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2005.09.23 (week 430)

Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment.

RECOMMENDED:

..-Th: The Nature of Paper at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Su: Redmoon Spectacle at Jackson Park Lagoon.
..-Sa: Estrojam at Various venues.
..-Su: Tangerine Family Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
..-Su: 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: Native American Day.
Fr: Start of Libra.
Ongoing: "Corpse Bride" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Flightplan" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: "Reel Paradise" now playing at Music Box.
Ongoing: "Roll Bounce" now playing everywhere.
Fr: Dirty Talk at Lava Lounge.
..-Su: Social Distortion at House of Blues.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
...

Ongoing:    ^

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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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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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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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, Th 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.

Just Like Heaven, Lord of War, The Thing About My Folks, Unfinished Life, Sound of Thunder, Constant Gardener, Transporter 2, Brothers Grimm, 40 Year-Old Virgin, Deuce Bigalow 2, Four Brothers, Skeleton Key, Must Love Dogs, Sky High, Stealth, The Devil's Rejects, Wedding Crashers, ...
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. 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,We,Th; 7p Su: Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Doug Lima w/ Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, ...
10p Fr,Sa,Mo,We,Th; 9p Su; 9:30p Tu: Fantastic Four - Tim Story w/ Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, ...
midnt Fr,Sa: Devil's Rejects - Rob Zombie w/ Sid Haig, Sheri Moon, Bill Moseley, William Forsythe, Ken Foree, ...
7p Tu: Image Union Short Film Fest.
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 2005.09.23:    ^

Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.

Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.nativeamericanday.com
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Start of Libra. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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"Corpse Bride" now playing.

Tim Burton w/ Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse, Joanna Lumley, Albert Finney, Richard E. Grant, Christopher Lee, ...
http://www.corpsebridemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Flightplan" now playing.

W/ Jodie Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, Sean Bean, Marlene Lawston, ...
http://touchstone.movies.go.com/index.html?dlink=flightplan
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Reel Paradise" now playing. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"A wonderful portrait of an unexpected lifetime. What reality TV could be like if it has a brain and a soul" - Ebert. Kevin Smith presents a film by Steve James.
09.23: Steve James speaks in person after 7:30p show.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Roll Bounce" now playing.

Bow Wow, Chi McBride, Wesley Jonathan, Meagan Good, Mike Epps, Charles Q. Murphy, Nick Cannon, Paul Wesley, ...
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/rollbounce
Theaters Everywhere.
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Dirty Talk. 4th Fridays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

Electro techno acid rock indie punk sleaze w/ DJs Johnny Love, Bio-Booster and guests.
09.23: DJs Steve Poindexter, Heirglyphic Being.
http://www.theopaqueproject.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Social Distortion. -Sunday All ages. $25 8p.

http://www.socialdistortion.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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* "Shimmer" 21+ $5 10p-2a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning dream pop / shoegazer / heavenly voices music and beautiful videos all night long.
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!"
09.23: "Carp Battle" Shozo Miyamoto challenges his best friend Iron Chef' Chen.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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Hack/Slash: Stagefright! Performace Event. Fr/Sa -2005.10.29 18+ $15 10:30p.

A truly one-of-a-kind stage experience, perfect for horror movie fans or anyone who likes a good scare!
National Pastime Theatre, 773/989-4515, 4139 N Broadway. Three Blocks north of the Sheridan Red Line stop, on Broadway.
http://www.nmtchicago.org
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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 2005.09.24:    ^

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

The American Diabetes Association's walk to raise funds for diabetes. Enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the Fall Festival at the finish line.
1-888-DIABETES http://www.diabetes.org
Multiple Locations., Including lakefront.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

09.24: Neighborhood Sampling.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Flashback Horror Fest. Yearly. All ages. $15-25 2p-?a.

By Day: a Horror merchandise flea market, "First Jason" in concert, and an amazing Spookshow by Fitzgerald's Realm of Magic. By Night: dusk till dawn showing of great Horror features.
847/478-0119 http://www.flashbackweekend.com
Hi Lite 30 Drive-In, 630/898-5888, 34W160 Montgomery Rd, Aurora. At Hill Avenue.
http://www.novacinemas.com
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"Wonderland" Ages? $? 6p-?a.

