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RECOMMENDED EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Movie: "My Sister's Keeper" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Transformers 2 now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Whatever Works" now playing select theaters.
Seasonal: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Seasonal: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Seasonal: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Seasonal: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Seasonal: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Taste Of Chicago at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Grant Park Music Festival.
Ongoing: * Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Fr-Su: Strawberry Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Fr-Sa: The Dew Tour at Grant Park.
Fr-Sa: Cans Outdoor Music Fest in Wicker Park.
Fr: * Critical Mass bike ride from Daley Plaza.
Fr: "motion/vision/transition" at Chicago Art Department.
Fr: * Chicago AND Earth, Wind & Fire! at Allstate Arena.
Fr: New Kids on the Block at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Broadzilla at Exit.
Sa: Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach Park.
Sa-Su: * Fountain Square Art Festival in Evanston.
Sa-Su: Circus Cats at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Sa-Su: Sonic Youth at Vic Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: *** Gay Pride Parade and Festival at Boystown.
Su: Beach Poets at Loyola Beach.
Su: Synthetic at SmartBar.
Mo: Old School Hip-Hop Karaoke at Joe's Sports Bar.
Mo: Booty Movement Coalition at Martyrs'.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Magic Chicago at City Lit Theater.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th-..: American Music Festival at Fitzgerald's.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
See http://ChicagoFunNews.com for more events, photos, etc.

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Movie
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"My Sister's Keeper" now playing.
Abigail Breslin, Walter Raney, Sofia Vassilieva,
Cameron Diaz, Heather Wahlquist, Jason Patric, Evan
Ellingson, Alec Baldwin, ...
http://www.mysisterskeepermovie.com
Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies.php

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" now playing.
Megan Fox, Shia LaBeouf, Isabel Lucas, Hugo Weaving,
Josh Duhamel, ...
http://www.transformersmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies.php

"Whatever Works" now playing. (limited).
Woody Allen w/ Ed Begley Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Larry
David, Conleth Hill, Michael McKean, Evan Rachel Wood,
...
http://www.sonyclassics.com/whateverworks
Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies.php

Now playing.
Food Inc, The Proposal, Year One, Imagine That, Moon,
Taking of Pelham 123, Land of the Lost, My Life in
Ruins, The Hangover, Up, Dance Flick", Night at the
Museum 2, Terminator 4", Angels & Demons, Management,
Star Trek XI, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, X-Men Origins
Wolverine, Earth, The Soloist, Adventureland, ...
Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies.php

Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN!
-Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
7:30p Fr,Mo-Th: Sunshine Cleaning - Amy Adams, Emily
Blunt, Alan Arkin, Steve Zahn, ...
9:30p Fr,Mo-Th: Obsessed - Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles,
Ali Larter, ...
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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Seasonal
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big
bands, different style everyday. -2009.08.23 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.

FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2009.08.29 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://www.navypier.com

Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to
promote the health, economic and environmental benefits
of bicycling. -2009.09.30 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://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org

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.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington
and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org

Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming.
-2009.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.09-10.27.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.12-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.14-10.15.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.04-10.29.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.11-10.24.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: North Cntr, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.13-10.31.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.07-10.25.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.

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Ongoing
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Taste Of Chicago (since 1981). Beer, meat, people, major
bands. -2009.07.05 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.tasteofchicago.us
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by
train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
http://www.cityofchicago.org

Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2009.08.14
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.

* Cirque Shanghai. -2009.09.07 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

Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Fr: Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile
Sa: Diana Krall, Federico Aubele
Su: Joe Cocker, 40th Anniversary Woodstock Lawn Party
Tu: The Music Of Abba As Performed By Arrival From
Sweden
We: Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, King Sunny Ade &
His African Beats
Th: Leon Fleisher & Friends.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk.
Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr
10a.
Fr: Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Sa: Taste of the Neighborhoods
Th: Greek Town, Chinatown & Little Italy.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com

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Friday 2009.06.26
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Strawberry Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Strawberry foods, drinks and treats everywhere.
Entertainment on two stages. 80 shops, galleries,
restaurants. Well managed popular family event in a
lovely town.
http://www.starevents.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old
Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
http://www.longgroveonline.com

The Dew Tour. -Saturday All 1-9p.
Best BMX athletes compete in vert and dirt disciplines,
and street specialties. Also daily festival village
with events, signings, giveaways, nerf, etc.
800/745-3000 http://allisports.com/events/nike-60-bmx-open
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, 337 E Randolph. Red line
Madison stop, various buses.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Cans Outdoor Music Fest (since 2003). -Saturday Yearly.
All ages. $5 donation Fr 4, Sa 2p.
Cans Bar & Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N. Damen. 1
block north of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com

* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free
5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their
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.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the
Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of
State&Lake train stop.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org

