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2007.06.08 (week 519)

Bikes Fight Terrorism!

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Hostel 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Ocean's Thirteen" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Show Business - A Season to Remember" at Music Box Theatre.
Movie: "Surf's Up" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: "Nature House" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park.
Ongoing: The Truest Tale of Robin Hood at Actors Gym.
Ongoing: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention at Holiday Inn Select.
Fr: Gwen Stefani at FMWB Ampitheatre (formerly Tweeter).
Fr: Stevie Nicks / Chris Isaak at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Serve-a-thon.
...

Movie:    ^

"Hostel 2" now playing.

Eli Roth w/ Lauren German, Heather Matarazzo, Bijou Phillips, ...
http://www.hostel2.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Ocean's Thirteen" now playing.

Steven Soderbergh w/ George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin, Al Pacino, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, ...
http://www.oceans13.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Show Business - A Season to Remember" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"Go behind the curtain of four Broadway productions as they fight their way to the Best Musical Tony award."
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Surf's Up" now playing.

Voices of Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, Jeff Bridges, James Woods, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/surfsup
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Knocked Up, Pirates 3, Shrek 3, 28 Weeks Later, Delta Farce, Georgia Rule, Spider-Man 3, Next, Hot Fuzz, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Grindhouse, Meet the Robinsons, Blades of Glory, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

This is a great great horror/pulp/comedy film, directed by Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth, Edgar Wright, Rob Zombie with a ton of stars.
8:30p Fr,Mo,Tu,Th; 7:30p Su: Grindhouse: Planet Terror.
10p Fr,Mo,Tu,Th; 9p Su: Grindhouse: Death Proof.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2007.09.30 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! 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
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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"Nature House" -2007.06.21 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Works by 40 artists and poets. "This planet is our house and it looks like how we treat it - the positive or negative interplay between human kind and the natural world."
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.

Over 750K expected. See site for detailed schedule.
http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop.
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The Truest Tale of Robin Hood, An Adventure in Circus. -2007.06.17 All ages. $12-15 Su 2:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Fr 7:30p.

Adaptation of the hero's adventures, full of daring aerial feats, swashbuckling stunts and a little magic.
The Actors Gymnasium, 773/764-2896, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://www.actorsgymnasium.com/
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The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow. -2007.07.01 All ages. $15-20 Su 2p, Th-Sa 8p.

"An Instant Message with Excitable Music" Well reviewed technofable about a young genius woman's search for her birth mother.
http://www.collaboraction.org
Chicago Center for The Performing Arts "WestTown Studio Theater", 312/733-6000, 777 N Green St. 1blk W of Halsted just off Chicago Ave.
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Cirque Shanghai: Bai Xi. -2007.09.03 All ages. $12-30+ We-Su various time.

The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking full-scale theatrical performance.
312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

06.08: North Carolina School Of The Arts West Side Story, Pavilion $10-50 8p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Cut out the middlemen. -2007.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.12-10.30.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.17-10.4.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.17-10.04.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 07.07-10.25.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.07-10.27.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.19-10.27.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 06.02-10.27.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.09-10.20.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.03-10.21.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.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
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2007.06.08:    ^

Dukcon Sci-Fi Convention (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-40+.

Numerous vendors, special guests, parties.
http://www.duckon.org
Holiday Inn Select, 1-800-HOLIDAY, 1801 Naper Blvd, Naperville.
http://www.holiday-inn.com
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Gwen Stefani. All ages. $25-69 8p.

With Akon and Lady Sovereign.
http://gwenstefani.com
FMWB Ampitheatre (formerly Tweeter), 708/614-1616, 19100 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Stevie Nicks / Chris Isaak. $75-121 8p.

http://stevienicks.net
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2007.06.09:    ^

Serve-a-thon (since 1994). 2nd Saturday in June Yearly.

Chicago's largest day of community service. Volunteers spend the day painting, planting and making a difference at dozens of schools and agencies.
http://chicagocares.org
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2007.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Old Town Art Fair (Since 1950). Jewelry, paintings, sculpture, food, bohemians. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. $0-6 10a-6p.

http://www.oldtowntriangle.com
Old Town Historic District, 312/337-1938, N Lincoln Ave At W Wisconsin St.
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Printers Row Book Fair (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-6p.

Midwest's largest outdoor book festival. New, used and antiquarian goods from 170 vendors. Continuous signings by major authors. See site for details.
312/987-9896 http://www.printersrowbookfair.org
Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
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Wells Street Art Festival (since 1975). Over 250 fine artists, food, music. -Sunday Yearly. $0-5 10a-10p.

See site for band schedule.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
773/868-3010, Wells between North and Division.
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Andersonville Midsommarfest (since 1966). Nice Swedish-ish neighborhood party. 2nd Saturday in June -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 11a-10p.

Dozens of vendors, ethnic food, assorted bands, pet parade, family activities come, in a great shopping area.
773/728-2995 http://www.starevents.com
Andersonville, Clark from Foster to Balmorol.
http://andersonville.org
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su -2007.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free 12-3p.

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
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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Chicago Rocks Hip-Hop showcase. All ages. $16 5:30p.

Crucial Conflict, All Natural, Flosstradamus, Glue, Mass Hysteria, Psalm One, Longshot, Vakill, Ace Mac, Qwazaar, Chi Ill, Que B.I.L.L.A.H., Visual Scheme, Verbal Kent & Matlock, DJs Pns and Nobel.
http://www.molemen.com/chicagorocks
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Fall Out Boy. -Monday All ages. $31 Three shows. 6p.

