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2001.04.13 (week 198)

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LOTS of great stuff this week, see the recommended below. Top picks: Charybdis, Mutiny, HotHouse or Transit Friday, Morseland or Brew&View Saturday, anyplace Wednesday, Liar's Club Thursday.

RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: FINAL WEEK Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier.
* Ongoing: History of the Universe at Mercury Theater.
* Ongoing: Chicago Earth Month.
* Fr: Good Friday.
* Fr: Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
* Fr: Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats open.
* Fr: Redmoon's "Unbinding Isaac" at Steppenwolf Studio Theatre.
* Fr: Cubs host Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field.
* Fr: SPECIAL EDITION Ultra at Transit.
* Fr: Bulls host Utah at United Center.
* Fr: Old 97's at Vic Theatre.
* Fr: SOLD OUT - Paul Oakenfold at Aragon.
* Fr: ABSURDO! at Charybdis.
* Fr: Iron Chef Yogurt Battle on FOOD.
* Fr: DEPARTURES at Aura.
* Fr: Baldwin Brothers & Organic Mind Unit at Hot House.
* Fr: LAST SHOW Shadow of the Master at WNEP Theater.
* Fr: HEX FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY at The Mutiny.
* Sa: BUMP rave at Harvey Expo Center.
* Sa: Catalyst at Morseland.
* Sa: JOHNNY DEPP double feature at Brew&View.
* Sa: LIVE WIRE at Berlin.
* Su: Easter.
* Su: MOP, Smut Peddlers at House of Blues.
* Su: Personal income tax filing date.
* Su: Bulls host Indiana at United Center.
* Su: MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio at Charybdis.
* Su: Signal Strength drum&bass at U.S. Beer.
* Mo: Cubs host Philadelphia at Wrigley.
* Mo: SPECIAL EDITION Twilight Tales at The Red Lion Pub.
* Mo: Boom Boom Room at Red Dog.
* Tu: Hubbard Street Dance company at Cadillac Palace.
* Tu: Chicks On Speed at Empty Bottle.
* We: Pinkslip*Party 3 at Kustom.
* We: Unwind triphop/acidjazz/buffet at Sidecar Cafe.
* We: Vibe Flite Mission & DJ Anacron at Hot House.
* We: Star Trek Voyager series FINAL EPISODES on UPN.
* We: DJ Static & MC Trick at Big Wig.
* Th: AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute.
* Th: FOCUS at Charybdis.
* Th: ROOT drum&bass at Liar's Club.

Ongoing:

The History (and Mystery) of the Universe. -2001.04.29 No kids. $29.50-36.50 Daily.

Well reviewed work based on the great 20th century thinker Buckminster Fuller.
http://foghouse.com
Mercury Theater, 773/325-1700, 3745 N Southport. Near Brown line Southport stop.
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FINAL WEEK!!! Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2001.04.19 Yearly. All ages. $5-6.50 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes.
http://bedno.com/album.php?s=20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Chicago Earth Month. -2001.04.30 Yearly.

Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and reclamation of nature. Observed in various small ways by many area cultural institutions.
http://www.chicagoearthmonth.com
INFO

Memento. -2001.04.27.

Well reviewed mystery with bizarre twists, following a man medically unable to make new memories searching for his wife's killer.
http://www.otnemem.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.

Spy Kids, Hannibal, Down To Earth, Sweet November, Saving Silverman, Shadow of the Vampire, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat, Oh Brother, What Women Want, Cast Away, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
INFO

WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
INFO

Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.

8p (We): Boot Camp. FREE.
7p (Th): Survivor: Outback. FREE. Includes WCKG DJs, City Sweats raffle, contests for t-shirts and pizza coupons.
8p (Sa-Tu,Th; 9p We): The Wedding Planner - Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, ...
TWO OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FILMS!!!
As a double feature from 10p Saturday. Contact me if you wanna go.
10p (Sa-Tu, Th): Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas - Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Ellen Barkin, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci, Mark Harmon, Cameron Diaz and others in a Terry Gilliam film from the Hunter S. Thompson book.
midnt (Sa, Th): Edward Scissorhands - Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, others in a Tim Burton film.
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.04.13:

Good Friday. A Christian Holiday, remembers the death of Jesus Christ. Yearly.

Observed by readings, communion, preaching on the last words "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do". Some schools and businesses close early or all day. Date varies each year.
http://christianity.about.com
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Thomas Jefferson's birthday (1743-1826). Declaration of Independence author and two term president (1801-1809). Yearly.

Also an accomplished architect.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/tj3.html
INFO

Joe Dirt.

Mullet haired idiot searches for his parents. David Spade, Christopher Walken, Dennis Miller, Joe Don Baker, Brittany Daniel, Kid Rock, ...
http://joedirt.com
Theaters everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Josie and the Pussycats.

Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Parker Posey foil a plot to take over kids minds using music. Soundtrack is almost punk.
http://josiethemovie.com
Theaters everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Unbinding Isaac". -2001.05.06 All ages. $10-25 Th/Fr 7:30p, Sa 3p/7:30p, Su 3p.

