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2004.09.24 (week 378)

Final full week for voter registration.

Final full week for voter registration.

Libraries, gov bldgs, ward offices, many area volunteers.
Bring ID w/ address, maybe some mail.
Register NOW to vote or register next year for the draft.
http://chicagoelections.com

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
..-Th: Pattern & Decorations at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Su: Estrojam at Various venues.
..-Su: "Sink, Sank, Sunk..." at Ping Tom Memorial Park.
..-Sa: "Hush" at Link's Hall Studio.
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.
Fr: Native American Day.
Ongoing: "A Dirty Shame" now playing at Selected Theaters.
Ongoing: "Shaun of the Dead" now playing someplace.
Ongoing: "The Last Shot" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Yes Men" now playing someplace.
Ongoing: "What the bleep do we know?" now playing at Selected Theaters.
..-Th: Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Animation Festival at Music Box Theatre.
Fr: Hideout Block Party at The Hideout.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: "A New January" at Spot6.
...

Ongoing:    ^

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

09.27-30; 10.01-03;
http://www.cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision. WGN/FSNC.
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Pattern & Decorations. -2004.09.30 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Assorted artists and media.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2004.11.20 Yearly. Ages? $12 Various days and times.

Showcase of experimental new plays. "Can't" 10.01+08+15, 11.05 7p. "The Authentics" 09.18+25, 10.02+09+16, 11.06 9p. "Under Milk Wood" 09.19+26 7p. "The Big Promise" 09.20+27, 10.04 7p.
773/267-6742
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/274-6660, 7001 N Glenwood.
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Estrojam. -Sunday Yearly.

A woman driven music and culture fest w/ film, music, art, workshops. Over a dozen performers. See site for schedule.
http://www.estrojam.org
Various venues. W Hotel, Wicker Park, Schubas, Martyrs, Metro, ...
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* "Sink, Sank, Sunk..." Spectacle '04. -Sunday.

An outdoor event of massive proportions, w/ parades, dazzling performances, and a dream-like lantern procession.
312/850-8440
Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 West 19th Street. Chinatown, North of RedLine Cermak stop.
http://www.redmoon.org
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* "Hush" An art performance. -Saturday Ages? $5 8p.

Synapse Arts Collective (Columbia College alumni/students etc) explores silence w/ experimental choreography, performance art, fine art, and multi-media presentation without speech, recorded sound, nor music. Presented in gallery format with free audience motion, some seating, some refreshments.
http://breakbone.com
Link's Hall Studio, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, walk 2 blocks south / Brown Line to Belmont, walk 3 blks north / #22 Clark bus to Newport.
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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.

What the bleep, A Dirty Shame, Shaun of the Dead, The Last Shot, The Yes Men, Ghost in the Shell 2, Mr. 3000, Gold Diggers, Wimbledon, Bush's Brain, Resident Evil 2, Hero, Alien vs. Predator, 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, ...
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 Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Anchorman - Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - W/ Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, Rip Torn, Justin Long, Stephen Root, ...
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 2004.09.24:    ^

Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.

Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.nativeamericanday.com
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"A Dirty Shame" now playing.

Tracey Ullman, Johnny Knoxville, Chris Isaak, Selma Blair, Suzanne Shepherd, Susan Allenback, Paul DeBoy, Wes Johnson, Alan J. Wendl, ...
http://www.adirtyshamemovie.com
Selected Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Shaun of the Dead" now playing.

A romantic comedy, w/ zombies. Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, ...
http://www.shaunofthedeadmovie.com
Selected Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Last Shot" now playing.

Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Tony Shalhoub, Calista Flockhart, Tim Blake Nelson, Buck Henry, Ray Liotta, ...
http://lastshot.movies.go.com/index.html
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Yes Men" now playing.

Anti-corporate activists travel conferences impersonating WTO members.
http://www.mgm.com/ua/yesmen
Selected Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"What the bleep do we know?" now playing.

"Are you ready for a spiritual film that combines quantum physics, multi-dimensional visual effects and animation, a dramatic story and interviews with leading scientists and mystics? What Happens When You Combine Today's Cutting Edge Scientists & Mystics? Can Science And Religion Really Be On The Same Path? On The Same Planet? In The Same Movie!?"
http://whatthebleep.com
Selected Theaters.
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Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Animation Festival. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

Mostly tasteless, some new, some old, some great, some garbage.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Hideout Block Party (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. $10 9a-?p.

Bands, beer, kid-friendly arts and crafts, no pets. Proceeds benefit local charities.
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 2 blocks north of North, 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
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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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* "A New January" 21+ $6 8p-2a.

Delivering "100% pure electronic synthized mechanical goodness" at 10:15p. W/ (DJ) Dissolvent and odd*is*he.
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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*** Devo. All ages. $37.50 8p.

First tour in years.
http://www.rhino.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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"This Is Our Youth" Fr/Sa/Su -2004.10.24 $12-15 Su 7p, Fr-Sa 8p.

A funny, dramatic and quirky story set in 1982, by Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Frank Merle, featuring Mary Bliss Mather, Jeff Radue & Stuart Ritter.
http://www.keyholetheatre.com
Josephinum, 773/805-5055, 1501 N Oakley.
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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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L.A. DJ (the movie). Offical Chicago Premiere Afterparty. 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

RSVP http://globaladrenaline.net/viplist_c.shtml for disc.
Global Adrenaline & Tommy Z present: movie stars Thomas Ian Nicholas (of American Pie) and brother Tim Scarne. Premiere id on top level of a downtown parking garage, and afterwards celebrate with the stars just like the big movie premieres in other cities. Comp cocktails 9-10:30p.
http://www.theworldparty.com/contest.php?eventID=26
Ontourage, 312/573-1470, 157 W Ontario.
http://www.ontouragechicago.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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Seduction 3. 21+ $0-20 10p-5a.

