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2003.03.28 (week 300)

Operation "My Rocky Threedom"
Operation "My Rocky Threedom"
ChicagoFunNews WEEK 300 PARTY Sunday (3.30) at Joy-Blue!
This newsletter has been continuously published for almost six years! Come celebrate at Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park, Free, Industrial DJs, pool, 8p-2a.
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DON'T MISS:
..-Mo: National Women's History Month.
..-Su: "Version-3" arts "festival" at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ongoing: Mini Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
..-Su: American Science & Surplus Anniversary Sale at American Science & Suplus.
Fr: ROBOTICS COMPETITION OPENS at Northwestern University.
Fr: MainFrame at Triple D's.
Sa: ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! at Northwestern University.
Su: CHICAGOFUNNEWS 300th ISSUE PARTY! at Joy-Blue.
Tu: April Fools' Day.
We: DJ Pollen spins drum&bass at Big Wig.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: South Park NEW EPISODE on COM.
Th: Everclear at Riviera Theatre.
Th: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.
Ongoing:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2003.03.31 Yearly.
"Pioneering the Future"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
Jill Bartlett, EJ Murray, Carey Peters, Miriam Plotkin.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Seagull. -2003.04.20 Ages? $18? Th-Sa 7:30p, Sa-Su 3p.
Inspired by Anton Chekhov, adpated/directed by Jim Lasko, presented in association with Steppenwolf Theatre Company. "A classic story about chasing fame, artistic satisfaction, and the one person you just can't have."
773/388-9031 http://www.redmoon.org
Steppenwolf Studio Theatre, 312/335-1650, 1650 N Halsted.
http://www.steppenwolf.org
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Hubbard Street Dance company. Modern and innovative. -2003.04.13 All ages. $17-50.
25th anniversary engagement includes several premiers.
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Ford Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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* "Version-3" arts "festival" -Sunday All ages. $? (Su -2p) 12-9p.
About a dozen talks, presentations, screenings and performances each day on the future of conceptual art, with such heady titles as Technotopia vs. Technopocalypse, Open-Source Life Project, A Frontier-less Utopia, Data Determinism and the Construction of Control, Transhumanism Flesh Creatives and the Ethics of Body Design, etc. See site for details.
http://www.versionfest.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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* Mini Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2003.04.12 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.25 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.
Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes.
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Now playing.
Cody Banks, Daredevil, Chicago, Dangerous Mind, About Schmidt, Gangs of New York, Catch Me, Lord of the Rings, Adaptation, Die Another Day, Bowling for Columbine, Big Fat Greek Wedding, ...
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.
8p (Mo-Th): Punch Drunk Love - Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, ...
10p (Mo-Th): My Big Fat Greek Wedding - Nia Vardalos, ...
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 2003.03.28:    ^
* American Science & Surplus Anniversary Sale (since 1937). 10-70% off. -Sunday Yearly. Fr 10a-8p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 11a-6p.
Fun Geek fest. Toys, science, many thing available nowhere else.
American Science & Suplus, 773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee.
http://www.sciplus.com
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* ROBOTICS COMPETITION OPENS (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-6p.
Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-4p. Concludes Saturday.
http://www.usfirst.org
Northwestern University, 847/491-7887, 2705 N Ashland, Evanston. McGaw Hall.
http://www.nwu.com
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Def Leppard. All ages. $35-45 7:30p.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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Voice of the Dragon. All ages. $26-39 8p.
A groundbreaking, multi-cultural work transforms a 17th-century Chinese fable of betrayal and intrigue into a stunning fusion of American jazz, pop culture, Chinese opera and ancient martial arts.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Yanni. All ages. $50-80 8p.
http://yanni.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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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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George Clinton & Parliament. Funk masters. 18+ $33.50 (Doors 7:30p) 9p.
http://www.georgeclinton.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Sea And Cake, 90 Day Men, Lonesome Organist. -Saturday 18+ $15 9p.
