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2002.04.19 (week 251)

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..-Th: VERSION 5.0.
Ongoing: Chicago Earth Month.
Ongoing: Hubbard Street Dance company spring series at Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Ongoing: Cabin Fever 2002 Art Exhibit at Thirteenth Floor Gallery.
Ongoing: CATS! at Shubert Theatre.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet spring program at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: Redmoon - "Salao - the worst kind of unlucky" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
..-Fr: Mini Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
Fr: Billy Bragg at Park West.
Fr: Iron Chef - Cabbage Battle on FOOD.
Fr: Motion "Revisited" at Logan Square Auditorium.
Fr: Hex at Winner's.
Fr: Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: Downtown at Vision Nightclub.
Fr: Tickle at Rednofive.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Sa: Start of Taurus.
Sa: Tour of the Milwaukee Art Museum at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Sa: Earth Day Festival at Lincoln Park.
Sa: Breakdancing Classes at Pilsen YMCA.
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Vagina Monologues. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
Rotating cast of Rengin Altay, Renee Matthews, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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* Chicago Earth Month. -2002.04.30 Yearly.
Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and reclamation of nature. Observed in various small ways by many area cultural institutions.
http://www.chicagoearthmonth.com
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"The Invented Figure" -2002.05.16 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.
"[U]ses the figure as a metaphor for human experience. The show consists of work in all media which go beyond merely recording the image of the body as a form in space. Visual ideas about the figure draw from a combination of sources: art history, memory or images of contemporary life and culture. Invention is the key ingredient."
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Hubbard Street Dance company spring series. Modern and innovative. -2002.04.28 All ages. $18-65.
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Cadillac Palace Theatre, 312/902-1500, 151 W Randolph.
http://www.cadillacpalace.com
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* Cabin Fever 2002 Art Exhibit. -2002.04.28 All ages. Free. Opening reception 4.13 7-11p.
Several mediums on display including films!! Artists include: Walter Fydryck, Kevin Lahvic, Christopher Hield, Kathryn Fimriete, Chuck Przybyl, Cathy Haibach, Liz Bomba, Jeremy Groznik, William Fuller, Rich Cronborg, Stephanie Christian, Karen Anderson, BJ Negrete, Nicole Macaluso, Christine Deleon, Cheryl Knecht, Karen Cassidy, Lois Keller, Edyta Stepien, Zsofia Otvos, Margaret Byrne, Willy Laszlo, Eric Fensler, "JC", Kevin Moeller. Open Th-Fr noon-8p, Sa-Su noon-6p.
Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North. Wicker Park, near Western, Blue line.
http://www.thirteenthfloorgallery.com
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* CATS! -2002.05.05.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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* Joffrey Ballet spring program. -2002.04.28 $27-67.
http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* Redmoon - "Salao - the worst kind of unlucky" -2002.06.08.
A dynamic new vision of Hemingway's themes of isolation, survival, and hope.
773/388-9031 http://www.redmoon.org
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E Grand. Navy Pier.
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
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* Mini Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2002.04.19 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.75 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.
Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes. See full photo album below to vote on your favorite hole.
http://bedno.com/album.php?s=20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Now playing.
Big Trouble, Blade II, Resident Evil, Ice Age, The Time Machine, A Beautiful Mind, Lord of The Rings, Ali, Harry Potter, Monsters Inc, Kung Pow, Rollerball, ...
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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.
Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock show almost every night. 21+ $? 9p.
Three bands and a beer for $3 some Tuesdays.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (Fr,Sa,Tu-Th): Hart's War - Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, ...
10p (Fr,Sa,Tu-Th): Mothman Prophecies - Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, Debra Messing, ...
10p (Fr,Sa,Th): Super Troopers - Brian Cox, Daniel von Bargen, Marisa Coughlan, Lynda Carter, ...
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 2002.04.19:
The Scorpion King now playing. Starring The Rock.
http://www.the-scorpion-king.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Billy Bragg. 18+ $28.50 8p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Cosmic Breaks Radio. Live drum&bass DJ web-cast. Fridays All ages. Free -at least midnt. 8p.
The Cosmic Breaks DJ's spin live on the net weekly. Tune in and drop us a line on icq or email for shouts, requests etc. Listen before you go out, after you get home, or just stay at home in from of your computer and pretend you are out somewhere. 8).
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/CBradio
Cosmic Breaks Studio, Logan Square.
