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2003.04.18 (week 303)

yes AND no

DON'T MISS:

..-Th: Passover.
Fr: Good Friday.
Fr: FischerSpooner at Metro.
Fr: Electro Killed the Techno Star at The Royale.
Sa: Groove Armada at Park West.
Sa: "Progression Sessions 2003" at Metro.
Su: Easter.
Su: Start of Taurus.
Su: Pigface, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult at Metro.
Mo: TV Turnoff Week.
Tu: Earth Day.
We: Secretaries Day.
We: Grigori 3 & Terminal Bliss at Elbo Room.
We: "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party at Big Wig.
We: South Park NEW EPISODE on COM.
Th: Take Your Child to Work Day.
Th: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.

Ongoing:    ^

Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin, Rebecca Sohn.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Seagull. -2003.05.04 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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Traditions: The Blessing & The Curse. -2003.05.15 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Curated by Jan Brown Checco.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Passover. A most important Jewish festival. -2003.04.24 Yearly.

Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC. Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals. The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year.
SEE the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston on TV Sunday.
http://judaism.about.com
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Now playing.

Bulletproof Monk, Holes, Malibu's Most Wanted, Anger Management, What a Girl Wants, Bringing Down the House, Head of State, The Core, Chicago ...
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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Friday 2003.04.18:    ^

* Good Friday. A Christian Holiday, remembers the death of Jesus Christ. Yearly.

Observed by readings, communion, preaching on the last words "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do". Some schools and businesses close early or all day. Date varies each year.
http://christianity.about.com
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"Bulletproof Monk" now playing.

Starring Yun-Fat Chow.
http://www.mgm.com/bulletproofmonk
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Holes" now playing.

W/ Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette, Shia LaBeouf, ...
http://www.holes.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Malibu's Most Wanted" now playing.

W/ Jamie Kennedy, Taye Diggs, Anthony Anderson, Blair Underwood, Regina Hall, Damon Wayans, Ryan O'Neal, Snoop Dogg, ...
http://www.malibusmostwanted.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Singalong West Side Story. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

A 1950s Romeo&Juliet.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Spring Fling Thing. -Sunday All ages. Free 12:30-6:30p.

"Adding a hop to everyone's step! Fun-filled activities for families and children of all ages including Hippity Hop Hunt, Kid's Craft Corner, and a Big Bonnet Parade. Photos with the Easter Bunny hourly.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* FischerSpooner. All ages. $20 (doors 6p) 7p.

Reportedly an international pop-electro-dance sensation with a sizable futuristic theatrical production combining performance and visual art.
http://fischerspooner.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Swing 'N Country Dance. 18+. Lessons $4; dance $6 members and 1st timers, $12 otherwise. 7:30p.

Chicagoland's largest features a Country Waltz lesson with nationally known instructor Maren Oslac at 7:30 and open dance with Two Step, Triple, Cha Cha, Waltz, Hustle, Swing, maybe Polka and more 9p-midnt.
847/638-3407 http://www.swingncountry.com
Elk's Club, 262 East Golf Rod, Arlington Heights. In International Plaza Shopping Center one traffic signal east of Arlington Heights Road.
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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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DADA. 18+ $15 8:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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* Electro Killed the Techno Star. 18+/21+ w/ IDs to drink. $7 w/ Fischerspooner stub, else $10. 10p-?a.

The Fischerspooner Afterparty. Featuring DJs Tobias, Apocolypse, Johnny Love, Trancid, Kuszynski, Livewire and live PA by Dirtwolf. 2 floors/2 full bars.
http://www.opaque.com2.info
The Royale, 2401 N Milwaukee. At intersection w/ Fullerton.
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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 2003.04.19:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

4.19: Little Italy & Historic West Side.
4.26: Pullman Historic District.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Avril Lavigne. All ages. $25-30 7p.

UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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The Funk Brothers. 18+ $34 8p.

