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2003.02.14 (week 294)

Evidence of absence.

DON'T MISS:

Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Illegal Art: Freedom of Expression in the Corporate Age at In These Times.
Fr: Valentine's Day.
Fr: Wedding On Ice at Millennium Park.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Fr: Isley Brothers at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Poi Dog Pondering at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Beautiful place to chill w/ yer lover at Harry's Velvet Room.
Fr: Iron Chef - Chocolate Apples Battle on FOOD.
Fr: badHUMAN Tour drum&bass at Metro.
Sa: Spundae at Vision Nightclub.
Mo: Presidents Day.
Mo: Your Brain on Mondays at Seanchai Public House.
We: DJ Juju spins drum&bass at Big Wig.
Th: Phish at Allstate Arena.
Th: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.

Ongoing:    ^

* Black History Month (since 1926). -2003.02.28 Yearly.

February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
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Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Kim Farber, Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin, Rondi Reed.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Normal/Abnormal: Bodies & Minds. -2003.02.20 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Illegal Art: Freedom of Expression in the Corporate Age. -2003.02.21 All ages. Free Mo/We/Fr 12-6p.

Explores the question of where First Amendment and intellectual property rights collide. Multi-media show featuring works that challenge the expansion of copyright law.
http://www.illegal-art.org
In These Times, 773/772-0100, 2040 N Milwaukee.
http://www.inthesetimes.com
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Ebony On Ice. -2003.02.16 All ages. $40-100 Various times.

http://ebonyonice.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Now playing.

Dangerous Mind, About Schmidt, Gangs of New York, Catch Me, Lord of the Rings, Wild Thornberrys, Pinocchio, Adaptation, Star Trek Nemesis, Maid in Manhattan, Treasure Planet, Solaris, Friday After Next, Die Another Day, 8 Mile, Bowling for Columbine, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Harry Potter, ...
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 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.

Joe Millionaire Mo 7p. The Bachelorette We 7p.
Die Another Day - Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry: Su+Th 8p, Mo+We 9p.
Jackass - Johnny Knoxville: Th 10p.
8 Mile - Eminem, Kim Basinger: Su 10p, Th midnt.
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 2003.02.14:    ^

* Valentine's Day. Yearly.

Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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"All the Real Girls" now playing.

Sundance Film Festival winner with Paul Schneider, Zooey Deschanel, Patricia Clarkson, Benjamin Mouton, ...
http://www.sonyclassics.com/alltherealgirls
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Daredevil" now playing.

Action thriller with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke Duncan, Colin Farrell, Jon Favreau, ...
http://www.daredevilmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Love movies all week. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

2.14 Casablanca, 2.15 Gone With the Wind, 2.16 Dr. Zhivago, 2.17 The Philadelphia Story and Breakfast at Tiffany's, 2.18 Annie Hall and Broken Blossoms, 2.19 West Side Story, 2.20 To Catch a Thief and Notorious.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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* Wedding On Ice (since 1994). Winning couple ties the knot on skates. Yearly. All ages. Free 8:45a.

Couple also wins a luxury honeymoon travel and hotel. Carried live on some morning news.
http://www.choosechicago.com
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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* Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2003.02.23 Yearly. All ages. $0-12 10a-10p.

Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, $300K super-cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs. Preview opening Thu. Now with over a dozen webcams!
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. South Building. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Special menu. Yearly. All ages. $60+ 4p-12a.

Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake, Champagne, and a breath-taking view in an under-known incredibly cool place. Reservations almost all booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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Punk party. All ages. $10 5:30p.

W/ bands Local H, Duvall, The Arrivals, The Dishes, Check Engine, The Matics, Bitchy. Free CD.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Alejandra Guzman. $37.50 7p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* Isley Brothers. $37-57 8p.

UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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* Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $26 8p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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WNUA presents. Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown. All ages. $20-65 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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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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"The Edge" comedy improv competition. Fridays All ages. $5 9p-?a.

Showcase hosted by Dave Odd, cash prizes.
http://dopechicago.com
Chase Cafe, 773/743-5650, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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* Beautiful place to chill w/ yer lover. Yearly. 21+ $10 9p-4a.

The finest food, drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth. Good DJs!
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois.
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Buckwheat Zydeco. 18+ $18.50 (doors 7:30p) 9p.