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* Iron Chef - Cabbage Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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** Motion "Revisited" Electronic Music Show. 18+/21+ to drink $15 -11:30p/more after 9p-?a.
DJs Donald Glaude, Miss Honey Dijon, Danny The Wildchild, Paul Anthony, Distortion.
630/415-3158 http://www.njoynightlife.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Wrightwood and Milwaukee.
http://www.logansquareaud.com
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* Hex. Gothic-Industrial Dance Night. 1st/3rd Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.
Dance to new and favorite gothic, deathrock, new grave, electro, futurepop, and industrial music.
http://hexchicago.com
Winner's, 773/271-0401, 4530 N Lincoln. Between Wilson and Montrose. Near Brown Line Western stop.
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* Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! Fridays TV-R 1hr (again at 1a) 9p.
The most VISUALLY STUNNING (and sexy) sci-fi series ever, returns. After crossing universes and a long standoff at Fire/Water, Kai the dead assassin, Captain Stanley Tweedle, love slave Xev, and robot head 790 struggle to leave an evil infested Earth.
SCI. http://www.scifi.com/lexx
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DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.
Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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*** Downtown. Relode, PROPER, and Inside-Chicago.com. 21+ $10 10p-4a.
Upstairs: Taj (SF, Spundae), Casper (Heavyweight Sound, SJC), Dissolvent (Relode, Sonic Boom); In the lair: Klute (UK, Metalheadz), Focus (bassdrive.com, Nemcron), Kevin Cunningham (Canvas, Madbass), Temulent and J Initial (Canvas, Ohm Resistance), Dr. Groo (Jungle Book), Ruckus (I.A.M. Collective), MC Blackeye (Brockout), visuals provided by PRDF.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn. Just south of Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT http://crobarnightclub.com for guestlisting.
Well produced hotspot, Lots of house, crowded late. Nice change of scene with Hiroki and Artek in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Now with PURE DJs John Curley, Chad Sommer.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Best under 21 dance club. Fr/Sa/Su/Th 17+ (2 IDs to drink!) $7-12 10p-4a.
Th: DJ Rick E; Fr: DJs TKC, Smurf, ...; Sa: B96 DJs Bobby D, Markski; Su ALL AGES 6-10p. Serves food, mild dress code.
Galaxy Club, 847/298-5077, 9225 Golf Rd, Des Plaines.
http://www.galaxy-club.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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SWEAT. Unpretentious House music all night long. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p.
RESPOND AT events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm (for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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* Tickle. "The return to the underground" Fridays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum Of Sound Brings you the best in Deep House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs: Diz (Guidance), Julius the Mad Thinker (3 Degrees), Jesse DeLaPena (BlueGroove), Cedric (SOS).
http://www.spectrumofsoundinc.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.com
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* Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa, Shon Dervis. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.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 2002.04.20:
* Start of Taurus. Astrological sign, the bull. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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* Tour of the Milwaukee Art Museum. All ages. $50 MCA New Group members, $55 else 9a-5p.
"Organized by the New Group of the MCA, join for an all-day event exploring the new addition to the Milwaukee Museum of Art designed by Santiago Calatrava. The day also includes a guided tour of the museum's contemporary art collection, lunch, and a viewing of Vito Acconci: Acts of Architecture, consisting of 20 monumental sculptural pieces. All admission fees as well as transportation and lunch are included. The New Group connects passionate young art pros with the thriving local contemporary scene. Call for more info."
312/397-3829 http://www.mam.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Inline Skate Fitness/Roller Aerobics. Saturdays 18+ $7.50. Lessons 8-9a. 9-10a.
Get a great workout on your inline skates with roller aerobics and roller dance. You'll be circling the extra large rink doing squats, swizzles, lunges, scooters, cross-overs, jumps, cones, freestyle, dance steps, or just skating to fast paced music. It's a great opportunity to practice those tricks you've always wanted to try in a "controlled" environment. Classes are small, so we have the whole rink to ourselves!!!
847/922-8716
Orbit Skate Center, 847/394-9199, 615 Consumers Ave, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53 N to NW Hwy east, past post office.
http://www.orbitskate.net
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** Earth Day Festival. Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30a-4:30p.
Multiple stages, speeches and activities. Focus on Our Urban Environment; Healthy Eating; Clean Energy and Alternate Fuel Vehicles; Consuming by Choice; Our Earth's Spiritual and Religious Traditions; Living with Nature and Advocacy. Free trolley. More details on web site.
