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2004.05.07 (week 358)

Becoming the monster.

RECOMMENDED:

..-Su: Convergence 10 at Metro.
..-Th: "Pop Group" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
..-Su: Chicago Improv Festival at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet: Founder's Favorites at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: "Isn't That Amazing" at Chicago Cultural Center.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Mo: Art Chicago at Navy Pier.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Emergenza Festival at Double Door.
Fr: Mother's Day Soul Jam at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: "Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Justify Your Existence at Schubas.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dynamite at Sonotheque.
...

Ongoing:    ^

*** Convergence 10. Goth Festival/Convention. -Sunday 18+ $55.

North America's largest goth music & culture festival/convention, celebrating its 10th year, first time ever in Chicago, with international bands, DJs, artists, vendors, official hotel, day & evening events, much more! Full details & ticketing info on the official web site.
Thu: 10p-4a Pre-party at Vision (633 N Dearborn) w/ DJs CarrieMonster, (censored), Chilliwinters, MisterEntropy, Gremlin, Scary Lady Sarah, fabulous fashion show and give-aways, 21+ $5, profits donated to Tree House Animal Foundation.
Fri: 1-5p Group visit to Field Museum; 3-7p Meet and Greet at Congress Hotel Florentine Room; 8p-3:45a Metro: DJ Voodoo, DJ Scary Lady Sarah, Dante & Cherish of Dante's Voodoo Cabaret, DJ Mark Splatter, Arch Visceral Parlor, Frank the Baptist, Goteki, DJ Lucy*Fur, DJ Krztov.
Sat: 1p Group photo at historic Buckingham Fountain, then Navy Pier; 1-6p Vendors Bizarre Bazaar at Congress Hotel Gold Room, Art Exhibit in Alcove Room; 3p Clothing Swap at Congress Hotel Al Capone Suite #400; 8p-4:45a Metro: DJ Rickbats, Manuskript, DJ Joolz, Passion Play, Black Tape for a Blue Girl, The Brides, DJ Mange, DJ Cypher, DJ K-Y.
Sun: 1-3p Gothic fashion shopping trip from Congress Hotel; 1-6p Vendors Bizarre Bazaar at Congress Hotel Gold Room, Art Exhibit in Alcove Room; 9p-3:45a Metro: DJ Ferret, DJ St. Germain, fashion show, DJ Eurotic, DJ Fross, DJ RasDNA, DJ ZoZo.
Mon: Noon Brunch at Ann Sathers; 10p-4a Post-party at Berlin (954 W Belmont).
http://www.altgothic.com/c10chicago
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"Pop Group" -2004.05.13 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Women artists exploring 21st century Pop Art.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Cubs home games. -2004.10.03 All ages. Various prices. Various times.

05.04-09,18-23,31; 06.01-02,04-10,18-20,29-30; 07.01-04,15-22,30-31; 08.01,10-15,23-29; 09.06-08,10-15,27-30; 10.01-03;
http://www.cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision. WGN/FSNC.
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* Chicago Improv Festival (since 1998). -2004.05.09 Yearly. $0-25 Various times.

Includes visitors from Mad TV, The Groundlings, Second City, many more. Ike Barinholtz, Dan Castellaneta, Larry Joe Campbell, Mo Collins, Jeff Garlin, Michael McDonald, Laraine Newman, Stephnie Weir, and dozens of locals. Ten days, one all night, several venues including The Theatre Building (1225 W Belmont), The Loop Theater (8 E Randolph), Bailiwick Arts Center (1229 W Belmont), and The New Playground (3209 N Halsted).
773/935-9810 http://www.cif.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2004.07.31 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events including Bike to Work Week (6.12-18), Bike the Drive (5.30), helmet sale and Police auction, workshops, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Joffrey Ballet: Founder's Favorites. -2004.05.16 $63-88 7:30p.

Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Isn't That Amazing" The Appeal and Spiel of Ron Popeil. -2004.05.16 All ages. Free.

