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2005.10.14 (week 433)

The Show Must Go On
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Hack/Slash: Stagefright! at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
..-Th: Chicago International Film Festival at Various venues.
Ongoing: Women of the African Diaspora at Woman Made Gallery.
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.
Ongoing: "Domino" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Elizabethtown" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Good Night and Good Luck" now playing everywhere.
...
Seasonal:    ^
Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Fr/Sa/Th -2005.10.29 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Come early for tickets, first come first serve.
Th+Fr 7p+7:25p+7:50p+8:15p, Sa 11:40a+12:30p+12:55p+1:20p.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2005.10.29 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $7 7-10p.
Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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Hack/Slash: Stagefright! Performance 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! ALSO PLAYING: "Flaming Dames in Vamp" A dark and sexy late-night burlesque review.
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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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2005.10.30 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2005.10.30 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.
VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Trails of Terror. 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park. Fr/Sa/Su -2005.10.30 Yearly. 15+ $6-8 6:30-9p.
Wax Museum of Horror, Land of the Killer Toys, Tunnel of Terror, witches, werewolves, zombies, maze, food.
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2005.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.
Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Midnight Circus performers.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2005.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Various days. 7-11p.
Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
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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Ongoing:    ^
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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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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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). -2005.10.20 Yearly. $10-60 Various times.
World-class premiers. Dozens of special guests and jurors.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Various venues.
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Women of the African Diaspora. -2005.11.10 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Original work in all media by women that addresses diasporal concerns or topics in form or content.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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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.
In Her Shoes, Waiting, Wallace & Gromit, Corpse Bride, Flightplan, Roll Bounce, 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, Four Brothers, 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 Tu,We,Th; 7p Su: Mr. and Mrs. Smith - Doug Lima w/ Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, ...
10p Tu,We,Th; 9p Su: Fantastic Four - Tim Story w/ Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, ...
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 2005.10.14:    ^
"Domino" now playing.
Keira Knightley, Mickey Rourke, Edgar Ramirez, Lucy Liu, Mena Suvari, Christopher Walken, ...
http://www.dominomovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Elizabethtown" now playing.
Cameron Crowe w/ Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, Bruce McGill, Judy Greer, Jessica Biel, Paul Schneider, ...
http://www.elizabethtown.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Good Night and Good Luck" now playing.
George Clooney w/ David Strathairn, Robert Downey Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Ray Wise, Frank Langella, Jeff Daniels, George Clooney, Tate Donovan, Thomas McCarthy, ...
http://www.goodnightandgoodluck.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Touch The Sound" now playing. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
"A remarkable journey with Evelyn Glennie, one of the world's foremost musicians, a Grammy-winning classical percussionist whose solo work is unrivaled... Performance footage blended with breathtaking impressionistic images of the world implore spectators to be more attuned to their surroundings"
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Chevelle, Taproot, Black Maria. All ages. $21 7p.
94.7 The Zone presents.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Pilobolus Dance Theatre. -Saturday $47-57 7:30p.
Extreme modern dance/performance art.
http://pilobolus.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
10.14: Suite Lounge, 312-787-6103, 1446 N Wells.
http://www.barrevu.com
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Joan Baez. 21+ $40 8p.
http://joanbaez.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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The King's Proposal. The Marriage of Princess Guido. Fridays -2005.10.21 13+ $10 8p.
Join Chemically Imbalanced Comedy for a hysterical evening of mistaken identity, forced marriage, forced puppetry, a play within a play, cross-dressing, and swords! The greedy King wants to control the kingdom and, in doing so, decides to marry off his daughter to a Prince. But the Princess is in love with a Player and the Prince is in love with Queen Roger; they each go to great lengths to prevent the marriage. The King charges Guido, his servant, with the task of making the marriage happen... or else. Featuring Ian Alderman, Peter Bernardini, Adam Cook, Troy Coleman, Maureen Doherty, Jocelyn Fultz, Katie Carey Govier, Don Hall, Candy Lawrence, Meredith Rae Lyons, Angie McMahon, Toby Minor & Curtis Williams.
773/865-7731 http://www.cicomedy.com
The Cornservatory, 312/409-6435, 4210 N Lincoln.
http://www.cornservatory.org
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"Algorhythm" 2nd Fridays 21+ Free 9p-?a.
DJs Bill Member, Damon, and Resident Tolgar showcase delicious breaks and a tinge of house. $2 PBRs.
