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2001.09.07 (week 219)

Virtually Famous

Virtually Famous.

This weekend is awesomely Andrew. If you want to wear a tux, see photos of Vegas, or massacre lobsters, see other sites. But if you're like me, well, you're pretty darn cool. Saturday I'll be at the world's largest yard sale in Andersonville, followed by seeing actual BattleBots in Rosemont, then the world's largest banana split Sunday. Maybe YOU can make it to Germanfest, the skydiving rave, Around The Coyote, or the two parades downtown! There's also Laurie Anderson, Redman, PJ Harvey, 3D, 1st Friday, da clubs and more. Saturday is the 35th anniversary of StarTrek with a marathon on SCI. I worked superspeed all yesterday on a photo shoot of one of Chicago's greatest Star Trek collections, but have run out of time so it's not posted yet :(
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Recommended:

Ongoing: Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: Around The Coyote at Wicker Park.
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: "Rock Star" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Opening Reception: Import / Export at Women Made Gallery.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
...-Su: German-American Fest at Lincoln Square.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: "Thought Woven" at Supreme Records.
Ongoing: Person or Persons Unknown at Wing & Groove Theatre Company.
Fr: NEW EPISODE!!! Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: F:Stop at Transit.
Fr: "Elements" at Dragon Room.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Ongoing: Midnite shows: Sick&Twisted Animation Fest, Gamera 2 at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: Star Trek debut anniversary . Animated series also on SCI.
Sa: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest at Andersonville.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Andersonville / Lincoln Square at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: National Model, Radio Control and Hobby Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Sa: FINAL WEEKS: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
Sa: TWO PARADES! at Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo.
Sa: "Freefall" at Chicagoland Skydiving.
Sa: Frank Sinatra, Jr at Ravinia.
Sa: Yodellers at Donny's Skybox Studio Theatre.
Sa: Seven hours of pure progressive at Rive Gauche Nightclub.
Su: National Grandparents Day.
Su: America's Walk For Diabetes at 3 Locations.
Su: "World's Largest" Banana Split at Luther Memorial Church.
Su: Weekly Coffeehouse at The Burkhart Underground.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: Goth Pool Night at Philosofur's.
Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at Funky Buddha Lounge.
Tu: Real World on MTV.
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Ongoing:    ^

Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.

Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams -10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art -10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Th: Daley Plaza 8.2/23/30, 9.6/20 7a-3p.
  (also Mo-Fr during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31)
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 8.2/16/30, 9.13/27, 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 8.9/23, 8.6/20, 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest -10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 8.19,9.16,10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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"Suite Home Chicago" "An International Exhibition of Urban Street Furniture" -2001.10.13.

Life-sized fiberglass forms of a sofa, TV, chair, ottoman, decorated by artists, various public locations throughout downtown and the major metropolitan area. Quantity to reach several hundred.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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Around The Coyote (since 1990). Neighborhood-wide art fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Th-Fr 6-10p, Sa-Su 11a-10p. 11a-10p.

Dozens of galleries, leading edge theatre, music, more.
Wicker Park, 312/342-6777. Damen/North/Milwaukee.
http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?

9.7-16/27-30.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Now playing.

Rat Race, Osmosis Jones, Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Ghost World, Planet of the Apes, Jurassic Park III, America's Sweethearts, Final Fantasy, Legally Blonde, Cats&Dogs, Scarey Movie 2, Dr. Dolittle, Artificial Intelligence, Tomb Raider, Evolution, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Fr-Mo,We-Th): Moulin Rouge - Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, ...
10p (Fr-Mo,We-Th): Fast and the Furious - ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Boiler Room - ...
http://www.imdb.org
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 2001.09.07:    ^

"Rock Star" now playing.

"The story of a wannabe who got to be." Starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston.
http://rockstarmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Opening Reception: Import / Export. Women artists who incorporate distinct elements of their ancestral heritage into their work. 6-9p.

Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $6-12 6-10p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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German-American Fest (since 1920). -Sunday Yearly. Fr 6:30p-midnt, Sa 2p-midnt, Su noon-11p. 6:30p.

"Famous bands for dancing & entertainment in two huge fest tents. Delicious German food & drink"
847/647-9522
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned. Protective gear (esp. helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* "Thought Woven" Gallery show w/ DJs. All ages. Free 8p-12a.

