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2012.06.08 (wk780)

If you love America RIDE A BIKE!!!

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Prometheus" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Sa-Su: Old Town Art Fair at Old Town Historic District.
..-Su: Andersonville Midsommarfest.
..-Su: Chicago Ribfest at Lincoln / Damen / Irving.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Fr: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: Consumer Culture at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Serve-a-thon.
Sa-Su: Printers Row Lit Fest at Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
Sa-Su: Wells Street Art Festival.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa-Su: Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Sa: A.D.D at House of Blues.
Sa: Kinky at Congress Theatre.
Sa: World Naked Bike Ride.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Post Apocalyptic Burlesque at Reggie's.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Jewish Fest at St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: New Edition at UIC Pavilion.
Su: Radiohead at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Su: Bike-In Movie at The Hideout.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: King Kamehameha Day.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Mucca Pazza at The Hideout.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting at City Hall.
We: Grant Park Music Festival.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Flag Day.
Th: An Evening with Kevin Smith at Chicago Theatre.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"Prometheus" now playing.

Ridley Scott directs Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, ...
http://projectprometheus.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free Dusk.

Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Mo 06.11: Belmont Harbor - Vertigo
Tu 06.12: Millennium Park C 201 E. Randolph St. - Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Tu 06.12: Montgomery Ward C 630 N. Kingsbury St. - Some Like It Hot
We 06.13: Mary Richardson Jones C 1240 S. Plymouth Ct. - Mr. Popper's Penguins
Th 06.14: Churchill Field N 1825 N. Damen Ave. - Ferris Bueller's Day.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.

Men in Black 3, Battleship, Hysteria, The Dictator, What to Expect, Dark Shadows, The Avengers, The Perfect Family, The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven, Safe, Bernie, The Giant Mechanical Man, 3 Stooges, American Reunion, Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Hunger Games, A Thousand Words, John Carter, Wanderlust, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^

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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Andersonville Midsommarfest (since 1966). Nice Swedish-ish neighborhood party. -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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Chicago Ribfest. -Sunday Ages? $? 12-10p.

Awash in beer and bands and beef blood.
http://ribfest-chicago.com/
Lincoln / Damen / Irving.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 Yearly.

Participate in any of many 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!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

Jun.9 7:30p Earth, Wind & Fire with orchestra
Jun.10 7p Iron & Wine/Dr. John
Jun.15 6p Jazz Showcase
Jun.15 8p Al Green/Chicago Children's Choir.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2012.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^

* Occupy Chicago.

Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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Consumer Culture. -2012.06.21 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Women employ irony and humor to expose the deficiencies of modern ideology and discourse regarding the desire for meaning and purposeful.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2012.09.03 Yearly. 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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"Bikes! The Green Revolution" -2012.09.09.

Explores American bicycle culture, styles, history, and why they are the way of the future.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://naturemuseum.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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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 2012.06.08:    ^

* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.

THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo. Monthly. 21+ Free 11+9p.

"Fabulous Vaudezilla Vixens, our trademark swag bags, and more fun than the law should allow!"
http://vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
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/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2012.06.09:    ^

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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Printers Row Lit Fest (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-6p.

Midwest's largest outdoor book festival. New, used and antiquarian goods from 170 vendors. Continuous signings by major authors. See site for details.
312/987-9896 http://chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest
Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

06.09: Taste of Devon Avenue, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.

Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
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Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). 2nd Saturday in June -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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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Saturdays All ages. Free 12-3p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for red shirts.
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Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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Earth, Wind & Fire. $33-75 7:30p.

W/ Ravinia Festival Orchestra.
http://earthwindandfire.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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A.D.D. 17+ $13+ 8p.

W/ Persistence of Memory, The Prowl, Universe, Animal.
http://addloud.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Kinky. All ages. $25 8p.

W/ Ghosthouse, Rude Gentlemen, Trancid, Nebular, DJ Resistol 5000, ...
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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**** World Naked Bike Ride (since 2004). 2nd Saturday in June Yearly. Gather after 6p, ride at 8p-12a.

Massive bike (+skate) event celebrating freedom from oil and the beauty of people. Held globally with dozens of cities participating. Bare-as-you-dare outfits range from body paint to fanciful costumes to undies. Chicago's past rides drew hundreds of cyclists cover a dozen miles of high visibility city areas. The atmosphere is extremely joyful and transcendently fun, while important and earnest. The naked truth is bicycles are THE path to a strong America.
CYCLISTS: Check-in after 6pm at The "O" - Harpo's sign sculpture at about 1025 W. Randolph.
READ THE RULE: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about
FANS: Suggested viewing points+times listed at http://Bedno.com/bike/wnbrc/n
Halsted from Fullerton to Belmont around 10pm is likely.
Visit website to follow the action live:
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org
Or follow http://Twitter.com/ChiNakedRide
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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.
06.09: The Year of the Protester (and Other Progressive Thoughts)!
312/326-2120 http://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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Post Apocalyptic Burlesque. 18+ Free 10p-2a.

Celebrating the end of civilization with provisions and libations, machine rhythm and distortion, recklessness and Chicago's fiercest women.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/306185766131810
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2105 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://www.reggieslive.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2012.10.27 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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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.

All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2012.06.10:    ^

* Jewish Fest (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. $? Even numbered years. 11a-6p.

Dozens of performers on four stages. Also book fair, vendors, artisans, kosher food, etc. Many thousands attend.
2012: Steven Page, Blue Fringe, Soulaviv, Rabbi Joe Black, Saul Kaye, Lucky Break Blue Grass Band, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band.
847/933-3000 http://jewishfestival.org
St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve, Dempster St. at Lehigh, Morton Grove.
http://www.fpdcc.com
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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New Edition. All ages. $50-125 7:30p.

http://neweditionfanclub.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Radiohead. All ages. $50-85 7:30p.

http://radiohead.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Bike-In Movie. 21+ Free 8:30p.

Showing "Talking Heads: Chronology" - a star packed 1964 rockumentary.
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
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"Adult Swim" 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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Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Monday 2012.06.11:    ^

King Kamehameha Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the victories of Kamehameha I (1758-1819) of Hawaii. He and his descendants united and ruled the Hawaiian Islands until their annexation by the United States in 1898.
http://www.hawaii.gov
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.

"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.

Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2012.06.12:    ^

Mucca Pazza. 21+ $15 9p.

CD release party: "Safety Fifth"
http://mucca-pazza.org
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
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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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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

"Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2012.06.13:    ^

* Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. (MBAC). All ages. Free 3-4:30p.

Meeting of groups effecting Chicago bicycle legislation, safety and planning.
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1103.
http://bike2015plan.org
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2012.08.20 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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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.

"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.

Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2012.06.14:    ^

Flag Day. Yearly.

Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
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An Evening with Kevin Smith. Ages? $38-58+ 8p.

http://silentbobspeaks.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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"Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.

Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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. $0-12, 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. $0-18 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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2012.06.08