Bedno.com - 2001.10.05 (week 223)

2001.10.05 (week 223)

"Feelin' Fine"

"Feelin' Fine": Proud to have enjoyed almost ALL 77 hours of the TNN STNG marathon (sleeping during infomercials).
DON'T MISS: MFX1 ends, S.O.F.A. (+fireworks), Pugtoberfest, Bugged Out rave, FIVE holidays, nightclub tradeshow, excellent acts at every venue, Halloween treats aplenty and much more, see below. Visit Bedno.com to vote on your costume, and to get a free Gothic Chicago calendar.
Recommended:: Ongoing: Hauntings at the Pier at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: FREE GothicChicago.com CALENDAR!
...-Sa: FINAL DAYS! "MFX1"
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS! Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
...-Fr: Italian Market Festival at Block 37.
...-Fr: MegaDeath and Endo at Vic Theatre.
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Euphoric Dimensions at August House Studio.
Ongoing: Chicago International Film Festival.
Ongoing: ALS Mammoth Music Mart at Old Orchard Mall.
...-Su: Sculpture Objects Functional Art show at Navy Pier, Festival Hall B.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Black Crowes at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Tenacious D at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Ongoing: The Sex Diaries at The Playground Theater.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Fr: Politically Incorrect - SPECIAL EPISODES on ABC.
Sa: Fright Fest at Great America.
Sa: Pugtoberfest at Local Option.
Sa: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at House of Blues.
Sa: Little Feat at House of Blues.
Sa: Bugged Out at Harvey Expo Center.
Sa: Soul Manifesto at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: FIREWORKS!!! at Navy Pier.
Sa: Calineiro at Whisper Room.
Sa: Seven hours of pure progressive at Rive Gauche Nightclub.
Su: LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon at Grant Park.
Su: Chicago LAN Party at Afternight.
Su: Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour at Graceland Cemetery.
Su: Cabaret de la Femme at Hot House.
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Costume shops. -2001.10.31 Yearly.: Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and comprehensive.
http://www.halloweencostumesonline.com
Broadway Costumes, 312/829-6400, 1100 W Cermak, for professionals.
Also see http://www.metromix.com and http://www.gothicchicago.com for more ideas.
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Hauntings at the Pier. Scattered seasonal kid stuff, treasure hunts, costume contests, pirates, hayrides, haunted house. -2001.10.31 Yearly. All ages. free all day.: Kind of Halloween-Lite. Awesome outdoor sculptures leaving soon. New virtual gaming center open.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Ongoing: ^

* FREE GothicChicago.com CALENDAR! -2001.12.07.: Respond to give your address for a free October to October calendar, sponsored by Chicago's top DARK goods and service provides. Full of eerie black and white art.
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* FINAL DAYS! "MFX1" Interactive Dance Installation. -2001.10.06 21+ $5-10 9p-?a.: "Experimental environment merging art and technology in new ways to create a living architecture of video, sound and light that responds to its inhabitants. A changing climate that enables people to be active generators of their own experiences. The main input to the mfx1 architecture, a 600 sensor dance floor measures movement, activity, and how people are influenced by the space's rhythmic heartbeat. Simply by exploring mfx1 the visitor will create, alter and play a game with social space and media." - also bar and couches.
Fr 10.5: Shon Dervis, D Double and Anacron, with a breakdancing performance. 10p-?a.
Sa 10.6: Leddie Garcia and friends?
MFX1, Evergreen and Kingsbury near Crobar. 90/94 to North Ave. east to Kingsbury, south to Evergreen, look for blue light.
http://www.mfx1.com
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FINAL WEEKS! 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)
Mo-Fr: Daley Plaza during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31 7a-3p.
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 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 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. GOING ON SALE after 10.13.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2001.10.07 Yearly. All ages. $18-26 Various times.: Ringmasta "Casual Cal" and at least TWELVE acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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Italian Market Festival. -Friday Yearly. All ages. Free (Th -8:30p) 10a-6p.: Celebrating heritage with pastas, breads, music, dancing, and ethnic wares.
Block 37, Corner of State and Washington. Downtown.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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MegaDeath and Endo. -Friday All ages. $32.50 7p.: Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.07 All ages. $10-?: Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Euphoric Dimensions. Painting - Illustration - Photography Art Show. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2001.10.14 All ages. Free 5-9p.: Featuring Chicago's Talented Artists.
773/769-1846 http://www.liquidaperture.com
August House Studio, 773/327-5644, 2113 W. Roscoe. Roscoe and Damen.
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). -2001.10.18 Yearly. $10-60 Various times.: World-class premiers. Get a printed show guide (or tackle the show site if technically brave) and see something special. Dozens of special guests and jurors.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
Century Cinema, 773/248-7744, 2828 N Clark.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
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Now playing.: Zoolander, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Rat Race, Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Ghost World, Planet of the Apes, ...
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 (Su-Tu,Th): Moulin Rouge - Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, ...
10p (Su-Tu,Th): Fast and the Furious - Street racing action...
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 2001.10.05: ^

