Bedno.com - 2012.10.05 (wk797)

2012.10.05 (wk797)

You're all sinners!

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Int'l Social Change Film Fest. -Sunday Various times.: "Ideas With Action"
http://chicagosocialchange.org
Showplace Icon, 150 W Roosevelt Rd.
http://showplaceicon.com
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"Frankenweenie" now playing.: Tim Burton w/ voices of Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, ...
http://disney.go.com/frankenweenie
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"V/H/S" now playing.: Various young expendables.
http://magnetreleasing.com/vhs
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 10.05: Humboldt 1359 N. Sacramento Ave. - No Reservations.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.: Looper, Hotel Transylvania, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^

Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2012.10.21 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.: VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2012.10.27 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 7-10p.: Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://screamscene.org
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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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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Pumpkin Farms. -2012.10.31 Yearly.: Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
http://chicagofun.com/home/halloween/pumpkin_farms.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2012.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.: Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2012.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.: Regularly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scary SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.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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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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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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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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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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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 2012.10.05: ^

Andersonville Arts Weekend (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Fr 6p-midnt, Sa 11a-midnt, Su noon-7p.: Interesting events all over the strip.
Andersonville, 773/728-2995, 5300 N. Clark. Spanning Clark from about 5000 N to 5700 N.
http://andersonville.org/artsweekend
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20 Neighborhoods. -2012.10.31 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Community Art Project Group Show.
10.05: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.: DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
10.05: "Noir" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays All ages. 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. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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Lisa Lampanelli. $30-50 8p.: http://www.insultcomic.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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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 2012.10.06: ^

Chicago Beer Festival. 21+ $40 1-4p and 6-9p.: Dozens of domestic and international breweries, unlimited tastings, food, band. Presale required.
http://thechicagobeerfestival.com/
Union Station, 210 S Canal St.
http://chicagounionstation.com
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Infected Zombie 5K Survival Run. All ages. $50-85 9a-2p.: http://runfromtheinfected.com
Swallow Cliff Woods North, W Cal Sag Rd, Palos Park.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: Sa 10.06: Avondale & Old Irving, 10a.
Sa 10.06: Taste of Pilsen & Little Village, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Bike Tour of Oak Park. All ages. $9 11a-3p.: West suburban architectural and historical bike tour. Lee Diamond leads 15+ miles. Helmets and waivers required.
773/255-6347 http://thechainlink.org/events/tour-of-oak-park
Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St, Oak Park.
http://ChicagoVelo.com
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. -Sunday All ages. $30-74+ Sa 7:30p, Su 3p.: http://balletamalia.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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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
Commercial Park, 1845 W. Rice St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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School of Rock Tribute to Prince. -Sunday All ages. Free 5p.: http://chicago.schoolofrock.com
Ace Bar, 312/970-1505, 1505 W Fullerton.
http://theacebarchicago.com
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"PARTY-ON !!!" 17+ $12 7p-2a.: Ghosthouse, Lazerface, Magicks, Alex Kislou.
http://ghosthousechicago.com
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.
10.06: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Global Warming Hoax.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.: Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 10p-5a.: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://facebook.com/groups/15090361526
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Peaches DJ Extravaganza. 21+ $15-20+ 10p.: A Metro/Smart Bar 30th Anniversary event, w/ DJs ShutEye and Psycho-Bitch.
http://peachesrocks.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.: Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out. "BYO Picnic Basket"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft Circus Arts, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.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 2012.10.07: ^

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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* Chicago Marathon (since 1977). Yearly. 7:30a.: Nationally reknowned 26.2 mile run, USATF/CARA certified, record breaking over 37K runners registered, and over 900K spectators expected! Carried live on TV.
312/904-9800 http://www.chicagomarathon.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Winnetka Modernism Show (since 1989). Yearly. All Ages $15 Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p 10a-6p.: Community House Woman's Board celebrates show's 20th Anniversary with premier Art Nouveau, Deco, Moderne, Prairie School, etc in furniture, art, photos, jewelry, textiles, more, sale by select dealers. All proceeds support WCH programs and services. Opening dinner Friday.
http://winnetkamodernism.com
Winnetka Community House, 847/446-0537, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka.
http://winnetkacommunityhouse.org
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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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YTF Legacy. All ages. $30-125 6p.: Supergroup of YouTube celebrities.
http://ytflegacy.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Treehouse of Horrors XXIII (since 1990). Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.: Three Simpsons horror shorts. Followed by other new Fox cartoon episodes.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Joss Stone. 18+ $36+ 2 nites 7:30p.: http://jossstone.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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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.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2012.10.08: ^

Canadian Thanksgiving. 2nd Monday in October Yearly.: This holiday has had a variety of dates back to the late 1500's, and was set to its current date in 1957 by the Canadian government. Though it evolved independently, it's observance is now very similar to the U.S. Thanksgiving.
http://www.canada.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Chicago Fire Anniversary. Yearly.: Anniversary of the great fire in 1871 which destroyed 1/3 of the city. Observed as part of Fire Prevention Week.
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire
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* Columbus Day. 2nd Monday in October Yearly.: Legal holiday, Celebrates Christopher's landing at San Salvador in 1492. Also called "Discovery Day". Also observed to some extent as an Italian pride day.
Parade (since 1953) on Columbus from Balbo to Monroe, 312/828-0010, 12:30p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Columbus_Day
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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 2012.10.09: ^

Norah Jones. $48-65+ 7:30p.: http://norahjones.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 2012.10.10: ^

Circus Cats. Wednesdays 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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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 2012.10.11: ^

Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.: World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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Sand Mandala creation. -Saturday 11a-8p.: Tibetan Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery. Chanting at noon and 7pm.
http://gomang.org
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Critical Lass. Monthly. All ages. Free 6p.: Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://FaceBook.com/CriticalLass
Brands Park, 3259 N Elston Ave.
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Rob Zombie / Marilyn Manson. All ages. $50-80 7p.: http://robzombie.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse. All ages. $43-258 7:30p.: http://neilyoung.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Social Distortion. -Friday 18+ $34+ 7:30p.: W/ Lindi Ortega / The Biters.
http://socialdistortion.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Presidential Debate. All ages. Free 8-9:30p.: From Centre College in Danville KY, Martha Raddatz hosts VP Joe Biden vs. satan's errand boy. Focus on Foreign and domestic policy.
http://barackobama.com
TV. #MittLies.
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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+ $8-10 10p-4a.: Zebo / Subnoxious / Regulators / Mega Mike.
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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2012.10.05