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2002.08.23 (week 269)

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RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater.
..-Th: Annual Member's Show at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: AIDA at Shubert Theatre.
..-We: Chicago Underground Film Festival at Landmark Century Cinema.
..-Sa: Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Different culturally diverse performances nightly at Hot House.
Ongoing: Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night at Empty Bottle.
Ongoing: Different rock show almost every night at Double Door.
Ongoing: WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! at 89.3FM.
Fr: Toots & The Maytals at House of Blues.
..-Th: Various good films at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Embracing Change at Bernardo Marigmen Gallery in The Genesee Theatre Building.
Fr: Boz Scaggs at Navy Pier, Skyline Stage.
Fr: Slayer at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: College of Complexes - South Side campus at Future World Cafe.
Fr: Iron Chef - Asparagus Battle! on FOOD.
Fr: C.U.R.V.E at Star Bar.
Fr: DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things. at Hollywood East.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Fr: PENTHOUSE party at Crobar.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon at Lakefront at Monroe.
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Ongoing:
Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
-9.8: Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady), Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Annual Member's Show (since 1994). -2002.08.29 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.
Juried exhibition of artworks by gallery members selected based on originality, craftmanship, quality and professionalism.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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AIDA. Elton John, Tim Rice. -2002.09.08 $29-72.
Tony award winning Disney production.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -2002.08.28 Yearly.
See event website for schedule.
773/827-FILM http://www.cuff.org
Landmark Century Cinema, 773/248-7744, 2828 N Clark.
http://www.landmarktheaters.com
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* Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" -Saturday All ages. $10-75 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2002.09.11 Yearly. All ages. Free Th-Su.
Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons Th-Sa 6-7p; Su 4-5p. Live Music and dancing Th-Sa 7:30-9:30p; Su 5-7p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/SummerDance
Grant Park, "Spirit of Music" Garden., 312/744-3370, Between Harrison and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Now playing.
Adventures of Pluto Nash, Spy Kids 2, XXX, Master of Disguise, Signs, Goldmember, Stuart Little II, Mr. Deeds, Crocodile Hunter, Men In Black II, PowerPuff Girls, Minority Report, Bourne Identity, Scooby Doo, Windtalkers, Undercover Brother, Spider Man, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 5.14-10.15.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.18-10.22.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 5.25-10.15 11a-7p.
Th: Daley Plaza 7.11+25, 8.8+22, 9.5+19+26, daily 10.17-31 7a-3p.
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 5.16-10.17.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.20-10.17.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10+24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.20-10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.22-10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.22-10.19.
Su: Farm-In-The-Zoo, 2001 N Stockton, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.14,8.11,9.8,10.13.
Su: Rogers Park, Howard&Marshfield, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22 10a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.23-10.20.
Su: Roscoe Village, Belmont&Wolcott 7.7, 8.4, 9.1, 10.6.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
Various city locations.
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.
Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.
Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock show almost every night. 21+ $? 9p.
Three bands and a beer for $3 some Tuesdays.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.
Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): About a Boy - Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, Isabel Brook, ...
10p (daily): Bad Company - Chris Rock, Anthony Hopkins, Gabriel Macht, John Slattery, Peter Stormare, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Undercover Brother - Eddie Griffin, Aunjanue Ellis, Dave Chappelle, Denise Richards, Chris Kattan, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2002.08.23:
Toots & The Maytals. Reggae. 18+ $18.50.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Various good films. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Merci Pour Le Chocolat, restored Metropolis, Wilco, The Apartment, Fahrenheit 451, Spike & Mike's animation.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Embracing Change. Group Photography Exhibit. Fr/Sa/Th -2002.08.30 All ages. Free 12-6p.
Come & celebrate! See the work of 50 local, national and international photographers. Curated by Jo-An Takamoto Sabonjian in celebration of her 40th birthday. Noted Chicago area photographers participating include Susan Aurinko, Bob Black, Michael Bracey, Paul Elledge, Stacey Grieff, Robin Hann, Marc Hauser, Tom Maday, Leasha Overturf, David Sutton.
847/599-2525 http://www.waukegandowntown.org/downtown/downtown.html
Bernardo Marigmen Gallery in The Genesee Theatre Building, 847/727-5158, 118 Clayton Street, Waukegan. Walking distance from Union Pacific North Line Waukegan stop.
