File Chicago Under "World Class Cities" SOFA and the design show draw international tourists, Dance Chicago is an all month event, Sunday's marathon has over 17000 registrants already, there are hundreds of new masterpieces at the MCA and the International Film Festival is in the house! Haunted train tours, pumpkin plaza, Fright Fest, and Graceland tours have begun. Soul Coughing, Swimmer, Solar Tribe, and Herbie Hancock are all here, and once again BROCK OUT!!! Count your blessings fellow citizen. Ongoing: For your convenience through October, my favorite costume shops: Drum Gift Shoppe, 773/769-5551, 5216 N Clark, quite nice. Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and comprehensive. Lost Era, 773/764-7400, 1517 W Howard, vintage and fine. "The Hauntings at Navy Pier" many family events. also "Pier Walk", more than 100 REALLY impressive huge modern sculptures. Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com Digitally remastered episodes of the original Star Trek. A dream come true! Sci-Fi channel on cable, 6:30p and 10:30p, 1.5hr, includes cast interviews. http://www.scifi.com All episodes in original order, weekdays, with commentary. "Seahorse Symphony", the amazing seahorse and kin. Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. http://www.navypier.com Surrealist Prints and Alice Hargrave photos -1998.11.15, abstracts, quilts, sculpture. Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter "Robot Zoo" large animitronic demos of how animal bodies work. Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore, -1999.01.03. http://www.msichicago.org "Blue Man Group" this stays here on the list until I see the show! Briar Street Theater, 773/348-4000, 3133 N Halsted, $39-$46. http://www.blueman.com "Jellyeye: Sonata Zero", suite of artistic group percussion numbers. O'Rourke Center at Truman College, 773/878-9761, 1149 W Wilson, 8p Th-Sa, 2p Su, -1998.10.18. http://www.jellyeye.com "Rhinoceros Theater Festival" showcase of experimental performance, theater, music, etc. Lunar Cabaret, 2827 N Lincoln, 773/327-6666, nightly, $10 obo, -1998.10.17. Movies: Antz, Roxbury, Pecker, Blade, Pi, Wonderland, Touch of Evil, Slums, 54, Rush Hour, Clay Pigeons, Mary, ... Friday 1998.10.09: "Sculpture Objects Functional Art" (SOFA) show, many artists showing works with home uses. 800/561-7632, Navy Pier, $10, 11a-8p. http://www.sofaexpo.com "Chicago Design Show" complements SOFA with furniture and commercial work. Merchandise Mart, 800/667-6278, shuttle bus from Navy Pier. "Chicago International Film Festival" (34th), 312/332-FILM, -1998.10.22. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Get yourself a show guide and go see something special. Loews 600 N Michigan 312/255-9340, Music Box 3733 N Southport, McClurg Court 330 E Ohio 312/642-0723, Loews Chatham 210 W 87th 773/487-1625. http://www.chicago.ddbn.com/filmfest "Whole Life Expo" major new age convention, 3p-8p. 250 exhibits, readers, food, art, massage, canvas labrynth. Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont. http://www.wholelife.com Emo Philips, one of the strangest comics of all time, 8p (7:30 Sa) and 10p (Fr+Sa). Zanies in Vernon Hills, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons. "Dance Chicago: Forward Motion", 8p. Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01. "Strictly Jungle" radio show. 89.3 WNUR, 11p, 847/604-1983 New dance club grand opening, with male models and skateboard demos. Dock Five, 1520 N Fremont, 312/458-0939, maybe no alcohol yet? Also good dance at MadBar (1640 N Damen) and Exit (1315 W North). Saturday 1998.10.10: Farmers Market Winthrop and Thorndale Armitage and Halsted Division and State Clark and Maple, Evanston, 7:30a-1:30p http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm Mariko Mori opens, Japanese, explores femininity, various media, some high tech, -1999.03.14. Jana Sterbak opens, survey of works on notions of beauty, -1999.01.03. Damien Hirst opens, celebrated and notorius artist, -1999.05. Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago Tu/Th/Fr 11a-6p, We 11a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-6p. http://www.mcachicago.org "Whole Life Expo" major new age convention, 10a-8p. 250 exhibits, readers, food, art, massage, canvas labrynth. Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont. http://www.wholelife.com "Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-9p. Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html "Sculpture Objects Functional Art" (SOFA) show, many artists showing works with home uses. 800/561-7632, Navy Pier, $10, 11a-8p. http://www.sofaexpo.com "Chicago Design Show" complements SOFA with furniture and commercial work. Merchandise Mart, 800/667-6278, shuttle bus from Navy Pier. "Haunted Elevated Train Rides" guided tour of spooky city history, free. Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph, Saturday afternoons -1998.10.31. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter Soul Coughing, 7:30p. Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine. Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, then go to Berlin after. 