The largest collection (over 150 items) ever assembled of TV advertised Ronco and Popeil gadgets and more. W/ classic commercials, plaid jacket, SNL parody, etc.
We 05.12 7-9p: Popeil Disco Party in Randolph Cafe, DJ Brian Border spins 1970s Ronco compilation tracks, w/ projection commercials.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.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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Now playing.

Godsend, Kill Bill 2, The Punisher, Johnson Family Vacation, The Alamo, The Whole Ten Yards, Envy, H*llboy, Jersey Girl, Scooby-Doo 2, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Passion of the Christ, ...
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 & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Also hear Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" daily 8-11p.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, NO LONGER ON WNTD 950AM due to undisclosed disputes. Available on web-cast.
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 (Fr,Su-Th): Kill Bill I - Tarantino, Thurman, Liu, Fox, Hannah, Carradine, ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Secret Window - Stephen King, Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello, Timothy Hutton, Charles Dutton, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): Eurotrip - Various kids.
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 2004.05.07:    ^

Art Chicago (since 1993). Reknowned contemporary show. -Monday Yearly. All ages. $0-12 Su/Mo -6p, Fr/Sa 12-8p.

Over 2000 international artists in all media represented by almost 200 galleries.
773/587-3300 http://www.artchicago.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Festival Hall.
http://www.navypier.com
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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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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned. Protective gear (esp. helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Emergenza Festival. 21+ $12-18 8p.

Twelve Ax 2, Jimi Falls, Souls For Rent, Slave Drum, Conscious Pool, Odm, 3 Bean Soup, Lucid Echo.
http://www.emergenza.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Mother's Day Soul Jam. $42.50-59 8p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.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!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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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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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 18+ $10 10p.

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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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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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 2004.05.08:    ^

Harry Truman's Birthday. Yearly.

Day to remember Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the U.S. (1945-1953), who presided during the Cold War and Korean War. Known for the New Deal economic policies. He was born in Lamar MO in 1884 and died on December 26th, 1972 in Kansas City MO.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ht33.html
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V.E. Day. Yearly.

Victory in Europe day. Commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, 1945.
http://www.dtic.mil/soldiers/may95/p50.html
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

05.08: Polish Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Journey to Afro-Brazil. Brazilian History and Culture Lecture. Saturdays All ages. $3 2p.

Guest speakers include:Dr. Alexandre Addor-Neto, Consul General of Brazil - Brazil Angola/History and Culture - Ambassador Addor-Neto speaks on the connections, shared history, and relations between the African nation of Angola and Brazil.
Dr. Luiz Moreira (Baba Omim Walu) - Candomble: An Overview of the Way of Life in the Brazilian Orisha Culture - Dr. Moreira, a priest of the Afro-Brazilian religion candomble, discusses the worldview of the Orisha tradition, its origins in the Yoruban culture in Nigeria, and its relevance in modern Brazil.
Marisa Cordeiro and Gingarte Capoeira - Afro-Brazilian Martial Art/Dance - This Chicago-based troupe and school performs Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance, rooted in Angolan traditions, developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil.
DuSable Museum of African American History, 773/947-0600, 740 East 56th Place. 57th and South Cottage Grove.
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Cinco de Mayo suburban group skate. All ages. $? 3p.

Skating some streets, going to the newly paved Busse Woods trail, flat 9 mile loop. Begin/end at restaurant, music, mariachi band, Margarita's, cuisine. Mexican dress encouraged.
http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com/Cinco.htm
La Magdalena Mexican Restaurant, 847/593-9970, 950 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village.
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Emergenza Festival. 21+ $12-18 8p.

Half Way North, Illusion Of Control, Brother Noompsi, Nothing Fits, Primo, The 9 Spot, Renzo, Maxlider, Dirtyswitch.
http://www.emergenza.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Zakir Hussan. The Masters of Percussion. All ages. $35-101 8p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
05.08: Church of the Tree of Life/Marijuana - Ed of Neuroscience News.
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, jungle/d&b guests.
05.08: Release, Aekae, Dr. Groo, Renan, Detrimental, 40 oz, John Simmons.
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. Sa/Su 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.
05.08: Daniel Mnookin Live+DJ set, CD release.
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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Mexican Wrestling Macbeth. Saturdays -2004.05.29 $? 11p.