Metro 20th Anniversary Performance.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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** MainFrame. Live Electro Acts and Deejays. 2nd/4th Fridays 21+ 9p-2a.
"Bi-weekly club night devoted to spreading the electropunk virus throughout Chicago with a concentrated injection of local and national electro bands and DJs."
3.28: Flutter and The Mystechs, w/ Johnny Love and DJ Trancid.
http://www.mainframechicago.com
Triple D's, 773/871-6239, 1902 W Irving Park.
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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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"Real Time" w/ Bill Maher. Fridays TV-MA Free 10:30p.
New show, now one full hour with comedy showcase segment.
http://billmaher.tv
HBO. On cable.
http://hbo.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 2003.03.29:    ^
**** ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.
Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-3p.
http://www.usfirst.org
Northwestern University, 847/491-7887, 2705 N Ashland, Evanston. McGaw Hall.
http://www.nwu.com
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Papa Roach. All ages. $18.50 7p.
W/ Nonpoint & Reach 454.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Guster. $23.50 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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"Forte" Live House Music. Saturdays 21+ $5 -10p, $10 -midnt, $15 after. 8p-3a.
Well reviewed event with bands and DJs combining live music and loungy club vibe. Dress code applies.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
The District, 312/421-1759, 858 West Lake.
http://thedistrict-chi.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.
3.29: Current Events.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Iron Chef - EGG Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays 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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-4a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
3.29: The RED party w/ DJs Donald Glaude, Woody Mcbride, Brad Owen; +Go-Go's, Red Dragon set, UV-99 Lazers.
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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Sunday 2003.03.30:    ^
**** CHICAGOFUNNEWS 300th ISSUE PARTY! 21+ Free. 1/2 price drinks. Pool. 8p-2a.
Get candy, be in photos, buy Andrew a drink. Also I'll be giving away one or two of my tiny electronic city guides! Overlaps "Sedition" Sundays: a dark, sensual and subversive scene. W/ DJ (censored) and guest "Indianapolis' Finest" DJ Copper Top touring her new CD "The Vinyl Conflict" on ToneDeaf records, a non-stop mix of pounding ebm/industrial tracks.
http://bedno.com/past
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://www.derklempner.com/sedition
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New episodes: Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm, other. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Rocket From The Crypt, Sahara Hotnights, Ikara Colt. All ages. $15 6:30p.
http://www.rftc.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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The Ataris with Juliana Theory. Punk. SOLD OUT 6:30p.
http://www.ataris.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Joe Jackson Band. 18+ SOLD OUT (Doors 5:30p) 8p.
W/ Mary Lee's Corvette.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.
Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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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"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 2003.03.31:    ^
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.
3.31: DJs Johnny Love, Phil Free Art, Live Wire, Trancid.
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2003.04.01:    ^
* April Fools' Day. Observed by playing brilliant practical jokes. Yearly.
Tell your boyfriend you're pregnant.
http://www.2meta.com/april-fools
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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. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. 18+ $15-17 8p.
W/ Ceasars, Palo Alto.
http://www.tsool.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2003.04.02:    ^
Alvin Ailey. -Sunday $20-60 Various times.
"Distinctive energy, an exhilarating blend of passion, power, and artistry, resonates with a spirit of vitality that has been captivating audiences for 44 years."
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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 Pollen spins drum&bass. "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
With T3MUL3NT and Chamberweed, and 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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* Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $3 9p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
4.2: The Cars.
http://www.tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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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 2003.04.03:    ^
* Everclear. $24 6:30p.
http://everclear.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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.
4.3: Relode 'Monthly' with Mazi, Chris Gin and more.
http://www.localsound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://bigwigchicago.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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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 21+ $7 9p.
Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, WXRT, Reckless Records and DCN.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
4.3: Producers Vector Burn and Mobius.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, easy parking or Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
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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.
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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
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. $10-18+ 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. $6-10, 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. $8.75 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. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
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, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.
New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy 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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