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2001.10.12 (week 224)

Terror Is Bad

Terror Is Bad.

Mmm-K? And Evil is NOT on my guestlist. But other than that I LOVE this season. More Goth events then usual will be featured through October.
ANDREW'S PICKS: ALS mart, Anything Friday (I'll be at Women Made's opening); LOST HARVEST FEST Sat/Sun near Montrose beach, free bands noon-9p; Benefit gala Sunday; Bosses day and HotHouse Tuesday. Wednesday's the money day this week with Suzanne Vega, Rock for Relief at Elbo Room, drum&bass at BigWig, Orbital at Metro and more. Also ROOT drum&bass at Liar's Club and other club fun Thursday.

Recommended:

Ongoing: FREE GothicChicago.com CALENDAR!
Sa: Haunted Elevated Train Rides at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Fright Fest at Great America.
Su: Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour at Graceland Cemetery.
Ongoing: Hauntings at the Pier at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy Costume Headquarters.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS! Farmers Markets.
...-Sa: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Su: ALS Mammoth Music Mart at Old Orchard Mall.
...-Su: Euphoric Dimensions at August House Studio.
...-Th: Chicago International Film Festival.
Fr: Farmer's Day.
Fr: National Children's Day.
Ongoing: Corky Romano now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: Honoring the Crone at Women Made Gallery.
...-Su: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Iron Chef - Cabbage Battle on FOOD.
Fr: St. Germain at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Fr: Mediterrano at Cafe Dolce Restaurant.
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: Low Rider Mega Show at McCormick Place, North Building.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Side / Bronzeville at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Windy City Lost Harvest Fest at Montrose Beach.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Joel Hall Dancers at Park West.
Sa: RPM at Joe's Sports Bar.
Sa: Calineiro at Whisper Room.
Sa: Seven hours of pure progressive at Rive Gauche Nightclub.
Su: Chicago LAN Party at Afternight.
...

Seasonal:    ^

* 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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Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Sa/Su/Th -2001.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 11:35a/12:15p/12:55p/1:35p.

Come early for tickets, first come first serve.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/doandsee/Tours.html
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Sa/Su -2001.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $$$ 10a-9p.

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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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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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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Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2001.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.

Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Midnight Circus performers.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Chicagoween2001/Pumpkin2001.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2001.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Also sponsors a "haunted graveyard" a block away. Go NOW and tell them Bedno.com sent you. Staff start wearing costumes soon.
Also see http://www.metromix.com and http://www.gothicchicago.com for more ideas.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Ongoing:    ^

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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ALS Mammoth Music Mart (since 1978). -2001.10.14 Yearly. Tu-Fr 3-9p, 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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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.

Survivor Africa Th 7p.
8p (Su-Tu,Th 10p): Jurassic Park III - ...
10p (Su-Tu,Th midnt): Planet of the Apes - ...
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 2001.10.12:    ^

Farmer's Day. Yearly.

Created in 1915 to stimulate interest in agriculture.
http://www.usda.gov
http://bedno.com/holidays
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National Children's Day. Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to children. Proclaimed by President Clinton in 1997 "As we observe National Children's Day this year, let us recommit ourselves to creating a society where parents can raise healthy, happy children; where every newborn is cherished, where every child is encouraged to succeed, and where all our young people are free to pursue their dreams."
http://www.child.net
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Corky Romano now playing.

The loser son of a Mafia honcho must go undercover for the FBI. Chris Kattan, Peter Falk, ...
http://www.whoiscorky.com/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Honoring the Crone. Opening reception. -2001.11.08 6-9p.

Entries in all media by women who depict the archetype of the wise woman.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. -Sunday $20.50-45.50 (Su 3p) 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Iron Chef - Cabbage 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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St. Germain. 9p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5-10 9p-4a.

Performers such as Laura B, Aubrey Jones, Rubio & Kidd, Louie Louie. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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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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Mediterrano. Weekly Arab-Spanish party. Fridays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Features DJ Red Lox spinning popular Arab & Spanish dance music, a belly dancer and hookahs for rent at reserved tables.
773/381-7171 http://www.mamuevents.com
Cafe Dolce Restaurant, 312/397-0000, 749 N Clark. At Chicago Avenue.
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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 2001.10.13:    ^

Low Rider Mega Show.

773/394-9600
McCormick Place, North Building, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Side / Bronzeville. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in October Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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** Windy City Lost Harvest Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.

