Bedno.com - 2009.06.12 (week 624)

2009.06.12 (week 624)

Celebrating freedom from oil and beauty of people.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Imagine That" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Moon" now playing select theaters.
Movie: "Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" now playing everywhere.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Th: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Su: Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention at Holiday Inn Select.
..-Su: Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park.
Fr: Fine Arts Building Open Studios.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Lincoln Statue.
Ongoing: You Took Away My Flag at Strawdog Theatre.
Fr: Cocktails and Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
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Movie: ^

"Imagine That" now playing.: Eddie Murphy, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker, James Patrick Stuart, Ronny Cox, Vanessa Williams, John DeVito, ...
http://www.imaginethatmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Moon" now playing. (limited).: Matt Berry, Robin Chalk, Dominique McElligott, Sam Rockwell, Kaya Scodelario, Kevin Spacey (voice), ...
http://moonthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" now playing.: Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Luis Guzman, Victor Gojcaj, John Turturro, James Gandolfini, ...
http://www.catchthetrain.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: Land of the Lost, My Life in Ruins, The Hangover, Up, Dance Flick", Night at the Museum 2, Terminator 4", Angels & Demons, Management, Star Trek XI, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, X-Men Origins Wolverine, Earth, The Informers, The Soloist, Observe and Report, Adventureland, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^

FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2009.08.29 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.: Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Summer Vacation. -2009.09.01 Yearly.: Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2009.09.30 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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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.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2009.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.09-10.27.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.12-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.14-10.15.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.04-10.29.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.11-10.24.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: North Cntr, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.13-10.31.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.07-10.25.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2009.08.23 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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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2009.08.14 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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* Cirque Shanghai. -2009.09.07 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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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2009.11.01 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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: Fr: Ramsey Lewis, Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration
Sa: Bodeans
Su: Goran Bregovic & His Wedding And Funeral Orchestra
We: Chicago Children's Choir
Th: Baroque Band, All-Handel Program.
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 and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.: Fr: Art Around Town
Sa: Great Cemeteries of Chicago: Graceland
Sa: Make Big Plans: Burnham Centennial
Th: Greek Town, Chinatown & Little Italy.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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 2009.06.12: ^

Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-40+.: Numerous vendors, special guests, parties.
http://www.duckon.org
Holiday Inn Select, 1-800-HOLIDAY, 1801 Naper Blvd, Naperville.
http://www.holiday-inn.com
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Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.: Over 750K expected. See site for detailed schedule.
http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
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Fine Arts Building Open Studios. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free 4:30-9:30p.: Tour ten floors of the landmark building, exploring living artists in their creative environment. Includes refreshments, music, exhibits of drawing, photography, architecture, dance, graphic design, theater, installation art, yoga, sculpture, massage, etc...
http://www.myspace.com/fineartsbuildingstudios
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S. Michigan Ave.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays Departs after 6:30p.: New monthly gathering of bicyclists living north of Irving Park-ish. Casual route could wind a dozen miles in any direction.
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/northside-cm
Lincoln Statue, Clark and Thorndale.
http://andersonville.org
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You Took Away My Flag. An original musical about Kosovo. Fr/Sa -2009.06.20 7p.: Classic story of young lovers separated by cultural divides, war and ethnicity, she's Albanian and he's a Serb.
708/341-3953 http://www.youtookawaymyflag.com
Strawdog Theatre, 773/528-9696, 3829 N Broadway.
http://www.strawdog.org
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Cocktails and Clay. 2nd Fridays 21+ $? 8p-12a.: "Think night on the town meets playing in the mud. Join us for a late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time."
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell.
http://hydeparkart.org
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.: Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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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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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.myspace.com/berlinnightclub
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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 5+9p Su: I Love You Man - Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Sarah Burns, Greg Levine, Jaime Pressly, Jon Favreau, Jane Curtin, ...
7p Su: Adventureland - Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, ...
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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Saturday 2009.06.13: ^