"Honda Civic" tour.
http://falloutboy.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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An Evening With Roger Waters. All ages. $49.50-129.50 8p.

http://roger-waters.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Les Claypool. 18+ $26 8p.

W/ Two Gallants.
http://lesclaypool.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
06.09: Cuba - with film - Committee to Free the Cuban 5.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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**** World Naked Bike Ride (since 2004). Yearly. All ages. Free Gathering and body painting from 6p. Departure at 9p.

Massive bike and skate event protesting oil dependency and promoting positive body image. Bare as you dare; anything from thong and body paint, to street clothes, to outrageous costumes are fine. Covers nearly 20 miles of high-visibility tourism and recreational areas. Recommended viewing is on Clark or Halsted near Belmont starting after 10:50pm, or Rush at State around 11:30pm. Read full announcement on website below for details.
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org
Check-in at Union Park, Southern end, at Harrison statue, 312/480-0475, 100 N Ashland. Near Washington/Ogden intersection.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.

"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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Naughty Playground. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10 10p-5a.

Hosted by Mistress Xena, performances by Feral, DVNT Dom and Miss Jaded. Music by Oxime. DJ Peter Propaganda. Dress to impress vinyl, latex, goth, glam, black encouraged. Expect the extreme.
http://www.bondagenightchicago.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2007.09.01 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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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.

Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Colonel Ritters's Spectacular Hour of Wonderment (S.H.O.W.). Saturdays 21+ $5 12a.

Fairly excellent bunch of goofy vaudeville acts, live band, booze, and an intermission. Actual duration may vary.
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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Sunday 2007.06.10:    ^

Chic-A-Go-Go: The Movie premier. All ages. $? 2p.

Feature film offshoot of the cult cable access dance show with cast and crew in attendance.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2007.08.19 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
06.10: Joe Roarty.
773/465-5460 http://www.myspace.com/beachpoets
Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the lakefront, near Heartland stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com
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Fergie and Rooney. All ages. 7:30p.

Tickets from artist website and Verizon stores only.
http://www.fergieperformances.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

"Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
06.10: DJs Richie Hawtin, Brad Owen, James Lauer.
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2007.06.11:    ^

King Kamehameha Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the victories of Kamehameha I (1758-1819) of Hawaii. He and his descendants united and ruled the Hawaiian Islands until their annexation by the United States in 1898.
http://www.hawaii.gov
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://redlionchicago.com
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"Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
06.11: DJs Addyct, Dottcom, Oddball, Mega Mic.
773/337-1535 http://www.mia.rollin.com
Sweet Alice, 773/227-3310, 1415 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park.
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!" Followed by the brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.06.12:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8:30p Grindhouse: Planet Terror, 10p Grindhouse: Death Proof.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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* True Colors Tour. All ages. $56-201 6p.

W/ Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Debbie Harry, Dresden Dolls. The Gossuip, The Misshapes, Rufus Wainwright, Rosie O'Donnell. Margaret Cho hosts. Benefits "The Human Rights Campaign" seeking to improve the lives of GLBT Americans.
http://truecolorstour.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Smarty Pants Balloon Art & Dining Family Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-8p.

Mention this ad for a free Kids under 12 Meal!
See Chicago's most fantastic (and humble) balloon sculptor create "the most eye popping balloons ever seen on the planet!" Eat some tasty pizza and go home with your own balloon sculpture masterpiece. Fun for kids from 3-93!
773/562-6789 http://smartypantsworld.com
Ranalli's Restaurant, 773/334-1300, 1512 W. Berwyn. Andersonville, near Berwyn Red Line stop.
http://www.ranallisupnorth.com
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The Fray. -Thursday All ages. $35+ Three shows. 7p.

W/ OK Go and Mae.
http://thefray.net
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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Nelly Furtado. All ages. $38-48 7:30p.

http://nellyfurtado.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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"Damaged" Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Industrial/Electro/New Wave weekly. Hosted by MF and Mister F.
06.12: DJ Josh Werner.
http://www.myspace.com/damagedchicago
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Wednesday 2007.06.13:    ^

"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays All ages. $5+ 6p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Now with live painting, tai chi, wi-fi.
06.13: Rendezvous Crew - dedicated to energizing the human spirit through cutting edge musical entertainment and the creation of a strong community vibe.
http://www.psymbolic.com
Dulcenea, 201/982-6453, 1431 N Milwaukee. "An emerging event gallery in Wicker park"
http://dulcenea.org
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2007.08.18 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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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

Returning after a long venue remodeling break.
06.13: DJs The Insiders (UK), Stunna, Carbide.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Lil' Bush. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9:30p.

"Watch the antics of Lil' George and his Lil' White House posse - Lil' Condi, Lil' Rummy and the unintelligible foulmouthed wisecracker Lil' Cheney." Includes rock bands and celebrity voices.
COM. Comedy Central on cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2007.06.14:    ^

Flag Day. Yearly.

Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
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Libertyville Days. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Fr noon-11p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 1-6p.

Carnival, rides, food vendors, beer tent, DJs, family activities, contests, more. Parade Saturday 10a.
847/918-8880 http://www.libciviccenter.org/festival.html
Downtown Libertyville.
http://libertyville.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, 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.

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. $12 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 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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.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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2007.06.08