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2002.10.18 (week 277)

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RECOMMENDED:

Sa: Fright Fest at Great America.
Su: Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour at Graceland Cemetery.
Ongoing: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park.
Ongoing: "Hell House" - A documentary film at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: Haunted Elevated Train Rides at Chicago Cultural Center.
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: Scream Scene Haunted House at Skokie Park District.
Ongoing: Chihuly in the Park at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Ongoing: Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater.
..-Su: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
..-Su: ALS Mammoth Music Mart at Old Orchard Mall.
..-Su: Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk at Cadillac Palace Theatre.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet, Fall Repertory at Auditorium Theatre.
..-Fr: Chicago International Film Festival at Various venues.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEK: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Different culturally diverse performances nightly at Hot House.
Ongoing: Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night at Empty Bottle.
Ongoing: Different rock shows several nights a week at Double Door.
Ongoing: WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! at 89.3FM.
Fr: Alaska Day.
Ongoing: "Auto Focus" now playing at Select Theaters.
Fr: Opening Reception: Photo Based, Images Uncut, Celebrating Friendship at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Hoobastank at House of Blues.
...

Seasonal:

Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Sa/Su -2002.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $$$ 10a-9p.

Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
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 -2002.10.27 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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Trails of Terror. 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park. Fr/Sa/Su -2002.10.27 Yearly. 8+ $5 6:30-9:30p.

Wax Museum of Horror, Land of the Killer Toys, Tunnel of Terror, witches, werewolves, zombies, maze, food.
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"Hell House" - A documentary film. -2002.10.31 No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"Each Halloween for the past ten years, the Trinity Christian School in Texas has presented Hell House. At first glance. Trinity's haunted house seems like a typical teen scream, except at this one the road to eternal damnation is paved with drugs, AIDS, school massacres, and abortions. The message is old school. Fire 'n' Brimstone 101: if you don't accept Christ, you pay the consequences. With full access, this fascinating documentary follows the process from the first script meeting, to a competitive casting call and opening night jitters. Yes, there is much humor (this is community theater after all), but director George Ratliff smartly presents a non-judgmental depiction of this distinctly American phenomenon. (2001)." Also showing Jean-Luc Godard's latest film "In praise of love".
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Sa/Su/Th -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free Various times.

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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Hauntings at the Pier. -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free Pier hours.

Kind of Halloween-Lite. Scattered seasonal kid stuff, treasure hunts, costume contests, pirates, hayrides, haunted house.
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. -2002.10.31 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. -2002.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Also sponsors a "haunted graveyard" a block away. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! -2002.10.31 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $6 Fr/Sa 10.18-19, Fr/Sa 10.25-26, We/Th 10.30-31. 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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Ongoing:

Chihuly in the Park. All ages. $0-2 Open -8p some Thursdays. 9a-5p.

"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." See the new Bedno.com photos.
http://chihuly.com
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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Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p UNCONFIRMED

Rondi Reed, Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2002.10.20 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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ALS Mammoth Music Mart (since 1978). -2002.10.20 Yearly. All ages. $0-10 Mo-Th 11a-9p, Fr 11a-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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Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. -2002.10.20 $20-55 8p.

Cadillac Palace Theatre, 312/902-1500, 151 W Randolph.
http://www.cadillacpalace.com
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Joffrey Ballet, Fall Repertory. The Taming of the Shrew. -Sunday $34-74.

"Classical ballet has never seen such an uproarious laugh-out-loud comedy."
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). -2002.10.18 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.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Various venues.
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Now playing.

Red Dragon, The Tuxedo, Barbershop, Ballistic, Banger Sisters, Trapped, S1m0ne, XXX, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Signs, Goldmember, ...
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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FINAL WEEK: Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
Various city locations.
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.

Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. 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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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 shows several nights a week. 21+ $? 9p.

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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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.

Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Fr-Mo,We-Th): Austin Powers in Goldmember - Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles, Michael Caine, Seth Green, Verne Troyer, Michael York, Robert Wagner, Mindy Sterling, Fred Savage, ...
10p (Fr-Mo,We-Th): Blue Crush - Surf kids.
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 2002.10.18:

Alaska Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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"Auto Focus" now playing.

Story about "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane and his friendship with John Carpenter, w/ Greg Kinnear and Willem Dafoe.
http://www.sonyclassics.com/autofocus
Select Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Opening Reception: Photo Based, Images Uncut, Celebrating Friendship. All ages. Free 6-9p.

Group exhibition of photographic artwork by women juried by Barbara Crane, mixed media photography solo exhibit by Jillian Miles, photo documentary by Marie Petulla.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Hoobastank. Alt.rock. All ages. $14 SOLD OUT 6:45p.

http://www.hoobastank.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Beck. All ages. $? 7:30p.

http://www.beck.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* Joan Osborne. All ages. $20 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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ADVANCED Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the new monthly group skate, "slightly more adventurous" than the 1st Friday groups. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden around 10p.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* "Art" a play by Yasmina Reza. Choice Theatre Company's innaugural production. Fr/Sa -2002.11.02 18+ $15 8p.

Mention Bedno.com for $3 off!!!
A white painting is the catalyst which prompts three friends to reevaluate their relationship. Located 10 minutes from downtown Chicago, Harrison Street is home to many galleries. Come early and browse before seeing the play. Call for tickets.
708/445-7426 http://www.choicetheatre.com
Harrison Street Cooperative of Fine & Performing Arts, 708/386-7019, 208 Harrison, Oak Park. 290 W to Austin; N to Harrison (first light); W 2 blocks.
http://www.harrisonart.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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Iron Chef - Quail 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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C.U.R.V.E. Chic - Uncommon - Revolutionary - Voyeuristic - Elite. Fridays 21+ 9p.

Email rsvp@starbarandgrill.com for comp admission.
"Experience as a new era begins in Chicagoland, Nightlife Evolved." Live Energy 92.75FM broadcast, DJ Billy The Kid.
Star Bar, 630/236-0900, 2150 Ogden, Aurora. Corner at Montgomery, west of Fox Valley Mall.
http://www.starbarandgrill.com
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Amon Tobin, Prefuse 73, Bonobo, DJ P-Love. All ages. $15 (Doors 9p) 10p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* DJ Rap, Dieselboy, Atomic Babies. 21+ $15 PROBABLY CANCELLED 10p-4a.

Special jungle/drum&bass event at the city's newest hottest club. With resident DJs Devo, Donnie Stash, Mike Steele, Janel Roland. No gym shoes. Exemplary sound and lights on two levels.
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines.
http://sound-bar.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 in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.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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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. 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 2002.10.19:

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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Photo Based, Images Uncut, Celebrating Friendship. -2002.11.14 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Group exhibition of photographic artwork by women juried by Barbara Crane, mixed media photography solo exhibit by Jillian Miles, photo documentary by Marie Petulla.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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RingSide (since 1992). Boxing match between CBOT, MERC and CBOE traders. Yearly. $150 6p-12a.

Benefits Mercy Home for boys and girls, black tie optional, big band, fine dining and cocktails.
312/738-9588 http://www.mercyhome.org/ringside2002.html
Marriott Downtown, 312/738-9245, 540 N Michigan.
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Los Lobos. 18+ $29 8p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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.
10.19: Unitarian / Universalism and Rational Thinking as a Value in the Voting Booth.
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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-4a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
10.19: BT, Dissolvent, Todd Richman, Laura B & guests.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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* "AUTOBAHN" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as 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.
10.19: Pointy Teeth performs at midnt.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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John Acquaviva. 21+ $15 10p.

SmartBar 20th anniversary party, special 7 hour set.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monsters of Mock. 21+ $? 10p.