W/ Benjy Davis project.
http://buckwheatzydeco.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Iron Chef - Chocolate Apples Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Iron Chef Sakai takes on Fuyuko Kondo, the fourth female challenger to compete in Kitchen Stadium. Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD. On cable.
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Localized. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5 Free drinks -11p. 10p-4a.

Monthly party to get you acquainted with local DJs: Dan Efex, Gray Area, Apocalypse, Bucky Fargo, Chris Gin, Almarias, Monna,Justin Gardner.
http://relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.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 venue website for discount.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join resident DJ Sativa and friends. 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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Danger Kitty. 21+ $? 11p.

Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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* badHUMAN Tour drum&bass. 18+ $17 11p-4a.

Dieselboy and MC J Messinian, Bad Company (UK), w/ DJs Acucrack and Glyde. Colette in SmartBar.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2003.02.15:    ^

Critical Mass Art Show (since 1998). Bicycle related works. Opening party Saturday 8p-3a!

"Challenging the auto-cracy: A shared vision of the transformation of urban space."
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
Handle Bar, 773/384-9546, 2311 W North.
http://www.bikewinter.org
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Anti-War Protest. All ages. Free 12p.

Part of international day of protest against war on Iraq, with protests planned in New York and all major capitals of Europe. Well organized, could be big.
http://www.chicagoantiwar.org
Rally point, 888/471-0874, 2200 W Devon. At Leavitt, amidst Pakistani community.
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Bryndis. $35 7p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Sixpence None the Richer. All ages. $16 7p.

http://sixpence-ntr.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Paul Weller, Superdrag. All ages. $29 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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"Forte" Live House Music. Saturdays 21+ Free -10p, $5 -midnt, $15 after. 8p-3a.

Well reviewed event with bands and DJs mixing live music with loungy club vibe.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
The District, 312/421-1759, 858 West Lake.
http://thedistrict-chi.com
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The Pretenders. All ages. $38-43 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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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.
2.15: Social and Spatial Structure of Israel.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org/
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.
2.15: Jimmy Van M, Pat Foosheen, Brian Boncher.
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 2003.02.16:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. Monthly.

http://www.almanac.com
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Simpsons 300th EPISODE! Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

Preceded by new KotH and Simpsons. Followed by Married with Children reunion.
FOX. http://www.fox.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.
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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Kinky. Alt.Dance. de Mexico. 18+ $18.50 (Doors 6:30p) 9p.

http://www.kinky.com.mx
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-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. ALSO now showing FUTURAMA nightly!
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.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 2003.02.17:    ^

* Presidents Day. Legal holiday. 3rd Monday in February Yearly.

Observes the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Schools and government offices closed. Sales at major retail stores. Popular museum day.
http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Presidents'_Day
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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.
2.17: Danny the Wild Child (Jungle), Solage (TribalHouse), Funky Bujo (House).
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2003.02.18:    ^

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. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Trapt. Rock. All ages. $10 6:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Kasey Chambers. All ages. $22.50 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Toad The Wet Sprocket. W/ Wheat & Bleu. All ages. SOLD OUT 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Nocturna (since 1988). 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. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
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 2003.02.19:    ^

Start of Pisces. Astrological sign, the fish. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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OTEP. Heavy Metal. All ages. $12 6:30p.

http://otep.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Enterprise new episode. 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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* DJ Juju (SF) spins drum&bass. "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7-10 9p-2a.

With Ry-N and Ciro, resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also check out WNUR 89.3FM 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.net
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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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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2003.02.20:    ^

* Phish. All ages. $40 Time?

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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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Hours of execellent hard beats, club classics and general insanity with weekly special guests. $3.50 Coronas.
2.13: Techno Candy featuring Abe Kreml, Jack Kelly, Chris Gin and world famous DJ TBA.
2.20: Recess Post-Valentine Breaks Candy with JohnEvolution, Tolgar, Marcel, Chris Gin and a special guest?
http://www.localsound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.net
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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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Giorgos Alkaios. World Music. 18+ $60 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Marvin Tate's D-Settlement. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $10 9p.

Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
http://www.hothouse.net
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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, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
2.13: Resident DJs.
2.20: Kemal & Rob F (UK-v-US).
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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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.

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 Perls 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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Notes:    ^

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