flutter, Likity Split.
http://www.musictoday.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2003.08.10:    ^
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 15th anniversary party. All ages. 2-6p.
Bring a vegan dish to serve 12. Beverages provided. Call to RSVP.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI)
Dawes Park, Sheridan Road at Church Street, Evanston. Lagoon Picnic Shelter.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/newsletter.pdf
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2003.08.17 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Varied readings and music.
http://chicagopoetry.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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Futurama SERIES FINALE. All ages. Free 6p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Iron Maiden. All ages. $10-50 6:30p.
W/ Dio and Motorhead.
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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Les Nubians. W/ Zap Mama, Schoolz of Thought. 18+ $25 9p.
http://www.lesnubians.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-2a UNCONFIRMED
A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro.
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://www.derklempner.com/sedition
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St. Vitus. Sundays 21+ $3 10p-3a.
Chicago's newest gothic/industrial/fetish club night.
http://www.paramour-industrialites.com
Vision Nightclub, lower level., 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $7-9 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-3a.
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 2003.08.11:    ^
Tori Amos. All ages. $50 7:30p.
http://toriamos.com
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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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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SoulScape Live. 21+ $5 8:30p.
Showcasing many songs from forthcoming debut cd. W/ local band Death of a Salesman.
http://www.soulscape.org
Subterranean, 773/ 278-6600, 2011 W North. Corner of North and Damen in Wicker Park, at Damen blue line stop.
http://www.subt.net
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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.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2003.08.12:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6p.
Join us for a group skate! Skaters can do as many or few laps as they please. Since this trail is only 2.8 miles, you'll be able to find, and catch up with skaters no matter what time you get there.
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Dundee Road west of Hicks, Palatine. RT 53 to Dundee, turn left on Dundee. Pass Hicks, entrance is on the right side of street, just past Hicks.
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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 -2003.08.26 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend. 8:30p.
8.12: Only Angels Have Wings (1939): Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell, Rita Hayworth. 8:25p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals/FilmFestival2003
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. Red Line train to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or Adams/Wabash.
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"Fat Tuesdays" Tuesdays 18+ (21+2drink) $5 9p-2a.
RSVP on web-site for free admission.
Old school house/rave DJs from transparent, partytildawn, dusttrax, etc.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Wrightwood and Milwaukee.
http://www.logansquareaud.com
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"Subside" Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ 10p-2a.
Excellent venue. Pool. Cheap drinks.
8.12: DJs MF & four/4.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.com
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Nocturna (since 1988). 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. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
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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Perseid meteorite shower peak day. Yearly. 12a.
Look south and up somewhere dark after midnight. Hard to see in the city. Go camping.
http://home.att.net/~tangents/tech/astrocal.htm
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Wednesday 2003.08.13:    ^
Weekly group skate in the burbs. Wednesdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.
Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. First entrance just east of RT 53 on Higgins.
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates". Through the parks, down famous streets, back to Melvin B's for beers. 7-11 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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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer. Sometimes great, sometimes lame. It's said that some ST is playing somewhere on Earth at any given time. Catch Voyager reruns nightly at 5a.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Sister Hazel. W/ Virginia Coalition, Gavin DeGraw. -Thursday 18+ $19 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
Great tunes, adequate lights, sounds and space, often packed.
8.13: DJs Twisted Individual (UK), Flipside, MF.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.net
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F L I R T. Eclectic blend of electronica presented by all fem DJs. Wednesdays 21+ Free 9:30p-2a UNCONFIRMED
The Joint and Noble Productions team up to present something different for Chicago's night life lovers. All girl dj collective brings warmth and love back to the electronic music community. Hosted weekly in cozy and groovy confines, these beat loving sisters work hard to offer a unique blend of quality and lushness ranging in the genres of house, garage, liquid funk, and electro. Premium Vodka apple and dirty martinis only $5.
The Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.
"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.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 2003.08.14:    ^
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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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Thursdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.
Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. Enter on the south side of Higgins, first entrance just east of Rt 53.
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Divide By Zero. All ages. $5 6:30p.
W/ Afterproject, Tomsawyer, The Academy, Preacher Gone To Texas.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ Free 7:30p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
8.14: Las Fuentes, 773-935-2004, 2558 N Halsted.
http://www.barrevu.com
Fuentes.
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James Taylor. All ages. $45-55. 8p.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Rachael's Surrender. 21+ $6 8p.
Excellent goth band, w/ Dirty Love and The Green Scare.
http://www.surrender.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5-7 8p-2a.
Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Hours of execellent hard beats, club classics and general insanity with weekly special guests. $3.50 Coronas.
http://www.localsound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://bigwigchicago.com
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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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* "Rotation" drum&bass night. Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
8.14: Doc Scott (UK) w/ MC Justiyc.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, easy parking or Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
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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:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.
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.
PIER WALK outdoor sculpture spectacular now open.
With 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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.
Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.
385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
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. All ages. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.
New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy exhibits.
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, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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Notes:    ^
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