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2008.06.20 (week 573)

CHICAGO ROCKS THE WORLD!!!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Get Smart" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Love Guru" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
..-Sa: MOB Fest.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Emancipation Day.
Fr: Summer Solstice.
..-Su: Strawberry Fest at Historic Long Grove.
..-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Fr: Chicago & Doobie Brothers at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Urban Cougar skate rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: WE drum TRIBE at Northwestern University.
Fr: Alejandra Guzman at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Return To Forever at Chicago Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^
"Get Smart" now playing.
W/ Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp, Terry Crews, David Koechner, James Caan, Bill Murray, Patrick Warburton, ...
http://getsmartmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Love Guru" now playing.
W/ Jessica Simpson, Kanye West, Mike Myers, Deepak Chopra, Rob Blake, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Romany Malco, Verne Troyer, Meagan Good, Manu Narayan, John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jim Gaffigan, Ben Kingsley, ...
http://www.theloveguru.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
The Happening, The Incredible Hulk, Don't Mess with the Zohan, Kung Fu Panda, Indiana Jones 4, Chronicles of Narnia, Speed Racer, What Happens in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby Mama, Harold & Kumar Escape, 88 Minutes, Smart People, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo,We,Th; 7p Su: The Rolling Stones.
10:15p Fr,Mo,We,Th; 9:15p Su: The Doors.
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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Ongoing:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2008.09.30 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://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2008.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p.
World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-7638 http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Summer Vacation. -2008.09.01 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2008.08.24 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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MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $20+.
A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at venues TBA, affiliated with Atlantic Records.
773/227-8777 http://chicagomobfest.com
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Cirque Shanghai. -2008.09.01 All ages. $12-30+ 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 full-scale theatrical performance.
312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Jun.20: Willie Nelson.
Jun.21: Dave Brubeck Quartet/Ramsey Lewis Trio.
Jun.22: Dianne Reeves/The Manhattan Transfer.
Jun.24: Pianist Gary Graffman.
Jun.25: Denyce Graves/Brian Zeger.
Jun.26: Matisyahu.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2008.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.10-10.28.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.13-10.28.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.15-10.02.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.05-10.30.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.12-10.25.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.17-10.25.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.31-10.25.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.14-10.18.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.08-10.26.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2008.06.20:    ^
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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* 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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Strawberry Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Strawberry foods, drinks and treats everywhere. Entertainment on two stages. 80 shops, galleries, restaurants. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
http://www.longgroveonline.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $6-10 Fr 5-11p, Sa 2-11p, Sa 2-10p.
312/458-9401 http://www.jamfests.com
Randolph and Halsted
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Chicago & Doobie Brothers. All ages. $70-120+ 7:30p.
http://livenation.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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Urban Cougar skate rave. All ages. Free 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers, be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required. Weather permitting. Plans to roll into the All Star Sports bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30ish.06.20: Touring spots related to wild animals, and/or inter-age dating.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. $0-5 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."
06.20: Summer Solstice Rhythm-Ritual.
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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Alejandra Guzman. All ages. $30-70 Doors 8p.
Con Gloria Trevi.
http://alejandraguzman.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Return To Forever. All ages. $32-85+ 8p.
Jazz-rock flagship reunion, first tour in 25+ years. Classic lineup of Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White.
http://return2forever.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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"Villains" Live Comedy Theatre. Fridays 18+ $15 10p.
Coming this summer to a theatre near you, NMTC presents a new breed of evil: incompetence. In a season chock full of super hero riff-raff, Villains is the anti-superhero answer to your summer. Villains paints a vivid picture of the true life struggles of making it in a 'Super-Fied' world. It's not all million dollar lasers and man eating viruses, it takes hard work, time, and dedication.
312/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
National Pastime Theater, 773/989-4515, 4139 N Broadway.
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"NEXUS 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $7 10p-4a.
Kinetic DJs Sprite and MisterEntropy & Neo DJ Razer-X mix of club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.
http://www.myspace.com/kinetic_noise
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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 2008.06.21:    ^
Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2008.10.26 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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"Fellowes ChicagoWorldCup" Soccer Tournament. All ages. $? 8:30a-5p.
http://www.chicagoworldcup.com
YMCA Rauner Family, 2700 S Western Ave. CTA Blue Line to Western.
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Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts (since 1972). Big happy art/music/food/fun fair. 3rd Sa/Su 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
Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL, 847/328-22100, 600 Main St, Evanston. CTA Main St. Purple line and Metra Main Street Stops.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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* Tour de Fat. Parade, party, and performance event promoting bicycles. 10a-4p.