Artists Disrok, Derrick Grahn, Michael Meilahn. DJs Jesse De La Pena and Kevin Cunningham. Red Dog after.
Supreme Records, 773/862-7047, 1459 N Milwaukee. See the Bedno.com Info Terminal there!
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Person or Persons Unknown. Fr/Sa/Su -2001.09.29 All ages. $10-15 8p.

Drama examining the media circus around an unsolved crime.
773/782-9416 x1
Wing & Groove Theatre Company, 773/782-9416 x2, 1935 1/2 W North Ave. Damen stop blue line, half block from Milwaukee-North-Damen intersection.
http://www.wingandgroove.com
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NEW EPISODE!!! Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8p.

Excellent and dark. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
http://gir.n3.net
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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* F:Stop. 21+ $? 9p-2a.

9.7: Celebrating Arman's birthday w/ DJs Spen, Karizma, Teddy Douglas, Frique and Louie Louie spinning House and similar. Drinks&hors'd -11p w/ RSVP. Dress smart.
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
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"Elements" Separate Drum&Bass, House/Techno, HipHop floors. Fridays 21+ $12!?! 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED

RSVP njoyguestlist@hotmail.com for 2:1 admission -midnt.
Casual dress OK! Beer and vodka specials. An N'Joy/StrictlyJungle production.
Dragon Room, 312/751-8700, 809 W Evergreen. Just off Halsted.
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Justin Long and Sativa host guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well. Outside garden closing soon.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Midnite shows: Sick&Twisted Animation Fest, Gamera 2. Fr/Sa -2001.09.15 18+ $7.50 12a.

Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Saturday 2001.09.08:    ^

Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973). Yearly.

http://www.startrek.com
SCI. 12hr classics marathon.
http://www.scifi.com
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** HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest. 2nd Saturday in September Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-4p.

About 12 blocks of sales. Rain date Sunday.
Andersonville, 773/784-5277, Bryn Mawr at Lakewood. 5200-5500 North on Magnolia, Lakewood and Wayne.
http://www.egdewater.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Andersonville / Lincoln Square. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in September Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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** National Model, Radio Control and Hobby Show. Largest such show in the U.S. with over 400 exhibitors. -Sunday Yearly. $3-8 10a-5p.

SPECIAL ROBOT FEATURES SATURDAY!!!
Amateur robot battles in three weight classes, hosted by BattleBots star Captin Morgan (Trey Roski) and his 210-pound Mauler 5150.
http://www.ihobbyexpo.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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* FINAL WEEKS: Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day. Sa/Su -2001.09.23 All ages. $7-17 10a-7p.

Open just NINE enchanted weekends. Coupons at website. 16 stages, 50 food booths, over 180 arts and crafts shops.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773. Near Kenosha, I94 N to Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com
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TWO PARADES! Yearly. All ages. Free 10:30a-2p.

Von Steuben German Day parade, followed by Mexican Independence Day parade. Go figure.
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
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* "Freefall" All day indoor/outdoor party with top DJs and skydiving. All ages? $8 (or free w/ dive) 1p-3a.

Festival-type atmosphere with grills, concessions, body painting, massage, volleyball, midnight bonfire, and the best dance music in the Midwest. Bring anything (frisbees, lawn darts, etc.) you'd like to keep yourself entertained. Camping is free if you want to stay the night. Bring tents, food, water, cooler. Concessions close at sunset. There are full lavatories, including showers. BYOB. Chicagoland Skydiving will be running jumps from 8am-sunset. Call 1-800-JUMPOUT and mention "Freefall" for $20 discount on first jump! DJs all day including Christopher Robin, Shamanlove, Chris Gin, PuLz-8, Demetri Nocturnal, Matt Scenic, Dissolvent, Shawn Jackson, Andre Solaris, Dave Brock, more... enclosed stage, rain or shine.
Chicagoland Skydiving, 12637 US Route 30 West, Hinkley. An hour from downtown. Take I-290W to I-88W, I-88W to Route 30W (Sugar Grove Exit, 4 miles after the second toll booth), follow 30W for 15 miles, passing through Big Rock and Hinckley. Chicagoland Skydiving is 2 miles west of downtown Hinckley, just past Hinckley Soaring, at 12637 Route 30W.
http://www.skydive.com
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Frank Sinatra, Jr. $10-40 8p.