773/665-4682 http://www.chicagoearthmonth.com
Lincoln Park, Cannon Drive from Fullerton to Diversey.
http://www.starevents.com
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* Breakdancing Classes. Saturdays All ages. $2 2-6p.
Members of TNA crew and the Pilsen YMCA invite you to come learn breakdancing every Saturday afternoon: 2-4p beginners and practice; 4-6p all out time, more advanced breakers battle and chill.
http://www.tnacrew.com
Pilsen YMCA, 312/738-0282, 1608 West 21st Place. Near Cermak and Ashland.
http://www.ymcachgo.org
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Saturdays All ages. Free 2p.
I've launched with this group. Deeply validates geekness. 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://www.nira-rocketry.org/
Beaver Run Sod Farm.
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* Get inline... Chicagoland! inline skating club. Sa/Su/Th All ages. Free 6:30p.
Group skates in the burbs! Get together to skate, socialize and have fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53N, exit at Dundee, go west a couple miles. Pass Hicks, it's the first entrance on the left.
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* Chemical Brothers with Sasha, Digweed, Oakenfold. 18+ $50 7p.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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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"Origins" Saturdays 21+ Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
Positive Productions resident DJs John Simmons, Technotwins (Tim Kasper and Mindbender). No drink over $5.
Dig, 312/377-1727, 1551 N Sheffield. Formerly North Beach.
http://www.digtheclub.com
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Interactive. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RESPOND AT http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com for guestlisting.
DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol lead a top clubber mating night. Intense, big, crowded, sexy, long. Pricey drinks, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.
DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* PURE: Resident DJs Chris Walsh, Chad Sommer, John Curley, ... Saturdays 21+ $5-20 10p-5a UNCONFIRMED
RESPOND AT info@purefuture.com for guestlisting.
Popular with House heads. Change of scene upstairs. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
http://www.purefuture.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Crush. 21+ $? 11p.
"The most incredible Dave Matthews Tribute you can imagine! We will be giving away tickets to the DMB show in Chicago."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Sunday 2002.04.21:
** VNV Nation and Haujobb. All ages. $23.50 5:30p.
W/ DJ K-Y, Assemblage 23.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* NEW FOX CARTOONS! Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm... Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Siouxsie & The Banshees. w/ eX-girl. -Monday 18+ $35 SOLD OUT 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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* "Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.
Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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* Industry Sundaze. Lucky Bunny- DJ Psycho Bitch and resident Chris Gin. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 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, rave reviews, 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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"Clubland Underground" radio mix-show. Sundays All ages. Free 2-6a.
Weekly dose of Deep Prog House, Trance and Techno with resident DJ Andre Solaris and local, national, and international guests. Saturday night 2-6am.
http://www.fuelinfo.com
"Energy" 92.7&5FM.
http://www.energy9275.com
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Monday 2002.04.22:
* Earth Day (since 1970). Yearly.
Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and reclamation of nature.
http://www.earthday.com
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* TV Turnoff Week (since 1994). Rediscover real life. -2002.04.28 Yearly.
"What happens during a seven-day experiment in life without TV? A whole new space to think emerges. You find yourself passing time in ways you never expected. And you start to wonder: when I reach for the remote, who is really in control?"
Also promotes "Media Carta", a campaign against content control by corporate interests.
http://www.adbusters.org
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Virtual Auction to benefit American Red Cross. Chicago's Red Cross presents two of the largest online auctions ever. -2002.05.09 All ages.
Auctioning fabulous Chicago items including the chance to be "Guest-chef-for-a-day" at Charlie Trotters and Blue Man Group tickets. All proceeds benefit local Red Cross chapters.
First auction 4.22-5.2; Second 4.29-5.9;
312/729-6129 http://www.chicagoredcross.org
www.ebay.com/redcross.
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
4.15: Special edition w/ cartoonist Gahan Wilson.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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* Spin Doctors. 18+ $19.50 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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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
Progressive and deep house. Decorative staff, good quality dance club lights and design, 3 bars, free parking early. Clubber attire required, gay friendly. DJs such as DJs Lego, Mark Grant, Freddie Bain.
http://centerstage.net/dance/clubs/red-dog.html
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North.
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2002.04.23:
Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.
RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Cardio Jam. An aerobic fitness class integrating freestyle dance and techno music. Tuesdays All ages. $5, $3 w/ student ID 8-9p.
For those who love the music and the movement. Come get your groove-out!
