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2005.07.29 (week 422)

Bread and Circuses
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Outdoor Summer Concerts at Skyline Stage.
..-Su: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Su: Newberry Library Book Fair.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Sa: Bughouse Square Debates at Newberry Library.
..-Su: "Flashback Weekend" Horror/Sci-Fi Convention at Crown Plaza Chicago O'Hare.
Ongoing: "Must Love Dogs" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Sky High" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Stealth" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: "The World" now playing at Music Box Theatre.
..-Su: Glenfest at Glen Town Center.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
...

Ongoing:    ^
Outdoor Summer Concerts. -2005.08.28 Yearly.
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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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2005.07.31 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events including
"Chicago Moves Day" (Daley Plaza 11a-1p 05.17), "Lakefront by Bike Tour" (starts at fountain west of Navy Pier 10:30a-1:30p 05.22), "Bike the Drive" (Buckingham Fountain 05.29 8a), "Bike to Work Week" (6.17-24). Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2005.08.20 Yearly. All ages. Free Some Su/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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Summer Vacation. -2005.09.07 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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* Newberry Library Book Fair (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-8p.
Major literati event. Support Chicago's Newberry Library while restocking your home library. Over 100,000 books in over 50 categories at bargain prices, as well as LPs, CDs and videos are on sale during this 4-day event.
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W Walton. Three blocks south of Clark/Division Red Line.
http://www.newberry.org
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2005.08.29 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 -2005.09.04 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.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 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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Wolff's Flea Market and Antique Mall. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Outside Su 7a-3p; Inside Sa+Su 8a-4p, Mo-We 11a-6p, Th+Fr 11a-8p.
350 market spaces, 80 dealers, 50 showcases. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Now playing.
The Island, The Devil's Rejects, Bad News Bears, Charlie Chocolate Factory, Wedding Crashers, Fantastic Four, War of the Worlds, Bewitched, Herbie, Land of the Dead, Rize, Batman Begins, Heights, The Perfect Man, Shark Boy & Lava Girl, Mr&Mrs Smith, Honeymooners, Cinderella Man, Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, Madagascar, Monster-in-Law, Crash, ...
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. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Now back on the air locally. Also 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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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.
Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.8-10.26.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield ?-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) 5.27-10.31.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.17-10.21.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7.10-10.30.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.19-10.23.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 5.22-10.30.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.19-10.23.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.20-10.24.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Sin City - W/ Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carla Gugino, Josh Hartnett, Michael Madsen, Jaime King, Brittany Murphy, Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke, Nick Stahl, Marley Shelton, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - W/ Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Bill Nighy, Anna Chancellor, John Malkovich, Warwick Davis, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, ...
midnt Fr+Sa: Kung Fu Hustle.
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 2005.07.29:    ^
* Bughouse Square Debates (since 1985). -Saturday Yearly. All ages. Free Fri 6-8p, Sat 1-5p.
Public heckling of outlandish soapbox oratory at nearby park.
312/255-3510
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W Walton. Three blocks south of Clark/Division Red Line.
http://www.newberry.org
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"Flashback Weekend" Horror/Sci-Fi Convention. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-250.
Films shown 35mm outdoors in hotel parking lot like a mini-drive-in (bring lawn-chairs, blankets, etc). 25th anniversary of "The Fog" cast reunion featuring John Carpenter, Debra Hill, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers, and Nancy Loomis. Other celebs include Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Matt McGrory, Svengoolie, and a dozen more. Dealer's Room & celebrity signings, speakers, demos, costume contest, DVD screenings, parties, bands, etc.
http://www.flashbackweekend.com
Crown Plaza Chicago O'Hare, 425/821-1760, 5440 North River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.crowneplaza.com
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"Must Love Dogs" now playing.
Gary David Goldberg w/ Diane Lane, John Cusack, Elizabeth Perkins, Christopher Plummer, Dermot Mulroney, Stockard Channing, ...
http://www.mustlovedogsmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Sky High" now playing.
Mike Mitchell w/ Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano, Steven Strait, Will Harris, Bruce Campbell, Lynda Carter, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/skyhigh
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Stealth" now playing.
Rob Cohen w/ Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Henry Purcell, Sam Shepard, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/stealth
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The World" now playing. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Acclaimed Chinese director Jia Zhangke's compassionate story of Beijing's World Park, a surreal cross between Las Vegas and staff from remote provinces. Subtitled.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Glenfest. -Sunday All ages. $0-8 Fr 5-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 12-5p.
Bands: 10,000 Maniacs Fr 10p; The Violent Femmes Sa 10p; others. Also fashion show and trendy vendors, food and wine, kids activities. Proceeds benefit Kohl Childrens Museum.
773/868-0478 http://www.glenfest.com
Glen Town Center, Tower Drive, Glenview. Formerly Naval Air Station.
http://www.theglentowncenter.com
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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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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. 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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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/We 21+ Free 9p-?a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 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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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 (since 1988). 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 2005.07.30:    ^
Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Saturdays -2005.08.13 Yearly. 9a-7p.
312/287-5988 http://www.chicagovolleyball.com
North Avenue Beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
07.30: Chinatown; Wicker Park & Bucktown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Ozzfest. All ages. 39+ Doors 9a. 10:30a.
