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2004.09.03 (week 375)

"They tell me life is beautiful..."

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
..-Tu: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Su: Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park.
..-Su: Bristol Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
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.
..-Su: International Gem and Jewelry Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Ongoing: "Vanity Fair" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: The King and I at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: Pattern & Decorations at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Breakbone Deadtech performance at Chopin Theater.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Gavin Degraw w/ Toby Lightman at House of Blues.
Fr: "Kinetic" Dance Night at Bottom Lounge.
...

Ongoing:    ^

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

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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Summer Vacation. -2004.09.07 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.

Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Grant Park. Petrillo Music Shell. Also at the Cultural Center.
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* Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2004.09.05 Yearly. All ages. $8.50-17.50 Coupons online. 10a-7p.

Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
847/395-7773
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773 x227, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://renfair.com/bristol
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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.

Hero, Alien vs. Predator, Code 46, Danny Deckchair, Princess Diaries 2, Little Black Book, The Village, Thunderbirds, Catwoman, The Bourne Supremacy, I Robot, Anchorman, De-Lovely, Spider-Man 2, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hunting of the President, The Terminal, Chronicles of Riddick, ...
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. 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. 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 Sa,Tu,We: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - W/ Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, Rip Torn, Justin Long, Stephen Root, ...
10p Sa,Tu,We: The Chronicles of Riddick - Vin Diesel, Judi Dench, Colm Feore, Alexa Davalos, Karl Urban, ...
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 2004.09.03:    ^

International Gem and Jewelry Show. -Sunday Yearly.

Well known annual with great variety and deals.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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"Vanity Fair" now playing.

Reese Witherspoon, James Purefoy, Romola Garai, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Gabriel Byrne, Jim Broadbent, Bob Hoskins, ...
http://vanityfairmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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The King and I. -2004.09.15 $18-72.

Rodgers and Hammertein's, starring Sandy Duncan.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Pattern & Decorations. -2004.09.30 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Assorted artists and media.
09.03: 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 7:30p.

http://www.sts9.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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.
09.03: "CANDY" rave, makes several confection related stops.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Breakbone Deadtech performance. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2004.09.05 All ages. $15 8p.

Post-Apocalyptic journey in dance w/ berianne bramman, mary chorba willmeng, jesse coffelt, kristen cox, suzanne dado, rachel damon, tabitha faes, jyl fehrenkamp, elisa foshay, nicole garneau, sarah haas, atalee judy, nadine lollino, mindy meyers, kay wendt lasota, jim rosenblum, more...
http://breakbone.com
Chopin Theater, 773/244-2365, 1543 W Division.
http://www.chopintheatre.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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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Gavin Degraw w/ Toby Lightman. Pop. 18+ $17.50 9p.

http://www.gavindegraw.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Kinetic" Dance Night. 1st Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.

Aggro-Industrial and Powernoise.
09.03: DJs Weird_Sketch, Gremlin, and Kalishnakov.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/kinetic_noise
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.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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* Electrobash. 1st Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

DJs RazerX and Ryan Bedlam spin electro-clash, nuwave, and classic industrial.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Dark Star Orchestra. -Saturday 21+ $15 10p.

Outstanding Grateful Dead cover band.
http://www.darkstarorchestra.net
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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*** Goldie and Photek. 18+ $20-25 11p-4a.

W/ Total Science and MC Armanni, DJ? Acucrack, also KC, Poolside, Flipside, Glyde, Carbide.
http://bassbythepound.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2004.09.04:    ^

Labor Day Weekend Celebration. -Monday Yearly. All ages. Mostly free. Fr/Sa -midnt, Su/Mo -10p. 10a.

Close of summer fest includes extra entertainment, extra bands at Miller stage, and extra fireworks show Sunday at 9:30p.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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International Game & Toy Fair. -Sunday All ages. Mostly free. 11a-5p.

Preview, play and purchase the widest selection of toys and games offered directly by manufacturers before Q4 product release.
http://chitag.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Soulfly and Ill Nino. Heavy metal. All ages. $22-24 6:30p.

W/ 12 Tribes and Crisis.
http://www.soulfly.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.
09.04: Government & Secrecy - from the XYZ Affair to a secret fed meeting in Colorado.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Poi Dog Pondering. -Sunday 21+ $25 Doors 8p. 9p.

http://www.poidogpondering.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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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://www.localendar.com/public/edgecome
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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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!"
09.04: Masaharu Morimoto battles Wolfgang Puck.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.

"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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A night of METAL. 21+ ? 10p-?a.

Various types including goth industrial artists Grigori 3, Fashion Bomb, Marazene, plus NDX, Chokehold, Session Six, Paincore, Chokehold.
630/724-9184 http://www.empirecreativegroup.net
Penny Road Pub, 847/428-0562, 28W705 Penny Road, Barrington. Corner at Sutton.
http://www.pennyroadpub.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.
09.04: DJ Ferry Corsten, Julian Jumpin Perez, Spin.
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 -2004.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake. After 2004.09.11 changes to Saturdays only.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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"Industrial Isolation" Tour. 21+ $7 10:30p.