The Loop presents this 5th annual event with great tribute bands: Atomic Punks (Van Halen) Weathered (Creed), Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne).
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.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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CLUBLAND UNDERGROUND. UK Progressive House mix-show with Andre Solaris. Saturdays All ages. 2-6a.

Currently with a special two hour edition starting at 12am. On the air since March 2001, ANDRE SOLARIS delivers the coolest in Prog, Tech, Tribal House, Breaks, and Techno.
http://www.fuelinfo.com/cu.htm
'Energy' 92.7&5 FM.
http://www.energy92fm.com/
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Sunday 2002.10.20:

Death in June.

With NON and Luftwaffe.
http://www.deathinjune.net
TBA. http://americangothicprod.com
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 12-5p.

Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
630/830-1587 http://www.nira-rocketry.org/
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2002.10.27 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.

Varied readings and music.
http://www.chicagopoets.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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Jets To Brazil, Decibully. WLUW presentation. All ages. $12-14 6:30p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 (rentals $2-3) 8p-1a.

Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Many regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Fr 4:30-7p teen $4, 7-10:30p family $5; Sa 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $7, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $6.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/locations/chicago.html
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 9p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, The Oblongs, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, The Brak Show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast and more.
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. Resident DJ Chris Gin hosts guests weekly. Sundays 21+ Free 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. Now Energy 92.75 simulcast!
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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Monday 2002.10.21:

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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Counting Crows. All ages? $29-35 7p.

http://www.countingcrows.com
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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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.
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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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.

Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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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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Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective presents House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 beer, free pool, and of course great people. Resident DJs Liquid G/zus, Peter Rabbit, I.P.X, Kid Ikarus.
10.21: Paul Johnson (DustTraxx, house), Sushi (2-step).
10.28: Paul Anthony (house), Acid Man (house), Raymond Baer (nu school).
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.10.22:

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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Flogging Molly. All ages. $17.50 6p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Non-Point. Hard-rock. All ages. $10-12 6:45p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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+ every other week.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2002.10.23:

Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.

http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the scorpion.
MY SIGN! Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
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Enterprise NEW EPISODE. Newest Star Trek series, now commencing second season. 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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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free -10p, $5 after. 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* "Seminar" DJs Patife & MC Stamina (Brazil) spin drum&bass. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p-4a.

W/ Snuggles, Slak, Poolside, Basis and residents. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also listen to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. Parking fairly easy (lot next door), dress code unknown.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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Alice Cooper. 21+ $35 (Doors 7:30p) 9p.

http://alicecooper.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2002.10.24:

United Nations Day. Yearly.

Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
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B96 Halloween Bash. Yearly. Ages? $10-60 (Doors 5:30p) 6:30p.

Featuring Missy Elliot, Christina Aguilera, Shaggy, LL Cool J, Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child and Vi3!
312/591-9696 http://www.b96.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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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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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** "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, N-DEE, Lamebrane, Radiata. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
10.24: Usual Suspects; 10.31: Halloween Costume Ball w/ 3D, Snuggles, Slak, Natty+ residents (costume contest $100 prize).
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, easy parking.
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* Dante's Voodoo Cabaret. Twisted Cabaret Music. 21+ $? 10p.

Burlesque style performance with band, sultry singing, fan dance.
http://www.voodoocabaret.com
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.undergroundloungechicago.com
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Dr. Alex Paterson of The Orb. Abstract Sessions. 21+ $10 10p.

SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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Attractions:

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

NOW SHOWING: Cat Chow - "Dressing Objects" (-2002.11.03) A local artist who fabricates sculptural garments from unconventional materials.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

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. Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Pier Walk now open! A few dozen large outdoor sculptures on display. One of Chicago's best civil art features. -2002.11.10.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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. $5-15 Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.

Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $5-8, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $7.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.

385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
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. All ages. $0-6.50, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su-Tu 10a-5p, We-Sa 10a-8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Mo/Tu 9.23-12.24. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

New PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits now 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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Free rarely. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p; Jun-Sep/12.26-1.1 9:30a-5:30p.

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.
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, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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