RSVP names (Subj SEDUCTION) info@exactevents.com for disc.
Pajama party themed. Free and fast entry -12a if in lingerie.
http://ExactEvents.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.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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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 2004.09.25:    ^

* Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. Yearly.

Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, romance or frivolity. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

09.25: Polish Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Open Eye Productions rummage sale. -Sunday All ages. Free Sa -6p, Su 11a-5p.

Costumes, props, clothing, furniture, house wares, more from 8yrs of productions.
OEP space, 1800 W Cornelia. At Ravenswood.
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Lenny Kravitz. All ages. $48-68 6p.

W/ Robert Randolph & The Family Band.
http://lennykravitz.com
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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Les Claypool. All ages. $24+ 7p.

W/ Bucket Of Bernie Brains.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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D.L. Hughley. $42-45 8p.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0401018
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.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.
09.25: Christine Cegelis for US Congress - 6th District.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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!"
09.25: Lettuce battle; Gyobun Hou vs. Chen.
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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Giant Step. 21+ $8 Doors 8p. 10p.

http://www.giantsteprocks.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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, extraordinary venue and crowd.
09.25: Gabriel and Dresden, Hiroki, more.
http://spundae.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Parking sometimes hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2004.10.30 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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Sunday 2004.09.26:    ^

America's Walk For Diabetes. 5 Mile Walk. Yearly. All ages. 10a.

The American Diabetes Association's walk to raise funds for diabetes. Enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the Fall Festival at the finish line.
1-888-DIABETES http://www.diabetes.org
Multiple Locations., Including lakefront.
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"Womyn, Women, Grrls & Kings" All ages. $15-20 1-6p.

A day w/ several performances and two panel discussions focusing on how lesbian-feminist music changed the course of American history. W/ Ubaka Hill's Chicago Drumsong Orchestra featuring Big Smith and Diamana Diya, the Artemis Singers, lesbian pop band Surrender Dorothy (reunited after 20 years for this), Chicago Kings, Kristin Lems with Jorjet Harper, Tricia Alexander, Diana Laffey, Laurie Benz, Paula Walowitz, Laurie Moses, Toni Armstrong Jr. Asian-American rock band Kim performs for their LAST time at 4:30p. W/ fancy food reception.
Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark. Corner at North.
http://www.chicagohistory.org
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* New all ages goth event "The Apocalypse" Last Sundays All ages. $5 6-11p.

Presented by Belmont Undead Productions and Gothic Council Of Chicago w/ Host Michelle Russo. "Bands (from 7:30p): Kultfigur headlines (Gothic Industrial Cuties) w/ stage dancers and merch table (don't leave early), Ov Spincter (old-school Wax Trax Industrial), Infinity Interrupt (Electro Industrial). DJs upstairs and downstairs all nite: Transit (Deathrock, Goth and Industrial), JanderVK (Eclectic Mixes), Seraph, Engelstaub (cutting edge)."
http://www.gothiccouncilofchicago.com/belmontundead
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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Youth Shaolin Kungfu. $20-100 6p.

UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://public.eventbooking.com/public_calendar.asp?pwl=E9.265E
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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://www.lavendarcabaret.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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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, 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 2004.09.27:    ^

Harvest Moon.

First full moon after the Autumnal Equinox, when night and day are equal length.
http://www.almanac.com
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.

Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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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!" Usually followed by "Tough Crowd" w/ Collin Quinn. An excellent hour of sceptical thinkers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.09.28:    ^

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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** Rock Against Bush. All ages. $15 5:30p.

Anti-flag, Midtown, Tom Morello, Strike Anywhere, The A.K.A.'s, Mike Park, ...
http://punkvoter.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
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 2004.09.29:    ^

UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2004.10.24 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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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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Jay Z. and R. Kelly. -Saturday All ages. $49-125 8p.

Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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 2004.09.30:    ^

Sukkoth. -2004.10.06 Yearly.

Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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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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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $22-26 6:30p.

Eggplant Fries and Pizza Maribella (Cheese-less Pizza with wood-roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Peppers, Onions, and Tomato Sauce). Chopped Salad with dark Lettuces. Oven-baked Orecchiette (Pasta with wood-roasted Vegetables) and Angel Hair Pasta prepared with Olive Oil, Garlic, and fresh Basil. Grilled Vegetable Panini, with Mozzarella Cheese and Pesto Mayonnaise served on the side. Spinach sauteed with fresh Garlic and Lemon. Assorted fresh Fruits. Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, and Iced Tea.
http://www.go-veggie.org
Graziano's, 847/647-4096, 5960 W Touhy, Niles. 1 mile west of I-94.
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Soulive. 21+ $20 Doors 8p. 9p.

http://www.soulive.com/mx
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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-Th 10a-7p, 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.

07.24-01.02: Stalemate - ambiguity and existential crisis.
07.10-01.09: Soft Edge - Subtlety and organic materials.
10.01-10.31: Sam Salisbury paintings.
11.05-11.28: Huong Ngo - security fixation parody.
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.

Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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