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2005.09.02 (week 427)

Worst. Ever.

RECOMMENDED:

..-We: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
..-Su: Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park.
..-Su: Bristol Renaissance Faire.
..-Su: Henry 4 at Theatre Building Chicago.
Ongoing: Tangerine Family Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: "2046" now playing at Music Box.
..-Th: "Genesis" now playing at Music Box.
Ongoing: "A Sound of Thunder" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: The Constant Gardener now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Transporter 2" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: The Nature of Paper at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: International Game and Toy Fair at Navy Pier, Festival Hall A.
..-Mo: The Last Fling at Riverwalk.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Summer Vacation. -2005.09.07 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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* FINAL WEEKEND Bristol Renaissance Faire. Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2005.09.04 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.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 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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Henry 4 (part one). Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2005.09.04 Ages 10+. $20. Th+Fr 7:30p, Sa 2+7:30p, Su 3p.

Ferocious re-imagining of Shakespeare's classic places women in the central roles!
http://h4.1.tripod.com
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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Tangerine Family Circus. -2005.09.25 All ages. $8-15 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 2:30p.

Advanced student series.
773/784-6872 http://tangerinefamilycircus.org
The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St, Evanston. Noyes Cultural Center.
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Wolff's Flea Market and Antique Mall. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Outside Su 7a-3p; Inside Sa+Su 8a-4p, Mo-We 11a-6p, Th+Fr 11a-8p.

350 market spaces, 80 dealers, 50 showcases. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Now playing.

Brothers Grimm, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Valiant, Brothers Grimm, Deuce Bigalow 2, Four Brothers, The Skeleton Key, Must Love Dogs, Sky High, Stealth, The Island, The Devil's Rejects, Bad News Bears, Charlie Chocolate Factory, Wedding Crashers, Fantastic Four, War of the Worlds, The Perfect Man, Mr&Mrs Smith, Crash, ...
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. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Now back on the air locally. Also 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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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.

Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.8-10.26.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield ?-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) 5.27-10.31.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.17-10.21.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7.10-10.30.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.19-10.23.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 5.22-10.30.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.19-10.23.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.19-10.23.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.20-10.24.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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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,Tu-Th: Star Wars 3 - Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Frank Oz, Anthony Daniels, Christopher Lee, Keisha Castle-Hughes, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Tu-Th: Bad News Bears - Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden, ...
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 2005.09.02:    ^

"2046" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"An Unqualified Triumph" - NY Times. Wong Kar-Wai's visually seductive reverie of a serial womanizer's memory and regret, playfully merging past, present and future. Subtitled.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Genesis" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"A breathtaking feature penetrating the unseen kingdom around us." Six years in development, animals are the main players in this flamboyant second opus from the makers of Microcosmos that blends humor with seriousness, innocence with wisdom, modern with timeless. French with English subtitles.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"A Sound of Thunder" now playing.

Edward Burns, Ben Kingsley, Catherine McCormack,
Jemima Rooper, Wilfried Hochholdinger, August Zirner, Corey Johnson, Scott Bellefeville, Andrew Blanchard, Heike Makatsch, ...
http://asoundofthunder.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Constant Gardener" now playing.

Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Daniele Harford, Danny Huston, John Keogh, Richard McCabe, Donald Sumpter, Jason Thornton, ...
http://www.theconstantgardener.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Transporter 2" now playing.

Jason Statham, Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valletta, Katie Nauta, Matthew Modine, Jason Flemyng, Keith David, Hunter Clary, Shannon Briggs, ...
http://www.transporter2movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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The Nature of Paper. -2005.09.29 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Juried exhibition featuring works by women artists which make specific use of paper as a medium rather than substrate.
09.02: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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International Game and Toy Fair. -Sunday All ages. Fr 4-10p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 10a-5p.

http://www.chitag.com
Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, 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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* The Last Fling. -Monday All ages. $5-10 Fr 5-11p, Sa/Su 10a-11p, Mo 10a-6p.

Carnival rides, games, beer garden, dozens of food vendors, parade, Big Wheel race, diaper derby, apple pie bake-off, dog frisbee, eating contests, more. Bands (8p): Fr: Kansas; Sa: Big Head Todd; Su: Collective Soul; Mo: Cowboy Mouth.
http://www.lastfling.org
Riverwalk. Use shuttle busses from Metra and lots.
http://www.napervilleparks.org
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.

09.02: "Fusion Night" w/ DJs J2K and Emilio. Chef Mark Seaman demonstrates artistic designs of spun sugar.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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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. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month. Ends at O'learys (541 North Wells) 9:30p-ish.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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James Taylor. $25-69.50 8p.

http://jamestaylor.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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!
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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* FINAL "Kinetic" Dance Night (since 2004). 1st Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.

