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2006.06.16 (week 468)

Be a hero.

RECOMMENDED:

..-Su: "The Golden Truffle" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Sa: Hubbard Street Dance company at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
..-Mo: Madonna Confessions Tour at United Center.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
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.
Ongoing: "Nacho Libre" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Lake House" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Fr: Doctor Who mini-marathon at SCI-FI.
Fr: Sunset Jams at Castaway's.
Fr: Advanced Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Mo'nique at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
...

Ongoing:    ^

"The Golden Truffle" -2006.06.18 All ages. $? Times?

Redmoon's FIRST MUSICAL! The story of celebrity characters competing for the award of their life; a spectacle extravaganza of colossal imagination; will dazzle with wild celebratory song, kaleidoscopic dance numbers, ingenious mechanical objects, surreal service apparatus, frenetic live music, flashing paparazzi, more. Come see the fantasy world unfold within a decadent, sugar-coated setting filled with glamour, magic and plenty of chocolate.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2006.09.30 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events. 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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Hubbard Street Dance company. Modern and innovative. -Saturday All ages. $?

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 847/673-6300, 9501 Boulevard, Skokie.
http://centreeast.org
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2006.08.19 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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Madonna Confessions Tour. -Monday All ages. $55-350 We/Th/Su/Mo 7:30p.

United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2006.08.27 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.

Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/SummerDance/
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Cirque Shanghai. -2006.09.03 All ages. $0-15 We-Su various time.

The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking theatrical performance.
http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/SubLink.cfm?Main_ID=16&Sub_ID=14
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Now playing.

A Prairie Home Companion, Cars, The Break-Up, The Omen, An Inconvenient Truth, X-Men 3, Over the Hedge, Da Vinci Code, Just My Luck, Poseidon, Art School Confidential, Mission: Impossible 3, Akeelah and the Bee, R.V., Stick It, United 93, American Dreamz, In Her Line of Fire, The Sentinel, Scary Movie 4, Lucky Number Slevin, Take the Lead, The Benchwarmers, Ice Age: The Meltdown, She's the Man, Vendetta, Failure to Launch, The Hills Have Eyes, Date Movie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

June 16: 7:30p $10-40 Spirit Of New Orleans, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dr. John, Neville Brothers.
June 17: 4:45p $10-60 A Prairie Home Companion Live National Broadcast w/ Garrison Keillor.
June 18: 7p $10-40 Father'S Day With The Big Bands, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
June 21: 8p $10-40 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
June 22: 11a $3-10 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
June 22: 8p $10-40 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
June 23: 8p $15-75 Bonnie Raitt With Special Guest Keb' Mo'.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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.

Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://www.theofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also 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 (since 1980). Cut out the middlemen. -2006.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a or 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 06.06-10.24.
Th: Daley Plaza 05.18-09.28.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 06.01-10.26.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 07.08-10.28.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 05.20-10.28.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 06.03-10.28.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 06.03-10.21.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 06.03-10.21.
Su: Logan Square, Logan/Milwaukee/Kedzie 06.04-10.29
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 06.04-10.22.
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. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Scary Movie 4 - David Zucker w/ Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Andre Benjamin, Simon Rex, Carmen Electra, Leslie Nielsen, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Pullman, John Reardon, Charlie Sheen, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Benchwarmers - David Spade, Jon Heder, Rob Schneider, Jack Anthony, John Farley, Rachel Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Craig Kilborn, Jon Lovitz, Tim Meadows, ...
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 2006.06.16:    ^

"Nacho Libre" now playing.

Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Efren Ramirez, ...
http://www.nacholibre.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Lake House" now playing.

W/ Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, ...
http://thelakehousemovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. $6-10 Fr 5-10p, Sa+Su 2-10p.

312/458-9401 http://www.jamfests.com
Randolph and Halsted
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Doctor Who mini-marathon. Fridays All ages. Free 7 hours. 7p.

U.S. Premier of new episodes of the reincarnation of the phenomonally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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Sunset Jams. Fridays 21+ $10 7-10:30p.

