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2012.10.26 (wk800)

This is our time.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Cloud Atlas" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Halloween Havoc at Portage Theater.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Sa: Halloweeny funpier at Navy Pier.
..-Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
..-Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
..-Su: 13 Terrors at Theater on the Lake.
..-Tu: "Chicagoween" at Daley Plaza.
..-We: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
..-We: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
..-We: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-We: 20 Neighborhoods at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
..-We: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Lucky Boys Confusion at House of Blues.
Fr: Freaky Deaky at Congress Theatre.
Fr: R Kelly at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Barbra Streisand at United Center.
Fr: Jackson Browne at Chicago Theatre.
..-Sa: The Afghan Whigs at Metro.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Sander Kleinenberg at Spy Bar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Mischief Night at Hyde Park Art Center.
Sa: Golan/Atomic Party at Golan Productions.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: BONESHAKER at Redmoon Central.
Sa: Stars Halloween Bash at Double Door.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: "Circus Revolution" at House of Blues.
Sa: Executioners Ball at Vision Nightclub.
Sa: Midnight Marauders Halloween ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk at Montrose Harbor.
Su: "Halloweekend" at Abbey Pub (Fr+Sa).
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Full Moon.
Mo: Bike Share meetings.
Mo: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Mo: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Mo: Saint Etienne at Lincoln Hall.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Bike Share meeting at Lincoln Belmont Public Library.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Halloween - BoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo!
We: North Halsted Halloween Parade at Boystown.
We: Die Antwoord at Congress Theatre.
We: NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY at Bottom Lounge.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Bicycle Film Festival at Chicago Cultural Center.
Th: All Saints Day.
Th: National Men Make Dinner Day.
Th: World Vegan Day.
Th: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: PlayDNB at Grandbar.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Cloud Atlas" now playing.
Wachowskis w/ Susan Sarandon, Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, ...
http://cloudatlasmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Halloween Havoc (since 2008). -Thursday Yearly. All ages. $5-10 6:30p.
Five-day horror film festival.
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://portagetheater.org
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 10.26: Hamilton 513 W. 72nd St. - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Fr 10.26: Marquette 6734 S. Kedzie Ave. - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
Seven Psychopaths, 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:    ^
Halloweeny funpier. Fr/Sa -2012.10.27 Yearly. All ages. 12-9p.
Petting zoom, artist carving 500 pound pumpkin, Harry Houdini's greatest illusions, bands, DJs, rides, etc.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.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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13 Terrors. Fr/Sa/Su -2012.10.28 Yearly. 13+ $10 7-10p.
"Greeted by the ghostly crew, confronted by evil clowns and crazed costume ball guests visitors will get turned around in the mirror maze and get off balance in the spinning vortex."
Theater on the Lake, 312/742-PLAY, Fullerton at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"Chicagoween" City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2012.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free Various times.
Big "Franken Plaza" set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, more.
http://chicagoween.us
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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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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20 Neighborhoods. -2012.10.31 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Community Art Project Group Show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Joffrey Ballet. -2012.10.28 All ages. $31-152 Various times.
"Human Landscapes: Pretty BALLET, Forgotten Land, The Green Table."
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.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 2012.10.26:    ^
* 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.
10.26: Heading for TheChainLink.org party at Working Bikes, 2434 S Western: http://thechainlink.org/events/the-chainlink-halloween-party-2012
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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Lucky Boys Confusion. All ages. $20+ 6p.
15th anniversary show.
http://facebook.com/LUCKYBOYSCONFUSION
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Freaky Deaky. 17+ $35-85 7:30p.
Bloody Beetroots, Wolfgang Gartner, Midnight Conspiracy, NBTD, Popeska, GlitterGuts.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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R Kelly. $50-130 7:30p.
"Single Ladies Tour"
http://r-kelly.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Barbra Streisand. All ages. $90-500 8p.
http://barbrastreisand.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Jackson Browne. All ages. $46-86 8p.
with Sara Watkins.
http://jacksonbrowne.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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The Afghan Whigs. -Saturday 18+ $36+ 2 nites. 8p.
http://theafghanwhigs.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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Sander Kleinenberg. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
http://meetup.com/Chi-Electronic-Music
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin St.
http://spybarchicago.com
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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 2012.10.27:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
Sa 10.27: Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Mischief Night. All ages. Free 1-10p.