Major dance event two years in the making, w/ full scale sound, lighting, sets and attractions. DJs scheduled include Realtime (TX, Renegade Hardware, Drum n Bass), Todd Sines (NYC), and (L.A.) Barbeau, Acid Circus, HeavyGrinder, plus Chicagoans Delta 9, Submerge101, Dan Efx, Damien, Phantom 45, High Caliber, Kevin Franck, Monologic, Jes, Phil Free Art, Notorious Nino, Mind Bender, Trancid, more. Indoor/outdoor venue w/ 50ft ceilings in middle of nowhere 30min south of the city.
773/263-4485 http://www.myspace.com/wonderlandchicago
TBA?, 773/509-4988.
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"The Gathering" All Ages Goth Night. All ages. Free. Parking in lot. 7p-2a.

Dancing to Gothic, Industrial, EBM, and Darkwave w/ DJs Chemist, Jander VK, and Transit, band Livid Infliction.
Chicagoland Community Church, 836 W Aldine. 1blk N of Belmont/Clark.
http://chicagolandcc.org
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* Breakbone Dance. 18+ $15 8p.

Part of Estrojam "It's reigning women", performing uber-modern body-slam art "Mudwoman - Nightmare Vision #1" and "datastarve".
http://breakbone.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
09.24: Committee for a Better Chicago CFABC - Bill Dock Walls.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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iCandy. Er*tically themed dance event. Monthly. 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.

RSVP on website for discount.
Las Vegas / South Beach style scene. May include dancers, costumes, body paint, circus acts and skin. Costumes encouraged.
09.24: Hoe-Down theme, country girls and cow boys party Old West style. Hats, chaps, and western gear gets comp admission.
http://www.icandyevents.com
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines.
http://sound-bar.com
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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Last Saturdays 18+ $6-8 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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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 2005.09.25:    ^

Vegan Ice Cream Social and potluck. All ages. $0-5 6:30p.

Chicago Soydairy give samples of their Temptation Frozen Soy Desserts. Bring a vegan dish to share.
http://earthsavechicago.com
Healing Earth Resources, 773/327-8459, 3111 N Ashland. Just south of Lincoln and Belmont.
http://healingearthresources.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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Drop Q. 21+ $8 9p.

Drums Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee), kbds Brian Felix (OM Trio), bass Chris Clemente (Kick the Cat), percussion Kalyan Pathak (Fareed Haque Grp). A veritable Supergroup of local musicians, focuses on Improvised Electronica and Drum n Bass, bringing substantial jazz and fusion chops for a totally unique experience.
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 2005.09.26:    ^

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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George Clinton and Parliament. 18+ $40-100 Doors 7:30p. 9p.

50th Anniversary Tour.
http://www.georgeclinton.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Beatdown" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

Presented by some mix of DJs Danny The Wild Child, Alfonz De La Mota, Future Prophet, Oracle.
09.26: DJs Terra Logic, Phantom 45, Ikai'ka, ...
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
The Tini Martini Ranch, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwaukee. Logan Square.
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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 2005.09.27:    ^

Texture. Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

Fledgling new weekly. Local DJs spin techno, trance, deep house, drum&bass. $3 U-Call-It drinks.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://joyblue.com
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Wednesday 2005.09.28:    ^

Hubbard Street Dance company. Modern and innovative. -2005.10.02 All ages. $17-50.

Chicago premiere of compelling "Uniformity" by artistic director Jim Vincent, and heart-pounding return of Nacho Duato's Gnawa and Susan Marshall's Kiss!
http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph Dr. Millennium Park.
http://millenniumpark.org
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2005.10.23 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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Arcade Fire. All ages. $20 7p.

Wolf Parade & Bell Orcestre open.
http://www.arcadefire.net
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.org
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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.
09.28: DJs Phantom 45, Mike Dearborn, DJ Heather.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Stratovarius. 18+ $30+ 9p.

Heavy Metal w/ Into Eternity.
http://www.stratovarius.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Thursday 2005.09.29:    ^

The Hotel Cafe Tour. All ages. $20 7p.

Myspace presents Rachael Yamagata, Cary Brothers, Imogen Heap, Butch Walker, Jim Bianco.
http://myspace.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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2005.09.23