Written/directed by Jim Lasko. "Inspired by the surrealist paintings of Rene Magritte ... presents an alternately comic and thought provoking meditation on the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac".
Steppenwolf Studio Theatre, 773/388-9031, 1650 N Halsted.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Cubs host Pittsburgh. WGN/FSChi. -Sunday All ages. 1:30p.

Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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* Ultra. "jet-set... luxury... nightlife... sexy... music...". 21+ $15 (goes to charity) 7p-2a.

Showcasing new fashion and art installations this week. DJ Dayhota, 3 Degrees, Pointy Teeth, along with resident DJ's Marc Buxton and Mike Steele spinning House and similar. Dress smart. Cocktail recep -8p.
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
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Bulls host Utah. FSChi. All ages. 7:30p.

http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Old 97's. 18+ $13.50 8p.

"The best band to ever come out of Texas.".
http://www.harmone.com/bands/o/old97s.html
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* PAUL OAKENFOLD / PERFECTO. SOLD OUT 18+ $28.50 8p.

Zero Tolerance, do not come without ticket or carrying anything. Q101 Sonic Boom production.
http://www.perfecto-fc.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* * * ABSURDO! (we know you are...but so are we). A springtime celebration of the weird, wild and wacky in art. 18+ (w/ID!) $10 8p-2a.

"It's Good Friday the 13th at Charybdis. Celebrate with reverence and style with your hosts, Emcees M.C SKIDD WONG and BABY DOLL C***S*****. They will provide exciting door prizes throughout the night. Musical Performances by: NAKED&SHAMELESS celebrating the release of 13 Drinking Songs with a raucous performance that defies genre, convention, and plain old legal decency. THE CHEATIN' WIVES perform insurgent country tunes from their album, Blame it on Whiskey. stup... , the finest in Chicago spacerock. EVAN JACOVER, recalling the Messiah's roots with his crazy Jewish folk songs. Dance your bare a** off to the hyper-ridiculous sounds of audio sculptor: DJ GREGOR MORTIS. As always, Charybdis features a plethora of special attractions, such as: Intoxication Simulator, Destruction Corner, Friendly Fire, the Paintball Shooting Gallery, Cargo Climbing Nets, Costume Crate at the Door - change your "look" at will, Interactive Paint Corner, Half Pipe for Skaters & Bladers, Ping Pong, Darts, Pool & Classic Arcade Games".
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Iron Chef - Yogurt Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.

Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
See a funny spoof at http://www.legochef.com
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex

DEPARTURES. Progressive UK house, deep funky trance, techno. Fridays 21+ $10 9p-4a.

Guestlisting gives $5 til midnite and open bar 9-10p.
FUEL presents: Chicago's definite outlet to the sonic bliss. Resident ANDRE SOLARIS with weekly guests: April 13: Keith Lotta (KGBeats). Massive custom sound and visuals added for this event.
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
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Baldwin Brothers & Organic Mind Unit. 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10 10p.

"Blend of ambient house, trip-hop and elements of funk" by two live bands.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting heavyweight headliners. Always well produced, nice change of scene with Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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* LAST SHOW!!! Shadow of the Master. "A Kung Fu Musical Sequel". Fridays All ages. $10 10:30p.

By Matt Larsen, Fred Mowery, Stephanie McCullough. Sulacco Productions returns with the follow up to 'The True Deadliest Game of Death'.
312/905-9385
WNEP Theater, 773/755-1693, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.wneptheater.org
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* HEX FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY! Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A small low key club night catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. A Glamourous little party. Celebrating the 53rd-ish gathering with CDs, games and goodies. Tigress Miri at the door, Mystic Meg on cards.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.04.14:

* BUMP! Massive Rave Party. All ages. $35 7p.

Bad Boy Bill, Richard Humpty Vission, Digital Underground, Funk Master Flex, Paul Johnson, Cajmere, Scott Hardkiss, Dara, Dieselboy, AK1200 and more!
Tickets at TicketMaster Outlets only. Not online or by phone.
773/509-2977 http://www.goodvibeproductions.net
Harvey Expo Center, 17100 S Halsted, Harvey. I- 80 to Halsted exit. Go North and venue is about a mile.
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Catalyst. DJ's spinning the newest in dark genres. Monthly. 21+ $4 9p-3a.

All fem DJs this month!
Darkwave-Electro-Gothic-Synthpop-PowerNoize with Scary Lady Sarah, Joolz, K-Y, Salma.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
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* LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ Free 9:30p-5a.

DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus. "Progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!" Local musicians perform early. An editor fave, always wild, sometimes dangerous, often crowded.
http://www.milkbaby.homepage.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Johnny Depp DOUBLE FEATURE! 18+ $4 10p-2a.

10p (Sa-Tu, Th): Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas - Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Ellen Barkin, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci, Mark Harmon, Cameron Diaz and others in a Terry Gilliam film from the Hunter S. Thompson book.
midnt (Sa, Th): Edward Scissorhands - Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, others in a Tim Burton film.
Two of my all time favorite films. Contact me if you wanna go.
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Sunday 2001.04.15:

Easter. Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yearly.

