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RECOMMENDED EVENTS THIS WEEK:
  Movie: "Chronicles of Narnia 2" now playing everywhere.
  Ongoing: "Boneyard Prayer" at Redmoon Central.
  Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
  Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
  ..-Tu: National Restaurant Association show at McCormick.
  ..-Su: * Green Festival at Navy Pier.
  ..-Su: LakeView Mayfest.
  Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
  Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
  Su: Walk&Roll Chicago at Grant Park.
  Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
  Su: New cartoons on FOX.
  Su: WE drum TRIBE at Northwestern University.
  Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
  Mo: Jazz and Absinthe at Morseland.
  Mo: Tales of Terror at The Red Lion Pub.
  Mo: "Clash" Drum&Bass at Tini Martini.
  Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
  Mo: The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart on COM.
  Tu: Full Moon.
  Tu-Th: All Candy Expo at McCormick Place.
  Tu: Seether and Flyleaf at Riviera Theatre.
  Tu: * Full Moon Fire Jam near Foster Beach.
  We: Start of Gemini.
  We: * Ride of Silence at Daley Plaza.
  We: "Seminar" drum&bass weekly at Lava Lounge.
  We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
  We: ElectroWave at Uptown Lounge.
  Th-Mo: International Mister Leather competition at Hyatt.
  Th: Serendipity at Chicago Theatre.
  Th: Stone Temple Pilots at Charter One Pavilion.
  Th: Atomic at Neo.
  Fr-..: Art by Jewish Women at Woman Made Gallery.
  ...

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Movie
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  "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" now playing.
    Ben Barnes, Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, Skandar Keynes,
    Georgie Henley, Eddie Izzard, ...
    http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia
    Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies.php

  Now playing.
    Speed Racer, What Happens in Vegas, Iron Man, Baby
    Mama, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, 88
    Minutes, Smart People, Street Kings, Leatherheads,
    Shine a Light, 21, Flawless, Superhero Movie, Drillbit
    Taylor, Doomsday, Horton Hears a Who, 10K BC, Semi-Pro,
    The Other Boleyn Girl, Be Kind Rewind, Charlie
    Bartlett, Vantage Point, Witless Protection, ...
    Theaters Everywhere. http://bedno.com/movies.php

  Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN!
  -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
    8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Drillbit Taylor - Owen Wilson
    and kids.
    10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Superhero Movie - Drake Bell,
    Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald,
    Brent Spiner, Jeffrey Tambor, Tracy Morgan, ...
    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
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  "Boneyard Prayer" -2008.05.25 18+ $?
    Explores struggle, sorrow, and salvation drawing from
    varied sources. A Depression-era tale of one man's
    fractured life and ultimate redemption using puppetry,
    shadow images, and extraordinary music.
    Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
    http://www.redmoon.org

  Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to
  promote the health, economic and environmental benefits
  of bicycling. -2008.09.30 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

  Joffrey Ballet. -2008.05.25 All ages. $25-140 Various
  times.
    Presents "American Moderns"
    http://joffrey.com
    Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
    http://auditoriumtheatre.org

  National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!).
  -Tuesday Yearly.
    The *OTHER* NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
    312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
    McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South
    buildings.
    http://www.mccormickplace.com

  * Green Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? Sa 10a-8p,
  Su 11a-6p.
    See some of the most innovative and cutting-edge green
    technologies in over 300 exhibits; everything from
    eco-fashion and natural home and health products, to
    solar panels, organic produce, workshops, speakers and
    networking.
    http://greenfestivals.org
    Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site
    parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
    http://www.navypier.com

  LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $5
  (donation) Fr 4-10p, Sa-Su 12-10p.
    Food, music, merchants, major bands late, pet contest.
    Thousands attend, basic beer tents.
    773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
    Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry.

  WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
    Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
    Hundreds of city locations.

  Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming.
  -2008.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
    Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.10-10.28.
    Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.13-10.28.
    Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.15-10.02.
    Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.05-10.30.
    Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.12-10.25.
    Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.17-10.25.
    Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.31-10.25.
    Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p
    06.14-10.18.
    Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.08-10.26.
    http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
    Various city locations.

  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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Sunday 2008.05.18
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  Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2008.10.26
  Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
    500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining,
    with free parking, food and restrooms.
    847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
    Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd,
    Rosemont.
    http://www.allstatearena.com

  Walk&Roll Chicago (since 1973). Walk / skate / bike to
  fight cancer. Yearly. All ages. 9:30a.
    Unique charity event for the American Cancer Society.
    Pledged Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi). Dogs
    permitted. Around 5000 people will participate to raise
    more than $1,000,000.
    312/279-7261 http://www.walkroll.org
    Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop,
    various buses.

  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://www.nira-rocketry.org
    East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near
    Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.

  Fox cartoons new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
    May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, and
    American Dad!
    http://www.thesimpsons.com
    FOX. http://www.fox.com

  WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. $0-5 7:30-9:30p.
    "Community Drumming Circle for all. Gather & join our
    highest intentions together with the intensity &
    concentration to charge the planet with the power of
    our collective rhythms to vibrate peace & healing and
    broadcast these potent energies into the lens of our
    growing satellite, instructing the ether, programming
    for peaceful change & prosperity."
    http://www.shedrums.com
    Northwestern University, Sheridan at Clark, Evanston.
    Stone Circle Fire-pit On The Landfill, South End of
    Campus.

  "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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show
    Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
    http://www.adultswim.com
    TOON. On cable. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com

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Monday 2008.05.19
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  Jazz and Absinthe. Mondays 21+ Free 5p-2a.
    Weekly rotating bands (9-11p), formerly banned booze
    ($7), and full menu (-10:30p).
    Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at
    Sheridan. Free parking.
    http://www.1218morse.com

  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

  "Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
    Various dedicated local DJs weekly.
    05.19: DJs DeLaMota, M1D1, Riverman, The Ghost, ...
    773/337-1535 http://myspace.com/alfonzdlm
    Tini Martini, 773/269-2900, 2169 N. Milwaukee. Logan
    Square.
    http://tinimartini.com

  Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.
    Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Diz, Just
    Joey, Uncle Milty; Hosts JoJo, Sal-E, Reggie,
    Christopher Banks, Danielle, Dr. Cho; 4kft dance space,
    multiple bars and environments, late night dining,
    state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
    05.19: MN2S Tour, Halo Varga & Roy Davis Jr., with
    special Green Room B-day set from Alton Miller.
    http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
    Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At
    Webster.
    http://www.jazzitup.com

  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.
    Struggling along without writers.
    COM. On cable. http://www.comedycentral.com

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Tuesday 2008.05.20
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  Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
    http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
    http://www.almanac.com

  Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
    Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
    8p Drillbit Taylor, 10p Superhero Movie.
    Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the
    corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
    http://www.brewview.com

  All Candy Expo (since 1884). National Confectioners
  Association. -Thursday Yearly. 9a-5p.
    Industry or connected only.
    703/790-5750 http://www.allcandyexpo.com
    McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center.
    http://www.mccormickplace.com

  Seether and Flyleaf. All ages. $31 6p.
    http://seether.com
    Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
    http://www.rivieratheatre.com

  * Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-10:15p.
    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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Wednesday 2008.05.21
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  Start of Gemini. Astrological sign, the twins. Yearly.
    http://www.astrology.com

  * Ride of Silence. All ages. Free 6:45p.
    Raising awareness of cyclists rights and remembering
    those killed by cars, riders must be entirely silent
    for this 10-mile procession during Bike Safety Month;
    also go 12mph or less and wear a black armband.
    http://tinyurl.com/5olfy6
    Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington
    and Dearborn.
    http://www.cityofchicago.org