10.14: DJs Darin Epsilon and Local Hero.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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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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Kinetic. 18+ $10+ Doors 9p. 10p-3a.
Presents: E-Craft, Terrorfakt, Mono No Aware, Cervello Elettronico. BYOB-ish for 21+ w/ID, limited barstock will be on-hand. 80 person limit!
http://limitedbarstockwillbeon-hand
Random Studio, 650 W Lake, Suite 210.
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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!"
10.14: "Egg Battle" Iron Chef Nakamura vs Toyoaki Sugunama.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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*** Son Of Superfantabulous Variety Show. 10:30p.
"The greatest show you'll ever see!" w/ Tomas Medina (magical person and Rick Moranis stunt double), Miss Exotic World 2005 (Burlesque champion from Chicago), Betty Hoop (best Hula Hoop act you'll ever see), Brian from Odd Obsession movies (with the most bizarre clips of your life), Bob Rumba (famous local ventriloquist), Dr Kilovolt (a guy in a suit electrocutes himself to music), Wes Fowler (amazing stage illusions), Joe (memory stunts), Kevin Burke (star of Defending the Caveman), Happy (human pin cushion).
http://www.lakeshoretheater.com
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway. Near Belmont.
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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 2005.10.15:    ^
Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.
Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
10.15: Chicago's Hidden Murals.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* "Music Box Massacre" 24hr Horror Movie Marathon. -Sunday $20-24 12p.
Nosferatu (silent with organist) Noon, Pulse (sneak preview) 1:45p, Creature From The Black Lagoon (in 3D) 4:00p, Shorts by Locals 5:45p, Death Line (with director Gary Sherman in person) 7:00p, The Crazies (George Romero 1973 classic) 9:30p, Costume Contest 11:30p, Aftermath (premiere) 12:15a, Scanners (David Cronenberg) 1:00a, Return Of The Living Dead 3:05a, Demons 4:55a, Two Thousand Maniacs 6:45a, The Howling 8:30a, Near Dark 10:15a.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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The Dresden Dolls. All ages. $19.50 7p.
W/ Devotchka, Faun Fables, Mucca Pazza.
http://www.dresdendolls.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.
10.15: God, The Bible and Humanism - Computer-aided seminar.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Son Volt. W/ Fruit Bats. 18+ $21 9p.
http://www.sonvolt.net
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2005.10.16:    ^
Bosses Day. Honor and be kind to bosses. Yearly.
http://www.hallmark.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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Mae. All ages. $12 6:30p.
With Circa Survive and The Working Title.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2005.10.17:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Bloodhound Gang. All ages. $15 6:30p.
W/ Electric Eel Shock, Program The Dead, The Heavils.
http://www.bloodhoundgang.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Mest. All ages. $11 7:30p.
http://www.mestcrapp.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-11p UNCONFIRMED
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.
10.17: Full Hunter's Moon.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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Musiq. 18+ $30+ 9p.
With Keyshia Cole.
http://www.musiqsoulchild.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.10.18:    ^
Alaska Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Sukkoth. Yearly.
Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Paul McCartney. -Wednesday All ages. $49-250 -?p.
http://paulmccartney.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
8p Mr. and Mrs. Smith, 10p Fantastic Four.
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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Slipknot. -Wednesday 18+ $37 6:30p.
94.7 The Zone Presents The Final Volume Tour, w/ Unearth and Dillinger Escape Plan.
http://www.slipknot1.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Luis Miguel. 18+ $50-100 8p.
http://www.lacasadeluismiguel.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Wednesday 2005.10.19:    ^
Joffrey Ballet: Midsummer Night's Dream. -2005.10.30 All ages. $15-125 Various times.
A Suite of Three Ballets.
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.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.
10.19: DJs Brandon S, Ciro, MF, Lamebrane.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon. All ages. $32.50 7:30p.
http://leokottke.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.
Followed by a new Drawn Together.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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VH1 Soul Presents. 18+ $20+ 9p.
Jaguar Wright, Kindred the Family Soul and Latoya London.
http://www.hiddenbeach.com/kindred
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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* The Cruxshadows. 21+ $12 10p.
W/ Ego Likeness and DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.cruxshadows.com
Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. One block North of Diversey, three blocks South of Belmont, at George.
http://www.elboroomchicago.com
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Thursday 2005.10.20:    ^
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:    ^
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