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2015.06.19 (wk937)

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Movie: "Inside Out" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Mo: Bands at Montrose Beach.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: "Feminism : Plural" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Chicago Contemporary Circus Fest at Various venues.
..-Su: The Royal Ballet at Auditorium.
Fr: Juneteenth.
..-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Fr: Everyday Cycles and Motion Grand Opening.
..-Su: "LakeShake" Country Music fest at Northerly Island Pavilion.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Fr: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Sa: Emancipation Day.
Sa-Su: Body Art Expo at Navy Pier.
Sa-Su: Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.
Sa: Edgewater Bike Parade at Thorndale Red Line stop.
Sa-Su: Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts at Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL.
Sa-Su: Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park.
Sa: World Juggling Day at Oak Street Beach.
Sa-Su: Pridefest at Boystown.
Sa-Su: Green Music Fest at Wicker Park.
Sa: Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Sa: Chicago Zombie March at Millennium Park.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: WGCI Summer Jam at United Center.
Sa: Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Zombie Prom at Cubby Bear.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: Fathers' Day.
Su: Start of Cancer.
Su: Summer Solstice.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Vintage Garage.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Sunday Skate Session at Belmont Harbor.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Midsummer Eve.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Bad Religion at Metro.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: St. John the Baptist Day.
We: Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro at Auditorium.
We-..: U2 at United Center.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.

Movie:    ^

"Inside Out" now playing.

Diane Lane, Rashida Jones, Amy Poehler, Kyle MacLachlan, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, Frank Oz, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, ...
http://movies.disney.com/inside-out
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2015.09.03 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.

Nice films, neighbors, concessions. See the handy quick ref sched.
http://bedno.com/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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Now playing.

Jurassic World, Love & Mercy, Tomorrowland, Mad Max: Fury Road, Age of Ultron, Ride, Welcome to Me, The Age of Adaline, Ex Machina, While We're Young, Cinderella, Chappie, Hot Tub Time Machine 2, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Jupiter Ascending, SpongeBob 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^

Downtown Sound. Mo/Th -2015.07.23 All ages. Free 6:30p.

Two extraordinary bands nightly.
Mo 06.22: Active Child + Matt Ulery's In The Ivory
Th 06.25: Snarky Puppy + Third Coast Percussion.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2015
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2015.08.16 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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2015.09.05 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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2015.09.20 Yearly.

Fr 06.19: Cabaret star Alan Cumming "sings sappy songs" (8:00p)
Sa 06.20: A Prairie Home Companion live broadcast (4:45p)
Sa 06.20: Misha Dichter and Friends: Piano duets with Cipa Dichter / Brahms's Piano Quartet No. 1 (8:00p)
Su 06.21: Wheels of Soul Tour: Tedeschi Trucks Band with very special guests Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings plus Doyle Bramhall II (6:30p)
Th 06.25: Sheryl Crow (8:00p).
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Cubs home games. -2015.09.27.

Mo 06.22: 7:05p Dodgers WGN
Tu 06.23: 7:05p Dodgers
We 06.24: 7:05p Dodgers
Th 06.25: 1:20p Dodgers ABC.
http://cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
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Bands at Montrose Beach. Daily. All ages. Free Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 7p, We 5p, Su 6:30p.

Plus beer, cocktails and dining.
19: Whisky Jezebel. 20: Los Perros Cubanos. 21: Breezy Rodio. 22: Rio Bamba. 23: Coyote Riot. 24: Urban Rhythm. 25: Lizard Kings.
http://facebook.com/TheDockatMontroseBeach
Montrose Beach, 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr.
http://thedockatmontrosebeach.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2015.10.31 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:    ^

* "Feminism (n.): Plural" -2015.06.25 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Art rethinking what feminism is, was, and can be.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org
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** Chicago Contemporary Circus Fest. -2015.06.20.

"To educate the American circus artist by bringing them to the level required for competition internationally and to elevate the perception of and promote the artistic view of circus performance in America."
312-620-CCCF http://chicagocircusfest.com
Various venues.
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The Royal Ballet. -Sunday All ages. $$$ 7:30p.

First time in 37 years. Presenting Carlos Acosta‘s production of Don Quixote.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Ballet
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.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 2015.06.19:    ^

Juneteenth. Yearly.

Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.com
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Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $6-10 12-10p.

http://starevents.com
Randolph and Halsted
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* Everyday Cycles and Motion Grand Opening. All ages. Free 6-8p.

11am Ribbon Cutting. 6-8pm open house. "Some beer from our neighbors at Sketchbook brewing, some vegetarian food, and our new shop! Saturday we'll have a button maker courtesy of Busy Beaver Button Company and face painting too. Please stop in!"
Everyday Cycles and Motion, 847/563-8362, 941 Chicago Ave, Evanston. Near Purple line Main stop.
http://everyday.bike
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"LakeShake" Country Music fest. -Sunday All ages. $$ 3 nites 7p.

http://lakeshakefestival.com
Northerly Island Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr.
http://charteronepavilion.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. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fr/Th 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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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

"Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.net
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://facebook.com/NeoChicago
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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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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Fr/Sa 18+ $10-25 10p+12a.

