Bedno.com - 2006.07.07 (week 471)

2006.07.07 (week 471)

Summer of Love

RECOMMENDED:: Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Pure Painting at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Martin Short in Fame Becomes Me at LaSalle Bank Theatre.
Ongoing: MacHomer at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
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.
..-Su: Godzilla Fest at Crowne Plaza O'Hare.
Ongoing: "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: "The War Tapes" at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Changes at Athenaeum Theatre.
..-Su: Magnificent Mile Art Festival at Tribune Tower courtyard.
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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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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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Summer Vacation. -2006.09.11 Yearly.: Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Pure Painting. -2006.07.20 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.: Original art in all painting media.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major bands. -2006.07.09 Yearly. All ages. Free entry. 11a-9p.: Around 70 quality restaurants represented. Bring money and sun screen. Variety of special attractions including flume ride, kid fun, Fox stars, high diving, much more. Good bands at several stages all day.
July 07: Macy Gray, Liquid Soul 5:30p.
July 08: Liz Phair, Fountains of Wayne, World Party 5p.
July 09: Dennis DeYoung, Kenny Wayne Shepherd 3p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Martin Short in Fame Becomes Me. -2006.07.16 $32-83 Various times.: http://www.martinshortthemusical.com
LaSalle Bank Theatre, (312/977-1700, 18 W Monroe. Formerly Shubert.
http://broadwayinchicago.com
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MacHomer. -2006.07.23 All ages. $30+ Various times.: One-man vocal spectacle Rick Miller performs Shakespeare's Macbeth using 50 Simpsons voices.
http://www.machomer.com
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 312/595-5600, 800 E Grand. Navy Pier.
http://www.chicagoshakes.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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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2006.09.03 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ 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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Now playing.: Superman Returns, The Devil Wears Prada, Who Killed the Electric Car?, Click, Road to Guantanamo, Nacho Libre, The Lake House, A Prairie Home Companion, Cars, The Break-Up, An Inconvenient Truth, X-Men 3, Over the Hedge, Da Vinci Code, Just My Luck, Art School Confidential, Mission: Impossible 3, R.V., United 93, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: July 07: 8p $10-45 Pictures At An Exhibition.
July 08: 11a $3-10 Zucchini Brothers, "The Beatles of kids' music."
July 08: 7:30p $10-50 Verdi's Requiem.
July 09: 5p $10-45 The One, Two, Threes Of Mozart.
July 10: 8p $10-40 Sweet Honey In The Rock Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
July 12: 8p $10-60 Itzhak Perlman Plays Mozart.
July 13: 8p $10-50 Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven.
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 Mo-Th; 7p Su: Mission Impossible 3 - Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Keri Russell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Laurence Fishburne, Billy Crudup, ...
10p Mo-Th; 9p Su: R.V. - Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines, Kristin Chenoweth, Jeff Daniels, Will Arnett, ...
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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Godzilla Fest (since 1994). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-30.: Largest regular gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans in the world (over 1000 attend). A family-oriented convention catering to the "kaiju" genre. Features fan presentations, sessions by actors and crew from the Godzilla series, contests and gaming, new and classic movies, large dealers room, more.
204/326-7754 http://g-fan.com
Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 847/671-6350, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.crowneplaza.com
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" now playing.: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Bill Nighy, Jonathan Pryce, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The War Tapes" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.: A strong taste of the Iraw war experience. From the producers of the Academy Award winning "The Fog of War".
http://thewartapes.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Changes. A Science-Fiction Tap Dance Opera. Fr/Sa/Su -2006.07.30 All ages. $15-25 Various times.: Featuring the music of David Bowie.
http://chicagotaptheatre.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Magnificent Mile Art Festival (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. 10a-6p.: A very nice little downtown sale by juried exhibitors.
http://www.artfestival.com
Tribune Tower courtyard, 954/472-3755, 435 N Michigan.
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George W. Bush visits Chicago. 11a-1p.: Expect protests of the usurper king's presence, here to jinx the confused candidacy of Judy Baar Topinka.
http://www.ilcpj.org
Drake Hotel, 312/787-2200, 140 E Walton Place.
http://thedrakehotel.com
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Peace and Hemp Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.: Days of peace & music, speakers, bands, vendors, poets, more. Probably unrelated to previous incarnations.
708/212-2035 http://www.myspace.com/peaceandhempfest
North Avenue park/beach area., 1601 N Lake Shore Drive. A mile North of Red line Clark/Vision stop.
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* St. Andrew's Greek Festival (since 1962). -Sunday Yearly. $5 donation. Fr 5p-11p, Sa 4-11p, Su 12-11p.: Ethnic food, kid's games, rides, silent auction, raffle, folk dancing and live music.
http://www.standreworthodox.org
St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 773/334-4515, 5649 N Sheridan. At end of LSD.
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Irish American Heritage Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-10 6-11p.: 3 stages, food, vendors, bands, celtettes, Guinness and Harp on tap, bagpipes, crafts, Mashed Potato Eating Contest, Irish Idol kids competition.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.: 07.07: Summer themed w/ beach balls and hula hoops.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Sunset Jams. Fridays 21+ $10 7-10:30p.: Various quality bands, fun veranda atmosphere, swim-wear clad crowd.
07.07: Elevation (U2 tribute).
http://www.chicagosocial.com
Castaway's, North Avenue Beach. Boathouse.
http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/castaways.htm
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month. Ends at O'learys (541 North Wells) 9:30p-ish.
07.07: "Endangered" themed, passing sites soon to be demolished.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.: DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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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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Chicks and Choppers (since 2005). 9p.: Motorcycle meet and greet 9-11p, then party at Crobar (free admission).
http://www.globaladrenaline.net
Iggy's, 773-227-IGGY, 1840 W North.
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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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Drop Q. 21+ $8-10 10p.: "Drums Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee), kbds Brian Felix (OM Trio), bass Chris Clemente (Kick the Cat), percussion Kalyan Pathak (Fareed Haque Grp). A veritable Supergroup of local musicians, focuses on Improvised Electronica and Drum n Bass, bringing substantial jazz and fusion chops for a totally unique experience." w/ Greg Spero Group.
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 2006.07.08: ^