"Day-long, collaborative community arts festival that allows all of us to be a little (or a lot) playful, mischievous, and imaginative."
http://thebigdrawchicago.tumblr.com/
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell Ave.
http://hydeparkart.org
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Golan/Atomic Party (since 1986). "The Revengers" Yearly. 21+ $75-150 8p-3a.
Noteworthy Halloween shindig, includes open bar, un-dead music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, prizes.
http://atomicimaging.com
Golan Productions, 312/649-1800, 1501 N Magnolia. West bank of Chicago River.
http://golan.tv
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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.
10.27: Presidential Debate: Obmama vs. Romney.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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BONESHAKER. 21+ $50 9p-3a.
Features wild Redmoon spectacle and performance including the new Mobile DJ Unit 2.0 and DJ FIRE, Skeleton Drummers, Confetti Cannons and Bombs, and the legendary Dance Floor Slide, adding wild and wicked fun for a Halloween to remember! With live music by The Talking Deads and DJs the White Russian and Chaz Vrba. Include drinks and a pancake breakfast.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. Yearly. 21+ $12-20+ Doors 8p. 9p.
The Last Vegas as Billy Idol, AM Taxi as The Replacements, Hessler as Iron Maiden, Ryan Powers as Tom Petty, Blackbox as Social Distortion, The Sweeps as Beck, Panther Style as The Cult.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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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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"Circus Revolution" 21+ $40-60+ 10p.
"Evil Under the Big Top featuring DJ Eddie Martinez"
http://facebook.com/circuitmomproductions
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Executioners Ball (since 2002). Yearly. 21+ $? 10p.
$$$ costume contests, huge venue.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Midnight Marauders Halloween ride. 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.
"Drinking club with a biking problem" Home after dawn.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.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 2012.10.28:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays 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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Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Adult and kids runs. Yearly. $20-25 9a.
Popular Halloween athletic event, includes costume contest.
http://trickortreatrun.com
Montrose Harbor.
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"Halloweekend" Yearly. 21+ $12 Fr+Sa 8p.
Dozens of local bands cover other major bands.
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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 2012.10.29:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 2p.
October: Harvest moon.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Bike Share meetings.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S Michigan, 11:30a-1p.
Pop-up meeting at Union Station, 3-5p.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S Michigan, 6:30-8p.
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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.
10.29: Monday 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://thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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Saint Etienne. 21+ $25 8p.
http://saintetienne.com
Lincoln Hall, 773/525-2501, 2424 N Lincoln. Near Fullerton.
http://lincolnhallchicago.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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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 2012.10.30:    ^
Bike Share meeting. All ages. Free 6:30-8p.
http://chicagobikes.org/bikeshare
Lincoln Belmont Public Library, 1659 W Melrose.
http://chipublib.org
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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 2012.10.31:    ^
* Halloween - BoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo! Yearly.
Perfect wedding night or birthday.
http://www.halloween.com
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North Halsted Halloween Parade (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5p reg. Step off 7p.
Presented by Triangle Neighbors Association and Northalsted Area Merchants Association, this iconic annual parade is the city's most outrageous and imaginative Halloween celebrations. Thousands watch, dozens perform. Big costume prizes.
http://chicagoevents.com
Boystown, Halsted at Belmont. Marches North to Cornelia, then back to Roscoe.
http://lakeviewcitizens.org/halloween.asp
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Die Antwoord. 17+ $27+ 7:30p.
Sonar On Tour w/ Azari & III, Seth Troxler, Paul Kalkbrenner, Tiga, Gesaffelstein.
http://dieantwoord.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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* NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 17+ $15+ 9p-2a.
The key Halloween party for goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes costume contest with prizes, CD giveaways, frightening film features, treats and more. "For people who live everyday like it's Halloween"
http://facebook.com/groups/15090361526
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays 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 2012.11.01:    ^
Bicycle Film Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $10-25 5p-12a.
http://bicyclefilmfestival.com/chicago
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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All Saints Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.about.com
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National Men Make Dinner Day. 1st Thursday in November Yearly.
"One guaranteed meal cooked by the man of the house one day of the year."
http://www.menmakedinnerday.com
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* World Vegan Day (since 1944). Yearly.
http://www.worldveganday.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
"Dragons" All-New Blue Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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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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PlayDNB. 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJs Delamota, Dioptrics, Fineprint, Mega Mike, Oracle, MCs Questionmark, Rifle, Tae.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/503282346348975
Grandbar, 312/733-1661, 1600 W. Grand.
http://grandbarchicago.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $8-10 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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2012.10.26