LOCATION CHANGED "Bands, Literature & Information about what YOU can do to Change the Laws! Chef Ra & other speakers. Join us, speak out about what we lose to these rediculous laws! Stand up for your rights!"
Sa: Laura Braun, Leroy Fix, I Decline, Ruck La-Rou, Blizzard of Ozz, Milk Plow, Los Marijuanos, Slythern, Gel Heads.
Su: Sabrina, Subconscious Collective, Tension Wire, Lorenzo Goetz, Luscius Warbaby, Speargrass, Genral Patton & his Privates, Old #8, Wolcott.
773/381-9330 http://www.genralpatton.com/index004.htm
Montrose Beach, 4500 N at the lakefront. Exit LSD at Wilson or Montrose, or Red line Wilson stop, walk east. Behind Cricket Hill.
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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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Joel Hall Dancers. $75-125 8:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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RPM. 21+ $? 10p.

"This band is reinventing live music, playing all of your favorite club hits from the 80's and beyond! This is the best laser light show in the city, you have to see them to believe it!"
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.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 2001.10.14:    ^

Chicago LAN Party. Biggest weekly "bring your own computer" gathering in the region. Sundays All ages. $10. 10a-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. Monitor rentals available. RSVP required. See website for details and directions.
http://www.ChicagoLanParty.com
Afternight, 708/450-9874, 1975 Ruby, Melrose Park. Near North Ave and 30th Street.
http://www.afternight.com/party/directions.htm
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Bears host Arizona. 12p.

Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
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Cabaret de la Femme. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $14 7p.

Featuring women cabaret singers and ensembles.
10.14: Denise LaGrassa & Jackie Allen Trio original jazz, folk and funk celebrating love and the perceptions of the world.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Opening the Curtain to Our Hearts. All ages. $40-100 8p.

"Benefit gala by member organizations of Chicago's performing arts community. Also an auction. All proceeds from this all-volunteer event will benefit the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, providing an educational financial legacy for the children of the victims. More than 3,000 seats are available for this one-of-a-kind event offering a mix of cultural performances by members of such world-renowned performing arts companies as: Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Musicians of the Baroque with Friends from the CSO, Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Hubbard Street 2, Joffrey Ballet, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Luna Negra Dance Theater, ... We hope you can join us for what will be a most memorable evening of giving that reflects the true spirit of the City of Chicago and our nation."
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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.

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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Monday 2001.10.15:    ^

Red Cross Blood Drive. 11a-2p.

Navy Pier, Terrace D, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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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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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 2001.10.16:    ^

Bosses Day. Honor and be kind to bosses. Yearly.

http://www.hallmark.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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SoundField 2001. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10 9p.

Performances with vocals with live electronics, violin, electric guitar, laptop computer and video. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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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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Wednesday 2001.10.17:    ^

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. Shown in letterbox format!
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Suzanne Vega. All ages. $28.50 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Rock For Relief... A New York Disaster Relief Benefit with 10 bands!! 21+ $20 8p.

All proceeds go to help fund The American Red Cross. Featuring intimate acoustic performances by: Sammy Llanas, Scott Lucas, Jay Bennett, Nash Kato, Bellsize and others...
773/549-5549
Elbo Room, 773/549-7700, 2871 N Lincoln.
http://www.burn-one.com/music/elboroom/index.html
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Bailey & Ray Kieth headline Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

"Renegade Hardware, Metalheadz :: UK. As a Dj first and foremost, Bailey places all his attention where it belongs, on the dance floor." 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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Last Chance Rocks the Tequila Roadhouse. Best Local Bands. 21+ $3 9p-1a.

"The best in local Chicago bands will be rocking the Roadhouse. All bottles foreign and domestic beer $3 and $20 marguarita pitchers. Come on out and party with us."
http://www.lastchanceradio.com
Tequila Roadhouse, 312/440-0535, 1653 N Wells. Just north of the intersection of North and Wells.
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ORBITAL. 18+ $20 9p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2001.10.18:    ^

Alaska Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 10-?a.

Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Harlow. Alternative. All ages. $12 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** ROOT. Monthly jungle/d&b event. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $ 9p-2a.

w/ DJs Chamberweed, 40Oz, Black Russian, etc. Intensely energetic tunez for an eclectic crowd of freaks. 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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Rotation Thursdays. Weekly Underground DJs. Thursdays 21+ $4 9p-2a.

No dress code, great atmosphere, large chill room, $5 red bull & vodka, $3 Corona, visual art by Binary Bin. Different DJs weekly.
http://rotationonline.org
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. 1/2 block south of Belmont on Milwaukee. From I-94 exit Kimball, west on Belmont.
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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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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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DeepFatFried. ---> live. 21+ $5 11p.

"Melting consumer electronics since 1996, the drum.n.bass Oakland duo DEEPFATFRIED is back with a slamming nu.skool breaks 12" release on DIET STRYCHNINE RECORDS."
312/446-9283 http://www.dietstrychnine.com/deepfatfried
Bacchus, 773/477-5238, 2242 N Lincoln. Just north of Webster.
http://www.metromix.com/top/1,1419,M-Metromix-Bars-bacchus!PlaceDetail-2260,00.html
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MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt. UNCONFIRMED

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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