Moving to new venue soon. Powernoize aggro industrial hardEBM $3Vodka.
09.02: DJs Gremlin and Sprite.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/We 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
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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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. Ages? $10 10p.

Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, Reckless Records, etc.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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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* 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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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
09.02: "Tag Team Tomato Battle" The Cuomo brothers challenge Iron Chefs Sakai and Michiba.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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 2005.09.03:    ^

* Schaumberg Septemberfest. "Journey Back to the 50s" -Sunday All ages. Free Sa 10a-10p, Su 9a-10p, Mo 9a-9p.

Carnival rides, fireworks nightly, bingo, strolling entertainers, crafts galore, 21 food vendors, bands: The Fixx Fr, David Cassidy Sa, Chicago Rat Pack Su.
847/923-3636 http://septemberfest.org
Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. Schaumburg Road at Summit Drive.
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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FINAL WEEKEND Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Sa/Su Yearly. All ages. Free 12-3p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for the banner and red t-shirts near the ramp. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to, bringing skates and protective gear. Great performers practicing nearby.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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DJ Quik. All ages. $22.50 8p.

http://www.dj-quik.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.
09.03: Abraham Lincoln - by a 75% Supporter.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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"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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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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2005.10.29 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 2005.09.04:    ^

FINAL Biker Brunch. Sundays 21+ $9.79 10a-1p.

All you can eat hot and cold breakfast buffet and special parking for motorcyclists. W/ cereals, fruit, biscuits, gravy, waffles, omelets, hash browns, bagels, cream cheese, bacon, sausage, more.
http://wlup.com/biker_brag
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Chicago DJs Softball Tournament (since 2004). All ages. Free. 12-8p.

DJs play records and softball in an all day free event. Featuring 60 of Chicago's hotest house DJs playing in a sponsored tournament with live DJ sets, food and fun. After party at Martini Ranch, 311 W Chicago, 10p-4a w/DJs Lego, Lady D, Glenn Underground.
773/612-5152 http://chicagohousemusic.org
New City YMCA, 312/440-7272, 1515 N Halsted. Off Clyborn and North.
http://www.newcityymca.org
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Loopfest. All ages. 49.50+ 5p.

Def Leppard, acoustic performance by Billy Squier, and Silvertide.
http://www.wlup.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2000, 1300 S Linn White Drive. Formerly Meigs Field.
http://www.northerlyislandpavilion.com/
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Miss Continental Pageant. -Monday Yearly. 21+ $50+ 7p.

A major Vegas style transgendered / female impersonators event.
312/527-9338 http://TheBatonShowLounge.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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, 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 2005.09.05:    ^

For additional Monday ideas...

See preceding sections for events continuing through today.
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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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Mexican cultural fest. All ages. $? 12-9p.

Includes food, music, dancing, rodeo.
773/561-9500 http://cityofchicago.org
Plaza Garibaldi, 2800 S California.
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Jimmy Buffett. All ages. SOLD OUT 7p.

"A Salty Piece of Land Tour", simul-cast on Sirius.
http://www.buffettnews.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-2827, 1060 W Addison.
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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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Tuesday 2005.09.06:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.

Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
8p: Star Wars 3; 10p: Bad News Bears.
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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Chicago Public Schools open. Yearly. 8a.

http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Boyz Nite. Hard dance music for men. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Wednesday 2005.09.07:    ^

Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2005.10.31 Yearly. $15 Various days and times.

Showcase of experimental new plays.
773/267-6742
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/274-6660, 7001 N Glenwood.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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Toto. $15-40 8p.

http://www.toto99.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?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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Funk the Mental. Futuristic Electronic Grooves w/ Live Video Mixing. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $0-5 9p-2a.

Chris Widman (WLUW) & Dave Siska (WNUR). "a monthly electronic music soiree showcasing innovative leftfield technofunk jazztronica abstractbeats for your bootieus maximus". Visuals by Merkaba. Drink deals.
09.07: DJs Mike Servito and Audiophile.
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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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 7p and 10p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
09.07: Becomes R.E.M.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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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 2005.09.08:    ^

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

Check out the photos of Andrew's Star Trek collection.
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20020428
http://www.startrek.com
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Hephaestus. A Greek mythology Circus Tale. -2005.09.25 All ages. $? We/Fr 8:30p, Tg 6:30p, Sa 8p, Su 3p.

Features world-class performers including members of the Wallenda family, former members of Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros, and Blue Man Group in a circus that will amaze and exhilarate the whole family. Retells the Greek myth using theatre, live music, dance, and circus elements.
http://lookingglasstheatre.org
Lookingglass Theatre, 312/337-0665, 821 N Michigan Ave. Water Tower Water Works.
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ 6p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
09.08: Pippin's Tavern, 312/787-5435, 806 N Rush.
http://www.barrevu.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/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-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-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:    ^

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2005.09.02