8p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Lethal Weapon II" (Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci) 10p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Lethal Weapon 4" (Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock) mid (Sa,Th): "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" great flick starring Mike Myers. 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop. http://www.brewview.com "Dance Chicago: Jazz Rhythms", 8p. Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01. "Swimmer" and "Solar Tribe", 18+, 10p. Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com Also good dance at 950, 773/929-8955, 950 W Wrightwood. Sunday 1998.10.11: Farmers Market Cortland and Wolcott (Drummond School lot) http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm Chicago Marathon (LaSalle Bank), 16000 runners do 26 miles!!!! 312/904-4786, Grant Park, 7:45a, to 3600N to 1600W to 3600S. http://www.chicagomarathon.com "Whole Life Expo" major new age convention, 10a-8p. 250 exhibits, readers, food, art, massage, canvas labrynth. Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont. "Mass Ensemble" performance art music troup special 2hr performance at 7p. http://www.wholelife.com "Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-8p. Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html "Sculpture Objects Functional Art" (SOFA) show, many artists showing works with home uses. 800/561-7632, Navy Pier, $10, noon-6p. http://www.sofaexpo.com "Chicago Design Show" complements SOFA with furniture and commercial work. Merchandise Mart, 800/667-6278, shuttle bus from Navy Pier. "Il Monstro" comedy by Roberto Benigni 1994, Italy's highest grossing film to date. Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph, 12:30-2:30p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter "Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour", stroll the big name graves. Graceland Cemetary, 4000 N Clark, Sundays 2p -1998.10.25. "Dance Chicago: Dance for Kids!", 3p - not confirmed. Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01. Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters, $22.50, 9p. House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html "Liquid Soul", great band with a rapper and horn section, 10p-mdnt. Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee Monday 1998.10.12: Columbus Day, also called "Discovery Day" Legal holiday, Celebrates Christopher's landing at San Salvador in 1492. Parade from Dearborn and Wacker (to VanBuren), 312/828-0010, 12:45p. Canadian Thanksgiving Observed similarly to the U.S. holiday. Farmer's Day Created in 1915 to stimulate interest in agriculture. National Children's Day Day to honor and be kind to children. Hi Daniel! "Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-6p. Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html "Monday Nitro World Championship Wrestling" presented by Valvoline. United Center, 1901 W Madison, 6:30p. "Chrome", Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p. MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen http://www.madbar.com Tuesday 1998.10.13: Farmers Market Dearborn and Adams, 7a-3p Lincoln, Leland and Western http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm Mary Cassatt opens, 100 works by turn of century American Impressionist, -1999.01.10. also see Julia Margaret 1860s photos of women -1999.01.10 and Ancient West Mexican art -1998.11.22 and Central African masterpieces -1999.03.14 and Japan 2000: Kisho Kurokawa -1999.01.03 and more. Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays. http://www.artic.edu "Nocturna", Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. http://www.gothicchicago.com "Testosterone Tuesday", hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Wednesday 1998.10.14: Farmers Market Daley Plaza, North of Washington between Dearborn and Clark, 7a-3p http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm "Dance Chicago: Forward Motion", 7:30p. Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01. "Star Trek: Voyager" begins its fifth (and final?) season. UPN 50, 8p. "Lunacy", cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn good. Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. "Freakshow", William Darke's incredible "Psycho Circus", includes flaming chainsaw juggling. Dusk, 773/292-1577, 1000 N Wood - not confirmed. "Women Obsession", ladies mainly. Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Thursday 1998.10.15: Bosses Day Day to honor and be kind to bosses. "Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village", city decorates Daley Plaza, activities, fortunes. Washington and Dearborn, 312/744-3315, 11a-2p, M-F -1998.10.31. "Chicago International Children's Film Festival", Cannes For Kids 6-13, -1998.10.25. Facets Multimedia, 773/281-9075, 1517 W Fullerton. http://www.cicff.org/home.phtml "DJ Spooky plus Plastilina Mosh and EBN" electronica, 18+, $12, 6:30p. House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html "Dance Chicago: Breaking Boundaries", 7:30p. - not confirmed. Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01. "BrockOut", special event, great drum&bass DJs, moshy from 11p. Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton, like a conveniently located rave. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/1533/raves.htm