ALS Mammoth Music Mart (since 1978). -2001.10.14 Yearly. Fr 6p-10p, Sa 10a-8p, Su 10-6p, Mo noon-9p, Tu-Fr 3-0p, Sa 10a-8p, Su 10a-6p.: Huge charity sale of vids, CDs, LPs, tapes, instruments, equipment. Come browse.
http://www.lesturnerals.org/music.htm
Old Orchard Mall, Blvd near Dempster, Skokie.
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Sculpture Objects Functional Art show (since 1994). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $12 (Su -6p) 11a-8p.: Over 90 dealers showing very cool modern stuff. Extremely efficient way to see a great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
312/654-0870 http://www.sofaexpo.com
Navy Pier, Festival Hall B, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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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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Black Crowes. All ages. $32 7:30p.: Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Tenacious D. Q101 event. All ages. $20 7:30p.: http://www.tenaciousd.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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.
10.04: Stops at interesting "Columbus" related spots.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Iron Chef - Truffles Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.: Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Spectrum of Sound brings BIG NAME guests to spin with DJs Justin Long, Sativa, Shon Dervis and others for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well.
http://www.sospromo.com
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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The Sex Diaries. A play that combines improv, sketch comedy and music to parody love, sex and relationships. Fridays -2001.11.16 18+ $15 10:30p.: A totally engaging experience treats the audience to an evening of comedy, music and interactive games. "It's SNL meets LENO meets THE DATING GAME." Whether you want to make new friends, meet that special someone or just laugh at your love life come party with us!
773/377-5002 x3062 thesexdiaries@hotmail.com
The Playground Theater, 3341 N Lincoln. Corner of Lincoln and Roscoe off Paulina Brown line stop.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.: 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Politically Incorrect - SPECIAL EPISODES. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free 12:30a.: Bill Maher bars no holds in his attack on complacency, despite fleeing sponsors and a dead guest. Addressing the day the world changed with interesting guests all month.
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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Saturday 2001.10.06: ^

Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Sa/Su -2001.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $$$ -9p 10a.: Frankly, too much trouble and long lines to be worth the high prices.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica
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Pugtoberfest. Pug Crawl. All ages. Free 1-6p.: Meet at Local Option then walk to park at 2:30p, weather permitting. Pit stop at Three Dog Bakery (2142 N Halsted). Then to Beaumont Bar and Grill (2020 N Halsted) at 3p for $6 all you can eat buffet. Between 85-125 pugs expected!!!
http://www.pugparty.com/pugparty/index.html
Local Option, 773/348-2008, 1102 W Webster.
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Sound Tribe Sector 9. Jam Rock, Electronic, Dance. 18+ $10 1p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Little Feat. Classic Southern rock. 18+ $20 7:30p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Bugged Out. Mega-rave, All ages. $25-30 8p-6a.: Room 1 - The Groove Parlor: House/Techno/Trance, Richard Humpty Vission, Christian Smith, Mark Eg, Skylab 2000, Nigel Richards, Paul Anthony, Translucent, Arron Chase;
Room 2 - The Broken Beat Bungalow: Jungle Brothers, DJ Rap, DJ Swamp, Danny The Wildchild, Ry-N, Kevin Cunningham, Legal Alien;
Room 3 - Midwest Showdown: DJ Funk, Jes One, Zeek Vs. Jimmy Hunt, Neal V., Ric H. Vs. James Amato, Alex K.;
http://www.njoynightlife.com
Harvey Expo Center, 17100 S Halsted, Harvey. I-80 to Halsted exit. Go North and venue is about a mile.
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Soul Manifesto. 21+ $20 8p.: Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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FIREWORKS!!! All ages. Free. 10p.: That's right, a special Autumn show.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Calineiro. Weekly Colombian-Brazilian party. Saturdays 21+ $5-10 10p-5a.: Features DJ Red Lox spinning exlusively Colombian & Brazilian dance music, VIP tables and two floors to roam.
773/381-7171 http://www.mamuevents.com
Whisper Room, 312/397-0000, 749 N Clark. Above Cafe Dolce. At Chicago Avenue.
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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 2001.10.07: ^

