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2014.06.13 (wk885)

Oil fuels the war machine.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "22 Jump Street" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Signal" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Mutations of Otherness at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
..-Su: Spring Awakening fest at Soldier Field.
..-Su: Taste of Randolph.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: US Air Guitar Semifinals at Metro.
Fr: Carnal at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Flag Day.
Sa: Serve-a-thon.
Sa-Su: Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.
Sa-Su: Old Town Art Fair at Old Town Historic District.
Sa-Su: Wells Street Art Festival.
Sa: Kidical Mass - Logan at Palmer Square.
Sa: World Juggling Day at Oak Street Beach.
Sa-Su: Chicago Blues Festival at Grant Park.
Sa: Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: Rascal Flatts and pals at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Sa: World Naked Bike Ride.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Andy C at evilOlive.
Sa: Diplo and Zebo at The Mid.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Su: Fathers' Day.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Vintage Garage.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Lionel Richie at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Mo: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Black Flag kids show at Reggie's.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu-We: Tegan and Sara at Vic Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Juneteenth.
Th: Loops and Variations at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Th: Queen + Adam Lambert at United Center.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"22 Jump Street" now playing.
Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Peter Stormare, Wyatt Russell, Amber Stevens, Jillian Bell, Ice Cube, The Lucas Brothers, ...
http://22jumpstreetmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Signal" now playing.
Patrick Davidson, Brenton Thwaites, Olivia Cooke, Beau Knapp, Jeffrey Grove, Laurence Fishburne, ...
http://facebook.com/thesignalfilm
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2014.09.13 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions. Print the handy PDF.
Fr 06.13: 8:30p Frozen, Independence Park (3945 N Springfield Ave)
Fr 06.13: 9p Delivery Man, Dunham Park (4638 N Melvina Ave)
Fr 06.13: 9p Independence Day, West Chatham Park (8223 S Princeton Ave)
Fr 06.13: 9p The Goonies, Revere Park (2509 W Irving Park Rd)
Sa 06.14: 7:45p Gremlins, Chopin Park (3420 N Long Ave)
Sa 06.14: 9p Gravity, Pulaski Park (1419 W Blackhawk St)
Sa 06.14: 9p On the Waterfront, Gross Park (2708 W Lawrence Ave)
Sa 06.14: 9p Rookie of the Year, Oz Park (2021 N Burling St)
Su 06.15: 9p Groundhog Day, Holstein Park (2200 N Oakley Ave)
Su 06.15: 9p Patang, Midway Plaisance Park (1130 Midway Plais. North)
Mo 06.16: 8p The Lego Movie, Wolfe Playground Park (3325 E 108th St)
Mo 06.16: 9p Strangers on a Train, Lincoln Park (2045 N Lincoln Pk West)
Tu 06.17: 9p As Good As It Gets, Ward, A. Montgomery Park (630 N Kingsbury St)
Tu 06.17: 9p Gravity, Kedvale Park (4134 W Hirsch St)
Tu 06.17: 9p How to Train Your Dragon, Marquette Park (6743 S Kedzie Ave)
We 06.18: 9p 42, Robichaux Park (9247 S Eggleston Ave)
We 06.18: 9p Ghostbusters, Lincoln Park (2045 N Lincoln Pk West)
We 06.18: 9p Latino Film Festival, Harrison Park (1824 S Wood St)
Th 06.19: 8p Gravity, Hamilton Park (513 W 72nd St)
Th 06.19: 9p Lee Daniels' The Butler, Dunbar Park (300 E 31st St)
Th 06.19: 9p Man of Steel, Oakdale Park (965 W 95th St)
Th 06.19: 9p The Smurfs 2, Bell Park (3020 N Oak Park Ave).
http://bedno.com/mind/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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Now playing.
Edge of Tomorrow, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Maleficent, Fed Up, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, For No Good Reason, Transcendence, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, RoboCop, Her, Lego Movie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2014.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p.
World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-7638 http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2014.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of many 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!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2014.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^
Mutations of Otherness. -2014.06.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Explores mutations in the context of historical/natural references and its connection to personal, cultural, physical, political or observed ideas of identity. Mutations can be natural such as variants in plants, animals, and insects. They can also be a part of our human psychology or cultural that creates a mythos of otherness and transformation. Invites artists to interpret mutations within the concept of multiples and comparatives.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2014.09.01 Yearly. 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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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2014.06.13:    ^
Spring Awakening fest. -Sunday All ages. $65-200.
DOZENS of major DJs across three days.
http://springawakeningfestival.com
Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
http://soldierfield.net
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Taste of Randolph (since 1998). Bands, finer foods, vendors, vintage vehicles. -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $6-10 12-10p.
http://starevents.com
Randolph and Halsted
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North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.
THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
Latecomers use Bedno.com/bike or text WHERE to bike@bedno.com to find us.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5949 N Clark. East corner at Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
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.
800/979-3370 http://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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US Air Guitar Semifinals. 18+ $16+ 9p.
http://usairguitar.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Carnal. 2nd Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://facebook.com/NeoChicago
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://berlinchicago.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2014.06.14:    ^
Flag Day. Yearly.
