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2003.09.19 (week 325)

Politainment
DON'T MISS:
Sa: Kids and Kites Fest at Museum of Science and Industry.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
We: NEW EPISODE: Enterprise on UPN.
We: The Backyard Variety Show at Hot House.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.
Ongoing:    ^
Digitally Speaking. -2003.10.09 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Art created using digital technology as a major creative component in the production of the work.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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World Music Festival. -Sunday Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.
Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.
Desperado II, Matchstick Men, Dickie Roberts, Medallion, Freaky Friday, Lara Croft 2, Spy Kids 3, Pirates, Terminator 3, Legally Blonde 2, Charlies Angles 2, Hulk, Finding Nemo, ...
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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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2003.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/FarmersMarket2003.html
Various city locations.
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Different new rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): Dogma - Editor fave! W/ Linda Fiorentino, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Alan Rickman, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, George Carlin, Bud Cort, Alanis Morissette, Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran, Janeane Garofalo, ...
10p (daily): Chasing Amy - Jay and Bob.
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Clerks - Jay and Bob.
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 2003.09.19:    ^
"Lost in Translation" now playing.
Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray spend a wonderful week in Tokyo.
http://www.lost-in-translation.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Hired Hand" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Peter Fonda's superb directorial debut subverts the machismo of the Western genre with a quiet tale of relationships and loyalty in the Old West.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Interpol. $20 7p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers. All ages. $35-45 7p.
W/ Queens of the Stone Age.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting.
9.19: Architecture themed, visiting some of the greatest, ending at O'Leary's Public House, 541 N Wells, 9:45ish.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Chicago "Night At the Apollo" 21+ $25 8p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Wilco. -Saturday All ages. $22-32 8p.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Vivid Star Ball. $20-25 9p.
http://Electro
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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I Sing the Body Electro. Electronic Music Showcase. All ages. $7 Full bar provided. 10p-5a.
Performing Live: VENUE. On the decks... John Furda and Virus: Tagteam Set (MI); Tobias: Guidance Recordings, Synesthesia; Trancid: Nude Chicago, Neural Intoxications; Johnny Love: Nude Chicago; DJ Misa: Heavy Stereo.
http://www.djtrancid.com/events.html
Loft, 1538 W Chicago.
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"Real Time" w/ Bill Maher. Fridays TV-MA Free 10p.
New show, now one full hour with comedy showcase segment.
http://billmaher.tv
HBO. On cable.
http://hbo.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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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 2003.09.20:    ^
AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://www.aidschicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert demos. Yearly. 10a-4p.
Includes build it yourself tents for kids and MASSIVE show kites in the air. Rain date Sunday.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals.html
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
9.20: Pilsen & Little Village; Great Cemeteries.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Punk bands. All ages. $15 7p.
Thursday w/ Death by Stereo, Year of the Rabbit.
http://www.fullcollapse.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
9.20: Research Which Will Radically Change Our Society. Germar Rudolf on advances soon to be introduced such as warp drives, zero point energy, anti-gravity engines, real UFO's, etc.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Miss America Pageant (since 1921). Yearly. Live. 9p-12a.
Tom Bergeron hosts, Clay Aiken sings, live from Atlantic City.
http://www.missamerica.com
ABC. http://www.abc7.com
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Iron Chef. 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
FOOD. On cable.
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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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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.
THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
9.20 Bad Boy Bill, Rick Garcia, Steve Smooth.
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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Sunday 2003.09.21:    ^
Boulevard Lakefront Tour (since 1989). 10 or 35mi bike ride by historic sites. 3rd Sunday in September Yearly. All ages. $17-25 6:45a.
312/42-PEDAL http://www.rideblt.com
University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th. On North Midway Plaisance, just north of ice rink.
http://www.chibikefed.org
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Cars on the Drive. All ages. 8a-5p.
Antique and collector car show featuring over 100 vehicles from 1900-1985.
http://www.carsonthedrive.com
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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America's Walk For Diabetes. 5 Mile Walk. Yearly. All ages. 10a.
The American Diabetes Association's walk to raise funds for diabetes. Enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the Fall Festival at the finish line.
1-888-DIABETES http://www.diabetes.org
Multiple Locations., Including lakefront.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
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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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 free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro.
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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Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $7-9 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-3a.
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 2003.09.22:    ^
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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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.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2003.09.23:    ^
Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.
Day in fall when the night and day are of equal length. Official start of the fall season.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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Start of Libra. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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The Sound of Music. -2003.09.28 All ages. $25-59.
Performed live.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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 on cable.
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"Fat Tuesdays" Tuesdays 18+ (21+2drink) $5 9p-2a.
RSVP on web-site for free admission.
Old school house/rave DJs from transparent, partytildawn, dusttrax, etc.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Wrightwood and Milwaukee.
http://www.logansquareaud.com
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Noctronica/Nocturna (since 1988). Electro/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 2003.09.24:    ^
Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates". Through the parks, down famous streets, back to Melvin B's for beers. 7-11 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
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* NEW EPISODE: Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer. Sometimes great, sometimes lame. It's said that some ST is playing somewhere on Earth at any given time. Catch Voyager reruns nightly at 5a.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Buddha's Belly. 18+ $10 8p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. Last Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10 8p.
May include acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and unusual acts. Hosted by Douglas Grew of Midnight Circus. Cabaret / Gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.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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Thursday 2003.09.25:    ^
Goldfrapp. All ages. $25 7:30p.
http://www.goldfrapp.co.uk
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Ballet Hispanico. $? 8p.
http://www.ballethispanico.org
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5-7 8p-2a UNCONFIRMED
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.
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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Ted Nugent. w/ Mad Mordigan. 21+ $29.50 9p.
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, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
9.25: Preecha, Regge, MC Stranjah.
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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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.
PIER WALK outdoor sculpture ends soon.
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.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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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2003.09.19