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2005.09.16 (week 429)

I wanna be elated.
RECOMMENDED:
..-Fr: Berghoff Oktoberfest at Federal Plaza.
Ongoing: The Nature of Paper at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Fr: The "Other" Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Ongoing: Redmoon Spectacle at Jackson Park Lagoon.
Ongoing: Tangerine Family Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: Hephaestus at Lookingglass Theatre.
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.
Fr: Mexican Independence Day.
Fr: Stepfamily Day.
..-Sa: Robert Klein at Zanies North.
Ongoing: "Everything Is Illuminated" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "G" now playing at select theaters.
Ongoing: "Just Like Heaven" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Lord of War" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Thing About My Folks" now playing at select theaters.
...
Ongoing:    ^
Berghoff Oktoberfest (since 1987). "The Wurst Party of the Year" -Friday Yearly. Free 11a-9p.
Brats, beer, and bands.
312/427-3170 http://www.berghoff.com
Federal Plaza, 220 S Dearborn. At Adams.
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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.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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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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The "Other" Dance Festival. -Friday All ages. $12-15 7:30p.
Breakbone DanceCo, The Chicago Moving Company, Hedwig Dances, The Humans and Lucky Plush.
http://breakbone.com
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 773/880-5402, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
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Redmoon Spectacle. "Loves Me... Loves Me Not" -2005.09.25 All ages. $0-10 7:30p.
Features 75 choir singers, 31 plastic costumes, 4 pregnant women, 1 escape vehicle, water.
Tickets: 312/850-8440 x111
Jackson Park Lagoon, 312/850-8440, 5700 S Lake Shore Drive. South Side of Sci.Ind.Museum.
http://www.redmoon.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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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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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.
Unfinished Life, The Man, Sound of Thunder, Constant Gardener, Transporter 2, Brothers Grimm, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Valiant, Deuce Bigalow 2, Four Brothers, Skeleton Key, Must Love Dogs, Sky High, Stealth, The Island, The Devil's Rejects, Wedding Crashers, ...
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,Mo: Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Doug Lima w/ Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, ...
10p Fr,Sa,Mo: Lords of Dogtown - Catherine Hardwicke w/ Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, John Robinson, Michael Angarano, Nikki Reed, Heath Ledger, Johnny Knoxville, ...
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 2005.09.16:    ^
Mexican Independence Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the call for independence from Spain in 1821.
http://www.mexico.com
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Stepfamily Day (since 1997). Yearly.
http://www.thestepfamilylife.com
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Robert Klein. -Saturday 18+ 25+ Two evening shows daily.
Comedy legend.
http://robertklein.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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"Everything Is Illuminated" now playing.
Liev Schreiber, Jonathan Safran Foer, w/ Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz, Boris Leskin, ...
http://wip.warnerbros.com/everythingisilluminated
Theaters Everywhere.
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"G" now playing.
Hip-Hop version of The Great Gatsby w/ Richard T. Jones, Blair Underwood, Chenoa Maxwell, Andre Royo, Andrew Lauren, Laz Alonso, Lalanya Masters, Nicoye Banks, Jillian Lindsey, Sonja Sohn, ...
http://gthemovie.com
Select Theaters.
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"Just Like Heaven" now playing.
Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Donal Logue, Dina Spybey, Ben Shenkman, ...
http://www.justlikeheaven-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Lord of War" now playing.
Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Jared Leto, Shake Tukhmanyan, Jean-Pierre Nshanian, ...
http://www.lordofwarthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Thing About My Folks" now playing.
Peter Falk, Paul Reiser, Olympia Dukakis, Elizabeth Perkins, Mackenzie Connolly, Lydia Jordan, Ann Dowd, Claire Beckman, ...
http://www.myfolksmovie.com
Select Theaters.
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World Music Festival (since 1999). -Thursday Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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Hideout Block Party (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. All ages. $10 Fr 5p-, Sa 2-10p.
Bands, beer, kid-friendly arts and crafts, no pets. 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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Made in America: Annual Gala. American Theater Company Benefit Auction. Yearly. 21+ $75-85 6:30p.
Live and silent auction of over 100 unique items including Desperate Housewives script signed by Teri Hatcher and James Denton. Horsdeuvres, light fare, open bar. Coctkail attire. Sponsored by Bruce B. Boyd Foundation.
773/929-0131 http://www.atcweb.org
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://www.naturemuseum.org
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Ends at O'Leary's 541 North Wells around 9:30p.
09.16: "Mimetic Architecture" tour, seeing structures whose appearance mimics their function.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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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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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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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"Back in the Day" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-2a.
"Old-school industrial/Wax Trax era dance night monthly w/ DJs and videos from the genre all night."
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. Upstairs. Near Red Line Belmont stop.
http://thebottomlounge.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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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!"
09.16: "Sweet Potato Battle" Japanese television star Kumbi Lin challenges Iron Chef Michiba.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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* Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Convention (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $15-30 Fr noon-11p, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10:30-7p.
Many vendors, artists, and judged shows.
608/857-3100 http://www.tattooshow.com
Holiday Inn O'Hare, 425/821-1760, 5440 North River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.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 2005.09.17:    ^
"Harvest" Full Moon. Yearly.
Full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox, when night and day are equal length.
http://www.almanac.com
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Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.
Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://www.aidschicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Applefest. Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-5p.
Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giffings Plaza.
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Taste of Romania (since 1991). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 10a-11p.
Unusual roasted animals and Transylvanian beer, live regional music, folk dance, cabage, grape stomping, more.
http://www.tasteofromania.com
Romanian Village, 773/604-8500, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry, just South of Belmont.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
09.17: Chinatown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Gothicfest. Saturdays All ages. $32.50 11a.
"Largest North American festival. Over 12 hours of music, vendors, food, drinks and fun. Featuring Hanzel Und Gretly, Slick Idiot (with En Esch from KMFDM), Project 44, Grigori 3, Slave Driver, Deepest Symphony, more. Fallen Eve 1334 is the Grand Hostess, along with Sludge radio morning personality from 94.7 The Zone and with EXV YZ. After party at Exit."
http://www.gothicfest.com
Odeum Expo Center, 630/641-9292, 1033 North Villa Ave, Villa Park. Near 83 and North Ave.
http://www.odeumexpo.com
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Chicago Celtic Festival (since 1997). Music all day on two stages. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.
Over 150k people celebrating the Irish and the ancient.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Lincoln Park Art Faire. Music, Art, Food and workshops. -Sunday Yearly. All Free 11a-6p.
60 Art Vendors, open air studio, food, and live music from 15 bands including the Lorin Cohen Quartet, Ari Ben Moses Band and Gary Stier and the Sleepless Knights.
312/742-PLAY
Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 312/742-7726, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West. Clark Street at Lincoln Park West.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Black, White and GreyZelda. Music, theatre, art. All ages. $15 6p-12a.
Fundraiser for the not-for-profit GreyZelda Theatre Group, featuring musical performance by "SHE and HE" sneak peaks from the upcoming season, and art installations and photography by Steven Wirth, Heath Hayes and Kim Katona.
773/267-6293
GreyZelda Studios, 3729 N. Ravenswood Ave. Ravenswood and Addison.
http://www.greyzelda.com
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Speaking Ring Theatre's 5th year reunion and annual benefit. All ages. $20 7p-12a.
"Join past and present company members, staff and guests reuniting to celebrate innovative, stimulating theatre. Raffle for a chance to throw a pie in their face; Get pictures with your friends; Dance to live cover bands; See past memorabilia; Watch scenes from future shows; Bid on a chance to take home a gift from our silent auction."
312/458-9374 http://www.speakingringtheatre.org
Temple Sholom of Chicago, 3480 N Lake Shore Drive. Use Belmont exit.
http://sholomchicago.org
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Charlie Daniels Band. All ages. $? 8p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.org
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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-11p.
NOW SEVERELY CURTAILED due to park district opposition. Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
09.17: Full Harvest Moon.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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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.
09.17: A Return to the Classical Dialectic: An Original, Sub-Atomic, Political Philosophy.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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* Whiplash. Monthly. 21+ $10+ 10p-3a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJs Chilliwinters and WEiRD Sketch spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: F*t*, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume.
09.17: Latex and feet.
http://www.whiplashchicago.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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Who's Bad? Michael Jackson Cover Band. Monthly. 21+ $8 10p.
http://www.whosbadmusic.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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 2005.09.18:    ^
Life Without Lupus 5K Walk Run (since 2001). $10-35+ 9a.
Adult and kids option. Registration from 7:30a. Find Andrew twisting balloons 8-10:30a.
800-2LUPUS2 http://www.lupusil.org
N Lake Shore Drive W at Barry. Lincoln Park, just North of the Diversey Driving Range.
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com
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Farm Aid. All ages. $? 12p.
W/ Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews.
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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The Drum Pad. All ages. $55 1p.
Percussion store's 20th anniversary party w/ Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman, The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, Jeff Hamilton, Steve Smith and Zakir Hussain with George Brooks' Summit, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, more.
888/523-1158 http://www.thedrumpad.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Alkaline Trio. All ages. $22 7p.
With My Chemical Romance.
http://alkalinetrio.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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Indigo Girls. -Tuesday All ages. $38.50 7:30p.
Jam & 93XRT present.
http://indigogirls.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Chizh & Co. 21+ $35-45 8p.
Famous Russian Rock-n-Roll band touring U.S. for two weeks.
http://www.bomond.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 2005.09.19:    ^
Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly.
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
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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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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 2005.09.20:    ^
U2. -Wednesday All ages. $49.50-165+ Two shows. 7:30p.
http://www.u2.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Paul Weller. 18+ $29.50 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Wednesday 2005.09.21:    ^
Estrojam. -Saturday 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.
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
09.21: DJs Stakka, Carbide, Stunna, Entro MC.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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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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Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.
Day in fall when the night and day are of equal length. Official start of the fall season.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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"Savor" Wine Tasting Fundraiser benefiting Katrina Relief. 21+ $30 6:30p.
"Come network with other young professionals at this River West hot spot, sip some fabulous wine, and support those in need in New Orleans." Featuring Los Vascos Chilean wines and light appetizers, open-bar style. Proceeds benefit reputable charities. Sponsored by Great Doings and others.
773/988-5543 http://greatdoings.com
Plush, 312/491-9800, 1104 W Madison.
http://www.plushchicago.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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2005.09.16