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2004.08.27 (week 374)

Unexpected Package
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Sa: Grant Park Music Festival.
..-Su: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Dance for Life at Skyline Stage.
Fr: Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday.
Ongoing: "Hero" now playing at everywhere.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Jammin' at the Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Fr: BT w/ Particle at Vic Theatre.
..-Sa: Metallica at Allstate Arena.
Ongoing: Breakbone Deadtech performance at Chopin Theater.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Boy George and Oscar G at Sound-Bar.
...

Ongoing:    ^
Cubs home games. -2004.10.03 All ages. Various prices. Various times.
08.23-29; 09.06-08,10-15,27-30; 10.01-03;
http://www.cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision. WGN/FSNC.
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Summer Vacation. -2004.09.07 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2004.08.28 Yearly. All ages. Free Some Su/We/Th, Fr/Sa 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://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2004.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, We-Sa 6-9:30p.
Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour. NEW: Electro-Dance Wednesday w/ top local DJs.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/SummerDance
Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden., 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2004.09.05 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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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.
Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.
Hero, Alien vs. Predator, Code 46, Danny Deckchair, Princess Diaries 2, Little Black Book, The Village, Thunderbirds, Catwoman, The Bourne Supremacy, I Robot, Anchorman, De-Lovely, Spider-Man 2, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hunting of the President, The Terminal, Chronicles of Riddick, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.
Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Also hear Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" daily 8-11p.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available on web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield -10.27.
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
Various city locations.
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Different 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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su; midnt Fr,Sa: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - W/ Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, Rip Torn, Justin Long, Stephen Root, ...
10p Fr,Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: The Chronicles of Riddick - Vin Diesel, Judi Dench, Colm Feore, Alexa Davalos, Karl Urban, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2004.08.27:    ^
Dance for Life (since 1992). Yearly. All ages. $75-500.
Companies include Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Melissa Thodos & Dancers, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, and River North Chicago Dance Company.
http://aidschicago.org
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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Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F.
Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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"Hero" now playing.
Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang, Daoming Chen, Donnie Yen.
http://herothemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Jammin' at the Zoo. All ages. $18-23 6-10p.
Sons of the Never Wrong 6p, Madeleine Peyroux 7p, Keb' Mo' 8p. General admission, bring blankets, beer/wine available, some animal buildings open.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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BT w/ Particle. 18+ $20 CANCELLED 7:30p.
United Beats of Peace w/ BT, Particle, Dan the Automator, more.
http://bt-network.org
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Metallica. -Saturday All ages. $55-75 7:30p.
Jam Presents Metallica No Mosh/no Bodysurfing Allstate Arena Fri Aug 27 2004 7:30 Pm.
http://metallica.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Breakbone Deadtech performance. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2004.09.05 All ages. $15 8p.
Post-Apocalyptic journey in dance w/ berianne bramman, mary chorba willmeng, jesse coffelt, kristen cox, suzanne dado, rachel damon, tabitha faes, jyl fehrenkamp, elisa foshay, nicole garneau, sarah haas, atalee judy, nadine lollino, mindy meyers, kay wendt lasota, jim rosenblum, more...
http://breakbone.com
Chopin Theater, 773/244-2365, 1543 W Division.
http://www.chopintheatre.com
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa/We 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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Boy George and Oscar G. 21+ $15-25 10p-4a.
"Still a consummate showman and visual presence... delivering a thumping mix of European club anthems with a flare for the fanciful."
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines.
http://sound-bar.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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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2004.08.28:    ^
Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Yearly. 7-14 $30-35 5:30a-12p.
Wonderful concept. Over 700 expected. McDonald's sponsored. 7-10yo: 100m swim/4k bike/1k run. 11-14yo: 200m swim/8k bike/1k run.
Foster Beach, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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SuperSprint Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. $$ 6a-3p.
Thousands expected. Cash prizes. May sell out. Big parties after.
Lakefront at Monroe, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $16-18 9a.
Serving Vegan Epiphany (tofu/peppers/onion scrambler), Blackberry Bliss Cakes, House Potatoes , Yuba, juice, coffee/tea.
http://www.go-veggie.org
M. Henry, 773/561-1600, 5707 N Clark.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
08.28: Wicker Park and Bucktown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2004.08.29 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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Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.
Numerous famous performers at two stages.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Taste of Greece. Folk music, culture, meats and spices. -Sunday Yearly. 12-11p.
Greektown, 847/509-8030, 100 S Halsted. Runs several blocks.
http://www.chicagogreektown.com
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* "The Gathering" All Ages Goth Night. 4th Saturdays All ages. Free. Parking in lot. 7p-2a.
Free Movie, bands, snax, drinx (no-alc). Some dress decorum required.
08.28: Numerous DJs; bands Arch Visceral Parlor, Bio-Carbon 13, Infinity Interrupt, Leper.
Chicagoland Community Church, 836 W Aldine. 1blk N of Belmont/Clark.
http://chicagolandcc.org
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Gloria Estefan. All ages. $66-126 8p.
http://www.gloriaonline.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band. All ages. $69.50 Doors 6p. 8p.
http://www.margaritaville.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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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.
08.28: Public Schools - Who Needs Them?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Collective Soul. 21+ $30 SOLD OUT 9p.
W/ Bottle of Justus.
http://www.collectivesoul.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** "Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ Free 9p-3a.
AN EDITOR FAVE! Cheap beers, kitchen, two floors, jungle/d&b guests. Resident DJs Burst, Droopy, Nanotech, Pipeline, MF, Vijay, Renan, 40 oz.