Chicago Pro-Am Beach Volleyball (since 1992). Saturdays -2006.08.19 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.: 07.08: Chinatown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Folk and Roots Festival (since 1998). Heap-o-music, kid's tent, workshops. -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.: Includes traditional folk, alternative country, Afro-Beat, Cajun R&B, bluegrass and samba.
Welles Park, 773/728-6000, Lincoln and Montrose.
http://www.oldtownschool.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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Claudia Bucher. Performance and Installation. -2006.07.28 All ages. Free 1-6p.: Swiss artist whose installations "record movement".
07.08: Opening reception 7-10p.
http://claudiabucher.com
Caro d'Offay Gallery, 773/235-7400, 2204 W North. 2blk W of Blue line Damen stop in Wicker Park.
http://www.carodoffaygallery.com
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Steely Dan. All ages. $25-85 7:30p.: W/ Michael McDonald.
http://steelydan.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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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.
07.08: The Rise of the Creative Class - Exploiters or Salvation?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Adrian Belew. 21+ $20 Doors 8p. 9p.: http://www.adrianbelew.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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The Bangles. 21+ $29+ 9p.: http://www.thebangles.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10 9p-3a.: Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
07.08: Shimon (RAM records, UK).
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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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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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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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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Sounds Of The Underground. All ages. $30+ 2p.: W/ As I Lay Dying, GWAR, In Flames, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Black Dahlia Murder, Behemoth, Terror, The Chariot, Through The Eyes of the Dead.
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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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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* WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-9:30p.: "Community Drumming Circle for all. Gather & join our highest intentions together with the intensity & concentration to charge the planet with the power of our collective rhythms to vibrate peace & healing and broadcast these potent energies into the lens of our growing satellite, instructing the ether, programming for peaceful change & prosperity."
http://www.shedrums.com
Northwestern University, Sheridan at Clark, Evanston. Stone Circle Fire-pit On The Landfill, South End of Campus.
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.: Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, 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.
07.09: (#114) Audio: Jrick brings special Los Angeles energy. Visual: Aaron Edwards and Nathan Peck local animators.
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 2006.07.10: ^

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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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-11p.: Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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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 2006.07.11: ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.: http://www.almanac.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
8p Mission Impossible 3, 10p R.V..
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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Ted Nugent. 21+ $35+ 9p.: http://www.tednugent.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2006.07.12: ^

International Summer Screenings Program. All ages. Free 6-8p.: Showing "Das Wunder von Bern" (The Wonder of Bern) presented by Cinema/Chicago and the Goethe Institute.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph. Claudia Cassidy Theater.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.: Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
07.12: Phonaut ambientechno sound artist.
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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"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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* Summer Celebration. -Sunday Yearly. Th 6-10p, Fr 6p-midnt, Sa 1p-midnt, Su 1-10p.: Fairly good suburban fest with large carnival rides, beer, chow, and surprisingly good bands.
Th: Soul Circus 7p, fireworks 9:15.
Fr: Tin Horse 7p, Soul Asylum 9p.
Sa: Trippin Billies 7p, 10000 Maniacs 9p.
Su: Tuff Enuff Band 6p, Otis Day 8p.
http://www.vernonhills.org/events/summercel.asp
Century Park, Route 60 at Route 21, Vernon Hills. A quick trip on 94. Near Bear lakes, Westfield mall, Target, Walmart.
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Bastille Day 5K run/walk (since 1987). Yearly. $20+ 7:30p.: Benefits Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Known for it's after-party. USATF certified, over 7.5k people expected.
773/777-3261 http://www.chicagoevents.com
Jackson and Aberdeen.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 2nd Thursdays 21+ 7:30p-?a.: Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
http://www.barrevu.com
Orso's, 312/787-6604, 1401 N Wells. Beer Garden.
http://www.orsosrestaurant.com
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Gipsy Kings. All ages. $50-95 8p.: http://gipsykings.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Robin Trower. 21+ $35+ 9p.: http://www.trowerpower.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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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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