Various quality bands, fun veranda atmosphere, swim-wear clad crowd.
06.16: Stone Pony Band (B.Springstein tribute).
http://www.chicagosocial.com
Castaway's, North Avenue Beach. Boathouse.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/castaways.htm
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Ends at O'Leary's 541 North Wells around 9:30p.
06.16: See and Be Seen theme, passes hippest neighborhoods.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Mo'nique. $29-65 8p.

http://1monique.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

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/Th 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+ $0-5 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 2006.06.17:    ^

Summer Vacation. -2006.09.11 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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*** Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. -Sunday Yearly. 8a-8p.

Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces sell out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! As featured on ArtBeat. Blade/bike path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch.
773/250-3378 (FEST) http://rogerspark.org
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
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Midwest Regional Fun Fly. -Sunday Yearly. 9a-6p.

One of the nation's largest sport launchings for model rocketry enthusiasts. Bring food, water, and launch gear. Hundred of flights a day, competitive, hobbyist, fanciful and high power.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
Bong Recreational Center. From I-94, west on 142 about 14 miles towards Burlington. Entrance on south side just west of intersection w/ 75. At gate ask for directions to launch area, usually area E or F.
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* Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts (since 1973). Big happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1 suggested donation. 10a-9p.

Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly. "fest of chompin' stompin' and shoppin' isn't just any old street fair." - Chicago Sun Times.
847/328-2204 http://www.custerfair.com
Downtown Evanston, Main St and Chicago Ave, Evanston. Purple line and Metra Stops.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

06.17: Great Cemeteries of Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Lincoln Park Summerfest (since 1975). -Sunday Yearly. $5 12-10p.

"A day spent in one of the world's most beautiful lakeshore parks with first-class music as entertainment ... top-name, national rock, folk and blues musical acts". Also features top restaurants and beer.
Bands: Sat: Starrunner noon, Otter Petter 2p, Big Step 4p, Lez Zepplin 6p, Mr. Blotto 8p; Sun: Stellar Road 1p, Nice Peter 2:30p, Maggie Speaks 4p, Hairbanger's Ball 6p.
773/665-4682 http://starevents.com/lincoln_fest.html
Lincoln Park, By the zoo.
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Saint George Annual Greek Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. Sa 4p-10p, Su 12-10p.

email ladieseducationalsociety@gmail.com for coupon
Join us for delicious dinners, scrumptious sweets, luscious loukoumades, wine of the Greek gods and dancing that would make "Zorba the Greek" jealous!
773/525-1793
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N Sheffield. At Schubert, 1blk S of Diversey, 1blk N of Lincoln and Wrightwood.
http://StGeorgeChicago.il.goarch.org
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2006.09.03 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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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 1p.

773/292-1414 http://www.cityofchicago.org
Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
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Poochapalooza Summer Festival. Benefit for PAWS Chicago. 21+ $35-40 2-6p.

Support the mission. PAWS is the city's largest animal welfare organization, dedicated to building a future where cats and dogs are no longer killed because they are homeless; using a solution-based approach that includes targeted spay/neuter, innovative adoption and community outreach/humane education programs. This dog-friendly outdoor summer fun fest includes local bands Chris Long, Malpractice LTD and Air This Side of Caution. Ticket includes two tasty sangrias and light appetizers compliments of Club Lucky.
773/890-5118 http://www.pawschicago.org
Club Lucky, 773/227-2300, 1824 W Wabansia. On block N of North Ave on Honoree.
http://www.clublucky.com
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Ringo Starr. All ages. $39.50-75 8p.

http://ringostarr.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Zappa Plays Zappa. All ages. $55-65 8p.

Dweezil Zappa performs his dad's hits.
http://zappa.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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.
06.17: Views on Unionheads, and Religion-Bashers, Libertarians etc.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Evil Kitty Fashion Show & Model Search. 21+ $10 9p-?a.

RSVP at evilkittyfashionshow@gmail.com
Join us for complimentary cocktails 9-11pm or try the stylishly tasty Evil Kitty martini. Showcasing the designs of the temperamental kitty herself Lidia Wachowska, as well as a model search with local celebrity judges. A night of fashion, drinks, music and dancing, now that the cat's meow!
773/564-9167 http://www.myspace.com/chicagofashion
Four, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue Line Division stop.
http://www.fourchicago.com
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Steel Pulse. 18+ $23.50 9p.

