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2012.09.28 (wk796)

Red light GO!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Horror Film Festival at Portage Theater.
Movie: "Hotel Transylvania" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Looper" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Su: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
..-Sa: Red Bull Thre3style DJ World Finals at Various locations.
..-Sa: Emo Philips at Zanies Comedy Club.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Native American Day.
Ongoing: Bicycles & the Arts at Working Bikes Cooperative.
..-Su: Long Grove Apple Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Fr: Heart Walk at Grant Park.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Radiolab Live: In the Dark at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Steve Vai at House of Blues.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Full Moon.
Sa: Perimeter Ride at Buckingham Fountain.
Sa: VeganMania at Broadway Armory.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Ravenswood ArtWalk at Central Gallery.
Sa: SlutWalk Chicago at Thompson Center.
Sa-Su: Circus In The Parks at Independence Park.
Sa: Wanda Sykes at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Firepower Tour at Congress Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Bike Smut 6 at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Sukkot.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: AIDS Run/Walk 5K at Soldier Field.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Ben Folds Five at Chicago Theatre.
Su: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Su: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: ZZ Top at Chicago Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Circus Cats at Stage 773.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.
Movie:    ^
Horror Film Festival (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $10-26.
Major special guests, classic and modern flicks, makeup demos, scream contest, babes, blood, booze, ...
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://portagetheater.org
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"Hotel Transylvania" now playing.
Voices of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, CeeLo Green, Jon Lovitz, ...
http://welcometohotelt.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Looper" now playing.
W/ Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, ...
http://loopermovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 09.28: Berger 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. - Fried Green Tomatoes
Fr 09.28: South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. - Soul Food.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
Dredd 3D, Trouble with the Curve, Resident Evil: Retribution, Premium Rush, The Expendables 2, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, The Campaign, Bourne Legacy, Total Recall, The Watch, Ruby Sparks, Step Up Revolution, Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spiderman, Ted, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 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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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2012.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://sixflags.com/greatAmerica
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Ongoing:    ^
* Occupy Chicago.
Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2012.10.14 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.
Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Red Bull Thre3style DJ World Finals. -Saturday 21+ $10 9p-2a.
18 DJs battle. Judges: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Cosmo Baker, Skratch Bastid.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/453473184692414
Various locations.
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Emo Philips. -Saturday 21+ 25+drinx Various times.
http://emophilips.com
Zanies Comedy Club, 312/337-4027, 1548 North Wells. 1/2 south of North Ave and Wells St.
http://chicago.zanies.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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2012.10.31 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://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various 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 2012.09.28:    ^
Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.
Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.nativeamericanday.com
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Bicycles & the Arts. -2012.10.13 All ages. $10+ donation. Times?
Chicago Calling Arts Festival event, finds meaningful connections between values of bicycle culture and values of arts community, and connecting with topics such as safe streets and progressive urban planning. Fundraiser for Working Bikes Cooperative.
312/380-9223 http://thechainlink.org/events/bicycles-the-arts
Working Bikes Cooperative, 773/847-5440, 2434 S Western Ave.
http://workingbikes.org
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Long Grove Apple Fest (since 1993). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Cider donuts, caramel apples, apple pies, even apple popcorn and apple martinis! Bands including country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz, more. 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
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Heart Walk. Yearly. All ages. 11a-1:30p.
Walkathon to fight heart disease. Other area walks on other days or times.
http://heart.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo, Upper Hutchinson Field. NW corner. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* 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.
09.28: CCMXV - 15th ANNIVERSARY ride and afterparty!!!
http://Bedno.com/bike/ccm
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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Radiolab Live: In the Dark. All ages. $28-78 6p.
Modern dancer-athletes Pilobolus, and musician Thao Nguyen, score the show live.
http://radiolab.org/inthedark
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 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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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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Steve Vai. 17+ $40+ 8:30p.
w/ Beverly McClellan.
http://vai.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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://www.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://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2012.09.29:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. Monthly. 9:15p.
September: Corn moon.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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* Perimeter Ride (since 2002). Yearly. 8-2a.
"A slow century around the city with lots of stops for site-seeing, snacking and skinnydipping." Potentially 90+ miles over 12+ hours.
Follow us on https://Bedno.com/bike
http://thechainlink.org/events/perimeter-ride-11-2012
Buckingham Fountain, 773/865-7445, 451 S Lake Shore Drive.
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* VeganMania. Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-5p.
Daylong fest showcasing unique vegan commerce, culture, community, and food! Large vending area with live entertainment, games, contests, art show, a kids area, DJs, bands, more.
http://ChicagoVeganMania.com
Broadway Armory, 5917 N Broadway.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
Sa 09.29: Honor and Glory: Military Tributes, 10a.
Sa 09.29: POLSKA! Chicago's Polish Downtown, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Ravenswood ArtWalk (since 1992). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.
200+ artists in 40+ venues, music, art, food.
http://ravenswoodartwalk.org
Central Gallery, 4021 N. Ravenswood. Montrose to Sunnyside.
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* SlutWalk Chicago. All ages. Free 12-3p.
"March in support of education and against intolerance. Aims to combat the myth of 'the slut' and the culture of victim blaming"
March at noon. Ends at Daley Plaza for speakers.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/356219161132288
Thompson Center, 312/814-3089, 100 W Randolph.
http://state.il.us/cms/1_jrtc
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* Circus In The Parks. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Sa 2+5p; Su 1+4p.
Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows. Also other weeks in other parks.
http://circusintheparks.com
Independence Park, 3945 N Springfield Ave. SE of Pulaski and Irving.
http://ChicagoParkDistrict.com
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Wanda Sykes. $39-65 7p.
http://wandasykes.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Firepower Tour. 17+ $20 8p.
Datsik, Delta Heavy, Bare Noize, Afk.
http://reverbnation.com/datsik
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.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.
09.29: From the Success of Modern Democracy to See Our Future / communication and control of people.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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* Bike Smut 6. 18+ $9+ 11:45p-2a.
"Unique art experience that combines the spectrum of human sexuality with a love and lust for bicycle."
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/389807494419413
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.
All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2012.09.30:    ^
Sukkot. -2012.10.07 Yearly. Sunset to sunset.
Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2012.10.28 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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AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://aidsrunwalk.org
Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
http://www.soldierfield.net
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Ben Folds Five. $38-68 7:30p.
http://benfoldsfive.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-10:15p.
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
09.30: Sunday gather 7:00pm jam starts 7:30pm end 10:15pm.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
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* FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://fbcchicago.blogspot.com
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.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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Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 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://neo-chicago.com
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Monday 2012.10.01:    ^
Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.
Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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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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Tuesday 2012.10.02:    ^
ZZ Top. $48-103+ 7:30p.
http://zztop.com/
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
"Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2012.10.03:    ^
Circus Cats. Wednesdays -2012.10.10 All ages. $18-20 9:30+7p.
Samantha Martin's amazing performing Acro-Cats ride skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire, play in a band and more!
http://circuscats.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow, easy parking.
10.03: Ben Whiting (Appeared in "American Gypsy" New York International Fringe Festival), Fred Zimmerman (Local Chicago actor and mystery entertainer), Richard McClendon (Hails from Ohio and performs classical magic).
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays -2012.10.31 All ages. Free 9p.
http://southparkstudios.com
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.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/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2012.10.04:    ^
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://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.
Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.
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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2012.09.28