Serve-a-thon (since 1994). 2nd Saturday in June Yearly.: Chicago's largest day of community service. Volunteers spend the day painting, planting and making a difference at dozens of schools and agencies.
http://chicagocares.org
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Old Town Art Fair (Since 1950). Jewelry, paintings, sculpture, food, bohemians. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. $0-6 10a-6p.: http://www.oldtowntriangle.com
Old Town Historic District, 312/337-1938, N Lincoln Ave At W Wisconsin St.
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Wells Street Art Festival (since 1975). Over 250 fine artists, food, music. -Sunday Yearly. $0-5 10a-10p.: See site for band schedule.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
773/868-3010, Wells between North and Division.
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"I Am" Fest. All ages. $15+ Doors 11a-?p.: "Independent Arts & Music", many bands.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagonoisemachine
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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Andersonville Midsommarfest (since 1966). Nice Swedish-ish neighborhood party. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 11a-10p.: Dozens of vendors, ethnic food, assorted bands, pet parade, family activities come, in a great shopping area.
773/728-2995 http://www.starevents.com
Andersonville, Clark from Foster to Balmorol.
http://andersonville.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.
06.13: Beggar Capitalism, Welfare King.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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**** World Naked Bike Ride (since 2004). Yearly. Gathering and body painting 6pm-sunset. Departure at 9p.: Massive bike and skate event celebrating freedom from oil and the beauty of people. Held globally with dozens of cities participating, and Chicago routinely setting U.S. turnout records. This is a bare-as-you-dare event with outfits ranging from body paint to fanciful costumes to beach-wear. Chicago's past rides saw many hundreds of cyclists and skaters covering over a dozen miles of high visibility city tourism and recreation areas. The ride's atmosphere is extremely joyful and transcendently fun. Bikes are key to America's future. With gas a luxury and obesity an epidemic, our messages have become truisms. READ FULL DETAILS ON WEBSITE!
SPECTATORS: Go watch around 11pm near Finkl, Cortland by Kingsbury. Wave and cheer safely from the sides, behave yourselves or else, and don't come by car.
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org
Participants check-in at the "O", 1077 W Randolph. Person powered wheels requirement strictly enforced. Spectators see above.
http://masser.me
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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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Absolut Sexy Show. 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Punk rock red carpet outside, watch the performers arrive, get a picture with your favorite strip-tease seductress. Inside, two sets of sexy burlesque acts (11p+2a) turn up the heat, hosted by Vaudezilla's scintillating and scrumptious Red Hot Annie. $3 Absolut specials, giveaways.
http://vaudezilla.com/events.htm
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-4a.: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
06.13: 21st anniversary.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2009.06.14: ^

Flag Day. Yearly.: Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
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Ride and Stride for Wishes. all $10-35 8a-4p.: 10 or 35 mile bike ride to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 35mi starts 8a, 10mi starts 9:30a. Family friendly activities, and one child gets a wish.
312/602-9419. http://www.rideandstrideforwishes.org
Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Ctr # 66, Skokie.
http://Westfield.com
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.: Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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311 w/ Ziggy Marley. All ages. $37 7p.: Q101 Block Party.
http://q101.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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Dane Cook. All ages. $30-100 7p.: Isolated Incident Global Thermo Comedy Tour.
http://www.danecook.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.: Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2009.06.15: ^

Old School Hip-Hop Karaoke. Mondays 21+ $5 6p-12a.: Great times; nothing past 1999.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.: Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2009.06.16: ^

Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.: People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.: "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2009.06.17: ^

Texas de Brazil Anniversary. All ages. $15 6-8:30p.: Celebrating a year. Enjoy traditional Brazilian live music and entertainment and Chicago's Aerial Wine Artist who performs while retrieving bottles in our two-story wine room. Appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails served. Proceeds go to Prevent Child Abuse America.
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, 312/526-3797, 51 East Ohio St.
http://www.texasdebrazil.com
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Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood. All ages. $75-150 8p.: http://ericclapton.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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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Thursday 2009.06.18: ^

MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $20+.: A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at various venues.
773/227-8777 http://chicagomobfest.com
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Martin Short. 18+ $55+ 7p.: Let Freedom Hum - An Evening of Comedy featuring Kathleen Madigan and Greg Giraldo.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Short
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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O.A.R. -Friday All ages. $20-30+ 2 nites. 7:30p.: http://www.ofarevolution.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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Micro Wrestling. 21+ $10 8p.: An entertainment juggernite mixing serious sport with a touch of comedy.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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X The Band. -Saturday 21+ $25 Doors 8p. 9p.: http://www.xtheband.com/
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.com/shows.php
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* Big Bass. 21+ $5-15 10p-?a.: Drum-N-Bass Weekly.
06.18: DJs Noisia, Carbide, Nameloc.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" 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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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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.: 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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2009.06.12