773/275-2552 smithiva@hotmail.com
Link's Hall Studio, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, walk 2 blocks south / Brown Line to Belmont, walk 3 blks north / #22 Clark bus to Newport.
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*** "FireFly" Brand-spankin-new Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-4a.
Kitchen and party all night, beatin' sound system, low lights, easy dress code, nice people. Where's the catch? Limited street parking, take train or cab.
4.23: Dubious & Evol.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Real World Chicago. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p.
Showing across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North. Also showing at Joe's Sports Bar. Followed by a great new reality show, The Osbournes.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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Stud Puppy Tuesdays. Tuesdays 21+ 9p.
"This hot night out at Temps packs 'em in. Every week hundreds of hot and sexy guys head to Temps for a night of hi-energy dancing and prowling. Join the fun and the always entertaining Sarabia with his troupe of male dancers who 'take it off' all night long. DJ Dave spins today's hottest remixes. $4 Long Island Ice Teas served up by bartenders, Rand and Mike." An unusual GM night at an otherwise LF club.
Temptations Nightclub, 847/455-0008, 10235 W Grand, Franklin Park.
http://www.temptationsnightclub.com
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ one week a month.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.04.24:
* Secretaries Day. 4th Wednesday in April Yearly.
Day to honor and be kind to professional administrative assistants.
http://www.iaap-hq.org
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Group Skate. Wednesdays -2002.10.23 Yearly. 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 NEW EPISODE. 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!
4.24: Dean Stockton (Quantum Leap) guest stars.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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* New Black Music Repertory Ensemble. The Black Composer and the Concerto Form. All ages. Free 7:30p.
This concert presents concerti or concerto-like compositions for chamber orchestra and soloists, including the world premiere of Joe Daley's Wispercussion: Portraits of Warren Smith. Other works included are William Foster McDaniel's String Overture, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges' Violin Concerto in G Major, op. 2, no. 1, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson's Grass: Poem for Piano, Strings, and Percussion.
312/344-7559 http://www.cbmr.org
Chicago Park District South Shore Cultural Center, 312/747-2536, 7059 South Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. Last Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10 8p.
May include acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and unusual acts. Hosted by Douglas Grew of Midnight Circus. Cabaret / Gallery atmosphere.
http://come.to/vaudeville
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Knowledge Session #2 w/ LTJ Bukem, Nookie & MC Conrad. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $12 9p-2a.
With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection ($3 Buds), often PACKED! Often good cyber lights. Simultaneous http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. Also 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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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-1a.
"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings. -zagat.com.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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South Park new episode? Wednesdays 9p UNCONFIRMED
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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Thursday 2002.04.25:
* Take Your Child to Work Day (since 1993). 4th Thursday in April Yearly.
Parent's opportunity to educate their children on the nature of employment.
http://takeourdaughterstowork.org
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Thursday Evening Fast Northbound Group Skate. Thursdays 6:30p.
Leaving from City Sweats, through the parks to the end at Hollywood or beyond, then improvised street skate back. Finishers rally at a bar to be determined. Protective gear, water, blinkers highly recommended, intermediate to advanced skills, be on time. Cold irrelevant, but CANCELED if wet.
City Sweats, 773/348-2489, 2467 N Clark.
http://www.citysweats.ro
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Sizzling Singles Sensation. Speed Dating. 4th Thursdays 21+ 33/advance and $40/door 7p.
Call for discount on three or more friends.
"Flash Dating's speed dating at Kustom. Here is your chance to meet your potential mate during an evening of dating, and fun. Call now because spots are filling up fast."
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourne.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.
Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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Family Guy (repeat). Thursdays All ages. Free 1hr 7p UNCONFIRMED
Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Crosby Stills Nash And Young. All ages. $40-226 8p.
http://csny.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
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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M 2 O. A night of liquid motion. Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
"This weekly event has quickly become THE party to attend on Thursday nights. With resident DJs Mood and Oscar McMillan and guests DJs from around the world, the message of Deep House is being delivered to the masses. Feel good and have a good time!" Printable pass at site below.
http://www.music-101.com/flyer.htm
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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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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Attractions:
Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
The Body Present: Effigies, Decoys, and Other Equivalents 1.19-5.19; Lovesexy: Identity and Desire 1.19-4.21; Gary Simmons 2.16-5.19; Mies in America 2.16-5.26;
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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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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Chihuly in the Park: A Garden with Glass Sculptures. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.
"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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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. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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 Cleopatra exhibit open. 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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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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