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2002.12.20 (week 286)

My gift to you.
My gift to you.
DON'T MISS:
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest Blading open at Navy Pier.
Fr: Iron Chef - Strawberry Holiday Dessert Battle on FOOD.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: Neo Solstice Event.
We: Christmas.
We: Boogie Down Christmas at Oasis 160.
We: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.
Th: Goldie at Zentra.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night! at Cafe Lura.
Seasonal:
FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2002.12.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2002.12.29 Yearly. All ages.
A Christmas Carol: 11.16-12.28 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.23-12.22 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
Radio City Rockettes: 11.29-12.29 Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, http://rosemont.com
Decorated State Street Store Windows: Downtown Carson Pirie Scott, Marshall Field's.
Christmas Around The World: Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
Zoolights: Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2002.12.29 Yearly. All ages. $? Times?
Secular celebration of the changing seasons and the coming of Winter takes a new, whimsical form every year. Filled with Redmoon's trademark mix of music, puppetry, mask, and physical performance. The cast includes dozens of children from Redmoon's outreach programs alongside adult volunteer and professional performers.
http://www.redmoon.org
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 773/388-9031, 1419 W Blackhawk.
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2002.12.30 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr/Sa -9p 11a.
50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.23.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/DaleyPlaza.html
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* Winter Wonderfest Blading open. -2003.01.05 All ages. Free admission, $10 equipment rental / all day activities pass. (Fr/Sa -9:30p) Daily 10a-7:30p.
Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. INLINE SKATING and ice rinks are featured, in addition to large inflatable games including slides and bungee run. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
Closed xmas day, open 10a-11:45p NYE.
Some Chicago Blackhawks visit 12.14 and 18.
Opening celebration fireworks 12.13 7p and 12.14 9p.
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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Ongoing:
Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Stomp. -2002.12.29 All ages. $30-50 Various showtimes.
An explosive production returns for a limited engagement. The eight-member troupe displays show-stopping physical movement while creating rhythms with everything but conventional percussion instruments.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Holiday Bazaar. -2002.12.22 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Unique hand made crafts, jewelry, and small-scale artwork.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Now playing.
Adaptation, Star Trek Nemesis, Maid in Manhattan, Treasure Planet, Solaris, Friday After Next, Die Another Day, 8 Mile, Harry Potter, Bowling for Columbine, I Spy, The Santa Clause 2, Frida, Punch Drunk Love, Red Dragon, The Tuxedo, Banger Sisters, S1m0ne, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Goldmember, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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 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,Th): Signs - Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, ...
10p (Fr-Mo,Th): The Transporter - Jason Statham, Qi Shu, Matt Schulze, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Office Space - Mike Judge, Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, ...
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 2002.12.20:
Annual Holiday Sing-A-Long and Double Feature (since 1984). -Tuesday Yearly. $12.50-18 1/4/7p.
"White Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life" double features with singing between (and during?) lead by Santa.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Gangs of New York" now playing.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, ...
http://www.gangsofnewyork.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" now playing.
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Liv Tyler, ...
http://www.lordoftherings.net
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Wild Thornberrys" now playing.
http://www.wildthornberrys.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Winter Vacation. -2003.01.06 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Santa pub crawl. 21+ $5 donation 7p-3a.
-8p BW3, 2464 N Lincoln, $3.50 24oz microbrews.
-9p The Gin Mill, 2462 N Lincoln, $5 domestic pitchers, $2 Kamikaze Shots.
-10p Lincoln Station, 2432 N Lincoln, $2 Buds/Miller, $3 Leini-Red pints.
-11p Kendall's, 2263 N Lincoln, $2 domestic drafts, $1 Pucker Shots.
-3a TBD. "Throw on your merry wear.. and meet us there. Guest appearances by human coal, vietnam santa, bumbles and Mark Waldhoff. Proceeds to VIDES."
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Jingle Beats. Dance event. Yearly. 18+/21+w/IDs to drink. $15 8p-4a.
W/ The Warp Brothers and DJs Mixin' Marc, J Smurf, Danny Level, Vicious Pete, MJB, NV. CD release party, giveaways.
708/756-0600 http://anotherlevel.com
Oasis 160, 160 Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights.
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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 - Strawberry Holiday Dessert 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. On cable.
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Bumpus, Homunculus, Abstract Giants. 18+ $8 10p.