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Boz Scaggs. Ages? $60-75 ALSO 9:30p. 6:30p.
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/SubLink.cfm?Main_ID=16&Sub_ID=14
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Slayer. $30 7p.
With Soulfly, In Flames, Down The Sun.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Iron Chef - Asparagus Battle! Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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C.U.R.V.E. Chic - Uncommon - Revolutionary - Voyeuristic - Elite. Fridays 21+ 9p.
Email rsvp@starbarandgrill.com for comp admission.
"Experience as a new era begins in Chicagoland, Nightlife Evolved." Live Energy 92.75FM broadcast, DJ Billy The Kid.
Star Bar, 630/236-0900, 2150 Ogden, Aurora. Corner at Montgomery, west of Fox Valley Mall.
http://www.starbarandgrill.com
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DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.
Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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* PENTHOUSE party. 21+ $? 11p-4a.
FREE admission and drinks with password "The Penthouse"
Password gets you to the party in the mezz with "The Collective" DJs Pat Parsons and Riverman bringing drum and bass and that turbo-house together. Open bar midnt-2a!!! Main floor DJs Felix da Housecat & Tommie Sunshine. Well produced hotspot, mostly house, crowded late. Fetish friendly but dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2002.08.24:
Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. 7-14 $65-130 6:15-9a.
Claims to be world's largest. Over 6000 expected. $40k prizes. Sold out months ago. Benefits Leukemia Society. .75/1.5K swim, 22/40K bike, 5/10K run. Chicago Skate Patrol assisted. Big parties after.
Lakefront at Monroe, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Softball Slugfest Against MS (since 2001). 16" coed recreational softball tournament. Yearly. 21+ $750/Team, $50/Individual 8a-6p.
Sponsored by I.F.D.,Inc., 32 teams will "Knock MS Out of the Park!" and enjoy a day of competitive team spirit, food & beverage and great prizes! Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter.
312/423-1105 http://www.msillinois.org
Lincoln Park, South fields by North Avenue.
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Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Yearly. 7-14 $30-35 Registration opens 6a. 9a-12p.
Wonderful concept. Over 600 expected. Chicago Skate Patrol assisted. 7-10: 100m swim/4k bike/1k run. 11-14: 200m swim/8k bike/1k run.
Foster Beach, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Andersonville / Lincoln Square. Bring a snack. 4th Saturday in August Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* FINAL WEEKEND! Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2002.08.25 Yearly. 21+ $16.50 10a-7p.
Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a doezen 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.
847/395-7773
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773 x227, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://www.renfair.com
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Clark Street Fair. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? (Su -9p) 11a-10p.
Sat: Addison Stage: Mark Watson 1p, Anne E. Dechant 2:45p, Wolcott 4:30p, Torben Floor 6:15p, Robert Cornelius 7 8p; Newport Stage: Air This Side of Caution noon, After Grace 1:30p, Marty Lloyd 3:30p, Lurrie Bell 5:30p, Hometown Hero 7p, Marcy Playground 9p.
Sun: Addison Stage: Jan James 2:45p, Himebaugh, Bolger and Lee (members of Mr. Blotto and Hello Dave) 5:15p; Newport Stage: Halfway Jane noon, Dan Darrah 1:45p, Underwater People 3:45p, Convoy 6p.
Lakeview, 3500 N Clark. Newport to Addison, near train.
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Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.
"Viva Chicago welcomes the musical genius of El Gran Combo, Mariachi Vargas de Tecatitlan, Malo, Huey Dunbar, Grupo Mateo's and Orquesta Sabor. The Viva Chicago Latin music festival features the music of cumbias, nortenas, tropical, merengue, salsa, ballads, ranchero and mariachi."
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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STOPPING LESSONS by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2002.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.
Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
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Waukegan Beach Rock Fest. All ages. Free 12-10p.
Mynkis noon-12:40p, Polymer 12:55-1:35p, Kidwell 1:50-2:30p, Vacation Bible School 2:45-3:25p, the goodgoddamns 3:40-4:20p, Proximity 4:35-5:15p, Barbeau 5:30-6:10p, Myrium Ava 6:25-7:05p, Mkshft 7:20-8:00p, Overtone 8:15-8:55p, The Elvi 9:10-9:50p.
http://www.jstreetzine.com
Stiner Memorial Pavilion, 201 Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. At the lakefront.
