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2013.08.16 (wk842)

Make it so.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Jobs" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Kick-Ass 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Sa: 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.
..-Th: Slippery Slope at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Glenwood Ave Arts Fest.
Fr: Danzig at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Black Sabbath at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: One More Time at House of Blues.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Circus In The Parks.
Sa-Su: Air and Water Show at Peaks at North Avenue beach.
Sa: Bike Tour of Jefferson Park.
Sa-Su: North Side Summerfest.
Sa: Gogol Bordello at Concord Music Hall.
Sa: Umphrey's Mcgee & STS9 at Charter One Pavilion.
Sa: Dance for Life at Auditorium.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: I:Scintilla Album Release Party at Cobra Lounge.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Vintage Garage.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Jimmy Eat World at Vic Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: National Aviation Day.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Full Moon.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Tu-We: The Allman Brothers Band at Chicago Theatre.
Tu: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th: "Uproar Fest" at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Th: Rockstar Uproar Fest at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Jobs" now playing.
Steve Jobs bio starring Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad, ...
http://thejobsmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Kick-Ass 2" now playing.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jim Carrey.
http://kickass-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 08.16: Harris Park (6200 S. Drexel Ave.) Hotel Transylvania
Fr 08.16: LaFollette Park (1333 N. Laramie Ave.) Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Fr 08.16: Winnemac Park (5101 N. Leavitt St.) Hotel Transylvania
Sa 08.17: DuSable Museum of African American History (740 E. 56th Pl.) Jumping the Broom
Sa 08.17: Kennicott Park (4434 S. Lake Park Ave.) The Gospel
Sa 08.17: Unity Playlot Park (2636 N. Kimball Ave.) The Lorax
Su 08.18: Jonquil Playlot Park (1001 W. Wrightwood Ave.) Rise of the Guardians
Mo 08.19: Calumet Park (9801 S. Avenue G) In the Heat of the Night
Mo 08.19: Grant Park: Grove 5 (NW Balbo & Columbus) Young Frankenstein
Tu 08.20: A. Montgomery Ward Park (630 N. Kingsbury St.) Hugo
Tu 08.20: McKinley Park (2210 W. Pershing Rd.) ParaNorman
We 08.21: Fernwood Park (10436 S. Wallace St.) Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family
We 08.21: South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Dr.) Greased Lightning
We 08.21: Willye B. White Park (1610 W. Howard St.) Life of Pi
Th 08.22: Ellis Park (535 E. 35th St.) Life of Pi
Th 08.22: Kelly Park (2725 W. 41st St.) Moonrise Kingdom
Th 08.22: Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Ave.) The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
Elysium, Planes, We're the Millers, The Wolverine, R.I.P.D., Red 2, Grown Ups 2, Pacific Rim, The Hot Flashes, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
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.
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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
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Summer Vacation. -2013.09.04 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Fr 08.16: 6p Bryan Wallick, Piano $10
Fr 08.16: 7:30p CSO/Lord of the Rings "The Two Towers
Sa 08.17: 6p Rachel Barton Pine: Paganini Complete Caprices $10
Sa 08.17: 7:30p Buddy Guy/George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Su 08.18: 6p Rachel Barton Pine: Paganini Complete Caprices $10
Su 08.18: 7p Yo-Yo Ma: The Goat Rodeo Sessions
Mo 08.19: 6p Kuok-Wai Lio, Piano $10
Tu 08.20: 6p Gabriela Montero, Piano: Piano Improvisations $10
Tu 08.20: 7p Journey
We 08.21: 7p Journey
Th 08.22: 8p Tony Bennett.
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. -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.
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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
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Slippery Slope. -2013.08.22 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Visual art addressing sex, labor, language and health.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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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 2013.08.16:    ^
* Glenwood Ave Arts Fest (since 2002). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.
Arts, crafts, music, theatre, bands, numerous quality entertainers for kids.
http://glenwoodave.org
Glenwood at Morse Rogers Park.
http://rogerspark.com
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Danzig. All ages. $30 6p.
25th Anniversary, w/ exMisfit Doyle.
http://danzig-verotik.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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Black Sabbath. All ages. $40-160 7:30p.
http://blacksabbath.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 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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Group Skate. 1st/3rd 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 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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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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Doctor Who Burlesque. Fridays 18+ $35 9p.
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.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://berlinchicago.com
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One More Time. 17+ $10-20 10:30p.
Tribute to Daft Punk w/ Compact Disco.
http://facebook.com/onemoretimeofficial
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2013.08.17:    ^
* Circus In The Parks. -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $0-15.
Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
Sa 08.17 2p, Su 08.18 1p: Grand Crossing Park, 7655 S. Ingleside Avenue
Sa 08.24 2p, Su 08.25 1pm.: Ogden Park, 6500 S Racine Avenue
Sa 08.31 2p, Su 09.01 1p.: Garfield Park, 100 N Central Park Avenue
Sa 09.07 2p, Su 09.08 1p.: Douglas Park, 1401 S Sacramento Drive
Fr 09.13 7p, Sa 09.14 2+5p, Su 09.15 1+4p.: Hamlin Park, 3035 N Hoyne Avenue
Fr 09.20 7p, Sa 09.21 2+5p, Su 09.22 1+4p.: Holstein Park, 2200 N Oakley Avenue
Sa 09.28 2p+5p, Su 09.29 1+4p.: Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W 111th Street
Fr 10.04 7p, Sa 10.05 2+5p, Su 10.06 1+4p.: Independence Park, 3945 N Springfield Avenue
Sa 10.12 2p+5p, Su 10.13 1+4p.: Commercial Park, 1845 W Rice Streeet
Sa 10.19 2p+5p, Su 10.20 1+4p.: Margate Park, 4921 N Marine Drive
Fr 10.25 7p, Sa 10.26 2+5p, Su 10.27 1+4p.: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Avenue.
http://circusintheparks.com
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** Air and Water Show (since 1959). WORLD CLASS EVENT!!! -Sunday Yearly. 9a-4p.
Water show 9-11a, air show 11a-4p. Narrated on WBBM (780AM) so bring a radio, swimming, vending, megapeople, dangerous UV so use sunscreen. Arrive early, bring water, prepare for extreme crowds. Consider watching from alternate points such as Montrose, a cruise, or hi-rise. Blue Angels, Lima Lima, Navy SEALs, bi-planes, F15, F14, F18, F117, B1b, B2, C141, KC135, AH64, A10 aircraft.
http://chicagoairandwatershow.us
Peaks at North Avenue beach, 312/744-3370. Red line to Clark/Division then walk North.
http://explorechicago.org
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Bike Tour of Jefferson Park. All ages. $9 11a-4p.
Lee Diamond leads a leisurely dozen mile bike ride introducing the community, history and architecture. Helmets and waivers required.
773/255-6347 http://thechainlink.org/events/tour-of-jefferson-park-2
Jefferson Park, 4822 N Long, Forest Glen.
http://ChicagoVelo.com
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North Side Summerfest. -Sunday Yearly. $5 Fr 5-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 11a-9p.
Foods, crafts, dancing, numerous good bands.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
4050 N Lincoln At Belle Plaine Ave.
http://centersquarejournal.com
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Gogol Bordello. All ages. $42 6p.
http://gogolbordello.com
Concord Music Hall, 2047 N Milwaukee.
http://concordmusichall.com
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Umphrey's Mcgee & STS9. All ages. $50 6:30p.
http://umphreysmcgee.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://charteronepavilion.com
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Dance for Life (since 1992). Yearly. All ages. $75-500 8p.
Companies include DanceWorks, Giordano, Hubbard, Joffrey, , more.
312/922-5812 http://www.danceforlifechicago.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.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.
08.17: World Future Society - applying anticipatory thinking to society.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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I:Scintilla Album Release Party. 21+ $7 9p.
W/ Defcon & Jilt.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/206371196184686
Cobra Lounge, 312/226-6300, 235 N Ashland.
http://cobralounge.com
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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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Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.
"Drinking club with a biking problem" Home after dawn.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.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 2013.08.18:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2013.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Vintage Garage. 3rd Sundays 9a-5p.
100 vintage and antique dealers.
847/579-9079 http://vintagegaragechicago.com
5051 N. Broadway Uptown between Foster and Argyle (note: redline stop is closed).
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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
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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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
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Jimmy Eat World. 18+ Sold out. 7:30p.
http://jimmyeatworld.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://victheatre.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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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
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Monday 2013.08.19:    ^
National Aviation Day. Yearly.
Anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday in 1871.
http://www.orvillewright.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
08.19: 3 Year Anniversary Banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.08.20:    ^
Full Moon (Sturgeon). Always adds an interesting twist. 7:45p.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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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
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-10:15p.
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
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The Allman Brothers Band. -Wednesday All ages. $75-140 7:30p.
http://allmanbrothersband.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.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://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2013.08.21:    ^
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
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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/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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Machina. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Celebrates 80s/90s industrial, new wave, goth music.
08.21: 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
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Thursday 2013.08.22:    ^
"Uproar Fest" Yearly. All ages. $20-100 1p.
Rockstar Energy Drink presents Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, ...
http://rockstaruproar.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 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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Rockstar Uproar Fest. All ages. $12-120 2p.
Alice in Chains, Jane's Addiction, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, New Politics, Middle Class Rut, Danko Jones, The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show.
http://rockstaruproar.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 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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"Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-2a.
"Unleash your inhibitions at Unbridled - a fun, funky, freaky evening of titillating variety." DJs with vaudevillian, burlesque and extreme acts throughout the bar.
https://www.facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $10 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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.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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2013.08.16