A Christian holiday, celebrated with egg decorating and hunts, brunch, fancy dresses and church attendance. Roots in passover and the pagan spring festival of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre. Great home art opportunity. Date varies each year and for Eastern sects.
http://christianity.about.com
INFO

MOP, Smut Peddlers. Rap/Urban. 18+ $17.50.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
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Personal income tax due. Yearly.

Actually by midnight Monday this year.
Instituted in the 16th amendment (1913). Withholding was later introduced to fund World War II.
Fed: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov
State: http://www.revenue.state.il.us
INFO

Bulls host Indiana. All ages. 2p.

http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
TICKETS MAP INFO

* * MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ (w/ID!) $5 8p-1a.

DJs ETHAN M (House) CONCENTRIC (House), SMUT (HipHop), ROSS THE JEW (Techno).
Great huge loft with climbing nets, percussion toys, pinball, pool, arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, art and sculpture, graffiti, also blader and skate board performers. Now with PaintBall!
ALSO: Catch FOCUS movie night Thursdays.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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* Signal Strength. Growing new drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.

Vera commands: come out and support Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black Russian, others, for the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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Monday 2001.04.16:

Cubs host Philadelphia. WGN/FSChi. -Wednesday All ages. (7:05p Mo) 1:30p.

Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Tales of terror readings by local Chicago Horror authors. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.

Various different entertainment or open mike weekly.
4.16: "Make 'Em Laugh" - an evening of humorous stories. 3hrs $6 (-$1 if dressed as a comedian). Starring Dick Minto, Corey Black, John Weagly, Helen Valenta, Dan Witte, Joyce ["Jo Rocks"] Thompson. Raffle of Silly Things and Valuable Door Prizes! "You'll chortle. You'll snicker. You'll grin, giggle, and guffaw. These folks have thesauri and they know how to use 'em! So join us for a night of fun".
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.para-net.com/~red_lion
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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Progressive and deep house. Decorative staff, good quality dance club lights and design, 3 bars, free parking early. Clubber attire required, gay friendly.
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North.
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Tuesday 2001.04.17:

Hubbard Street Dance company spring season. Modern and innovative. -2001.05.06 All ages. $17-50.

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Cadillac Palace, 312/902-1500, 151 W Randolph.
http://www.cadillacpalace.com
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Chicks On Speed. W/ other bands. 21+ $8 10p.

http://www.chicksonspeed.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Wednesday 2001.04.18:

Pinkslip*Party 3. Professional networking event uniting job seekers with employers & recruiters. Monthly. All ages. $10 online, $15 at door. 5-9p.

A hybrid networking event and career fair, the pinkslip*party is focused on uniting job seekers with companies seeking skilled professionals in every area of the new economy. Find a job/find a great new hire. Business casual dress, bring business cards.
773/782-4711 http://www.pinkslipparty.org
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourn. Corner w/ Armitage, formerly Liquid.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
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* Unwind. Hip-Hop / Acid-Jazz after work. Wednesdays 21+ Free 5p-1a.

DJ Brian Sayles and CVicious spin. $2 Watermelon or SotB shots, $5 Cosmos. Free buffet after work!! Chess boards and lessons available.
Sidecar Cafe, 312/202-0502, 801 N Orleans. On the corner at Chicago.
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* Vibe Flite Mission & DJ Anacron. 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-8 8p.

"[S]wingy, rock, funk hop blend of sounds ... features Leddi Garcia" w/ DJ opens.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Star Trek Voyager series FINAL EPISODES. Wednesdays -2001.05.23 8p.

http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
INFO

* Bass By The Pound - Seminar (since 1998). THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

DJ Static & MC Trick (4Front Boston) w/ residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area. Sometimes web-simulcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.

A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assaults, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Thursday 2001.04.19:

AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $10-15 5:30-8:30p.

"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
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FOCUS. Movie/discuss/play night. Thursdays All ages. $5 Opens 8p, discuss/play -1a. 9p.

BYOB, smoke, vote on next week's film. Previous films have included 2001, Microcosmos, Tron.
4.19: Jim Jarmusch's comedy Mystery Train.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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* ROOT. Monthly jungle/d&b event. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

May feature DJs Casper, Radiata, Kid Entropy, Phil Freeart, Sherwin & J Initial. Intensely energetic music, eclectic crowd of headz, chatting early, crowded late. Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs with pinball and velvet paintings.
312/409-4552 http://www.cosmicbreaks.com
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or Ashland/Clybourne.
http://www.liarsclub.com
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Attractions:

New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p last Friday), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.

Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
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. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.

ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.

"Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, now with life-size robot "Kinetosaur". Also insects, anthropology, 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. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.

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.

11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays 8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine (-2001.05.20)
AA Bronson: Negative Thoughts (-2001.04.22). $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

1999 is a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with an emphasis on the delicate human qualities.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.

New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.

Celebrating "Spring Fling" weekends 4.7-8 and 4.14-15 with Easter activities, treat hunts, bunny photos noon-7p.
Pier hours Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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