Bedno.com
2013.07.12 (wk837)

Flow for yourself.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Grown Ups 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Pacific Rim" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Hot Flashes" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Su: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Naked July at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Sa: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Th: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
..-Sa: "Strip Strip Hooray!" at House of Blues.
..-Su: Godzilla Fest at Crowne Plaza O'Hare.
..-Su: Irish American Heritage Festival at I.A.H. Center.
..-Su: Square Roots Fest at Lincoln Square.
Ongoing: Slippery Slope at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Bob Dylan at Toyota Park.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: The GrandMothers of Invention at Martyrs'.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Zombie Prom at Bottom Lounge.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Ride for AIDS.
Sa: Tour de Fat at Palmer Square.
Sa: Kidical Mass - Logan at Palmer Square.
Sa-Su: St. Andrew's Greek Festival at St. Andrew's Church.
Sa-Su: West Fest at West Town.
Sa: Bubbly Creek Barrel Brawl at Co-Prosperity Sphere.
Sa: Bruno Mars at United Center.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Bastille Day.
Su: Kidical Mass - LP at Oz Park.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: Taj Mahal at City Winery.
We-Su: Festival Of The Lakes at Wolf Park.
We: Beyonce at United Center.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th: Loops and Variations at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Th-Fr: New Kids On The Block at Allstate Arena.
Th: Courtney Love at House of Blues.
Th: Drum&Bass star Bailey at SmartBar.
Movie:    ^
"Grown Ups 2" now playing.
W/ Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Steve Buscemi, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Jon Lovitz, Shaquille O'Neal, ...
http://grownups2-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
"Pacific Rim" now playing.
Guillermo del Toro directs.
http://pacificrimmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
"The Hot Flashes" now playing.
Susan Seidelman w/ Brooke Shields, Daryl Hannah, Wanda Sykes, Camryn Manheim.
http://hotflashesthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 07.12: Fosco Park (1312 S. Racine Ave.) Men in Black 3
Fr 07.12: Haas Park (2402 N. Washtenaw Ave.) The Lorax
Fr 07.12: Sauganash Park (5861 N. Kostner Ave.) The Land Before Time
Sa 07.13: Oz Park (2021 N. Burling St.) Moonstruck
Sa 07.13: Washtenaw Park (2521 S. Washtenaw Ave.) Men in Black 3
Sa 07.13: Woodhull Playground Park (7340 S. East End Ave.) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Su 07.14: Midway Plaisance Park (1130 Midway Plaisance North) Bollywood Film Music and Dance Medley
Mo 07.15: Cricket Hill (NE Montrose Ave. & Lake Shore Dr.) Shane
Tu 07.16: Beverly Park (2460 W 102nd St.) Facing the Giants
Tu 07.16: Grand Crossing Park (7655 S. Ingleside Ave.) Men in Black 3
Tu 07.16: Skinner Park (1331 W. Monroe St.) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
We 07.17: Calumet Park (9801 S. Avenue G) Latino Film Festival Selection
We 07.17: Riis Park (6100 W. Fullerton Ave.) Hotel Transylvania
We 07.17: Smith Park (2526 W. Grand Ave.) Despicable Me
Th 07.18: Brooks Park (7100 N. Harlem Ave.) Hotel Transylvania
Th 07.18: Fuller Park (331 W. 45th St.) The Wiz
Th 07.18: Normandy Playground Park (6660 W. 52nd St.) Grease: Sing with the Stars.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
TIMES MAP SHARE
Now playing.
Lone Ranger, Monsters University, World War Z, Man of Steel, This Is the End, The Internship, The Purge, After Earth, Before Midnight, Star Trek Into Darkness, Great Gatsby, Iron Man 3, Pain & Gain, The Big Wedding, Oblivion, 42, To the Wonder, Antiviral, Disconnect, G.I. Joe 2, Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Upside Down, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Seasonal:    ^
Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major bands. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free entry. 10a-9p.
Newly reformatted, 40+ quality restaurants represented. Bring money and sun screen. Variety of special attractions including flume ride, kid fun, local TV stars, high diving, much more. Good bands at several stages all day.
http://tasteofchicago.us
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
http://cityofchicago.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Naked July. "Art stripped down." -2013.08.11 Yearly.
