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2004.05.28 (week 361)

Strength in doubt.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Redmoon's Cyrano at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ongoing: "Spatially Inspired" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Mo: International Mister Leather competition at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: "Coffee and Cigarettes" now playing at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: "Soul Plane" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Day After Tomorrow" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Con Funk Shun at Park West.
Fr: Temptation Revue at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Anthrax at Oasis 160.
Fr: Bloggers gathering at Danny's Tavern.
Fr: Smooth Jazz Explosion at Auditorium Theatre.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Dynamite at Sonotheque.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Cubs home games. -2004.10.03 All ages. Various prices. Various times.

05.31; 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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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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Redmoon's Cyrano. -2004.06.27 All ages. $26-50 We-Th 7:30p, Fr 8p, Sa 3+8p, Su 2:30+7:30p.

Lasko, Newell, Maher adaptation of the Edmond Rostand tale of a rhinally challenged hero.
312/850-8440 http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 773/753-4472, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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"Spatially Inspired" -2004.06.17 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Media & Form Group and Solo Show with work by Ilse Bolle.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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International Mister Leather competition (since 1979). -Monday Yearly.

Huge leather market, events all day, hot parties at select clubs, tough tourists. Registration Thursday, opening Friday, Pre-judging Saturday, finals Sunday, party at House of Blues.
http://www.imrl.com
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
http://www.chicagohyatt.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.

Coffee and Cigarettes, Soul Plane, The Day After Tomorrow, Shrek 2, Troy, Godsend, Kill Bill 2, Envy, Mean Girls, New York Minute, Van Helsing, 13 Going On 30, ...
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
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield -10.27.
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
Various city locations.
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Different 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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Fr-Tu,Th): Big Fish - Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Alison Lohman, Helena Bonham Carter, Robert Guillaume, ...
10p (Fr-Tu,Th): Sleepy Hollow - Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, Lisa Marie, Christopher Walken, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Edward Scissorhands - Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Vincent Price, Alan Arkin, ...
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 2004.05.28:    ^

"Coffee and Cigarettes" now playing. -Thursday.

Many short stories on the theme items w/ Roberto Benigni, Cate Blanchett, Steve Buscemi, Steve Coogan, Joie Lee, Taylor Mead, Alfred Molina, Bill Murray, Iggy Pop, William Rice, RZA, Tom Waits, Steven Wright, ...
http://coffeeandcigarettesmovie.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Soul Plane" now playing.

W/ Tom Arnold, Kevin Hart, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, K.D. Aubert, Dwayne Adway, Jennifer Echols, Brian Hooks, D.L. Hughley, ...
http://www.soulplane.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Day After Tomorrow" now playing.

Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Dash Mihok, Jay O. Sanders, Sela Ward, ...
http://www.thedayaftertomorrow.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Con Funk Shun. 18+ $40 6:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Temptation Revue. $65-100 7p.

W/ Dennis Edwards and Betty Wright.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Anthrax. All ages. $20-24 7:30p.

http://www.anthrax.com
Oasis 160, 708/756-0600, 160 Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights. Pool, good lights and sound.
http://oasisonesixty.com
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Bloggers gathering. 21+ 8p-?a.

Join GB staff and wonderful people like you for drinks, conversation, and mischief.
http://gapersblock.com
Danny's Tavern, 773/489-6457, 1951 W Dickens. Bucktown.
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Smooth Jazz Explosion. $37-102 8p.

Featuring Jeff Lorber, Maysa, Jeff Golub, Everette Harp, Michael White and Gary Taylor.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.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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Dynamite. Drum&Bass. 21+ $15 10p-2a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
05.28: DJ Fabio.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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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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** Lunacy. "The Dark Playground" Last Fridays 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Hosted cocktail recep -11p, CD giveaway early.
The Pre-eminent industry event and ladies night once again provides sanctuary and insanity to the industry elite and nightlife knowledgeable. DJs Chris Gin and Angelist spin techno, electro, house, classic club, nu vinyl, with awesome visuals and sound, plus Lunacy-a-go-go featuring Sinstress.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. URB magazine top-rated mega-club.
http://www.visionnightclub.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 2004.05.29:    ^

Nomenil's Love Pollution: A Tekno-Popera. -2004.06.27 $10-15 Th-Su.