9a- Registration; 10a Bike Parade departs; 11a-11:30a Riders return from bike parade, hunker down, tap the kegs and let the revivalation begin. Welcome announcements, rules, intros; 11:30a-noon Act 1: "Slow Down or Throw Down" slow ride competition; noon-12:20p Side show 1; 12:20-1:30p Band: PaperBird; 1:30-2p Act 2: "Carpocalypse Now" funeral procession and interpretive dance exorcism and contest; 2-2:30p Side Show 2; 2:40-3:25p Band: Mucca Pazza; 3:30p-4p Act 3: "Would you Trade Your Car for a Bike?"; 4p Curtain.
Costume and decorated bikes encouraged, musical and acrobatic entertainment promised. Sponsored by Fat Tire beer, benefits local community workshop West Town Bikes.
http://www.tour-de-fat.com
Palmer Square, 2200 N Kedzie Blvd. W from California or S from Logan Sq Blue Line stops.
http://www.westtownbikes.org
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Japan Festival. Drums, dances, martial arts, food. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-5p.
Attractions include demonstrations: Taiko Drums, Koto, Shakuhachi, Shinobue, Okinawa Taiko and Dances, Choirs, Japanese Classical Dances, Minyo Dances, Aikido, Judo, Kendo, Karate, etc.
847/593-1633 http://japanfest-chicago.org
Forest View Education Center, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights.
http://www.northpark.edu
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Chicago Summerfest (since 1975). -Sunday Yearly. $5 Su -9p Sa 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.
773/665-4682 http://starevents.com
Lincoln Park, 200 N. Clark.
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2008.08.31 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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* Chicago Zombie March. All ages. Free 2-6p.
Trying to break the record of 1,125 shambling undead.
http://www.chicagozombie.com/
Downtown.
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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.
06.21: "America's Challenges in this Century"
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Infected Mushroom. "Vicious Delicious" Tour. 21+ $15-20+ 10p-5a.
Famed Israeli psychedelic trance duo, now with full band.
http://www.infected.co.il
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2008.08.30 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Sunday 2008.06.22:    ^
Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. Donation 8-?p.
Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. May include coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 1228 N Noble St. Rear Coach House.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2008.06.23:    ^
Midsummer Eve. Yearly.
Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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Jazz and Absinthe. Mondays 21+ Free 5p-2a.
Weekly rotating bands (9-11p), formerly banned booze ($7), and full menu (-10:30p).
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
06.23: DJs Dr Groo, De La Mota, Oracle vs Addyct, ...
773/337-1535 http://myspace.com/alfonzdlm
Tini Martini, 773/269-2900, 2169 N. Milwaukee. Logan Square.
http://tinimartini.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Diz, Just Joey, Uncle Milty; Hosts JoJo, Sal-E, Reggie, Christopher Banks, Danielle, Dr. Cho; 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
06.23: Jamie Thinnes and DJ Dealer.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
Struggling along without writers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.06.24:    ^
St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.
Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
http://judaism.about.com
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Hatebreed & Type O Negative. All ages. $23+ 5p.
Jagermeister Music Tour.
http://hatebreed.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Liz Phair. 18+ $24 Sold out. 7:30p.
http://lizphair.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Wednesday 2008.06.25:    ^
"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
06.25: "Levitate Me", Method1, Submorphics, $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Liquid Tension Experiment. All ages. $49.50 7:30p.
Prog-rock quartet Mike Portnoym John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, Tony Levin reunited after 10 years.
http://www.mikeportnoy.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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ElectroWave. We/Th 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJs QBot + Kamar spin Electro, Retro, SynthPop, NewWave, more.
Uptown Lounge, 773/878-1136, 1136 W Lawrence. Near Red Line Lawrence stop.
http://uptownlounge.net
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Thursday 2008.06.26:    ^
* Cirque Du Soleil "Kooza" -2008.08.03 All ages. $39-125 Various times.
Tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. Combines acrobatic performances and the art of clowning. Highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful melange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. The Innocent's journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic characters such as the King, the Trickster, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog. Set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement. Explores themes of turmoil and harmony, fear, identity, recognition and power.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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* Wizard World. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-40 10a-6p.
Hundreds of comics and collectibles vendors, special featured guest, popular cartoonists, and famous actors.
http://wizardworld.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/268-2000, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.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-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Mo-We,Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa-Su 10a-5p.
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-5p, 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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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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ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2008.06.20