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2014.06.27 (wk887)

Thou shalt dig thy neighbor as thou wouldst have them dig thee.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Transformers: Age of Extinction" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "Story of Aaron Swartz" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
..-Su: Version Fest at Various bridgeport locations.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
..-Su: Milwaukee Avenue Arts Fest at N. Milwaukee Ave.
..-Sa: World's Largest Block Party at Old St. Pat's Church.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Dark Star Orchestra at Park West.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach Park.
Sa-Su: Fountain Square Art Festival at Church St. and Sherman Ave.
Sa-Su: Chicago Summerfest at Lincoln Park.
Sa: Dyke March at Humboldt Park.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: Lucky Boys Confusion at House of Blues.
Sa: Jimmy Buffett at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Sa: Ringo Starr at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Neverland Presents at Metro.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Gay Pride Parade and Festival at Uptown.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Ziggy Marley at Vic Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Millennium Park Movies at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Tu: New order at Aragon Ballroom.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest at Lisle Community Park.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Naperville Rib Fest at Knoch Park.
Th: American Music Festival at Fitzgerald's.
Th: Loops and Variations at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.

 Movie:    ^
"Transformers: Age of Extinction" now playing.
Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, ...
http://transformersmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Story of Aaron Swartz" now playing.
Documentary about the Internet's martyr. Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Lawrence Lessig, ...
http://www.takepart.com/internets-own-boy
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2014.09.13 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions. Print the handy PDF.
Fr 06.27: 8:30p Newsies, Athletic Field Park (3546 W Addison St)
Fr 06.27: 8p To Kill a Mockingbird, Wilson Frank J. Park (4630 N Milwaukee Ave)
Fr 06.27: 9p Cloudy with Meatballs 2, Haas Park (2402 N Washtenaw Ave)
Fr 06.27: 9p Gypsy, Kathy Osterman Beach (5800 N Lake Shore Drive)
Fr 06.27: 9p Michael Jackson's This is It, Columbus Park (500 S Central Ave)
Sa 06.28: 7:45p Despicable Me 2, Oriole Park (5430 N Olcott Ave)
Sa 06.28: 9p Despicable Me 2, Oriole Park (5430 N Olcott Ave)
Sa 06.28: 9p The Lego Movie, Rutherford Sayre Park (6871 W Belden Ave)
Sa 06.28: 9p Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Armour Square Park (3309 S Shields Ave)
Su 06.29: 9p Space Jam, Taylor Park (39 W 47th St)
Su 06.29: 9p Stanley Ka Dabba, Paschen Park (1932 W Lunt Ave)
Mo 06.30: 9p Jaws, 63rd Street Beach (6401 S Stony Island Ave)
Mo 06.30: 9p Jumanji, Ridge Park (9625 S Longwood Dr)
Tu 07.01: 6:30p Top Gun, Pritzker Pavilion (55 N Michigan)
Tu 07.01: 8:30p Captain Phillips, Ward, A. Montgomery Park (630 N Kingsbury St)
Tu 07.01: 8:30p Jurassic Park, Wentworth Park (5625 S Mobile Ave)
We 07.02: 8:30p 42, Moran Playground Park (5727 S Racine Ave)
We 07.02: 8:30p The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Kenwood Community Park (1330 E 50th St)
We 07.02: 8:30p The Wiz, Woodhull Playground Park (7340 S East End Ave).
http://bedno.com/mind/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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Now playing.
Venus in Fur, 22 Jump Street, The Signal, Edge of Tomorrow, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Maleficent, Fed Up, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, For No Good Reason, Transcendence, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, RoboCop, Her, Lego Movie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2014.08.16 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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Summer Vacation. -2014.09.02 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2014.09.30 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 -2014.10.29 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://navypier.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2014.10.31 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:    ^
Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2014.09.07 Yearly.
Fr 06.27: 7:30p James Taylor and his All-Star Band.
Sa 06.28: 7p Darius Rucker, Pat Green, A Thousand Horses.
Su 06.29: 7p John Hiatt & The Combo, The Robert Cray Band.
Mo 06.30: 8p Garrick Ohlsson, Piano: Schubert's "Wanderer" Fantasy.
Tu 07.01: 7p American Idol Live!
We 07.02: 8p Maxwell.
Th 07.03: 8p Earth, Wind & Fire.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Version Fest (since 2001). "The Placemakers" -2014.06.29 Yearly.
"[S]hare projects by people who are shaping the physical environment and social character of the city through art and cultural reinvigoration... bring together a diverse group of creative workers, gardeners, pop up urbanists, artists and activists to celebrate, inspire and be inspired by the praxis of transforming our cities' neighborhoods. We will examine how creative place-making and tactical urbanism animate public and private spaces, rejuvenate structures and streetscapes, and improve business viability, public safety and build a better urban society."
Various bridgeport locations.
http://versionfest.org
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2014.09.01 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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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 2014.06.27:    ^
Milwaukee Avenue Arts Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-11p.