Reggae.
http://www.steel-pulse.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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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 -2006.10.28 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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Mark Farina, Q-Bert, Derrick Carter. All ages. $25-35 No smoking. 11p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2006.06.18:    ^

* Fathers Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.

Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks 6a-3p.

500 market spaces. 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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Biker Brunch. Sundays 21+ $10+ 10a-2p.

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.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2006.08.20 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://www.myspace.com/beachpoets
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland Beach Stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com
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Steven Seagal. 18+ $18+ 7:30p.

Now a musician. W/ JJ Gilmour.
http://www.stevenseagal.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 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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"Locale" (since 2004). Leading-edge indie audio/video artist showcase. Sundays Ages? Free 10p.

Hosted/Produced by Dan Simborg, Mason Dixon, Jen Levi.
06.18: (#111) Audio Emulsion; Video Eric Olsen aka Amputeenie.
http://www.localeevents.com
Rodan, 773/276-7036, 1530 N Milwaukee. Intimate and comfortable bar/restaurant.
http://www.rodan.ws
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Monday 2006.06.19:    ^

Juneteenth. Yearly.

Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.com
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Radiohead. -Tuesday All ages. $43+ SOLD OUT 7p.

Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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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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!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2006.06.20:    ^

* Emancipation Day. Yearly.

Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/featured-document/eman/emanproc.html
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
8p Scary Movie 4, 10p Benchwarmers.
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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Slayer. All ages. $36.50 4:30p.

http://slayer.net
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Simple Complex. 21+ $10 8p.

Featuring grammy winner Mark Walker and Jon Weber, Jose Rendon, Pat Mallinger, David Young, Kryztof Pabian.
http://www.wiggage.com/markwalker.html
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Wednesday 2006.06.21:    ^

Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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* Summer Solstice. Longest day/shortest night, official start of summer. Yearly.

This is a significant holiday to pagans, marking the start of the solar year.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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Trapt. All ages. $25+ 5:45p.

Q101 Presents The Equinox Tour, also w/ Shinedown, Evans Blues, Halestorm.
http://www.trapt.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Fun on 21" Collector Car shows. 3rd Wednesdays -2006.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free. 6:30-9p.

All pre-1978, live DJ, good restaurants, movie theater.
http://mainstreetlibertyville.org
Downtown Libertyville. Church Street, BankOne and National City banks.
http://libertyville.com
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
06.21: We Can & We Must ensemble soundscapes.
http://www.psymbolic.com
F212 Lounge, 312/670-4212, 401 N. Wells. Space-age coffee/desert house, BYOB. Near Merchandise Mart Brown line stop.
http://f212lounge.com
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Poison. All ages. $15-50 7p.

W/ Cinderella.
http://www.poisonweb.com
FMWB Ampitheatre (formerly Tweeter), 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Pontani Sisters burlesque. 21+ $15 8p.

#1 voted, world famous.
http://www.pontanisisters.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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** Ed Rush & Optical. 21+ $15 10p-4a.

Renowned producers. "Standard" Quality Drum & Bass.
http://www.myspace.com/standardchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 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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MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $?-50.

"Three nights of music, 1 day of music business panels". A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at multiple venues big and small.
http://chicagomobfest.com
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* Goodwill Guzzle. 21+ $20 6-9:30p.

A night of mingling, good humor, and karaoke. Benefits YWCA RISE Children's Center. Small donation gives meal, open bar, and entertainment.
312/787-8121 http://greatdoings.com/guzzle
Morgan's Bar and Grill, 312/243-4800, 1325 S Halsted.
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Sexy MF. 21+ $10 9p.

An all female tribute to Prince, featuring Chicago Sirens Roller Derby Team, Esoterica, 8 Inch Betsy, Mantella, KK and the FHOD, Rebecca F. and the Memes, Schizowave, Shana Gray and others.
http://www.estrojam.org
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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Qbot & Kamar. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Spin New Wave, Industrial, Synth-Pop, EBM, more. Low key place w/ decent grub. Sometimes projection video games.
http://qbot.net
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan.
http://www.swingersmecca.com
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
04.22-07.09: Nick Cave Soundsuits, 50 multimedia works.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/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.

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. $12 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-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-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. $6-11 +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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2006.06.16