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2003.06.20 (week 312)

WORK IT

DON'T MISS:

Fr: Emancipation Day.
Sa: Summer Solstice.
Sa-Su: Custer's Last Stand at Downtown Evanston.
Sa-Su: Fountain Square Art Festival at Evanston Business District.
Sa: Rollins Band at Vic Theatre.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Sa: Spundae at Vision Nightclub.
We: "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party at Big Wig.
Th: Vegetarian Picnic gathering with Bach at Ravinia.
Th-Fr: Fleetwood Mac at Allstate Arena.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.

Ongoing:    ^

Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Carey Peters, Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2003.07.31 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events including Bike to Work Week (6.7-13), Bike the Drive (6.15), helmet sale and Police auction, workshops, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org/events/Festivals/BikeChicago2003/
Various City Locations.
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2003.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Fr/Sa 7:30, We 6:30p.

World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-4763 (-GPMF) http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Petrillo Music Shell, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Outdoor Summer Concerts.

6.20: George Benson (WNUA Series A) $60-75 (series $180-225) 8p.
6.21: George Benson (WNUA Series B) $60-75 (series $180-225) 8p.
6.25: Muntu Dance Theater Live at the Pier $7-15 7p.
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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MOB Fest (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. $?-50.

"Three nights of music, 1 day of music business panels". A scouted networking opportunity, bands demo at multiple venues big and small.
773/282-7700 http://chicagomobfest.com
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Chicago Summerdance. Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2003.08.03 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., 312/742-4007, Between Harrison and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Now playing.

Dumb and Dumberer, From Justin to Kelly, Hollywood Homicide, Rugrats Go Wild, Bruce Almighty, Finding Nemo, The In-Laws, Matrix Reloaded, X2, ...
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. -2003.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/FarmersMarket2003.html
Various city locations.
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Different rock, new, experimental bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish.
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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 (Fr,Su-Th): Phone Booth - Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell, Katie Holmes, ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Old School - Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Piven, Ellen Pompeo, Juliette Lewis, Leah Remini, Craig Kilborn, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): PCU - Jeremy Piven, Chris Young, Megan Ward, Jon Favreau, ...
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 2003.06.20:    ^

* 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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"Gigantic" now playing. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

They Might Be Giants 2001 tour bio.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"The Hulk" now playing.

Ang Lee CGI dominated remake w/ Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, Nick Nolte, Paul Kersey, Cara Buono, Todd Tesen, Kevin O. Rankin, Celia Weston, Mike Erwin, Lou Ferrigno, Stan Lee, Regi Davis, Craig Damon, ...
http://www.thehulk.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Miles of Music. All ages. Free 11a-6p.

20 different performances outdoors downtown including: Native American, Church, Latin, Irish, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Parisian, Global, Pop, Sondheim, Classical, etc.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/NeighborhoodFestivals.html
Magnificent Mile. Michigan Avenue from Oak to Jackson.
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden 9:30p-ish.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Opening Weekend. All ages. $10-50 8p.

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Love to Lust 2. Christina's Bday Bash. $10 donation includes FREE BEER 9p-?a.

DJs: SOVIET (NYC), TOBIAS (Guidance), TRANCID (Neural Intoxication), JOHNNYLOVE (Superstars of Love), LIVEWIRE (Treehouse Collective).
http://www.opaque.com2.info
The Swayze Compound, 2244 W 23rd Place. Blue line to Western stop, south to 23rd place, one block east to venue.
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Taj Mahal. 18+ $22.50 9p.

W/ The Hula Blues Band, Quetzal.
http://www.taj-mo-roots.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"The Edge" comedy improv competition. Fridays All ages. $5 9p-?a.

Showcase hosted by Dave Odd, cash prizes.
http://dopechicago.com
Chase Cafe, 773/743-5650, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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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 venue website for discount.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join resident DJ Sativa and friends. 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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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 2003.06.21:    ^

Start of Cancer. Astrological sign, the crab. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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* Summer Solstice. Longest day/shortest night, official start of summer. Yearly.

This is a significant holiday to pagans, marking the start of the solar year.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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* Custer's Last Stand (since 1973). Large happy art/music/food/fun fair. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-9p.

Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor event known for diverse and unique features. Kid friendly.
Downtown Evanston, 847/338-2204, Main Street and Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Purple line to Main.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
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* Fountain Square Art Festival (since 1980). Lots of quality art, food and bands. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-5p.

About 300 artists, strictly juried.
http://www.amdurproductions.com/fountain.shtml
Evanston Business District, 1100 W Main, Evanston. Purple line Main stop.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

6.21: Little Italy & Historic West Side.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2003.08.31 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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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

773/292-1414 http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents
Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
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Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. $6-10 12-10p.

Restaurants include: Bar Louie, Flat Top Grill, Hi Ricky, Ina's, Jak's Tap, Marche, Millennium, Red Light, Snaps, Sushi Wabi, Via Bella, Vivo. Bands include: Fr 8p Cracker; Sa 3:30p Telstar, 8p Soul Asylum ; Su 2p Ebb-N-Flow, 3:30p Giant Step, 8p Violent Femmes.
773/348-6784 http://hitevents.com
Randolph and Halsted
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MOBfest 2003. GRIGORI 3 live. 21+ $5 7p.