"Aztec Mummies! Undead Mariachis! Evil Robots! A film director of monster movies attempts to direct the very first Mexican Shakespearean Cinema, but can only get financial backing by casting Mexican Wrestlers in all the roles..." BYOB. Positively reviewed.
http://www.themammals.org
Bailiwick Arts Center, 773/883-1090, 1229 W Belmont. 10 blocks West of LSD.
http://www.bailiwick.org
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Sunday 2004.05.09:    ^

* Mother's Day. Respect and be kind to mothers, especially your own. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly.

Created in 1914 by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson.
THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!!
http://www.harleymom.com
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Y-ME Race Against Breast Cancer (since 1992). Pledged 5K Run/1-3m Walk. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.

Over 25000 runners/walkers expected!!! Raises over $1M.
http://www.y-me.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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Emergenza Festival. 21+ $12-18 8p.

8 Per Second, Shed Theory, Coretech, Chapter 7, Episode 7, Sauder, Collapse, The Green Scare.
http://www.emergenza.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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* Psychotronic Movie Mayhem. Sundays 21+ Free. 8p.

Shown on giant projection screen and plasma monitors. W/ half price pizza and pitchers. DJ Psycho Mike spins hot new mash-ups after. In May, presenting the Japanese films that inspired Kill Bill!
05.09: COFFY (1973, USA) - "Pam Grier had her first lead role as a vengeful nurse out to take down the drug ring that made a heroin addict of her kid sister. She starts by blowing a pusher's head off with a shotgun - then things start getting crazy! Outlandish exploitation from director Jack Hill (Spiderbaby)."
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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* 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.
Now: New Harvey Birdman episodes, and ATHF reruns nightly!
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 2004.05.10:    ^

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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The Genitorturers. 21+ $15 9p.

W/ Pit Bull Daycare.
http://genitorturers.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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!" Followed by "Tough Crowd" w/ Collin Quinn. An excellent hour of free thinkers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.05.11:    ^

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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Fuel. All ages. $18-20 7p.

http://www.fuelweb.com
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 2004.05.12:    ^

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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Enterprise NEW EPISODE. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
05.12: The Council - Archer confronts the Xindi Council.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Chick Singer Night. Monthly. 21+ $8 8p.

W/ Unkunvenshunal Girl, Stripped (5 part acapella), Donna Frost, ...
http://www.chicksingernight.com
(Maybe at) Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.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 2004.05.13:    ^

The Humperdink Family Reunion. -2004.05.22 $10-15 Th-Su.

Stacey Hallal plays 20 characters, rave reviews. W/ BassProv.
Loop Theater, 312/744-5667 (LOOP), 8 E Randolph.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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Low Modernism in the High Desert. Talk about Alice Corbin's life and poetry. Free 6p.

Lois Rudnick wrote the introduction to the newly published illustrated edition of "Red Earth: Poems of New Mexico." She talks about this ground-breaking work and way Corbin helped usher in the modern arts movement.
312/255-3700 http://newberry.org/nl/programs/programs2.html
Newberry Library, 312/943-9090, 60 W Walton. Three blocks south of Clark/Division Red Line and north of Chicago Red Line.
http://newberry.org
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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.
05.13: Hard Rock Hotel, 312/345-1000, 230 N Michigan.
http://www.barrevu.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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UFO. 21+ $39.50 9p.

Legendary 70s band.
http://www.ufo-music.info
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Big A$$ Beer Night. Thursdays 21 + $? 9p-2a.

Email eclipsechicago@yahoo.com for free entry.
Get $1 22oz Bud Light drafts w/$5 mug! Coyote ugly-like, mechanical bull rides, trampy staff.
773/875-7558 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eclipsechicago
Hogs & Honeys, 312/377-1733, 1551 N Sheffield. Near Red Line North/Clybourn stop.
http://hogsandhoneys.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.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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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 scultpure show now on display.
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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Notes:    ^

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2004.05.07