Also in SmartBar: The Onion Presents DJs Harvey, Brad Owen, free limited edition 7", $10.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2002.12.21:
Life Without, Crash Poet, Grindbox, Portrait. All ages. $8 6:30p.
Also in SmartBar: John Aquaviva 7hr set 21+ $15 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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.
12.21: Post socratic philosophers on government and political beliefs.
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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Delbert McClinton w/ Jimi Rogers & The Mauds. Blues. 21+ $22.50 8:30p.
http://www.delbert.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Chilled Out 3: Iced Out. D.N.A. 2-year Anniversary event. 18+, 21 to drink $5 9p-?a.
Main room: Justin Long, DJ eMac (L.A.), Jason Middle, ZDK, Sushi; Room 2 - "the underground" (21+), free pool, cheap drinks, Acidman, Turbotic, Bryan Balli, Adonis Childs, BillyO. Support the scene! This is for everyone who supported the midwest scene for the past year. thank you for supporting your local djs, coming to events, buying cds, and keeping the scene alive. Huge 2 room venue, massive sound system, and intelligent lighting.
http://www.dekalbnightlife.com
Otto's, 815/758-2715, 118 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb.
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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.
12.21: DJs Chris Liberator, Guy Ornadel, Alex Peace, Laura B. and 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.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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 2002.12.22:
Start of Capricorn. Astrological sign, the goat. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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Winter Solstice. Shortest day/longest night, official start of winter. Yearly.
This is a significant holiday to pagans, marking the start of the solar year.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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New episodes: Futurama, King of the Hill, ... Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
Zoidbergs eats an earth flag and must flee to his embassy.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Starstruck (cd release), Short Arm Trick, Fall Out Boy, Full Range. All ages. $8 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+ $6 (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 4-6:30p teen $4, 6:30-10:30p family $5; Sa 1-3:30p all $4, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen dance $7, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $6.
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Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/locations/chicago.html
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"Adult Swim" new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 9p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. May include 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. On cable.
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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* Neo Solstice Event. 21+ $4 (free if you bring an instrument, ie. drum) 10p-5a.
"World music, goth & groovy beats" w/ Evil Eric, Johnny Trevael, DJs Gill and Waxy.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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 2002.12.23:
"Winternationals" (since 1993). All ages. $10 6:30p.
Bands: Pegboy, The Tossers, Evil Beaver, GC5 .
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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Tyme's Anniversary Bash. Dance. 18+ $20 10p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
12.23: DJs Paul Anthony (Disco House), Mark Almaria (Filtered House), Karl Almaria (Vocal House), Leprakan (Hard Techno).
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.12.24:
XMAS EVE EVENTS.
See SEASONAL and ONGOING sections above.
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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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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 2002.12.25:
* Christmas (since 0). Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Yearly.
Gifts are exchanged. Spirit of giving encouraged.
http://www.christmas.com
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"Pinocchio" now playing. Roberto Benigni.
http://www.miramax.com/pinocchio/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Singin' In The Rain. -2003.01.03 No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
50th anniversary presentation.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series, now in second season. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, shown in letterbox. Sometimes great, sometimes lame.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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** Boogie Down Christmas (since 1999). Dance event. Yearly. 18+/21+w/IDs to drink. $20 8p-4a.
Excellent sound and lights. Some drinking. Reliably good, check out prior years photos. Room 1: DJs Derrick Carter, Nigel Richards, Funk, Paul Anthony, Jes One, Aaron Chase; Room 2: DJs Psycho-Bitch, Mixin' Marc, Michael Meyers, Jimmie Page, KCJ, Brian Binetti.
708/756-0600 http://www.njoynightlife.com
Oasis 160, 160 Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights.
http://www.exactevents.com
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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays -2003.01.01 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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South Park. Wednesdays 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Christmas Groove. 18+ $15 10p.
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 2002.12.26:
Boxing day. Yearly.
Give gifts to service providers such as postal delivery person and trash collector.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Boxing_Day
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* Goldie. 21+ $15-20.
"World reknowned seminal figure in the futuristic electronic drum&bass movement" w/ DJs Glyde, Ry-N, Basic.
http://deafzoo.com/list/zentra-12-26-02
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.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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ekoostik hookah w/ Forty Piece Choir & Free Space. Jam Rock. 18+ $15 9p.
http://www.ekoostik.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
12.26: Chicago vs Rotation 3: R-yn, Glyde, Ciro, Pipeline.
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, easy parking.
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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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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.
With 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.
With 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, 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, 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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