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2007.06.29 (week 522)

Freedom Begins At Home

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Live Free or Die Hard" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Ratatouille" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Sicko" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
..-Su: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow.
Ongoing: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Ongoing: 500 Clown at Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "Some Assembly Required" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-We: Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest at Lisle Community Park.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: John Mayer with Ben Folds at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: "Revolutionary" Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Cowboy Junkies at Park West.
...

Movie:    ^

"Live Free or Die Hard" now playing.

Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long, Maggie Q, Cliff Curtis, ...
http://www.livefreeordiehard.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Ratatouille" now playing.

Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Brian Dennehy, Peter Sohn, Peter O'Toole, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Will Arnett, ...
http://www.ratatouille.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Sicko" now playing.

Michael Moore comedy/documentary about the failed health care system in the richest country on Earth.
http://www.sicko-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Evan Almighty, DOA, Fantastic Four 2, Nancy Drew, Hostel 2, Ocean's Thirteen, Surf's Up, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Hot Fuzz - Simon Pegg, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Shaun of the Dead - Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, ...
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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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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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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* Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major bands. -2007.07.08 Yearly. All ages. Free entry. 11a-9p.

Around 70 quality restaurants represented. Bring money and sun screen. Variety of special attractions including flume ride, kid fun, Fox stars, high diving, much more. Good bands at several stages all day.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* 500 Clown. -2007.07.29 All ages. $20-30 Various times.

Performing Frankenstein and Macbeth on different days. Uses circus arts, improvisation and action-based performance to produce theater that catapults the cast into extreme physical and emotional risk.
Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre, 312/335-1650, 1650 N. Halsted.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2007.08.27 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.

Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/SummerDance/
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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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Summer Vacation. -2007.09.04 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

06.29: Lyle Lovett, K.D. Lang, Pavilion $20-75 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 2007.06.29:    ^

"Some Assembly Required" -2007.07.26 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Original assemblage, found object, collage and mixed media artwork by women.
06.29: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest (since 1981). -2007.07.04 Yearly. All ages. $2-10 Fr 4p-, Sa+Su noon-, Mo+Tu 5p-, We 12-11p.

Major hot air ballooning event, includes nationally known bands, food, carnival, etc, weather permitting.
http://eyestotheskiesfestival.com
Lisle Community Park, 630/575-9798, Hwy. 53 and Short Street. Near I-88 and I-355.
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays All ages Free 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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John Mayer with Ben Folds. All ages. $35-55 7p.

http://johnmayer.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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"Revolutionary" Skate Rave. All ages. Free 7:30p.

For intermediate through advanced bladers, touring Revolutionary War statues. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Cowboy Junkies. 18+ $35 8p.

http://cowboyjunkies.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Jaguares. All ages. $37 8p.

http://jaguares.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Michael McDermott. 21+ $7-12 8p.

W/ Tramps & Theives, Jenn Cristy.
http://www.myspace.com/michaelmcdermott
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Musical Robotic Mini-Blimps. -Saturday All ages. $10 8p.

Project Condor, a new media art performance combines multichannel musical compositions with seven foot robotic blimps, plus lights show and video projection, for a completely new and unique experience.
http://www.chicagocityarts.com
Broadway Armory, 5917 N Broadway. At Granville.
http://www.edgewater.org/events
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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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Psychedelic Furs. 18+ $26+ 9p.

http://www.legacyrecordings.com/thepsychedelicfurs
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2007.06.30:    ^

BLUE Moon. Second full moon in a single month.

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

06.30: Hyde Park & Kenwood.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Pizza Fest. -Sunday All ages. $5 Sa -10p, Su 12-8p.

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce hosts, over a dozen well known pizza vendors selling whole and by slice, beer, wine tasting and cooking demos, judged best pizza contest, dough tossing contest, and excellent bands.
Sat: The Orphans 2p, Trippin' Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute) 4p, Anna Fermin 6:30, Over the Rhine 8:30p.
Sun: Grupo Cha Cha noon, Time Peace 1:30p, Liquid Soul 3:45p, Will Hoge 6p.
http://www.chicagoevents.com
Racine at Fullerton Near DuPaul.
http://www.lincolnparkchamber.com
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* Naperville Rib Fest. -2007.07.04 Yearly. All ages. $0-8 12-10p.