  "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998).
  Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
    05.21: "Local 312" - DJs Pipeline, Stunna, Dr. Groo,
    Entro MC, $0.
    http://www.bassbythepound.com
    Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
    http://lavachicago.com

  "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

  ElectroWave. We/Th 21+ Free 10p-4a.
    DJs QBot + Kamar spin Electro, Retro, SynthPop,
    NewWave, more.
    Uptown Lounge, 773/878-1136, 1136 W Lawrence. Near Red
    Line Lawrence stop.
    http://uptownlounge.net

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Thursday 2008.05.22
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  International Mister Leather competition (since 1979).
  -Monday Yearly.
    Huge leather market, events all day, hot parties at
    select clubs, tough tourists. Registration Thursday,
    opening Friday, Pre-judging Saturday, finals Sunday,
    party at House of Blues.
    http://www.imrl.com
    Hyatt Regency Chicago, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
    http://www.chicagohyatt.com

  Serendipity (since 2004). $12+ 1:30p.
    "Showcases the artistic talents of Chicago's seniors in
    a spectacular cabaret show of Broadway medleys, soulful
    solos, and lively dance routines - complete with a
    76-year-old roller dancer! All proceeds will benefit
    Meals on Wheels Chicago, The Chicago Academy for the
    Arts and After School Matters."
    Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
    http://www.thechicagotheatre.com

  Stone Temple Pilots. All ages. $45+ 8p.
    http://stonetemplepilots.com
    Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White
    Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs
    field.
    http://www.charteronepavilion.com

  Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
    DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New
    Wave, more.
    http://www.djkamar.com
    Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of
    Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
    http://neo-chicago.com

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Friday 2008.05.23
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  Art by Jewish Women. "Tradition and Transformation"
  -2008.06.19 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
    Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
    http://www.womanmade.org

  Panic at the Disco. -Saturday All ages. $33+ Two nights.
  6p.
    W / Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound, Phantom
    Planet; Honda Civic tour.
    http://panicatthedisco.com
    Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee.
    NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line
    Western and California stops.
    http://www.congresschicago.com

  North Mississippi Allstars. $20 7p.
    http://www.nmallstars.com
    House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
    http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago

  Kanye West. -Saturday All ages. $39-78+ Two shows sold
  out. 7p.
    "Glow In The Dark" tour with NERD, Rihanna & Lupe.
    http://www.kanyewest.com
    United Center, 1901 W Madison.
    http://www.unitedcenter.com

  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

  Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODE. Fridays All ages. Free
  9p (unconfirmed).
    Fantastic new series' fourth (final?) season. Starring
    Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis,
    Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace
    Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
    Preceded by new Dr. Who episodes.
    http://scifi.com/battlestar
    SCI.

  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

  The Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" Burlesque. Fridays
  -2008.06.06 21+ $15 10:30p.
    New Millennium Theatre Company (NMTC) presents the
    premiere concept burlesque troupe in their latest
    installment: "Vegas Baby!" Fresh off the strip with hot
    new hosts Jack Spade and "Mr. Vegas" himself, Tony
    Clifton, the Dames are "all in" with brand new
    sexier-than-ever dance numbers; a sleek knockout
    production that glitters like Elvis' bedazzled white
    suit without losing their edge.
    312/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
    The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Between
    Montrose & Wilson.
    http://www.spotchicago.com

  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 2008.05.24
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  Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays
  $20-45 4hr 10a.
    Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
    http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com

  Memorial Day Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
    150 units, a dozen bands, veterans distributing flags
    and poppies, some 25000 participants expected. Wreath
    laying ceremony at 11a. Note that Grant Park features a
    statue of General Logan, who first officially
    recognized this day.
    http://www.cityofchicago.org
    State Street from Wacker to Van Buren.

  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.
    05.24: Plans for Improving Public Transit Services in
    Chicago.
    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

  FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2008.08.30 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

  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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