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2004.04.02 (week 353)

Deliver us from evil.
RECOMMENDED:
..-Su: Horror Film Festival at Three Penny Cinema.
Ongoing: Mini Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: "R3 - A Gothic Tale" at Bailiwick Repertory Theatre.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor at Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Envy" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "H*llboy" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Pop Group" at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at Vic Theatre.
Fr: "Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Egostatic and Fashion Bomb at Metro.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dynamite at Sonotheque.
Fr: Dennis Miller on CNBC.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tours at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Escape From Earth at Metro.
...
Ongoing:    ^
Horror Film Festival. -Sunday Ages? Th 6p-mid, Su 7-11p, Fr-Sa 9p-2a.
Mention The Gothic Council of Chicago for $2 off.
Hosted by Mistress Xena. Now serving alkeehawl!
Th: 6p: Grindhouse, Scream for Me, Blood in the Night; 7p: Born for Death, Creative Outlet, The Last One, Pope Leo Electrocutes an Elephant; 8p: Two Story House, Birth to Darkness, Deadly Predator: Deadly Intentions; 9p: Deadly Predator: Vengeance, Deadline; Feature: Off the Beaten Path.
Fr: 9:30p: Creepy Hollow; 10p: The Crypt Club, The Skin; 11p: Dark and Lonely Road, Scream for Me; midnt: Skin, 13 Seconds;
Sa: 9:30p: The Monkey's Paw; 10p: Grindhouse, Born for Death; 11p: Gnosis, Behind You; midnt: Deadline, Kill Them and Eat Them;
Su: Audience favorites from prior days.
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Three Penny Cinema, 773/525-3449, 2424 N Lincoln. At Halsted and Fullerton. $3 validated parking at CMH.
http://www.3pennycinema.com
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* Mini Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2004.04.11 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.25 Mo-Fr 10a-10p, 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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"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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"R3 - A Gothic Tale" $10-30 Tu-Sa 7:30p, Su 3:30p.
Dress goth/f*sh on Fridays for $10 admission.
Modern gothic/industrial adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III, featuring music by Acumen Nation, Project 44 & F.O.S.
http://www.byobmultimedia.com/r3/
Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, 773/883-1090, 1229 W Belmont. 10 blocks West off LSD.
http://www.bailiwick.org
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Now playing.
Envy, H*llboy, Jersey Girl, Scooby-Doo 2, Taking Lives, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dawn of the Dead, Cody Banks, Secret Window, Starsky & Hutch, Passion of the Christ, Welcome to Mooseport, 50 First Dates, Monster, Big Fish, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.
Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher present a "Zero Spin Zone"
http://alfrankenweb.com
Air America Radio, WNTD 950AM.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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 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 (Su,Mo,Tu,Th): Something's Gotta Give - Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Frances McDormand, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau, Paul Michael Glaser, ...
10p (Su,Mo,Tu,Th): Mona Lisa Smile - Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2004.04.02:    ^
"Envy" now playing.
Barry Levinson, Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Rachel Weisz, Amy Poehler, Christopher Walken, ...
http://www.envy-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"H*llboy" now playing.
Ron Perlman, Doug Jones, Selma Blair, John Hurt, Rupert Evans, ...
http://www.hellboy.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Pop Group" -2004.05.13 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Women artists exploring 21st century Pop Art.
04.02: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $7-14 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Sound Tribe Sector 9. 18+ $17.50 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* "Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.
DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
http://www.PointyTeeth.com
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
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Egostatic and Fashion Bomb. 18+ $8 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa/We 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.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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Dynamite. Drum&Bass. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-10 10p-2a.
Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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Dennis Miller. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free 1hr 11p.
Now literally a Republican shill.
http://dennis-miller.com
CNBC. http://msn.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 2004.04.03:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
04.03: Great Chicago Fire.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Escape From Earth. All ages. $8 6:30p.
W/ The Dog And Everything, Disonic.
http://www.efemusic.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Grandaddy. All ages. $26 7p.
Saves The Day, The Fire Theft & Hey Mercedes.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Particle. 18+ $15 8p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
04.03: Is Alternative Medical Research Against the Law? - Or, Can You Be Your Own Physician - Mike "Doc" Witort.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ Free 9p-3a.
Cheap beers, kitchen, two floors, residents Burst, Droopy, Nanotech, MF, Pipeline, Disko Kitty, jungle/d&b guests.