From Motown, w/ guest vocalists Joan Osborne, Maxi Priest, Darlene Love, & Bootsy Collins.
http://thefunkbrothers.com
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.
4.19: Fundamentalist Christianity: The Mind of the Believer.
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 - KINGS Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays -2003.05.03 All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Now showing the series final episodes, in which the Iron Chefs battle each other, "who will reign supreme?" Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
4.19: Iron Chefs Chinese and French featuring Lobster.
http://www.foodtv.com
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.
4.19: The BLUE party w/ DJs Max Graham, Nigel Richards, Kyle Szmurlo, Go-Go's, sets, 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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* Groove Armada. 18+ $17.50 10p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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* "Progression Sessions 2003" 18+ $18-20 11p-5a.

W/ LTJ Bukem, Makoto, MC Conrad.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2003.04.20:    ^

* Easter. Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yearly.

A Christian holiday, celebrated with egg decorating and hunts, brunch, fancy dresses and church attendance. Roots in passover and the pagan spring festival of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre. Great home art opportunity. Date varies each year and for Eastern sects.
http://christianity.about.com
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* Start of Taurus. Astrological sign, the bull. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.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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The Ten Commandments. All ages. Free. 6-10:45p.

Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 blockbuster epic classic about Moses (Charlton Heston) and his deliverance of the Israelites. Unforgettable film boasting mammoth sets, 25K extras and Oscar-winning fx. W/ Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne DeCarlo, Cedric Hardwicke, ...
WLS. ABC Channel 7.
http://www.abc7.com
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* Pigface, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. All ages. $25 6:30p.

Also Zeromancer and Bile.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Lucky Boys Confusion. All ages. $16 7p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free. Pool. Half price drinks. 8p-2a.

A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro. Great decor.
http://www.derklempner.com/sedition
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://joyblue.com
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Umphrey's McGee. 18+ $20 8:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman and more.
Now w/ FAMILY GUY and FUTURAMA Su-Th, the most outrageous prime-time cartoons ever made!
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 2003.04.21:    ^

Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Wednesday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8+10p (Mo,We): Punch Drunk Love - Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, ...
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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* TV Turnoff Week (since 1994). Rediscover real life. -2003.04.27 Yearly.

"What happens during a seven-day experiment in life without TV? A whole new space to think emerges. You find yourself passing time in ways you never expected. And you start to wonder: when I reach for the remote, who is really in control?"
Also promotes "Media Carta", a campaign against content control by corporate interests.
http://adbusters.org/campaigns/tvturnoff
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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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Tuesday 2003.04.22:    ^

* Earth Day (since 1970). Yearly.

Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and reclamation of nature.
http://www.earthday.com
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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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Ministry. All ages. $30 6p.

W/ Lollipop Lust Kill & Motograter.
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 2003.04.23:    ^

* Secretaries Day. 4th Wednesday in April Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to professional administrative assistants.
http://www.iaap-hq.org
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Group Skate. Wednesdays 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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Queerzone at the Azone. A bimonthly gathering of radical queers. 2nd/4th Wednesdays All ages. Free 7-10p.

Twice a month events relevant to people interested in sexual and political liberation. Please come and check us out on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
The Autonomous Zone, 773/235-7370, 2129 N Milwaukee. By Congress Theatre, between Western&California.
http://www.azone.org
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* Grigori 3 & Terminal Bliss. 21+ $5 8:30p-2a.

Live goth/industrial/metal musical artists.
http://www.grigori3.com
Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. One block North of Diversey, three blocks South of Belmont, at George.
http://www.elboroomchicago.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, adequate lights, sounds and space, often packed.
4.23: Red One w/ Fonz de la Mota & RP Smack.
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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* 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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Thursday 2003.04.24:    ^

* Take Your Child to Work Day (since 1993). 4th Thursday in April Yearly.

Parent's opportunity to educate their children on the nature of employment.
http://takeourdaughterstowork.org
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Collegiate Film Festival. 18+ (ID reqd) $5 6:30a.

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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And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead. All ages. $15 7p.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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.
4.17: Localsound resident Pulz-8 returns.
4.24: Recess, 4 birthdays in one night, all breakbeats!
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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* "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.
4.17: DJ Friction (UK).
4.24: DJ Karl K.
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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