Main Stage: Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Mudvayne, Shadows Fall, Black Label Society, Inflames; Second Stage: Rob Zombie, Kill Switch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Mastodon, A Dozen Furies, The Haunted, Arch Enemy, BDM, Bury Your Dead, It Dies Today, Soil Work, Trivium, Gizmachi, Wicked Wisdom.
http://ozzfest.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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Taste of Lincoln (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. 12-10p.
Many vendors, many many bands, several stages, crafts, kid stuff. 40-50K expected.
http://chicagoevents.com
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2005.09.03 Yearly. All ages. Free 12-3p.
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
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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* Venetian Night (since 1958). Parade of over 35 brightly decorated boats followed by fireworks. Yearly. 6:30-10:15p.
Boat Parade 8:30p, fireworks 9:30p. Also Grant Park Orchestra, Lima Lima flyover, Police and Fire Department marine units. Over 600K expected.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Lakefront from Shedd to Monroe Harbor, 312/744-3370. Reviewing at Queen's Landing (Congress).
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Anita Baker And Babyface. All ages. $35-85 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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BET Presents Scream Tour (since 2002). $49.50 7:30p.
W/ Bow Wow, Omarion, Marques Houston, Bobby Valentino, more.
http://www.bet.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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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.
07.30: Nuclear Power: A Part of Our Energy Problem.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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iCandy. Er*tically themed dance event. Monthly. 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RSVP on website for discount.
Las Vegas / South Beach style scene. May include dancers, costumes, body paint, circus acts and skin. Costumes encouraged.
07.30: "Pretty in Pink" theme. Celebrating event's third anniversary.
http://www.icandyevents.com
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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Last Saturdays 18+ $? 9p-3a.
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.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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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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Who's Bad? Michael Jackson Cover Band. 21+ $8 10p.
http://www.whosbadmusic.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
07.30: Iron Chef America: Bobby Flay versus Adam Perry Lang.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2005.10.29 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 2005.07.31:    ^
Biker Brunch. Sundays 21+ $9.79 10a-1p.
All you can eat hot and cold breakfast buffet and special parking for motorcyclists. W/ cereals, fruit, biscuits, gravy, waffles, omelets, hash browns, bagels, cream cheese, bacon, sausage, more.
http://wlup.com/biker_brag
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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EVIL BBQ (since 1997). Yearly. 2p-12a.
Geoff, Jim & Rev. Robby's party for the Chicago goth and rivet crowd. Bring evil food and evil drinks and evil friends. W/ Evil Guest DJs. Evil toppings, evil space, evil meat and vegan grills, and evil sun provided.
Evil Backyard, RSVP REQUIRED fopr address.
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2005.08.14 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://mywebpage.netscape.com/petcat5/Beach%20Poets.html
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland Beach Stand.
http://chicagopoetry.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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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.08.01:    ^
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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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"Beatdown" Drum&Bass. 21+ Free 9p-2a.
DJs Danny The Wild Child, Alfonz De La Mota, Future Prophet, Oracle.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
The Tini Martini Ranch, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwaukee. Logan Square.
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John Legend. 18+ 25+ 9p.
w/ Common and De La Soul.
http://www.johnlegend.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.08.02:    ^
* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2005.08.23 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend.
Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
08.02: E.T., 8:39p (115), Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Stone.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
08.02: Sin City 8p; Hitchhiker's Guide 10p.
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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* Zoppe Family Circus. -Sunday All ages. $15-20 Tu-Fr 7:30; Sa 4+7p, Su 4p.
Intimate 500 seat tent one-ring circus honoring the best of the Old-World Italian tradition. Propelled by a central story, features acrobatics, equestrian showmanship, cainine capers, clowning and audience participation.
http://www.zoppe.net
Sport Center, 1141 W Irving Park, Schaumberg.
http://www.parkfun.com
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Whitesnake. W/ Supagroup. 21+ $43.50+ Doors 7:30p. 9p.
http://www.whitesnake.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Boyz Nite. Hard dance music for men. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2005.08.03:    ^
* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
08.03: BBP crew DJs Glyde, Poolside, Gamewarden, Carbide.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Organic Groove. Wednesdays -2005.08.24 21+ $5 9p-2a.
Weekly House music legends. Hosted by Tina Howell & resident DJ David Chavez w/ Avreeayl Ra on percussion.
08.03: Paul Randolph (Live House PA, Detroit) and Jerome Derradji.
http://www.rationation.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?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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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $0-5 9p-2a.
Chris Widman (WLUW) & Dave Siska (WNUR). "a monthly electronic music soiree showcasing innovative leftfield technofunk jazztronica abstractbeats for your bootieus maximus". Visuals by Merkaba. Drink deals.
08.03: DJs Diz and Rob Hamilton.
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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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 7p and 10p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
08.03: Becomes "Bruce Springsteen"
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, art, lessons, contests, more.
http://www.womenobsession.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2005.08.04:    ^
Arbortheater outdoor concerts. Thursdays All ages. Free 7-9p.
08.04: Jazz Spectrum.
Arbor Theater, Dearpath Park, Vernon Hills.
http://vernonhills.org
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Jaguares. Rock en Espanol. -Friday 18+ $45+ Doors 7:30p. 9p.
Hob Presents Jaguares 18 & Over / Standing Room Hob Chicago/no Smoking 329 N Dearborn Street Thu Aug 4 2005 Drs 7:30pm.
http://www.jaguaresmx.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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.
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.
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) 9a-5p.
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.
Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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