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2005.02.25 (week 400)

Time is the fire in which we burn.
RECOMMENDED:
..-Mo: Black History Month.
Ongoing: One Man Lord of the Rings at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Cursed" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Man Of The House" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: "Paths of Glory" now playing at Music Box Theatre.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Modest Mouse at Congress Theatre.
Ongoing: Emergenza Music Fest 2005 at The Note.
Fr: Enterprise new episode on UPN.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Fareed Haque Group at Martyrs'.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa-Su: Midwest Beauty Show at Rosemont Theatre.
Sa-Su: International Kennel Club Dog Show at McCormick Place.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: SPAM Sculpture Contest at Gallery Cabaret.
...
Ongoing:    ^
* Black History Month (since 1926). -2005.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
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Now playing.
Constantine, Son of the Mask, Hitch, Are We There Yet?, Assault on Precinct 13, Elektra, Racing Stripes, White Noise, Fat Albert, Meet The Fockers, The Life Aquatic, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Spanglish, The Aviator, Closer, Finding Neverland, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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One Man Lord of the Rings. Various times and prices.
ALSO: One Man Star Wars Trilogy and "Menopause - the musical".
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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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 Randi Rhodes after, and Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" (8-11p).
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available locally 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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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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-Sa,Mo-Th: The Incredibles - Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: Blade 3 - Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Dominic Purcell, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds, Parker Posey, Mark Berry, ...
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 2005.02.25:    ^
"Cursed" now playing.
Wes Craven w/ Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg.
http://www.miramax.com/cursed
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Man Of The House" now playing.
Tommy Lee Jones and cheerleaders.
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/manofthehouse
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Paths of Glory" now playing. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Stanley Kubrick's first great film, considered one of the greatest anti-war movies of all time. Starring Kirk Douglas. Restored 35mm print.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.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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Modest Mouse. All ages. $22+ Doors 6:30p.
http://www.modestmousemusic.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresstheatre.com
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Emergenza Music Fest 2005. Battle of the Bands. Fr/Sa/Th -2005.03.05 21+ $10-15 7p-?a.
02.25: Ocularis, Bearing Point, Surround Sound, Clock Theory, Underfed, Mass Casualty Unit, Court Jester, Monica Leigh And Reel Jem.
1-888-923-BAND http://emergenza.net
The Note, 773/489-0011, 1565 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://thenotechicago.com
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
02.25: Divergence (092) - With Columbia's help, the Enterprise crew grapples with sabotage to their ship as they pursue the truth behind the kidnapping of Phlox.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. May repeat late Sunday.
http://www.upn.com
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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!
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. 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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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 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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Fareed Haque Group. 21+ $10 10p.
"Restlessly innovative" guitar virtuouso, w/ Goran Ivanovic.
http://www.fareed.com
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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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). 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 2005.02.26:    ^
Midwest Beauty Show (since 1998). -Sunday Yearly. $20-100.
Fashion and entertainment. Benefits Leukemia research. Post-party. Famed Alternative Hair Show is Saturday at 7p.
http://isnow.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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* International Kennel Club Dog Show. Thousands of dogs, hundreds of vendors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3-14 8a-5p.
773/237-5100 http://www.ikcdogshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North building.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
02.26: Historic Bronzevill.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* SPAM Sculpture Contest (since 1999). All ages. Free 6-8p.
Chicago Cacophony Society presents. Only biodegradable components allowed.
773/551-0525 http://planetshwoop.com/noise
Gallery Cabaret, 773/489-5471, 2020 N Oakley. Bucktown, near Blue line Western stop.
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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $16-21 6:30p.
Chive garlic rice flour dumplings; papaya salad; Tom Yum hot and sour soup of tofu, mushrooms, onions, carrots, baby bokchoy, baby corn, more; Stir-fried tofu with Chinese mushrooms, carrots, celery, ginger, scallions, onions, cilantro, and red peppers; Orange-Sesame Seitan with carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli in tempura batter sauteed with fresh orange juice, roasted sesame seeds, red and green peppers, more; Basil stir-fried wide rice noodles with greens, more; Pineapple-fried Brown Rice with raisins, almonds, more; Sticky Rice in Banana Leaf dessert. With speaker.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Dharma Garden, 773/588-9140, 3109 W Irving Park.
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Pictures and Sounds. All ages. Free 7p.
Huge free film and music event featuring four world-renowned performers improvising to a century's worth of classic experimental 16mm projected cinema.