Commemorates 1777 adoption by Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes.
http://www.flagnet.com
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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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** Artists of the Wall Festival (since 1994). Bands, vendors, artists, neighbors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $30+ Always sells out. 9a-8p.
Participants paint over 100 mural segments from Pratt to Morse (spaces sell out). Some prizes, mostly fun. One of my ABSOLUTE favorite fests! Blade/bike path, good parks and beach, good bands and acts, veggie friendly and near a Heartland branch. Judging 2pm Sunday.
2014 Theme: "Dreaming It Real"
http://tinyurl.com/aowreg2013
Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf. Around 6900 N on the lake.
http://rogerspark.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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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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Kidical Mass - Logan. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.
Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoKidicalMass
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World Juggling Day. Yearly. 11a-8p.
Observed in Chicago by some amazing performers at play.
http://juggle.org/wjd
Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Dr.
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Chicago Blues Festival (since 1984). 2nd Saturday in June -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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Puerto Rican Day Parade (since 1967). Also on ABC. Yearly. All ages. Free 2:30p.
773/292-1414 http://chicagoparades.us
Division from Western to Sacramento
http://cityofchicago.org
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
06.14: What Happened to Wisdom? An Introduction to Sophology.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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Rascal Flatts and pals. All ages. $25-255 7:30p.
Rewind Tour w/ Gloriana, Sheryl Crow.
http://rascalflatts.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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**** World Naked Bike Ride (since 2004). 2nd Saturday in June Yearly. Gather after 6p, ride 8-11:30p.
Massive bike (+skate) event celebrating freedom from oil and the beauty of people. Held globally with dozens of cities participating. Bare-as-you-dare outfits range from body paint to fanciful costumes to undies. Chicago's past rides drew hundreds of cyclists cover a dozen miles of high visibility city areas. The atmosphere is extremely joyful and transcendently fun, while important and earnest. The naked truth is bicycles are THE path to a strong America.
CYCLISTS: Check-in to be announced.
READ THE RULEZ: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about
FANS: Suggested viewing points+times and the ride's progress live will be on Bedno.com/bike and ChicagoNakedRide.org on ride day. Also on Twitter as @ChiNakedRide and #WNBRC
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Andy C. 21+ $25 10p-5a.
Drum-n-Bass god w/ Stunna, Alfonz Delamota, Striz, Ruckus, ...
http://andyc.cc
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Diplo and Zebo. 21+ $50 10p-5a.
http://diplo.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2014.10.29 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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Sunday 2014.06.15:    ^
* Fathers' Day. 3rd Sunday in June Yearly.
Honor and be kind to fathers.
http://www.fathers.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2014.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Vintage Garage. 3rd Sundays $? 11a-6p.
100 vintage and antique dealers.
06.15: Record Ramp.
847/579-9079 http://vintagegaragechicago.com
5051 N Broadway Uptown between Foster and Argyle.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://facebook.com/chicagobikepolo
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Lionel Richie. All ages. $10-275 7:30p.
http://lionelrichie.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2014.06.16:    ^
Summer Vacation. -2014.09.02 Yearly.
http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2014.09.07 Yearly.
Mo 06.16: 8p John Legend: Acoustic "All of Me Tour".
We 06.18: 6:30p OneRepublic "Native Summer Tour" with The Script, American Authors.
Th 06.19: 6:30p OneRepublic "Native Summer Tour" with The Script, American Authors.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Downtown Sound. Mondays All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two extraordinary bands most Monday nights.
06.16: An evening with Richard Thompson and his Electric Trio.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.16: Spring Awakening Fest Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2014.06.17:    ^
Black Flag kids show. All ages. Free 6p.
Meet Greg Ginn and the other members of Black Flag as they play stripped down songs for the kids!
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2105 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://.reggieslive.com
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Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.
"Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.com
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Tegan and Sara. -Wednesday 18+ $36 7:30p.
W/ My Midnight Heart & The Courtneys.
http://teganandsara.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://victheatre.com
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2014.06.18:    ^
Terrapin Flyer. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.
Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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"Unbridled" Wednesdays 21+ $10 10p-2a.
"Unleash your inhibitions at Unbridled - a fun, funky, freaky evening of titillating variety." DJs with vaudevillian, burlesque and extreme acts throughout the bar.
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Thursday 2014.06.19:    ^
Juneteenth. Yearly.
Date on which the freedom of the slaves was formally announced in Texas in 1865, more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War.
http://www.juneteenth.com
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Loops and Variations. Thursdays -2014.07.03 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
New music and electronica most Thursdays.
06.19: eighth blackbird; Grammy-winning cast of new breed super-musicians.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Queen + Adam Lambert. All ages. $46-150+ 7:30p.
http://queenonline.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
06.19: #miaparty With Alfonz Delamota / Proppabear / M1D1 / DJ oracle / Dioptrics / MC Questionmark Uk / Rifle MC / MC T.A.E.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/tickets
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.
With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.
Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $0-18 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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World class gardens. Easy to get to. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.
385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-6p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $6-11 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.
Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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2014.06.13