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Events week of Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
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Tuesday 2017.06.27
- Chi 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."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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- Rammstein. $24-279+ 8p.
- rammstein.deTinley Park Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
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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.
facebook.com/chicagoundergroundcomedyBeat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
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- Proper Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
- 06.27: Proper Presents Jungle all night! 9pm Diskokitty, 10pm Mega Mike, 11pm Mark Almaria, 12am Lamebrane, 1am Kode X.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
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Wednesday 2017.06.28
- "In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
- "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
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- Bittersweet. Last Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- DJ Philly Peroxide spins goth club classics and new dark alternative music & video. $2 PBR.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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- FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2017.09.02 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
- Visible anywhere near the lake.
navypier.com/aon-summer-fireworksNavy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
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Thursday 2017.06.29
- Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.
- Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome.
atomicsketch.comGreen Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
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- OK GO. All ages. $28 7:30p.
- okgo.netVic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
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- "Spectacle" Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.
- Michelle L'Amour's weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
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Friday 2017.06.30
- American Music Festival (since 1981). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $30+ 11a-?p.
- "40+ bands on three stages, festival tents for rain or shine, Cajun/American BBQ..."
Fitzgerald's, 708/788-6670, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Near Blue Line.
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- * Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
- THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making our presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
massup.us/ccmDaley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
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- Group Skate. 2nd/Last Fridays 21+ Free 7:30p.
- Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
ChicagoSkater.orgDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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- Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED
- "A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins Electronica/Indie Alternative dance music.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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- Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Fr/Sa 18+ $20-40 10p.
- A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties. Catch the up-close magic show at 7:30p.
kisskisscabaret.comUptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
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Saturday 2017.07.01
- * Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloonfest (since 1981). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $8 11a-11p UNCONFIRMED
- Major hot air ballooning event, includes nationally known bands, food, carnival, fireworks, etc, weather permitting.
eyestotheskies.orgLisle Community Park, 630/575-9798, Hwy. 53 and Short Street. Near I-88 and I-355.
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- Naperville Rib Fest. -2017.07.04 Yearly. All ages. $0-10 12-10p UNCONFIRMED
- Big fest with over a dozen barbeque vendors (Ribbers) and other treats and merchandise. Also carnival rides, and diverse kids entertainment "To promote Americanism and enrich community life through leisure activities..."
ribfest.netKnoch Park, Martin Ave at S West St, Naperville.
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- International Festival of Life (since 1993). -Monday Yearly. All ages. 1-10p UNCONFIRMED
- "Dedicated to celebrating the humanity of all people. The event allows cultural, educational and spiritual exchange through innovative programming and a marketplace format that highlights the global spectrum of entertainment, food, fine arts, crafts, small business and corporate communities." Reggae, Rock, Caribbean, Latin, African, Pop, R&B, Gospel, House and World Music bands.
internationalfestivaloflife.comUnion Park, 1501 W Randolph. Near Washington/Ogden intersection.
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- College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p UNCONFIRMED
- Structured Weekly Free Speech Forum With Quality Lecturers and Good American Food And Bar.
07.01: US Fake News Since 1776.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
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- Star Wars Burlesque. Saturdays 18+ $28 9p UNCONFIRMED
- Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
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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.
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- Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p.
- One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
Vaudezilla.comStage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
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Sunday 2017.07.02
- Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2017.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
- 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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- Sunday Skate Session. Sundays All ages. Free 3:30p.
- Cones, Tricks, Skaters, Good Times, all skill levels welcome.
ChicagoSkater.orgBelmont Harbor, 3200 N. Lake Front Trail. Tip of South lobe.
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- "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
- Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
adultswim.comTOON. On cable.
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- Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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Monday 2017.07.03
- Earth at Aphelion. Our orbit's farthest point from the sun. Yearly.
- Fortunately by cosmic standards we're close (3.4%?) to circular at 147.5-152.6Mkm (91.7-94.8Mmi).
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- Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2017.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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- Fun Bands at the Beer Garden nightly. All ages. Free.
- Fr 06.23: Libido Funk Circus and The Shades 5:30-11:30pm.
Sa 06.24: Pier Pride (Stay tuned for an updated list of artists during our Pier Pride celebration!) 2-11:30pm.
Su 06.25: Old Town School Of Folk Shoobooty and Big Sadie 2-8pm.
We 06.28: Morry Sochat & The Special 20s and Trayce Eileen 5:15-9:30pm.
Th 06.29: Pier Dance Euphony and Snoopy King 7-9pm.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Miller Beer Garden at the Tip.
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- Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2017.09.17 Yearly.
- Fr 06.23: Gipsy Kings. PAV 8:00p
Sa 06.24: Common. PAV 7:30p
Su 06.25: Lea DeLaria of Orange is the New Black: An Evening of Comedy and Music. MT 7:30p
Tu 06.27: Michael McDonald \ Boz Scaggs. PAV 7:00p
We 06.28: Diana Krall. PAV 8:00p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
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- Sox home games. -2017.09.25.
- Fr 6.23: Athletics 7:10p
Sa 6.24: Athletics 1:10p
Su 6.25: Athletics 1:10p
Mo 6.26: Yankees 7:10p
Tu 6.27: Yankees 7:10p
We 6.28: Yankees 7:10p
Th 6.29: Yankees 7:10p.
sox.comGuaranteed Rate Field, 312/674-1000, 333 W 35th St.
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- Summer Vacation. -2017.09.05 Yearly.
- cps.eduChicago Public Schools.
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- * Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2017.09.14 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.
chicagosummerdance.orgGrant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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- * Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2017.08.20 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 several days a week.
312/742-7638 grantparkmusicfestival.comGrant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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- Millennium Park Concerts. Mo/Th -2017.08.21 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
- Several extraordinary bands nightly, twice a week.
Mo 06.26: Jaga Jazzist, AfrotroniX
Th 06.29: Lady Wray, Zeshan B & the Transistor
Mo 07.10: Natalie Prass, Angelica Garcia
Th 07.13: Toto La Momposina Xenia Rubinos.
tinyurl.com/chidts2016Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
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- Cubs home games. -2017.09.25.
- Tu 7.04: Rays 1:20p
We 7.05: Rays 1:20p.
cubs.comWrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addison.
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- * Long Grove Chocolate Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
- Freshly made chocolate dipped everythings; fruits, popcorn, donuts, martinis, etc. Chef demos, specialty shops, two entertainment stages. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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Ongoing
- "Transformers: The Last Knight" now playing.
- Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel, Laura Haddock, ...
transformersmovie.comTheaters Everywhere.
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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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- Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2017.09.07 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
- Nice films, neighbors, popcorn. See the handy quick ref sched.
bedno.com/movies/parksVarious Chicago parks.
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- Now playing.
- Cars 3, Rough Night, Wonder Woman, Baywatch, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Alien: Covenant, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, 3 Generations, The Circle, A Quiet Passion, The Fate of the Furious, The Student, Colossal, Ghost in the Shell, Power Rangers, Beauty and the Beast, Trainspotting 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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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- Millennium Park Movies. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
- 06.27: Julie & Julia.
bedno.com/movies/parks?pritzJay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
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