"Celebrates the theme of Purity through raw and fantastical theater, painting, music, film, and parties."
http://www.NakedJuly.com
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 941 W Lawrence. At Sheridan.
http://npt2.com
MAP SHARE
Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2013.08.17 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.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2013.09.01 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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Summer Vacation. -2013.09.04 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
MAP INFO SHARE
Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2013.09.15 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://cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance0.html
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2013.09.30 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.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2013.10.26 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Fr 07.12: 1p Ralph's World (Kraft Great Kids Concert)
Fr 07.12: 8p CSO/Christoph von D/Emanuel Ax, Piano All-Beethoven Program
Sa 07.13: 7:30p Anita Baker
Su 07.14: 1p Tom Chapin and Friends (Kraft Great Kids Concert)
Su 07.14: 7p Willie Nelson & Family
Mo 07.15: 8p The Return to the U.S. of violinist Maxim Vengerov
Tu 07.16: 8p Brooklyn Rider/Midwest premiere of Jacobsen's musical tour
We 07.17: 8p CSO/James Conlon/Maxim Vengerov, Violin
Th 07.18: 8p CSO/James Conlon/Jorge Federico Osorio, Piano.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2013.10.31 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://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Ongoing:    ^
* Cirque Shanghai. -2013.09.02 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
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
"Strip Strip Hooray!" -Saturday 18+ $40-300 Three nites. 7:30p.
Dita Von Teese burlesque variety show.
http://dita.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
MAP INFO SHARE
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
TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE
Friday 2013.07.12:    ^
Godzilla Fest (since 1994). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-30.
Largest regular gathering of Godzilla and Japanese monster fans in the world (over 1000 attend). A family-oriented convention catering to the "kaiju" genre. Features fan presentations, sessions by actors and crew from the Godzilla series, contests and gaming, new and classic movies, large dealers room, more.
http://g-fan.com
Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 847/671-6350, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.com
MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
Irish American Heritage Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-10 12-11p.
3 stages, food, vendors, bands, celtettes, Guinness and Harp on tap, bagpipes, crafts, Mashed Potato Eating Contest, Irish Idol kids competition. Bands include Gaelic Storm, Solas, The Tossers, Seven Nations, Makem and Spain Brothers, The Young Dubliners, ...
http://irishfestchicago.com
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4642 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
MAP INFO SHARE
Square Roots Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-10 Fr 5-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 12-8p.
(supplants the 14 year old Folk and Roots Festival)
Two outdoor stages and two indoor with over 60 acts. Unique vendors, local food, and over 30 craft beers.
http://squareroots.org
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://lincolnsquare.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Slippery Slope. -2013.08.22 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Visual art addressing sex, labor, language and health.
07.12: Opening reception.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Bob Dylan. $65 5:30p.
W/ Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Richard Thompson.
http://bobdylan.com
Toyota Park, 7000 S Harlem, Bridgeview. Near 294, 55, orange line.
http://toyotapark.com
MAP SHARE
* 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...
Latecomers use Bedno.com/bike or text WHERE to bike@bedno.com to find us.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5949 N Clark. East corner at Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
The GrandMothers of Invention. 21+ $20 8p.
Members of Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention perform Zappa.
http://grandmothersofinvention.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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/
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Zombie Prom (since 2009). Yearly. 21+ $25 9p-2a.
Zombie Army Productions, Q101, undead dancing and memories, prizes, photos, makeup...
http://zombiepromchicago.com
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Doctor Who Burlesque. Fridays 18+ $35 9p.
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
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://berlinchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Saturday 2013.07.13:    ^
Ride for AIDS (since 2004). -Sunday Yearly.
Two-day 200-mile bicycling event raises money for TPAN and Community Partners. Leaves early Saturday to Wisconsin, returns late Sunday to a party in Evanston.
http://rideforaids.kintera.org
SHARE
** Tour de Fat. Parade, party, and performance event promoting bicycles. Yearly. 9a-5p.
10a- Registration, 11a Bike Parade, noon- hunker down, tap the kegs and let the revivalation begin. Includes bands, play, goofy bikes, contests, car banishment ceremonies, etc. Costume and decorated bikes encouraged. Sponsored by Fat Tire beer, benefits local community.
http://facebook.com/TourDeFat
Palmer Square, 2200 N Kedzie Blvd. W from California or S from Logan Sq Blue Line stops.
http://www.westtownbikes.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Kidical Mass - Logan. 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://facebook.com/ChicagoKidicalMass
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
St. Andrew's Greek Festival (since 1962). -Sunday Yearly. $5 donation. Sa 3p-, Su 12-10:30p.