08.28: Drum&Bass DJs: Doormouse, Phix, MF, Nanotech; House and hip hop DJs: 40 oz., Hedspin, dubLX, Shuga.
http://spsound.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
http://www.spot6.com
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.
No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://www.localendar.com/public/edgecome
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 9p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.
"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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John Acquaviva. 7hr set. 21+ $15 10p-5a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Sa/Su 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
08.28: DJ Dan, Brian Boncher, Nick Rockwell.
http://spundae.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 -2004.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
Visible anywhere near the lake. After 2004.09.11 changes to Saturdays only.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10 11p-5a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
08.28: SLS b-day w/ free cake & party favours & Goth pinata.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2004.08.29:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Biker Brunch. Sundays -2004.09.05 21+ $6.99 9a-1p.
All you can eat hot breakfast buffet and special parking for motorcyclists.
http://www.wlup.com/bikerbrag
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Ferrari Festival (since 1999). All ages. $20-25 11a-1p.
Includes raffle, Ferrari rides, beer and wine, all you can eat buffet. Benefits Children's Memorial Hospital.
http://www.ferrariclubofamerica.org
Italian Village Restaurant, 312/332-7005, Monroe from Clark to Dearborn.
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* RRR BBQ (Rest, Relax, and Recover). 18+ $5-20 3-11p.
DJs include: Hipolito Sanchez, Mindy, Sean Michaels, Common Factor, Josh Werner, Hiroki, Mazi, Sista Stroke, Szmurlo, Misteries, Nino, Nick Rockwell, Nique, Urban, Brian Boncher, Nosmo, Chris Gin, Angelist, Dimitry Love Bone, Garty Lacosta, Boris the Blade. Hosted by Gourmet Recordings, Audio Pimpstress PR, and Relode. Free parking in adjacent lot, volleyball, more. $20 admission plus all you can drink beer and sangria plus burgers/dogs, or $10 admission, sodas, burgers/dogs. $5 admission. Include chips and condiments, veggie options.
Moretti, 312/491-9111, 1645 W Jackson.
http://www.aceplaces.com/morettis
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Gelheads. Alternative. All ages. $10-12 6:30p.
http://www.gelheads.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Mish Mash Variety Nite! Weekly Variety Show with Film. Sundays 21+ $7 8-11p.
Catch the best of Chicago's filmmakers and variety talent. Anchored by original screenings, each week hosts an exciting and eclectic array of performances. From puppet shows to live jazz, improv to burlesque cabaret, stand up to rock bands, a forum for all things creatively diverse and wildly passionate in Chicago. Curated by Mia Park, also known as Miss Mia from "Chic A Go Go!". Free popcorn & drink specials.
773/972-6745 http://miapark.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. 1bk W of Damen, 2mi E from I94.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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* New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.
Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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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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Monday 2004.08.30:    ^
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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Masterbeat Midest Drum&Breaks. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
08.30: DJs grafik, miss michaela, addyct.
http://diskokitty.com
GoodBar, 773/296-9700, 2512 N Halsted.
http://www.goodbar.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, free. Reruns at midnt, 9a, 6p. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!" Sometimes followed by "Tough Crowd" w/ Collin Quinn. An excellent hour of free thinkers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.08.31:    ^
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 on cable.
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Tech N9ne. Hip-Hop. All ages. $20 6:30p.
http://www.therealtechn9ne.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sarah Mclachlan. All ages. $55-65 7:30p.
http://www.sarahmclachlan.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com
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Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
http://derklempner.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.
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 2004.09.01:    ^
Jazz Tour (since 1984). Preliminaries to the Chicago Jazz Festival. Yearly. $15-20 6-11:30p.
Includes admission to over a dozen clubs and free buses. Many hundreds expected.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Start at any point. See event website for details.
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Wednesdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p UNCONFIRMED
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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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 6p-12a.
W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, then 80s theme midnt-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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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 8p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
09.01: Joe Jackson.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ Free. 9p-2a.
Chris Widman (WLUWs Abstract Science) & Don Solo showcase futurefunk, jazztronica, freakstep, & triphop from around the world on Sonotheque's audiophilic sound system. $2 PBRs, $4 Cosmos!
09.01: Josh Werner, Marko Katic.
773/275-2552 http://www.cardiojam.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Chris Gin and Psycho Bitch join resident Nate Manic. $2 domestics, $5 RedBull/vodkas.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-1699, 1600 W Grand. At Ashland.
http://www.bettysbluestarlounge.com
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Thursday 2004.09.02:    ^
Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.
Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Grant Park. Petrillo Music Shell. Also at the Cultural Center.
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Thursdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p UNCONFIRMED
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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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Logest running f*tish night. Totally rude. Chains abound. DJ Pa5cal.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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An Evening With Siouxsie Sioux. 21+ $35 9p.
VH1 Classic Presents alternanewwave.
http://www.siouxsie.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Fluffgirl Burlesque. 21+ $12-15 Doors 8p. 9p.
"World Domination" Tour w/ Diplomats Of Solid Sound.
http://www.fluffgirlburlesque.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. $10 10p.
Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, WXRT, Reckless Records and DCN.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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:    ^
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://cityofchicago.org
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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.
06.26-09.12: Dan Peterman: "Plastic Economies".
06.26-09.05: "Skin Tight" extreme fashion innovations.
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 scultpure show now on display.
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.
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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.
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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2004.08.27