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2005.04.08 (week 406)

Alive With Pleasure

RECOMMENDED:

..-Su: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre.
..-Sa: Widespread Panic at Chicago Theatre.
..-We: Mini Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
Ongoing: Redmoon's "The Cabinet" at Viaduct Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Flower Festival.
..-Sa: Emo Philips at Zanies North.
Ongoing: "Eros" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Fever Pitch" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Sahara" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Latino Film Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: "Secret Place, Sacred Space" at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Nelly at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Zap Mama at Park West.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Surreal's "Famous Friday Soiree" on Wet.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. -Sunday All ages. $26-72 Th 7:30p, Fr 8p, Sa 2+8p, Su 3p.

Presenting premiers and classics.
http://www.alvinailey.org
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Widespread Panic. -Saturday All ages. $33 7p.

http://widespreadpanic.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* Mini Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2005.04.13 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.25 Mo-Fr 10a-10p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes.
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Redmoon's "The Cabinet" -2005.06.05 18+ $15-25 Sa 6+9p, Su 3p, We-Fr 9p.

"Haunting spectacle in minature, sets the story of the murderous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Ceseare in an off-kilter world of puppetry and intricate machinery."
312/850-8440 http://redmoon.org
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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Now playing.

Beauty Shop, Sin City, Guess Who, Melinda and Melinda, Miss Congeniality 2, Robots, Hostage, Constantine, Son of the Mask, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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,Mo-Th; 7p Su: The Life Aquatic - Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Gambon, Noah Taylor, Bud Cort, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Royal Tenenbaums - Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Danny Glover, Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin, ...
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 2005.04.08:    ^

* Flower Festival. Yearly.

Celebrates Buddha's birthday (around 500BC).
http://buddhism.about.com
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Emo Philips. -Saturday 18+ 20+ Two evening shows daily.

http://www.emophilips.com/
Zanies North, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Off Rt 60 near Deerpath.
http://www.zaniesvernonhills.com
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"Eros" now playing.

Michelangelo Antonioni and Steven Soderbergh w/ Robert Downey Jr., Alan Arkin, Li Gong, Chen Chang, Christopher Buchholz, Regina Nemni, ... Three short films on the themes of love and sex.
http://wip.warnerbros.com/index.html?site=eros
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Fever Pitch" now playing.

Farrelly bros w/ Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, ...
http://www.feverpitchmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Sahara" now playing.

W/ Matthew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz, Steve Zahn, ...
http://www.saharamovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Latino Film Festival (since 1985). Over 100 screenings. -2005.04.20 Yearly. All ages. $8+ Various times.

312/409-1757 http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org
Various locations.
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"Secret Place, Sacred Space" -2005.05.12 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

"...a deep and familiar chord of healing from specific pain or loss by creating work that was confrontational, factual, or in memorial..."
04.08: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Nelly. Ages? $35-55 8p.

Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Zap Mama. All ages. $20 8p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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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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Surreal's "Famous Friday Soiree" Fridays 21+ 10p-4a.

Hot new Global Adrenaline weekly with dancers and percussion.
http://www.surrealchicago.com
Wet, 312/223-9232. 209 W Lake.
http://wetchicago.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 2005.04.09:    ^

WLUW Record Fair. -Sunday All ages. $5-10 Su -5p, Sa 10a-6p.

Benefits 88.7FM. Also crafts, snax, DJs, bands, workshops.
773/508-8076 http://www.wluw.org
Pulaski Park Auditorium, 1419 W Blackhawk. Near Ashland/Division/Milwaukee six corners.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

04.09: Ukrainian Village.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Chef Rick Bayless. Demonstration and Book Signing. All ages. Free 10:30a.

First Iron Chef America contestant and host of "Mexico: One Plate at a Time".
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, 361 West Chestnut.
http://www.chic.edu
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AmeriCheer Great Lakes Championship. Yearly. All ages. $8-12 11a-5p.

Stepping stone to competing at Nationals at Walt Disney World.
http://www.americheerinc.com
Navy Pier, Festival Hall B., 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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Art Garfunkel. All ages. $33-65 8p.

http://artgarfunkel.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.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.
04.09: Common Mistakes that Women Make.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Ludacris. 18+ $40 9p.

Power 92 Presents Spring Break Jam 2.
http://ludacris.net
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Metatronic 2. Psychedelic and Goa trance. Ages? $10 9p-7a.

"A Tsunami Benefit 3XCD Promotional Event. TWO stages of DJs navigating a complete journey through chillbeats, minimal psy-funk, melodic goa, intricate psytrance to morningside chillage... Main Stage: Toki, Astrlvapor, Underfoot, UZI, Blue Spectral Monkey; Chillout IDM stage by Touch Samadhi."
TBA day of event, Chicago near north side.
http://www.chilluminati.org
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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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"Back To The Grave" 18+ $6-8 10p-3a.

"Quarterly club event devoted entirely to new & old deathrock, psychobilly, post-punk, gothabilly, thriller-chiller music & fun! Big hair, torn fishnet, & nice boots encouraged!"
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. Upstairs. Near Red Line Belmont stop.
http://thebottomlounge.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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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $7-10 10p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Residents Flipside, Poolside, Glyde and Carbide.
04.09: Spirit (UK), w/ LameBrane.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Replaces Spundae. Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
04.09: DJs Cosmic Gate, Erik K, JJ Perez, Spin, ...
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!"
04.09: Iron Chef America double feature.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.

"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Handsome Boy Modeling School. 18+ $20+ Show 1a. 11:45p.

Hip-Hop?
http://www.atlanticrecords.com/handsomeboymodelingschool
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sunday 2005.04.10:    ^

Accessible Contemporary Music. Jazz meets Classical. 21+ $5 2p.

"Chicago's premiere and funnest new music ensemble presents a program by living composers in all styles including Jazz, Classical, Improvisational and Experimental. Great place to come and have a beer and listen to some of the hottest new music around."
773/227-4858 http://www.acmusic.org/events.html
Green Mill, 773/878-5552, 4802 N Broadway. By Lawrence Red line stop.
http://www.greenmill.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation 9p-1a.

Newly resumed for one final month! 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, 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 2005.04.11:    ^

Northwestern University Library Book Sale. -Wednesday All ages. Mo -7p, Tu-We 10a-4p.

Over 7k new and used $.50-3, also other media.
847/491-2932 http://library.northwestern.edu/booksale
Northwestern University Library. Ver Steeg Faculty Lounge, South Tower level 3.
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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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Danny's Mondays. Mondays 21+ Free 9:30p-2a.

Listening party w/ innovative modern DJs.
http://www.modsquare.com
Danny's, 773/489-6457, 1951 W Dickens. At Damen.
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). 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 2005.04.12:    ^

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 2005.04.13:    ^

* Thomas Jefferson's birthday (1743-1826). Declaration of Independence author and two term president (1801-1809). Yearly.

Also an accomplished architect.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/tj3.html
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South Park new episode. Wednesdays 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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.
04.13: DJ Alena, Lee Foss.
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 drum&bass. 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.
04.13: DJ Phantom 45.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage. At Kedzie.
http://streetsidecafe.net
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, art, lessons, contests, more.
http://www.womenobsession.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2005.04.14:    ^

Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 2nd Thursdays 21+ Free? 7p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
04.14: The Motel Bar, 600 W Chicago.
http://www.barrevu.com
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The Wailers. 18+ $18.50 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Project/Object performs Zappa. -Friday 21+ $17 9p.

W/ Ike Willis & Napoleon Murphy Brock.
http://projectobject.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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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2005.04.08