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2009.07.24 (week 630)

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RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "G-Force" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Th: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "Rich Lo" at Fine Arts Building.
..-Su: Bang Bang You're Dead at The John Waldron Arts Center.
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.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Ratt at House of Blues.
...

Movie:    ^

"G-Force" now playing.

Will Arnett, Penelope Cruz, Zach Galifianakis, Bill Nighy, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/gforce
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bruno, I Hate Valentine's Day, Ice Age 3, Public Enemies, My Sister's Keeper, Transformers 2, Whatever Works, Food Inc, The Proposal, Year One, Imagine That, Moon, Taking of Pelham 123, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

7:30p Fr,Sa,Mo,Th; 5+9p Su: Year One
9:30p Fr,Sa,Mo,Th; 7p Su: Ghostbusters
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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Seasonal:    ^

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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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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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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Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su/Mo -2009.09.07 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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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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Ongoing:    ^

"Rich Lo" -2009.08.10 all free 7p.

Evolution of a Landscape: from an organic to conceptual, social landscape.
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S Michigan Ave. Betwix Congress and Van Buren. Second Floor Gallery.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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Bang Bang You're Dead. Drama about Teenage Violence in Schools. -2009.07.26 Sa 1:30p, Su 7:30p.

James Downing Theatre's moving production of William Mastrosimone play. WIth the power to lance, heal, and cleanse the soul, hopefully leading to discussion, insight, revelation, answers, hope and awakened senses and heightened consciousness to see tragedy before it happens. Features talented direction, production, and ensemble talent.
773/792-3030
The John Waldron Arts Center, 6740 North Oliphant Avenue.
http://www.edisonparkumc.com
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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 07.24: "Symphonic Dances" From West Side Story, Barto Plays Gershwin, Cso
Sa 07.25: Dvorak's "New World" Symphony, Peter Serkin, Cso
Su 07.26: Lang Lang Plays Prokofiev, Christoph Eschenbach, Cso
Mo 07.27: Eschenbach & Goerne, Complete Schubert Song-Cycles I
Tu 07.28: Lang Lang, Herbie Hancock, Rhapsody In Blue, Cso
We 07.29: Eschenbach & Goerne, Complete Schubert Song-Cycles Ii
Th 07.30: Jackson Browne.
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 07.24: Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Sa 07.25: Chicago's Magnificent Churches
Sa 07.25: The White City
Th 07.30: 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 2009.07.24:    ^

Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p.

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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Advanced Skate Rave. 4th 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. Usually rolls into some bar around 9:30ish.
07.24: Best of Chicago tour.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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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* Konkrete Jungle. Monthly. 21+ $5+? 9p-2a.

Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
07.24: murderbot, big once, whoa-b, exsent.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant. E of Blue Line Belmont stop.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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Ratt. 17+ $35 9p.

W/ Extreme, Swirl.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "The Living Canvas: Nocturne" Fr/Sa -2009.08.01 $20 10p.

"Theatre. Art. Movement. A journey through the mind, conducted by the body. Performers clothed only in the texture of light mix movement, fantasy, and humor in a startling journey of self-discovery through a fantastical world of childlike delights and nightmares. Explores the beauty and artistic power of the human body through entertaining and startling imagery, unlike anything you've ever seen."
http://www.NakedJuly.com
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. 3blks N of Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.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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Saturday 2009.07.25:    ^

Wicker Park Summerfest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 11:30a-10p.

Up and coming alternative rock bands, great local eateries, eclectic arts and crafts.
http://myspace.com/wickerparkfest
1501 N Damen From Schiller to North Ave. Near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://www.wickerparkbucktown.com
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Taste of Lincoln (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. 12-10p.

Many vendors, many many bands, several stages, crafts, kid stuff. 40-50K expected.
http://chicagoevents.com
Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood
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Venetian Night (since 1958). Yearly. 6:30-10:15p.

Parade of about 30 brightly decorated boats (8:30p) followed by fireworks (9:30p) with accompanying music on WXRT. Over 600K expected.
http://www.venetiannightchicago.us
Lakefront from Shedd to Monroe Harbor, 312/744-3370. Reviewing at Queen's Landing (Congress).
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 7-9:45p.

A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.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.
07.25: Critical Resistance to the prison industrial complex.
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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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.

The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2009.07.26:    ^

Marilyn Manson & Slayer. All ages. $20-55 2:15p.

"Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival"
FMWB Ampitheatre, 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 -2009.08.23 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
07.26: Bob - an infinitely funny guy.
773/465-5460 http://www.myspace.com/beachpoets
Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com
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"Detox" 4th Sundays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

"get the weekend out of your system" w/ house + techno DJ Droopy and others.
http://droopzilla.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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 2009.07.27:    ^

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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* "Wanted" An original clown show. Mondays $10 8p.

"Excreting total pure awesome Pochinko clown techniques creating totally edgy and ground-breaking and provocative and timely and relevant and transformative and mind-blowing and life-altering theatrical experience, because we love you."
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com
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Chicago Zappa Collective. 21+ $7 8p.

Presents Joe's Garage and Billy the Mountain.
http://www.colbybeserra.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 8:30p.

Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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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 2009.07.28:    ^

* Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Tuesdays -2009.08.25 Yearly. All ages. Free. Thousands attend. Sunset.

Enjoy classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city.
07.28: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilmfestival.us
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. Red Line train to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or Adams/Wabash.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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 2009.07.29:    ^

"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 2009.07.30:    ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.

Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by DJ Greg Haus.
http://www.myspace.com/atomicsketchevent
Evil Olive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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"Red, White, and Boobs!" Vaudezilla Presents. Thursdays 21+ Free 10-11:45p.

5-6 different performers weekly.
http://vaudezilla.com/bluebayou.htm
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 773/871-3300, 3734 N Southport.
http://bluebayouchicago.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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* Big Bass. Thursdays 21+ $5-15 10p-?a.

JungleFly Drum-N-Bass Weekly.
07.30: Xample, Sinistar, Stunna.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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, 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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ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2009.07.24