TATSU AOKI demonstrating his acoustic bass style accompanying his own film, Puzzle III (2003), an abstract study of color and light; AZITA crafting an improvised piano score to Harry Smith's strange seductive Early Abstractions 1939-1956; acid-folk revival rising star FURSAXA playing with a Stan Brakhage's films Sirius Remembered (1959) and The Dead (1960); PLASTIC CRIMEWAVE performs solo guitar drenched with
interstellar effects to the first Sci Fi film ever made, Georges Melies A Trip to the Moon (1902).
University of Chicago Film Studies Center, 773/702-8596, 5811 S Ellis. Cobb Hall room 307.
http://filmstudiescenter.uchicago.edu
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Buckwheat Zydeco. 18+ $18.50+ Doors 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Interpretation. 21+ $20+ 8p.
"BMW presents Biz Markie."
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
02.26: A Renegade Buddhist Speaks: What is Enlightenment?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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** NEW LOCATION Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Last Saturdays 18+ $? 9p-3a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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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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"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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Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.
Replaces Spundae. Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
02.26: DJs Gabriel, Dresden, Dmitry, Lovebone, Gary Lacosta, more.
http://www.godskitchen.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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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
02.26: "Bell Pepper Battle" Artur Rutter challenges Iron Chef Michiba.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N 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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Sunday 2005.02.27:    ^
Hustle Up The Hancock (since 1998). Pledged 94 floor (1632 stairs, 1000 vertical feet) climb. Last Sunday in February Yearly. All ages. $30-50 6:30a.
Benefits American Lung Association. Well managed event with thousands of runners.
http://www.lungchicago.org/
John Hancock Building, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan. Assemble in concourse area.
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
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Benefit Volleyball Tournament. Fundraiser. 14+ 2-8p.
The DuPage County Habitat for Humanity campus chapters are hosting a volleyball tournament to raise funds to build a house in DuPage county. Teams of 6 or more can sign up. The fundraising goal for each team is $1000. Teams will be grouped by skill level and must register 2 weeks in advance to receive a t-shirt. Email rmandm@hotmail.com for more information.
http://www.dupagehabitat.org
Illinois Benedictine University, College Road and Maple Ave, Lisle. Rice Center.
http://www.ben.edu
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* CHIC-A-GO-GO EPISODE 400 TAPING!!!! All ages. Free 3-6p.
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local access show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience. Historic episode to include Shonen Knife beautiful geniuses making joyful rock n roll for over 20 years from Japan; Jon Langford and the Waco Bros making punk rock, country and good ol' pub music for almost 30 years; Justin Pomerleau of garage rock single history; C.E.X. making the music of the future for over five minutes.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV Studio, 312/738-1400, 322 S Green. Van Buren 1 block west of Halsted.
http://www.cantv.org
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National Acrobats Of Taiwan ROC. $35.50-37.50 3p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Academy Awards (since 1929). Yearly. All ages. Free. 7p.
E! usually runs an eight hour pre-show. Various viewing parties around town.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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Ani Difranco. 18+ $36.50+ 7:30p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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Liquid Soul. 21+ $10 10p.
Great jazz/funk band with a rapper and horns.
http://liquidsoul.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.02.28:    ^
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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.03.01:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2005.03.31 Yearly.
2005: "Women Change America"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
03.01: The Incredibles 8p; Blade III 10p.
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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Goldfinger. All ages. $17+ Doors 5p.
http://www.goldfingermusic.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2005.03.02:    ^
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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Xavier Rudd. All ages. $14+ 7p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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, live visuals by Merkaba, $2 PBRs, $4 Cosmos.
03.02: Ryan Elliot.
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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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.
2.23: DJs Tim Baker, Chris Gin.
3.02: All Manic All Night.
3.09: DJs Diskokitty, Local Hero.
3.16: PURE DJs Curley, Little, Walsh, Sommer.
3.23: DJs Mnookin, Ffar.
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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Future Roots. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Drum&Bass, Broken Beat, Funk, Dub; w/ R&S Soundsystem DJs: Stunna, Radiata, Pipeline, 40oz, guests. $3 Goose Island Drafts, tasty food.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage. At Kedzie.
http://streetsidecafe.net
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Thursday 2005.03.03:    ^
George Strait. $49.50-59.50 7:30p.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.
With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.
Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.
385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-5p.
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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2005.02.25