Ethnic food, kid's games, rides, silent auction, raffle, folk dancing and live music.
http://www.standreworthodox.org
St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 773/334-4515, 5649 N Sheridan. At end of LSD.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
West Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5+ 12-10p.
Great live music and DJs, arts and crafts, vendors, pet stuff, kids fun, food and drink.
http://westfestchicago.com
West Town, 312/850-9390, 800 N Damen. Chicago Avenue from Damen to Wood.
MAP INFO SHARE
Bubbly Creek Barrel Brawl. 21+ $25 1-5p.
Top local beers judged by the people, hosted by HOPS (Homebrewers Pride of the Southside).
http://bubblycreekbarrelbrawl.com
Co-Prosperity Sphere, (773)-837-0145, 3219 S Morgan.
http://coprosperity.org/
MAP SHARE
Bruno Mars. All ages. $40-130+ 8p.
"Moonshine Jungle" World Tour.
http://brunomars.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS INFO SHARE
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.
07.13: Chicago Divests Campaign.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
"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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.
All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
MAP SHARE
Sunday 2013.07.14:    ^
Bastille Day. Yearly.
Anniversary of the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789, when a mob took over the Bastille prison in Paris.
http://www.hightowertrail.com/Bastil.htm
INFO SHARE
Kidical Mass - LP. All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.
Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Oz Park, 601 W Webster. In the playground.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoKidicalMass
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2013.08.25 Yearly. All ages. Free 12-2p.
Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
773/465-5460 http://tinyurl.com/fb-beachpoets
Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagobikepolo.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
"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
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Boom Boom Room. Sundays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
Long running (1991) weekly. Big dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights.
http://facebook.com/BoomBoomRoomChicago
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://facebook.com/thegreendolphinstreet
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
Monday 2013.07.15:    ^
Downtown Sound. Mondays -2013.07.29 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two bands most Monday nights.
07.15: Fatoumata Diawara and Alasdair Roberts and Friends.
http://chicagofestivals.net
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
MAP SHARE
Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
07.15: One Night In Paris Banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
MAP SHARE
Tuesday 2013.07.16:    ^
Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.
"Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.com
MAP SHARE
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://beatkitchen.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Taj Mahal. 21+ $45-65 7+9:30p.
http://tajblues.com
City Winery, 312-733-WINE, 1200 W Randolph.
http://citywinery.com/chicago
MAP SHARE
Wednesday 2013.07.17:    ^
Festival Of The Lakes. -Sunday Yearly.
Major bands, carnival rides and games, foods, boating, etc. Surprisingly easily accessible by CTA+Metra.
http://festival.gohammond.com
Wolf Park, 2398 S. Calumet Ave, Whiting IN.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Beyonce. All ages. $45-250 8p.
http://beyonce.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS INFO SHARE
Terrapin Flyer. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.
Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS SHARE
"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
MAP INFO SHARE
Machina. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Celebrates 80s/90s industrial, new wave, goth music.
07.17: DJs Psycho-Bitch, Teri Bristol.
http://facebook.com/smartbarchicago/events
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Thursday 2013.07.18:    ^
Loops and Variations. Thursdays Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
New music and electronica most Thursdays.
07.18: Olafur Arnalds and Sarah Neufeld.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
MAP SHARE
New Kids On The Block. -Friday All ages. $35-105 7:30p.
W/ 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men.
http://nkotb.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Courtney Love. 17+ $40 8p.
http://holerock.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Drum&Bass star Bailey. 21+ $5+ 10p-4a.
W/ Seba, John Rolodex, Spktrm, Stunna, Dioptrics, MC Questionmark.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/391483214297756
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP INFO
Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
Notes:    ^
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
MAP
Disclaimer.
My mom the attorney would want me to remind you that no Bedno accepts any liability whatsoever for your use of any information presented here, as-is, at your own risk, ad infinitum, etc etc.
http://bedno.com/terms
Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com.
Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com for hosting this system. ChicagoFun.com is THE one-stop special-event planning resource for the Chicagoland area.
http://ChicagoFun.com

2013.07.12