"2 Live Music Stages / Family Activities / Good Food / Great Times"
http://milwaukeeavenueartsfestival.org
N. Milwaukee Ave, between California and Kimball. Logan Square.
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World's Largest Block Party (since 1985). -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $30-35 5-10:30p.
A fun and safe singles event with lots of beer and bands. Always sells out.
312/648-1590 http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com
Old St. Pat's Church, 312/648-1021, 700 W Adams.
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Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
http://Bedno.com/bike/ccm
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2014.09.14 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://chicagosummerdance.org
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Dark Star Orchestra. 18+ $25+ 8p.
http://darkstarorchestra.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.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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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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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 2014.06.28:    ^
Cardboard Cup Regatta (since 1985). Yearly. Race: 9a-noon.
Over 100 entrants build boats of cardboard and compete for a variety of awards on 200 yard course.
http://cardboardcup.com
Main Beach Park, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake.
http://crystallakeparks.org
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* Fountain Square Art Festival (since 1980). Lots of quality art, food and bands. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-10p.
About 300 artists, strictly juried.
Church St. and Sherman Ave, 800 W Church St, Evanston. Purple line Davis stop.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Chicago Summerfest (since 1975). -Sunday Yearly. $5 Su -9p Sa 12-10p.
"A day spent in one of the world's most beautiful lakeshore parks with first-class music as entertainment ... top-name national rock, folk and blues musical acts". Also features top restaurants and beer.
773/665-4682 http://starevents.com
Lincoln Park, 2045 North Lincoln Park W.
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* Dyke March (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 1:30-5p.
"We move to create visibility, to honor our histories and identities, to disrupt oppression and dominance, to challenge silence and fear, because we are everywhere, because we must survive."
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Humboldt Park. Gather at Western and Division.
http://chicagodykemarch.wordpress.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
06.28: Achievements of President Correa's Ecuador - trip report with photos.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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Lucky Boys Confusion. 17+ $20+ 7p.
W/ Penny & the Loafers, Inept, The Waiting Game, Steve Knecht.
http://luckyboysconfusion.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.houseofblues.com/Chicago
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Jimmy Buffett. All ages. $45-415 8p.
http://margaritaville.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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Ringo Starr. Sold out? 8p.
And His All Starr Band.
http://ringostarr.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.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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Neverland Presents. All ages. $30 10p.
Chicago Gay Pride Costume Party.
http://facebook.com/NeverlandParties
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Midnight Marauders ride. 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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Sunday 2014.06.29:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2014.10.26 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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* Gay Pride Parade and Festival (since 1970). One of the nations largest. Last Sunday in June Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
Hundreds of floats, thousands of flamboyantly happy people. Special events at all area bars and restaurants, major after-parties. Wear sun screen.
Goes S on Broadway, S on Halsted, E on Belmont, S on Broadway, E on Diversey to Cannon Drive.
773/348-8243 http://chicagopride.gopride.com
Uptown, 4400 N Broadway. At Montrose.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://facebook.com/chicagobikepolo
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Ziggy Marley. 18+ $38+ 8p.
http://ziggymarley.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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Monday 2014.06.30:    ^
Downtown Sound. Mondays All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two extraordinary bands most Monday nights.
06.30: My Brightest Diamond + White Mystery.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.30: Indiana Jones Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2014.07.01:    ^
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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Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
07.01: Top Gun
http://tinyurl.com/chimpm2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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New order. 18+ $50 Sold out. 8p.
http://neworderonline.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://aragon.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.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2014.07.02:    ^
* Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest (since 1981). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3 11a-11p.
Major hot air ballooning event, includes nationally known bands, food, carnival, fireworks, etc, weather permitting.
http://eyestotheskies.org
Lisle Community Park, 630/575-9798, Hwy. 53 and Short Street. Near I-88 and I-355.
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow.
07.02: Christopher Carter, William Pack.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Terrapin Flyer. 1st/2nd/3rd 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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"Unbridled" Wednesdays 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.
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Thursday 2014.07.03:    ^
Naperville Rib Fest. Yearly. All ages. $0-10 12-10p.
Big fest with over a dozen barbeque vendors (Ribbers) and other treats and merchandise. Also carnival rides, and diverse kids entertainment including dog acts, tumblers, magic and more. "To promote Americanism, enrich community life through leisure activities ... promote a strong family unit and support prevention of child abuse and domestic violence in all forms."
http://ribfest.net
Knoch Park, Martin Ave at S West St, Naperville.
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American Music Festival (since 1981). -Saturday Yearly. Ages? $30+ Fr+Tu 4:30p, Sa+Su 1-?p.
See website for massive schedule of great acts.
Fitzgerald's, 708/788-6670, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 6blks from Forest Park Blue Line stop at Oak Park Ave.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
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Loops and Variations. Thursdays Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
New music and electronica most Thursdays.
07.03: Alarm Will Sound + TBA; Aphex Twin unplugged.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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. $0-12, 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. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
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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2014.06.27