"motion/vision/transition" Free 7p.
Three visual artists explore three everyday subject
matters, unveiling them in a new light.
http://haastyle.com/mvtshow
Chicago Art Department, 1837 S Halsted.
http://chicagoartdepartment.org

* Chicago AND Earth, Wind & Fire! $35-95+ 7:30p.
Artists Against Hunger & Poverty initiative. Bring 3
non-perishable food items or make donation to local
food bank for unreleased songs downloads.
http://ewfandchicago.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd,
Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com

New Kids on the Block. All ages. $29-79 7:30p.
W/ Jesse McCartney and Jabbawockeez.
http://newkidsontheblock.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue,
Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com

Konkrete Jungle. Monthly. 21+ $5+? 9p-2a.
Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
06.26: "Ragga Renegades" w/ General Malice.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish
lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches,
attached restaurant. E of Blue Line Belmont stop.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago

Broadzilla. The Burlesque Beast. 21+ Free 10p-2a.
First of all, NO COVER! Want more? We've got
Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie and Wham Bam Pam as smokin'
hot hosts, $2 PBR cans all night, AND FREE SWAG! Two
different sets at 10p and 1a.
http://vaudezilla.com/broadzilla.htm
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com

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Saturday 2009.06.27
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Cardboard Cup Regatta (since 1985). Yearly. Race:
9a-noon.
Over 100 entrants build boats of cardboard and compete
for a variety of awards on 200 yard course.
http://cardboardcup.com
Main Beach Park, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake.
http://www.crystallakeparks.org

* Fountain Square Art Festival (since 1980). Lots of
quality art, food and bands. -Sunday Yearly. 10a-10p.
About 300 artists, strictly juried.
http://www.evchamber.com
Evanston Business District, 1100 W Main, Evanston.
Purple line Main stop.
http://www.cityofevanston.org

Circus Cats. -Sunday Monthly. All ages. $12 Sa 2+4p, Su
1+ 3p.
Samantha Martin's amazing performing Acro-Cats ride
skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire,
play in a band and more!
http://www.circuscats.com
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee.
By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com

Sonic Youth. -Sunday 18+ $29+ 2 nites 8p.
http://sonicyouth.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com

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.
06.27: Chicago Parents Television Council.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near
Lincoln/Irving/Damen.

"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

Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old
school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy
comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com

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Sunday 2009.06.28
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*** Gay Pride Parade and Festival (since 1970). One of
the nations largest. Last Sunday in June Yearly. All
ages. Free 12p.
Hundreds of floats, thousands of flamboyantly happy
people. Special events at all area bars and
restaurants, major after-parties. Starting point may
backup South on Halsted to Fullerton. Wear sun screen.
773/348-8243 http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org
Boystown, Belmont and Halsted. North on Halsted to
Broadway, South on Broadway to Diversey, East on
Diversey to Canon Drive at Lincoln Park.

Beach Poets (since 1990). Sundays -2009.08.23 Yearly. All
ages. Free 4-6p.
Cathleen Schandelmeier-Bartels hosts varied readings
and music.
06.28: Donna Kiser, founder of MISS (Mothers of
Incarcerated Sons Speak), published author and rabble
rouser.
773/465-5460 http://www.myspace.com/beachpoets
Loyola Beach, 7049 N Sheridan. Greenleaf at the
lakefront, near Heartland stand.
http://chicagopoetry.com

Synthetic. Last Sundays 21+ Free 4p-?a.
"rADIOaCTIVE's new night featuring all dark dance
music. Think industrial, new wave, synth pop, ebm,
electro, techno, goth, dark wave, punk"
06.28: "Guilty Pleasures" pride afterparty.
http://www.myspace.com/radioactiveindustrial
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line
Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com

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Monday 2009.06.29
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Old School Hip-Hop Karaoke. Mondays 21+ $5 6p-12a.
Great times; nothing past 1999.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php

Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 8:30p.
Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat
funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com

Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance
space, multiple bars and environments, late night
dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free
parking, more.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At
Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com

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Tuesday 2009.06.30
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Sunshine Cleaning, 9:30p Obsessed.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the
corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com

Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in
Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com

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Wednesday 2009.07.01
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20
7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians hosted by
Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles.
07.01: Christopher Carter, Jeff Scanlan.
773/984-3817 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr.
located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org

"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays
18+ $3 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 2009.07.02
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American Music Festival (since 1981). -Saturday Yearly.
All ages. $25 We-Th 4:30p-1a, Fr-Sa 1p-3a.
See website for massive schedule of great acts.
Fitzgerald's, 708/788-6670, 6615 Roosevelt Road,
Berwyn. 6blks from Forest Park Blue Line stop at Oak
Park Ave.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com

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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