Noise show w/ bands: Hive Mind (MI), Luasa Raelon (OH), Redrot (MI), plus locals: Bloodyminded, Panicsville, Vertonen.
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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* Retro-Trash Electro-Clash. Monthly. 18+ $10 11p-4a.

09.04: Disco Demolition theme. "Exotic" dress code. 80's music?
http://retrotrashelectroclash.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2004.09.05:    ^

Biker Brunch. Sundays 21+ $6.99 9a-1p.

All you can eat hot breakfast buffet and special parking for motorcyclists.
http://www.wlup.com/bikerbrag
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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First Annual DJ Softball Tournament. All ages. Free 11a-6p.

Well known Chicago house DJs come together for a softball tournament with live sets, food, prizes, etc. After party at Martini Ranch -4a. See poster on website below for DJ roster and more details.
773/612-5152 http://chicagohousemusic.org
New City YMCA, 1515 N Halsted. Off Clyborn and North.
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Miss Continental Pageant. -Monday Yearly. 21+ $50 7p.

A major Vegas style transgendered / female impersonators event.
http://TheBatonShowLounge.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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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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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** Paradox - LIVE! 21+ $12 9:30p.

Jungle/drum&bass star, only US show this year. W/ DJs Clever, Radiata & Stunna.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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"Hypnotized" 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

F+L_names subj VISION to info@exactevents.com for discnt.
Massive holiday multi-promoter mega-club event.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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* Neo Anniversary party (since 1979). Yearly. 10p-4a.

Legendary annual bash. Dress for photos. Probably spinning dark-wave and 80s.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. No free parking.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Jerry Lewis MDA telethon (since 1966). -Monday Yearly. 21.5hrs 10p.

Absolutely stuffed with major comedy and music stars. Web-simul-cast.
http://mdausa.org
WGN. http://www.wgntv.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, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2004.09.06:    ^

Labor Day. 1st Monday in September Yearly.

Honors working people and celebrates their history and accomplishments. Essentially identical to the European May Day celebrated on May 1st. First observed in NYC on 1882.09.05 by the Knights of Labor.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/opa/public/aboutdol/laborday.htm
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W.O.O.G.M.S. Labor Day Parade (since 1964). Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society. 1st Monday in September Yearly. All ages. Free 11a.

"Everybody marches, nobody just watches". Some performers and a few dozen patriotic neighbors participe and rally after at St. Joseph Hospital.
Lakeview, 773/327-4924, Wellington at Pinegrove. Continues about seven blocks north to 2900 N LSD.
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Chicago Vegetarians Labor Day Beachfront Picnic. All ages. Free 12:30-?p.

Fantastic Foods will provide Nature's Burgers and taboulli, also provided are plates, napkins, and cutlery, as well as the grill picnic tables, chairs, grass, birds, beach, and "English garden". Attendees should bring either some grillables, salad, fruit, dessert, or corn on the cob to feed at least six, also drinks, towels, bathing suit, games, etc. Taken indoors in case of rain.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Lakefront, 5801 N Sheridan. At the beach, by bike path.
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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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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!" Sometimes 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 2004.09.07:    ^

* Music Box 75th Anniversary Celebration. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50-8.75 Various times.

09.07: Audience choice day: Metropolis (restored), Rear Window (restored), Brazil (director's cut).
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p. UNCONFIRMED

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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Chicago Public Schools open. Yearly. 8a.

http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
09.07: AGP presents bands Terrorfakt vs. Manufactura.
http://derklempner.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.

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 2004.09.08:    ^

* Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973). Yearly.

Check out the photos of Andrew's spectacular Star Trek collection.
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20020428
http://www.startrek.com
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Weekly group skate in the burbs. Wednesdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.

Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. First entrance just east of RT 53 on Higgins.
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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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Phil Collins. Farewell tour? All ages. $45-105 8p.

http://www.philcollins.co.uk
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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* Joni Mitchell Tribute Night. 21+ $10 8:30p.

Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Area big name DJs join resident Chris Gin. $2 domestics, $5 RedBull/vodkas.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-1699, 1600 W Grand. At Ashland.
http://www.bettysbluestarlounge.com
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Thursday 2004.09.09:    ^

Weekly group skate in the burbs. Thursdays All ages. Free. 1st lap at 5p, 2nd at 6p.

Join us for a group skate on the newly paved Busse Woods trail... it's awesome now!
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Busse Woods, Schaumburg. Enter on the south side of Higgins, first entrance just east of Rt 53.
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 2nd Thursdays 21+ Free? 7p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
09.09: Sushisamba Rio, 312-595-2300, 504 N Wells, no t-shirts, hats, shorts, sandals.
http://www.barrevu.com
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Old 97's. 18+ $20 8p.

http://old97s.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.

Logest running f*tish night. Totally rude. Chains abound. DJ Pa5cal.
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://cityofchicago.org
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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.

06.26-09.12: Dan Peterman: "Plastic Economies".
06.26-09.05: "Skin Tight" extreme fashion innovations.
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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