Performing authentic renditions of many of his father's favorite tunes.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Yodellers. "A One-Act Golf Comedy in Eighteen Scenes" Saturdays $10 8p.

A break-neck paced romantic comedy exploring golf, winning, sexual orientation and how to stay out of the bunker. With yodelling.
Donny's Skybox Studio Theatre, 312/337-3992, 1608 N Wells. Piper's Alley, 4th floor.
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Seven hours of pure progressive. Saturdays 21+ $0-5 10p-5a.

DJs Chris Gin and Johnny Chaos. Drink specials. Valet and easy parking. Good AC. Classy environment.
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Sunday 2001.09.09:    ^

More Sunday events. Sundays.

Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.
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National Grandparents Day. Yearly. First Sunday after Labor day.

Day to honor grandparents.
http://www.grandparents-day.com
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America's Walk For Diabetes. 5 Mile Walk. Yearly. All ages. $100 fund raising minimum. 3.5hrs 8:30a.

The American Diabetes Association's walk to raise funds for diabetes. Enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the 2nd annual Fall Festival at the finish line.
1-888/342-2383, ex. 6565 http://www.diabetes.org/walk
3 Locations. Lincoln Park, Chicago Lakefront; Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles; Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Elk Grove Village.
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** "World's Largest" Banana Split (since 1996). Yearly. All ages. $1-5 11:30a.

Actually only a few dozen feet (record holder is over four miles), but cute anyway. Cheap meal includes hotdog, pop, chips, and desert. Follows 10a service.
Luther Memorial Church, 773/539-3018, 2500 W Wilson.
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $4 Donation. 9p.

Open mic, poets, musicians, door prizes. Interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee/tea/coke.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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Whiplash. New fetish weekly. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.

DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Scary Lady Sarah produced. Dress code: Fetish (latex, leather, pvc); drag; ultra glam; uber goth; fantasy character; period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.09.10:    ^

Goth Pool Night. Mondays 21+ FREE! 8:30p-12a.

Long running event draws a dozen or more like minded. Bar features wide beer selection, menu, darts, video games. Head for Berlin after.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chicagogoth
Philosofur's, 773/477-3661, 2833 N Sheffield.
http://www.barsonline.com/chicago/philosofurs
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.

Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.09.11:    ^

Real World. Tuesdays 9p.

Now filming here for next season and Bedno.com FOUND IT FIRST!!!!! Check out the photos, and post your sightings to the board. Now showing new season 10 episodes back in NYC.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
MTV. http://www.mtv.com
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Lifehouse. All ages. SOLD OUT 7p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.

Enjoy up to 45 three minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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** Laurie Anderson. 21+ $35 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Redman. Rap. $23.50 7:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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BattleBots FINALS! Tuesdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.

Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future. This season's competitors are WAY stronger and meaner than last. See the new BattleBot toys in stores everywhere.
http://www.battlebots.com
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.09.12:    ^

Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* Chicago jungle godfather DJ 3D headlines Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Sometimes http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. 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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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2001.09.13:    ^

Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out. $17-20 6:30p.

Vegetarian Buffet. RSVP required. Includes soup or salad, angel hair w/ marinara, linguini w/ garlic olio, whole wheat cheeseless pizza, beverage and vegan dessert.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI) http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/diningouts.htm
Leona's, 773/764-5757, 6935 N Sheridan.
http://www.leonas.com
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P.J. Harvey. All ages. $28.50 7:30p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.

Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aurachicago.com
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FIX Thursdays. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

Resident DJs Chris Gin and Shamanlove with special weekly guests. Valet and easy parking. Good AC. Drink specials. Classy environment.
http://www.redeyespy.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^

MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.07.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, 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.
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. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), 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.

Prarie simulation, oriental garden, produce, vastly more. 1700ft G scale model train path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
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.

Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
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. 8a-5p.

NEW SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW Hour long spectacle projected on north face, Free Th-Sa 9p.
SOCIAL MIXER Thursday nights with snax, drinks and band, 21+ $10 6-9p.
New Butterfly garden open. New life-size animated robot "Kinetosaur" exhibit. "Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit. 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 8a-6p.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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FINAL WEEKS: H.C. Westerman sculptures -2001.09.23. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

African Liberation Movements 1945-94 -2001.12.30.
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.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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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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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