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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LaSalle Bank 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 NBC.
Related events include fun runs and free fitness expo at McCormick Place.
http://www.chicagomarathon.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Chicago LAN Party. Biggest weekly "bring your own computer" gathering in the region. Sundays All ages. $10. 12-10p.: Bring your machine on in and play all day long. Free lunch and more fun than you can shake a stick at. State of the art games galore on a fast Internet pipe. Tournaments and prizes some weeks. RSVP required. See website for details.
708/450-9874 http://www.ChicagoLanParty.com
Afternight, 450-9874, 1975 Ruby, Melrose Park. Near North Ave and 30th Street.
http://www.afternight.com/party/directions.htm
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Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2001.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $5 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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Cabaret de la Femme. Sundays -2001.10.14 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10 7p.: Two Sunday nights of women cabaret singers and ensembles.
10.7: Tiger Lillies three piece ala music hall, circus bands, and gypsy laments.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Jay Z and Roc A Fella Family. Blueprint Lounge Tour. -Monday 18+ $35 9p.: Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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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Systeme. A night of perfect underground. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED: Now relocated from Mad Bar. "Listen to some of the best House music from Chicago and around the globe. Resident DJs Brian Gardner and Frique with nightly guest DJs."
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.: Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, not for the meek.
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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Modest Mouse. Alternative. 18+ $15 11:45p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Monday 2001.10.08: ^

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. Celebrated as part of Fire Prevention Week.
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire
http://bedno.com/holidays
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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, 1p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Columbus_Day
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Tales of terror readings by local Chicago Horror authors. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.: Various readings, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
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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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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Rusted Root. 18+ $28.50 ALSO Wednesday 9p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Nightclub and Bar Convention and Tradeshow. -Wednesday Ages? $? (We noon-4p) 11a-5p.: Also National Sports Bar Conference, and Wine Garden. For industry such as managers, staff, promoters, entertainers. Hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of guests. Portion of proceeds to 9.11 charity.
10.9: Party at Joes 6-8p and White Star 8-10p.
10.10: Club tour Pops, Zentra, ESPN, Jilly's 7p-?
888/966-2727 http://www.nightclub.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.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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Basement Jaxx, Ugly Duckling. 18+ $20 8p.: Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $3 10p-4a.: Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. About 200 guests. Now BACK downstairs from Metro.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.: Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, good directors.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Total Science headlines Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.: "C.I.A., Metalheadz, Timeless :: UK. Their distinct breaks and basslines are so revolutionary that they've reshaped drumnbass as we know it today" w/ 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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Joffrey Ballet. Fall Repertory. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2001.10.21 All ages. $30-70 2p+7p.: http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Misfits. All ages. $25 6:15p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Dream Dating's 3minutedating. Speed Dating. 21+ $33/advance, $40/door 6:30-9p.

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 -2001.10.16.
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.: Comprehensive new Freud exhibit open 10.3-12.9.
Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, 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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African Liberation Movements 1945-94 -2001.12.30. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.: 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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