Contemporary adult anarchist fable, voluptous fembot and quirky creator struggle to unite heart and mind in pre-apocalyptic world of consumerism and ugliness.
Loop Theater, 312/744-5667 (LOOP), 8 E Randolph.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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Memorial Day Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

150 units, a dozen bands, veterans distributing flags and poppies, 15000 participants expected. Note that Grant Park features a statue of General Logan, who first officially recognized this day.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
State Street from Lake to Van Buren.
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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $23-25 5:30p.

Variety of ethnic cuisines, appetizers, buffet entrees, a vegetarian feast and celebration honoring Buddha's birthday. Followed by the music of the Burning Karma Kabaret. Reservation required!
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Zen Buddhist Temple, 773/528-8685, 1710 W Cornelia.
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Punks vs. Psychos. All ages. $12 6:15p.

Featuring The Business, Nekromantix, Roger Miret & The Disasters and HorrorPops.
http://www.thebusinesspunk.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Dark Lotus. $25 7:30p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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.
05.29: The Abolishment of All Work.
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.
05.29: DJs Nanotech, Droopy, MF, Kali, Renan, Burst, aKiLa.
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.

Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
05.29: DJs Richard Humpty Vission, Jimmie Page, Dino G., ...
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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2004.09.04 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Mexican Wrestling Macbeth. Saturdays $? 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 2004.05.30:    ^

Bike The Drive. Yearly. All ages. $35 Gathering begins at 5:30a. 8a-1p.

15 or 30mi ride on L.S.D., closed to cars. Over 20000 participants, pre-reg required. Also vendors and parties.
312/42-PEDAL http://www.bikethedrive.org
Upper Hutchinson Field, Columbus and Balbo. Near Buckingham Fountain.
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* Mish Mash Variety Nite! Weekly Variety Show with Film. Sundays 21+ $7 8-11p.

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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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* 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!
05.30: BLACK CAT (1991, Hong Kong) - "This HK remake of La Femme Nikita finds Jade Leung as a vicious criminal marked for execution who is trained as a secret CIA assassin by Simon Yam. Just to make sure she stays in line, a deadly computer chip is implanted in her brain. Can Black Cat complete her deadly missions without endangering her new boyfriend?"
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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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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ChicagoSoundSource. 21+ Free 10p-2a.

"Featuring DJs Ares and Jes playing smooth & deep underground house alongside sensational percussionist Leddie Garcia... perfect Sunday night vibe... just the right setting to wind down the weekend with great soothing music and a few drinks or a glass of wine. Please join us for this musically fulfilling event!"
773/612-5152 http://chicagosoundsource.com
Beviamo, 312/455-8255, 1358 W Taylor St.
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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 2004.05.31:    ^

Memorial Day. Last Monday in May Yearly.

Legal Holiday. Honors United States military personnel who died in wars. Formerly called Decoration Day, observed since the civil war. Parades, flags fly at half mast, ceremonies at veteran's graves. Major pinic and veg-e-q day.
http://dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Memorial_Day
http://Usmemorialday.org
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** World No Tobacco Day (since 1988). Leave the pack behind. Yearly.

Sponsored by the World Health Organization.
http://www.who.int/tobacco/en
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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!" 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 2004.06.01:    ^

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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* "The Decadence of Pleasure" Bartender's Ball. 21+ $10 after 11p, free for industry. 10p-4a.

DJs Charles Feelgood, Scooter and Lavelle, Jesse De La Pena, Teri Bristol and Chris Gin. W/ "The Grand Marquis and The Atomic Bombshells Burlesque show and a truckload of sensory experiences!" Hosted bar 9-11p.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.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. 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 2004.06.02:    ^

Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 6p-12a.

W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, then 80s theme midnt-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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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. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.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."
06.02: Chicago.
http://www.tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ Free. 9p-2a.

Chris Widman (WLUWs Abstract Science) & Don Solo showcase futurefunk, jazztronica, freakstep, & triphop from around the world on Sonotheque's audiophilic sound system. $2 PBRs, $4 Cosmos!
773/275-2552 http://www.cardiojam.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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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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Thursday 2004.06.03:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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Acid Test. Thursdays -2004.06.10 21+ $7 ($1 off if dressed Psychedelic) 8p.

1966 themed art performance starring the wrecking crew, Kai Collins, George Dickson, Michael Flores, Jonathan Hood, Sarah McComber, Pavel Pourmal, Maty Flynn Walsh. Music by Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Dean Parks (Steely Dan), George Deering (Randy Newman).
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan. Near Red line Irving Park stop.
http://www.swingersmecca.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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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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2004.05.28