Big fest with over a dozen barbeque vendors (Ribbers) and other treats and merchandise. Also carnival rides, and diverse kids entertainment including dog acts, tumblers, magic and more. "To promote Americanism, enrich community life through leisure activities ... promote a strong family unit and support prevention of child abuse and domestic violence in all forms."
Sat: Main stage: noon 7th Heaven, 2:30p Gurus of the Blues, 4:30p Dirty Dan Buck/Boyzz, 6:30p Savoy Brown, 8:30p George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Rock&Roll Stage: 6:30p New Colony Six, 8:30p The Grassroots with Rob Gill.
Sun: Main stage: 1pm Bucko5, 3p Heartsfield, 5:30p The Bottle Rockets, 8p Los Lonely Boys. Rock&Roll Stage: 8:30p Blue Oyster Cult.
Mon: Main stage: noon Battle of the bands winners, 2:30p Junk Yard Groove, 4:30p Halfway Jane, 6:30p The Psychedelic Furs; The Fixx; The Alarm. Rock&Roll Stage: 6p Dark Star Orchestra.
Tue: Main stage: noon Black Cat Bone, 2pm Micheal Heaton Band, 3:30p Last Fast Action, 5:30p Steepwater Band, 8p Heart. Rock&Roll Stage: 6:30p Backyard Tire Fire, 8:30p Trent Tomlinson.
Wed: Main stage: 1p Paul Avers Band, 3p Janesville, 5p Randy Travis, 7:15p Limited Edition Big Band, 9:30p Fireworks (simulcasted on 95.9FM). Rock&Roll Stage: 7:30p Marshall Tucker Band.
http://ribfest.net
Knoch Park, W Martin Ave at S West St, Naperville.
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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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Def Leppard, Styx, Foreigner. All ages. $23-84 7p.

http://defleppard.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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Chicago and America. All ages. $39-68 8p.

http://www.chicagotheband.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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Dark Star Orchestra. 18+ $24 8p.

Premier Grateful Dead recreation.
http://darkstarorchestra.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Weird Al Yankovic. Ages? $37-47 8p.

http://www.weirdal.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrillville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://www.starplazatheatre.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.
06.30: The Three Great American Lies.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $0-3 9p-3a.

Rhythmic noise and harsh electronics w/ resident DJs Sprite, WEiRD sKeTCH, MisterEntropy, others.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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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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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 2007.07.01:    ^

Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2007.08.19 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings and music.
07.01: Jax - Alternative Idol Finalist 2006.
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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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.

Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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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."
07.01: Tortoise Afterparty w/ Erica (Office) and Scott Lucas (Prairie Cartel).
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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.

"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Monday 2007.07.02:    ^

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.
07.02: DJs De La Mota, Riverman, Rifleman, Incident.
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 2007.07.03:    ^

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

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Hot Fuzz, 10p Shaun of the Dead.
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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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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* Independence Day Concert and Fireworks (since 1978). Draws a million+ to the NavyPier/TasteOfChicago area! Yearly. All ages. Free 8p.

Fireworks are over Monroe harbor. TV simulcast, orchestra culminating in 1812 overture, then American classics accompanying pyrotechnics.
ALSO: Many great suburban shows!
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* Tributosaurus. 21+ $25 10p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces." Local music celebrities become classic bands.
07.03: Becomes "The Band". Part of the 26th Annual American Music Festival.
http://tributosaurus.com
Fitzgerald's Nightclub, 708/788-2118, 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
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Wednesday 2007.07.04:    ^

* Independence Day. Yearly.

Legal holiday. The Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was passed by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on this day in 1776. Typically observed with picnics and evening fireworks.
http://www.holidays.net/independence
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* Beacon of Freedom parade (since 1922). Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.

Evanston has an extraordinary Independence Day parade, rated among the nation's best. Over 100 floats many representing alternative interests. Come early, bring sunscreen.
http://www.evanston4th.org
North Evanston, Central Street and Central Avenue, Evanston. Marches East to Ashland. Easily reached by Purple line and Metra.
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

07.04: BBP Resident crew.
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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Asia. 21+ $35+ 9p.

All four original members.
http://www.originalasia.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* "JungleFly" drum and bass. Monthly. 21+ $8-12 10p.

07.05: DJs Aphrodite, Dottcom, Mega Mic.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 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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Notes:    ^

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2007.06.29