04.03: down: Kontact, Nick K., Photosphere; up: V!J4Y, Sevron, Plastique, ...
http://spsound.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.
No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://edgecomedy.com
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 9p.
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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Saturdays 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
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.
04.03: DJs George Acosta, Seneca.
http://spundae.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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Sunday 2004.04.04:    ^
* Palm Sunday. A Christian holiday, the Sunday before Easter, 6th (last) Sunday of Lent. Yearly.
Commemorates the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, one week before resurrection, when the people placed palm branches in his path.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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* Daylight Savings Time begins. At 2a set clocks ahead to 3a. 1st Sunday in April Yearly.
Daylight Savings Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Ends on the last Sunday in October. Clubbers get one hour less tonight.
http://www.standardtime.com
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* Psychotronic Movie Mayhem. Sundays Ages? $? 8p.
Half price pizza and pitchers. Giant projection screen.
In April, presenting the Japanese films that inspired Kill Bill!
04.04: "Sister Street Fighter" (1974). Original, camp and fluffy.
http://www.psychotronic.info
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan. Near Red line Irving Park stop.
http://www.swingersmecca.com/
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Floetry w/ Dwele. Rap. 18+ $25 9p.
http://www.floetry.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Mish Mash Variety Nite! Weekly Variety Show with Film. Sundays 21+ $5 9-11p.
Catch the best of Chicago's filmmakers and variety talent. Anchored by original screenings, each week hosts an exciting and eclectic array of performances. From puppet shows to live jazz, improv to burlesque cabaret, stand up to rock bands, a forum for all things creatively diverse and wildly passionate in Chicago. Curated by Mia Park, also known as Miss Mia from "Chic A Go Go!". Free popcorn & drink specials.
773/972-6745 http://miapark.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. 1bk W of Damen, 2mi E from I94.
http://www.beatkitchen.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 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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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: F*t*, 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 2004.04.05:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Deep Space Nine marathon. All ages. Free. 9hrs. 11a-8p.
Celebrating their new acquisition, daily hereafter.
http://startrek.com
Spike TV. http://spiketv.com
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
VJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... 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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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, free. Reruns at midnt, 9a, 6p. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.04.06:    ^
* Passover. A most important Jewish festival. -2004.04.13 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. Observance begins at sundown of evening before listed start date. See the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston.
http://judaism.about.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.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel on cable.
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Method Man. 18+ $27.50 9p.
http://www.defjam.com/artists/method/method.html
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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. held upstairs at Metro 18+ once a month.
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 2004.04.07:    ^
* World Health Day. Commemorates founding of the W. H. Organization in 1948. Yearly.
Observed by reflecting on world health issues.
http://www.who.org
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Drive All Night: The Music of Bruce Springsteen. Talk and musical performance make up tribute. $12 5:30p.
June Skinner Sawyers, editor of "Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader," talks about and signs this acclaimed collection of writings about the Boss. Preceding the lecture, local singer-songwriter Bucky Halker performs Springsteen classics. Includes light refreshments.
312/255-3510 http://www.newberry.org/nl/friends/chapter.html#springsteen
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W Walton. 3 blocks south of Clark/Division, north of Red Line Chicago stop.
http://www.newberry.org
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MTV2 Headbangers Ball. All ages. $25 5:30p.
W/ Damageplan, Hatebreed, Drowning Pool, Unearth.
http://mtv.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Van Morrison. $57.50-93 7p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Stereolab. 18+ $20 8p.
W/ Clearlake.
http://www.stereolab.co.uk/
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $5 8:30p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
04.07: David Bowie.
http://www.tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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South Park NEW SEASON. Wednesdays 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
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 2004.04.08:    ^
* Flower Festival. Yearly.
Celebrates Buddha's birthday (around 500BC).
http://buddhism.about.com
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Snocore Tour. W/ Trapt, Smile Empty Soul, Finger Eleven, Strata. -Friday All ages. $15 6p.
http://snocore.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ Free? 7:30p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
04.08: Butterfield 8, 312/327-0940, 713 N Wells.
http://www.barrevu.com
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N.E.R.D. w/ Black Eyed Peas. 18+ $30 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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. 18+ $8-10 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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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.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
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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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.
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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2004.04.02