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Lucky Boys Confusion. All ages. $13.50 (Second 18+ show at 11:45p) 6:15p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Get inline... Chicagoland! inline skating club. Sa/Su/Th All ages. Free 6:30p.
Group skates in the burbs! Get together to skate, socialize and have fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53N, exit at Dundee, go west a couple miles. Pass Hicks, it's the first entrance on the left.
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Gipsy Kings. $47.50-78 7:30p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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The Who. All ages? $32-155 7:30p.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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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.
8.24 The Illogical Premises of Fundamentalist Christianity.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* All building event. 18+ $20 9p.
Green Velvet, A.R.E. Weapons, Soviet, Avenue D, Venue, Feed The Machine.
In SmartBar 21+ $10 10p: Tommie Sunshine, Tobias, Jordan Zawideh, Ryan Paradise.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Rock-En-Espanol. Featuring Chicago's top Latin rock bands! 21+ $6 9p.
Amazing performance including: *Descarga, *Nectar (*featured on MOBfest's 2K2 compilation CD), El Guapo & Planeta De Crystal.
Elbo Room, 773/549-7700, 2871 N Lincoln. One block North of Diversey, three blocks South of Belmont, at George.
http://www.elboroomchicago.com
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Interactive. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RESPOND AT http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com for guestlisting.
DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol lead a top clubber mating night. Intense, big, crowded, sexy, long. Pricey drinks, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15, free -9:30p? 9p-4a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
8.31: Dirty Vega ("Days Gone By"), Deepsky, Pako and Frederick, Dan Efex.
9.7: Crytal Method (Ken Jordan, Scott Kirklan DJ set), Duane King, Dissolvent.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"AUTOBAHN" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.
Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2002.08.31 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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CLUBLAND UNDERGROUND. UK Progressive House mix-show with Andre Solaris. Saturdays All ages. 2-6a.
Currently with a special two hour edition starting at 12am. On the air since March 2001, ANDRE SOLARIS delivers the coolest in Prog, Tech, Tribal House, Breaks, and Techno.
http://www.fuelinfo.com/cu.htm
'Energy' 92.7&5 FM.
http://www.energy92fm.com/
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Sunday 2002.08.25:
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and FRIDAY and SATURDAY sections above for multi-day events which may continue through today, and visit Bedno.com for more types of events.
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Midwest Inline Challenge & Fun Roll. inline racing, workshop/clinic & group skate. All ages. $ varies, 7a-12p.
Various races and workshops for all level skaters, beginner to advanced and pro. Fitness, recreational, speed, kids. Races for kids 10 years and under, as well as 11-14 years old. 10K, 5K, half marathon. FREE workshop to improve technique, and FREE stopping lessons. Registration starts at 7:00 am, first race at 8:00 am. Visit website for complete details.
847/982-9000 http://www.teamrainbo.com
Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin, Palatine. I-90 W, exit Roselle Rd north to Algonquin, turn right.
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Kidstock. "One of the largest children's music festivals in North America" All ages. Free 12-7p.
Jeff Nolan, Master of Ceremonies. Noon/2p/4p/5:30p: Lyle Cogen, Dan Crow, Gaia; 1p/3p/4:30p/6:30p: Shana Banana, Scooter, Joanie Bartels.
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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Chicago Vegetarian Society Picnic. All ages. $? 3-7p.
Collaborative event with EarthSave. BYO six serving dish (with ingredients card) and utensils. Vegan preferred (no meat, milk, butter, eggs, cheese, honey or derivatives).
312/420-8344 (-VEGI)
Dawes Park, Sheridan Road and Church Street, Evanston. Lagoon Picnic Shelter.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2002.10.27 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Varied readings and music.
http://www.chicagopoets.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th 11a-1:30p 2-4p all $4; Fr 11:30a-1:30p all $4, 2-4:30p 4:30-7p 7-10:30p all $4; Sa 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $5, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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* New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.
Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Chris Robinson. 18+ $20 8:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Judas Priest. 21+ $35 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.
Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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Industry Sundaze. Resident DJ Chris Gin hosts guests weekly. Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2002.08.26:
Women's Equality Day. Yearly.
Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
http://www.women.com
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective presents House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 Rolling Rock, free Pool, an outdoor section, and of course great people. Resident DJs Liquid G/zus, Peter Rabbit, I.P.X, Kid Ikarus.
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.08.27:
Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F.
Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.
RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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* Daryl Hall & John Oates AND Todd Rundgren. $20-60 7:30p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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FINAL MOVIE! Chicago Outdoor Film Festival (since 2000). Enjoy seven classic movies on the Grant Park lawn this summer courtesy of your fair city. Tuesdays Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30p.
8.27 West Side Story.
http://www.chicagooutdoorfilm.citysearch.com
Grant Park, Butler Field, 312/744-3315, 331 E Randolph. El: Red Line to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash or Adams/Wabash.
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* Terrapin Nation. Dead homage. Tuesdays -2002.09.03 21+ $12 Advanced purchase recommended. 8:30p.
http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* Taj Mahal. 18+ $20 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Real World Chicago - NEW EPISODES HAVE ENDED. Now playing our season over again. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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* "Forward" Soulful Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
$2 Bacardi and Cokes, kitchen (Chinese food) and party all night, beatin' sound system, easy dress code, resident DJs Riverman, Ciro, & Katz9.
8.27: RP Smack; 9.3 Regge rotation crew; 9.10 Moodswing pro jocks; 9.17 Rawkus i.a.m. prod.; 9.24 Dr Groo.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn. Limited street parking, good to take train or cab.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ every other week.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* ROLLER JAM! 21+ $10 includes skate rental! 10p-?a.
Mona presents DJs Frique and Jesse De La Pena, $3 beers, no real dress code.
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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Wednesday 2002.08.28:
Neo Soul Explosion w/ special guests. Wednesdays -2002.09.04 Ages? $15 5-9:30p.
http://www.neosoulexplosion.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/SubLink.cfm?Main_ID=16&Sub_ID=14
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* JAZZ TOUR. Preliminaries to the Chicago Jazz Festival. Yearly. $20 6-11:30p.
Includes admission to 14 clubs and free buses. Many hundreds expected. Andy's, Buddy Guy's Legends, California Clipper, Chicago Historical Society, Cotton Club, Empty Bottle, Green Dolphin Street, The Green Mill, Hothouse, The Jazz Showcase, Joe's Bebop Cafe, Old Town School of Folk Music, Pops for Champagne, The Velvet Lounge.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Start at any point. See event website for details.
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* Andy C, Shimon, MC Go host. Seminar - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p-4a.
"Knowledge Session #3" With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also listen to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. Parking fairly easy (lot next door), dress code unknown.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-1a.
"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings. -zagat.com.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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"Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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Thursday 2002.08.29:
Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -2002.09.01 Yearly. 12-9:30p.
Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Grant Park. Petrillo Music Shell. Also at the Cultural Center.
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Thursday Evening Advanced Group Skate. Thursdays 6:45p.
Leaving from North Avenue Beach House, through the parks and streets, returning to Mickey's snack bar Clark Street north of Fullerton. Protective gear, water, blinkers highly recommended, intermediate to advanced skills, be on time. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
North Avenue Beach House, North Avenue at the lake.
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Dave Matthews Band. W/ Corey Harris. All ages? $35-50 7p.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.
Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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Tool. W/ Tomahawk. All ages. $38.50 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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River North Chicago Dance Company. -Friday All ages. $10-30 8p.
"energetic, marvelously trained performers and a gutsy, entertaining repertoire..."
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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** "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-7 9p-2a.
"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, N-DEE, Radiata. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant.
8.29: Stareyes (UK), Casper.
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train.
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M 2 O. A night of liquid motion. Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
"This weekly event has quickly become THE party to attend on Thursday nights. With resident DJs Mood and Oscar McMillan and guests DJs from around the world, the message of Deep House is being delivered to the masses. Feel good and have a good time!" Printable pass at site below.
http://www.music-101.com
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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Attractions:
Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
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. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
Pier Walk now open! A few dozen large outdoor sculptures on display. One of Chicago's best civil art features. -2002.11.10.
ALSO: 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.
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. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.
Prarie simulation, oriental garden, produce, vastly more. 1700ft G scale model train path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
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. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.
Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.
New PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits now open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, 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. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
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 8a-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. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
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.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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