773/282-7700 http://chicagomobfest.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. Blocks from Red line North and Clybourn stop.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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Stanley Clarke. 18+ $40 7p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Joan Armatrading. 21+ $28.50 7:30p.

http://www.joanarmatrading.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Rollins Band. All ages. $20 7:30p.

w/ Keith Morris, Dummy.
http://21361.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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"Megastar Mania" All ages? $35-100 8p.

UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. All ages? $27-37 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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The Perpetual Motion Roadshow. Stop #7 on a 7 city reading tour! 18+ Free 8p.

"Support indie spirit at The Perpetual Motion Roadshow! - a cultural propogator that doesn't need the fossil fuel of corporate power. Featuring: Broadside-making Ape TODD DILLS from South Carolina, Garage Rocker & Master Swordsman JOE MENO from Chicago, and Ninja Poetess CYNTHIA GOULD. Plus Chicago's resident scribbler for 3rd Bed and Spinning Jenny, AMINA CAIN. This will be the final stop on the tour, so join us for the survival party! **The Roadshow Guarantee - No Boring Readings or your money back!**"
http://www.nomediakings.net/june.htm
Quimby's, 773/342-0910, 1854 W North Ave.
http://www.quimbys.com
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"Forte" Live House Music. Saturdays 21+ $5 -10p, $10 -midnt, $15 after. 8p-3a.

Well reviewed event with bands and DJs combining live music and loungy club vibe. Dress code applies.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
The District, 312/421-1759, 858 West Lake.
http://thedistrict-chi.com
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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.
6.21: A New Economic And Political Framework For Our Country. Ernie Norrman says he has plans for a totally new country to replace the current United States.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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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* Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
6.21: Ferry Corsten, Louis Osborne, Brandon Meyers.
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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2003.08.30 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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Mobb Deep. 18+ $25 11:30p.

W/ The Outfitters, The Family Tree.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sunday 2003.06.22:    ^

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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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Bernstein's NYNY. All ages. $10-50 7p.

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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The Isley Brothers featuring Ron Isley. All ages? $37-57 7:30p.

Rainbow/Push presents.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free. Pool. Half price drinks. 8p-2a.

A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro. Great decor.
6.22 Electro, synthpop, dark ambient, IDM, glitch, and experimental w/ DJ m50.
http://www.derklempner.com/sedition
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.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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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman and more.
Now w/ FAMILY GUY and FUTURAMA Su-Th, the most outrageous prime-time cartoons ever made!
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.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 2003.06.23:    ^

Midsummer Eve. Yearly.

Observed in Europe, celebrates the return of summer.
http://www.nas.com/jpcolbertart/seasons/midsummer.html
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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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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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Tuesday 2003.06.24:    ^

St. John the Baptist Day. Yearly.

Feast day honoring the Jewish prophet who preceded Jesus.
http://judaism.about.com
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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. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6p.

Join us for a group skate! Skaters can do as many or few laps as they please. Since this trail is only 2.8 miles, you'll be able to find, and catch up with skaters no matter what time you get there.
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Dundee Road west of Hicks, Palatine. RT 53 to Dundee, turn left on Dundee. Pass Hicks, entrance is on the right side of street, just past Hicks.
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Buddy Guy w/ The Blind Boys of Alabama. All ages. $10-50 8p.

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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The Doors 21st Century. All ages? $45-110 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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"Subside" Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ 10p-2a.

Excellent venue. Pool. Cheap drinks.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.com
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Nocturna (since 1988). 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. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
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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Wednesday 2003.06.25:    ^

Weekly group skate in the burbs. Wednesdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.

Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. First entrance just east of RT 53 on Higgins.
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates". Through the parks, down famous streets, back to Melvin B's for beers. 7-11 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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer. Sometimes great, sometimes lame.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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The Beach Boys. All ages. $10-50 8p.

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, adequate lights, sounds and space, often packed.
6.25: Swift.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.net
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F L I R T. Eclectic blend of electronica presented by all fem DJs. Wednesdays 21+ Free 9:30p-2a.

The Joint and Noble Productions team up to present something different for Chicago's night life lovers. All girl dj collective brings warmth and love back to the electronic music community. Hosted weekly in cozy and groovy confines, these beat loving sisters work hard to offer a unique blend of quality and lushness ranging in the genres of house, garage, liquid funk, and electro. Premium Vodka apple and dirty martinis only $5.
6.8: Kick-off party.
The Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2003.06.26:    ^

* Vegetarian Picnic gathering with Bach. All ages. $10 6p.

Bring picnic, blankets, utensils. CVS provides drinks and vegan dessert. Look for green&white balloons. French Suites, Vladimir Feltsman pianist.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI) http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/newsletter.pdf
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Thursdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.

Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. Enter on the south side of Higgins, first entrance just east of Rt 53.
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* Fleetwood Mac. -Friday All ages. $50-125 8p.

Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Hours of execellent hard beats, club classics and general insanity with weekly special guests. $3.50 Coronas.
6.26: Departures with Andre Solaris, Paul G, etc.
http://www.localsound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://bigwigchicago.com
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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+ $5-10 9p-2a.

"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
6.26: Moving Fusion (UK/RAM).
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, easy parking or Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
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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:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

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.

PIER WALK outdoor sculpture spectacular now open.
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.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. 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. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 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) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy exhibits.
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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Notes:    ^

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