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2001.10.19 (week 225)

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In it's own fine way this week is a MAJOR standout, I mean... YOW: Take your pick of a dozen seasonals, but dress warm. Friday Club950 re(moved)opens, They Might Be Giants and more. Sweetest Day Saturday Puff Daddy, Midnight Oil, Rocky Horror, etc. Sunday Ani Difranco, DJs and bowling. Tuesday WebVan assets auction, Poi Dog, TORI AMOS, DJs at Liars Club and *** WILLIAM DARKE'S PSYCHO CIRCUS AT DOUBLE DOOR ***
Also Mother-in-Law's day, start of Scorpio, and United Nations Day.
I LOVE YOU ALL!
Recommended:: Ongoing: HALLOWEEN NIGHTLIFE KIT.
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.
Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House at Skokie Park District.
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.
...-Su: FINAL DAY! Farmers Markets.
...-Su: Waking Life and La Cienage at Music Box Theatre.
...-Su: American Meat Expo at McCormick Place.
...-Su: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre.
Fr: PlayDough Palooza 2001 at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: They Might Be Giants at Riviera Theatre.
...-Su: REOPENING CLUB 950.
Fr: "The Collective" at Zentra.
Fr: Mediterrano at Cafe Dolce Restaurant.
Fr: The Locals at Coyle's Tippling House.
Ongoing: The S*x Diaries at The Playground Theater.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: Sweetest Day.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Mr. Blotto, Cornbread at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Puff Puff Pass Tour: Snoop Dog at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: RECONNECTION at Underground Lounge.
Sa-Mo: Midnight Oil at House of Blues.
Sa: Calineiro at Whisper Room.
Sa: Seven hours of pure progressive at Rive Gauche Nightclub.
Sa: Rocky Horror Picture Show at Century Center Cinema.
Su: Chicago LAN Party at Afternight.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at Greene Valley Forest Preserve.
Su: Ani Difranco at Aragon Ballroom.
Su: ROLL and BOWL at Diversey-River Bowl.
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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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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Sa/Su -2001.10.28 Yearly. All ages (parental discretion). $6-10 7-10p.: Not for the faint of heart.
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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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 DAY! Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.: Mo-Fr: Daley Plaza during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31 7a-3p.
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.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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Waking Life and La Cienage. Fridays No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.: Both profoundly acclaimed films. Waking Life is an immensely deep animated work taken from live action and dialog.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.: Iron Monkey, Mulholland Drive, Bandits, Corky Romano, Zoolander, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Rat Race, Rush Hour 2, Glitter, 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-Th, ALSO Th MIDNITE): Jurassic Park III - Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Tea Leoni, ...
10p (Su-Th): Planet of the Apes - Tim Burton: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Estella Warren, ...
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 2001.10.19: ^

American Meat Expo. -Sunday.: 703/840-2400 http://www.meatami.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. South building.
http://www.mccormickplace.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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* PlayDough Palooza 2001. Charity Event for Childrens Memorial Hospital. All ages. $30 advance or $35 at door. 5-10p.: Fun event - attended by over 500 young, professional Chicagoans - live music by John Whildin and Dogs Undecided, raffle, large silent auction, food, drinks (5-9pm included), psychics, more - proceeds for Child Life Department at Children's Memorial Hospital and other family resource programs.
312/409-8600 http://www.childrenswishlist.org
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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They Might Be Giants. All ages. $20 7:30p.: Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Iron Chef - Bonito Fish 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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* REOPENING CLUB 950. -Sunday 21+ $? 10p-?a.: A well known Depaul area 80s-90s dance lounge closed for many moons, now at new location.
10.19: DJ Richard (from the original 950) spins past, present and future.
10.20: DJ Abe (old 950, Neo, ...) "spinning great music as always".
Club 950, 2122 W Lawrence.
http://www.club950.net
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"The Collective" Gathering the best House DJs of Chicago. 21+ $? 10p-4a.: "Each DJ selected for the Collective has pushed dance music forward. Their efforts have helped elevate the industry to the next level. Chicago is known throughout the world as the birth place of House music. The Collective is a showcase of familiar and unfamiliar talented individuals who are keeping the candle burning bright. These stars of tomorrow will be household names like Mark Farina, Derrick Carter & Frankie Knuckles (all Chicago Natives). Also residents Mark Grant, Diz, Julius (3 degrees), Peven Everett."
http://www.spectrumofsoundinc.com
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division. By Joe's, behind Crobar.
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 Locals. Live Music. 21+ $5 10:30p-1a.: "Stomping Rythms, Manic Violin, Gritty Vocals, & Addictive bass lines running up and down your spine."
312/409-9260 http://www.localsrock.com
Coyle's Tippling House, 773/528-7569, 2843 N Halsted. Just a little north of Diversey on Halsted.
http://www.coylestipplinghouse.com
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The S*x 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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Saturday 2001.10.20: ^

Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.: Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore. Bring a snack. 3rd 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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Mr. Blotto, Cornbread. 18+ $15 8p.: Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Puff Puff Pass Tour: Snoop Dog. $33.50 (Doors 6:30p) 8p.: Liquid Soul opens and joins for some numbers! Special Guests: Korupt / Daz / Tha Eastsidaz / Dj Jam Soopafly / Tha Liks / Butch Cassidy / Tha Angels. http://www.deafzoo.com has announced that the Snoop will be celebrating his 29th birthday after the show at Dragon Room.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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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RECONNECTION. 3rd Saturdays 21+ $5 Monthly. 9p-3a.: NOW MONTHLY! Drum&bass party with DJ Riverman and special guests. House/Techno early on. All are welcome. Very casual.
10.20: Suprise D&B Guest for October TBA!
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. Corner of Clark and Sheffield.
http://www.the-lab.com
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Midnight Oil. -Monday 18+ $36.50 9p.: http://www.midnightoil.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Rocky Horror Picture Show. With standard live actalongers. Ages? $? 12a.: Century Center Cinema, 773/248-7744, 2828 N Clark. At Diversey.
http://www.landmarktheatres.com
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Sunday 2001.10.21: ^

More Sunday events. Sundays.: Text version users: See the preceding SEASONAL and ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which may continue through today.
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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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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2p.: I've launched with this group. Deeply validates that it's OK to be a geek. All skill levels. Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held far from population centers due to danger. Only a few launches a year.
630/483-2468 http://nira.chicago.il.us
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Route 53 and 75th Street, Woodridge.
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Ani Difranco. w/ B*tch and Animal. Ages? $28.50 (Doors 6p) 8p.: http://www.anidifranco.org
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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** ROLL and BOWL. DJs and bowling. Monthly. All ages. Free 8p-2a.: Bowling, arcade, bar, DJs Chris Gin (various), Devo (progressive house, deep trance), Antonio Lauria (trance), and special guests DERRICK CARTER and MATTY. Get coupon at event for free shoe rental.
Diversey-River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
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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 UNCONFIRMED: 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 2001.10.22: ^

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 2001.10.23: ^

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. Maybe they'll come to Double Door?
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=realworld
MTV. http://www.mtv.com
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Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.: http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.: Astrological sign, the scorpion.
MY SIGN! Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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WebVan Assets Liquidation Sale. MASSIVE auction of millions of items of every scale. 11a.: Everything including industrial cooler systems, trucks, miles of conveyors, scanners, forklifts, computers, Sun servers, routers, phone systems, office furniture, appliances, supplies and fixtures that made up this $35M 370Ksqft complex will be sold through on-site auctions. Register at 8:30a, $500 refundable deposit required to bid, 10% fee on sales, early viewings 10.20-22.
WebVan Distribution Center, 818/884-3747 x456, 720 Center Avenue, Carol Stream.
http://www.webvansales.com
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Dream Dating's 3minutedating. Speed Dating. 21+ $33/advance and $40/door. 6:30-9p.: "Sizzling Singles Sensation 3 minute Dating is a fun and exciting way to meet singles."
312/663-8412 http://www.3minutedating.com
Goose Island Wrigleyville, 3550 N Clark.
http://www.gooseisland.com/pubs/wrigleyville.asp
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Poi Dog Pondering. -Wednesday 18+ $20 7p.: Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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* TORI AMOS. $30-40 7:30p.: Touring for her new "Strange Little Girls" CD.
Also performs on WGN Morning Show today 6-8a.
http://www.toriamos.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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"Rhythms, Roots & Respect Tour." 21+ Free 8p-2:30a.: Featuring DJs I.P.X. (Protocol/Sparkle U.K.) Slammin 54 Funk House, Liquid G-Zus (Tree House Collective) Hard Techno and Hardcore, Rich (resident) Down Tempo and Deep House. Free CD release party giveaways all night.
773/525-8628 http://protocolbeats.com
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Just west of Ashland.
http://www.liarsclub.com
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Alice Cooper. 21+ $35 9p.: http://www.alicecooper.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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**** William Darke & Mark Faje's Psycho Circus and Freak show. The ONLY 2001 Chicago appearance! 21+ $10 (Doors 8p) 9p.: Advance ticket purchase recommended, may sell out.
LISTEN UP!!! This is an AMAZING show at a dirt price and gets my HIGHEST rating! I'll probably be there taking photos. This crew is WORLD CLASS and will include ball manipulation, fire stunts, balancing, knives, AND AND AND rare performances by T-2 (seriously, the image of this guy will haunt you forever) and Tomas "the human ashtray".
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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Wednesday 2001.10.24: ^

Mercury and Venus clearly visible this week. About an hour before dawn.: Directly adjacent to each other looking east low on the horizon.
http://earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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United Nations Day. Yearly.: Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Pinkslip*Party. 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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Dream Dating's 3minutedating. Speed Dating. 21+ $33/advance, $40/door 6:30-9p.

Thursday 2001.10.25: ^

Long Beach Dub Allstars. Ska, Punk, Alternative. $25 8p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Rotation Thursdays. Weekly Underground DJs. Thursdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.: No dress code, great atmosphere, large chill room, $5 red bull & vodka, $3 Corona, visual art by Binary Bin. Different DJs weekly.
10.25: Mark Almaria - House, Dan Day - Techno; Regge - Drum'n'Bass.
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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FINAL FIX Thursday. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: Resident DJs Chris Gin and Shamanlove with special 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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Black 47. Irish Rock. 18+ $15 11:30p.: House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.: 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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