A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties.
http://kisskisscabaret.com
Uptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
http://uptownunderground.net
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Saturday 2015.06.20:    ^

Emancipation Day. Yearly.

Day observing the end of slavery in the United States. President Lincoln declared all slaves free on January 1st, 1863.
http://www.nara.gov/exhall/featured-document/eman/emanproc.html
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Body Art Expo (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $22-45+.

"World's Largest Tattoo Expo"
http://bodyartexpo.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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** Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $30+ Always sells out. 9a-8p.

Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces sell out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! Blade/bike path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. Judging 2pm Sunday.
2015 Theme: "Expressions of Light."
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
http://rogerspark.com
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Edgewater Bike Parade. All ages. Free 10a-12p.

"Edgewater's first bike parade! Everyone is welcome. Decorate your bike and yourself to win prizes." Ends at Senn for block party, bike rodeo, more.
http://bedno.com/fb/1390680057925805
Thorndale Red Line stop, 1118 W Thorndale.
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Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts (since 1972). Big happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1 suggested donation. 10a-9p.

Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly. "fest of chompin' stompin' and shoppin' isn't just any old street fair." - Chicago Sun Times.
847/328-2204 http://www.custerfair.com
Main Street Station Shopping District in Evanston, IL, 847/328-22100, 600 Main St, Evanston. CTA Main St. Purple line and Metra Main Street Stops.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Gold Coast Art Fair (since 1958). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Fr noon-, Sa+Su 10a-5p.

Classy stuff, huge attendance, top rated fest, 100s of juried artists from around the world.
http://amdurproductions.com
Grant Park, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive, Across from AIC.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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World Juggling Day. Yearly. 11a-8p.

Observed in Chicago by some amazing performers at play.
http://juggle.org/wjd
Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Dr.
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Pridefest (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. 11a-10p.

Bands, vendors, pets, glitter and drag.
http://chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=142
Boystown. Halsted & Waveland.
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Green Music Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 12-10p.

Bands, family fun, eco-friendly vendors, ...
http://greenmusicfestchicago.com
Wicker Park, 1500 N Damen Ave. From North to Schiller.
http://ChicagoParkDistrict.com
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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 2:30p.

773/292-1414 http://chicagoparades.us
Division from Western to Sacramento
http://cityofchicago.org
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* Chicago Zombie March (since 2008). Yearly. All ages. Free 3-6p.

Hundred of shambling undead expected.
http://chicagozombie.com
Millennium Park, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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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.
06.20: The Root Causes and Solutions to World Problems (poverty, crime, etc.) 10 Significant Facts.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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WGCI Summer Jam. All ages. $20-125 7:30p.

W/ Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Sevyn Streeter, August Alsina, Fetty Wap, Dej Loaf, more.
http://wgci.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions. $33-150 8p.

http://pokemon.com/symphony
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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Zombie Prom (since 2009). Yearly. 21+ $25 8p-2a.

Zombie Army Productions, Q101, undead dancing and memories, prizes, photos, makeup...
http://zombiepromchicago.com
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.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://berlinchicago.com
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-5a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://facebook.com/groups/15090361526
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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Sunday 2015.06.21:    ^

* Fathers' Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.

Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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* Summer Solstice. Yearly. 5a.

Longest day/shortest night, official start of summer.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2015.10.25 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 $? 11a-6p.

100 vintage and antique dealers.
06.21: Highlighting Records.
847/579-9079 http://vintagegaragechicago.com
5051 N Broadway Uptown between Foster and Argyle.
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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://facebook.com/chicagobikepolo
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Sunday Skate Session. Sundays All ages. Free 3:30p.

Cones, Tricks, Skaters, Good Times, all skill levels welcome.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Belmont Harbor, 3200 N. Lake Front Trail. Tip of South lobe.
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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 2015.06.22:    ^

Summer Vacation. -2015.09.07 Yearly.

http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.22: Blackhawks Banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2015.06.23:    ^

Midsummer Eve. Yearly.

Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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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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Bad Religion. 18+ $31 7p.

W/ Plague Vendor.
http://badreligion.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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 2015.06.24:    ^

St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.

Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. All ages. $25-75+ 7:30p.

"A musician who has completely and irrevocably reimagined the role of his chosen instrument." w/ City Lights Orchestra.
http://jakeshimabukuro.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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U2. -2015.07.02 All ages. $40-110 Five shows. 7:30p.

"iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE" tour.
http://u2.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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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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Thursday 2015.06.25:    ^

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

Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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"Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 8p-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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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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2015.06.19