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2005.10.28 (week 435)

What do you want on your tombstone?

RECOMMENDED:

..-Sa: Haunted Elevated Train Rides (Sa/Su/Th).
..-Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
..-Sa: Hack/Slash: Stagefright! at National Pastime Theatre.
..-Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Sa-Su: Halloween Art Exhibit at Peter Jones Gallery.
..-Su: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park (Fr/Sa/Su).
..-Mo: "Navy Fear" at Navy Pier.
..-Mo: Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
..-Mo: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
..-Mo: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
..-Mo: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: Women of the African Diaspora at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet: Midsummer Night's Dream at Auditorium Theatre.
..-Mo: 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.
..-Mo: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
...

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 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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Halloween Art Exhibit (since 1999). Sa/Su -2005.10.30 All ages. 3-10p.

25+ artists present their visions of contemporary and traditional Halloween themes. Special events: 10.22: Fitzgerald's Realm of Magic 6+8p; 10.29: Closing costume party 6-mdnt.
http://www.halloweenartexhibit.com
Peter Jones Gallery, 773/472-6725, 1806 W Cuyler. 2nd Floor.
http://www.peterjonesgallery.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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"Navy Fear" -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $5-12 Pier hours.

"Courageous families will find an abundance of frightening activities for youngsters and teens." In a series of compounds visitors see sacred sea artifacts haunted by restless souls. Also trick-or-treating, bounty maps, and entertainment Pier-wide.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.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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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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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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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.

Doom, Dreamer, North Country, Shopgirl, Stay, Where the Truth Lies, In Her Shoes, Waiting, Wallace & Gromit, Corpse Bride, Flightplan, Roll Bounce, Just Like Heaven, Lord of War, The Thing About My Folks, Unfinished Life, Constant Gardener, Transporter 2, Brothers Grimm, 40 Year-Old Virgin, ...
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.

Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also 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 Mo,Tu; 7p Su: Wedding Crashers - Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, Christopher Walken, ...
10p Mo,Tu; 9p Su: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo - Rob Schneider, Eddie Griffin, ...
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 2005.10.28:    ^

"Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" now playing.

Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen, Dash Mihok, Larry Miller, Rockmond Dunbar, Shannyn Sossamon, ...
http://kisskiss-bangbang.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Prime" now playing.

Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, Bryan Greenberg, Jon Abrahams, Adriana Biasi, David Younger, Palmer Brown, Zak Orth, ...
http://www.primemovie.net
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Saw II" now playing.

Jigsaw and a cast of expendables.
http://www.saw2.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Legend of Zorro" now playing.

Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Giovanna Zacarias, Raul Mendez, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thelegendofzorro
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Weather Man" now playing.

W/ Nicolas Cage, Michael Caine, Hope Davis, Gemmenne de la Pena, Nicholas Hoult, Michael Rispoli, ...
http://weathermanmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Sculpture Objects Functional Art show (since 1994). Over 90 dealers showing very cool modern stuff. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $12-15 Su noon-6p; Fr+Sa 11a-8p.

Extremely efficient way to see a great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
http://www.sofaexpo.com
Navy Pier Festival Hall A, 800/561-SOFA.
http://www.navypier.com
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Insane Clown Posse. Ages? $29 7p.

http://www.insaneclownposse.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.org
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Dar Williams. 18+ $30 7:30p.

W/ Girlyman.
http://www.darwilliams.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Dolly Parton. All ages. $45-250 7:30p.

"The Vintage" Tour.
http://www.dollywood.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Gwen Stefani. All ages. $37-65 7:30p.

W/ Black Eyed Peas.
http://gwenstefani.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Halloween Old School Bash. 21+ $35-50 8p.

"Concert and dance party."
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Twilight Gallery. -Monday All ages. $? Fr+Sa 11p, Mo 8p.

Six twisted tales of terror and suspense where laughter and fear walk hand and hand.
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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Circus Halloween. 21+ $? 9p-2a.

W/ Jugglers, Fire Breathers, body painted animals, midgets, stilt walkers, popcorn and cotton candy. $1000 prize to best circus themed costume. DJs JayFunk and Trilogy.
Ontourage, 312/573-1470, 157 W Ontario.
http://www.ontouragechicago.com
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Psycho Circus Freak Show. 21+ $? 9p-4a.

Mark The Knife and pals shock and awe. W/ DJ Jeff Moyer.
http://marktheknife.com
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Thrilla Halloween Party. 21+ $10 9p.

Bash features hosted bar 9-10:30p, Michael Jackson impersonator dance performance, costume contest, DJs spinning Bhangra, Persian, Euro and Arabic music.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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. Fridays 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.

Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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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!"
10.28: Guinea Fowl battle.
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 2005.10.29:    ^

Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2005.11.13 Yearly. Various times.

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. 2005: "Home+Away" addresses the role of place in the creation and shaping of identity.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

10.29: Humboldt Park.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Howloween. "Dog Day Afternoon" All ages. Free 1p.

Halloween costume contest for dogs on Saturday. W/ bobbing for snacks, prizes for most creatively dressed pups, assorted family activities.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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* Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. Yearly. 1-3p.

Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Spooky Skate Rave (since 1999). Yearly. 2p.

Intermediate and advanced bladers COME OUT for this large group rolling tour of famous haunted local spots. Costume required, also bring a bag of candy to give out on Michigan avenue. A BLAST every year! See the photos. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned, protective gear (esp. helmet) strongly requested.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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G. Love & Special Sauce. 18+ 29+ 7p.

W/ Virginia Coalition.
http://www.g-love.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Guster. Ages? $29 7:30p.

http://guster.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.org
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** Golan/Atomic Party. Yearly. 21+ $45-150 8p-?a.

Chicago's "Largest and Wildest" Halloween shindig, includes open bar, un-dead music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, prizes.
http://www.atomicimaging.com
Golan Productions, 312/649-1800, 1501 N Magnolia. West bank of Chicago River.
http://www.golan.tv
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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.
10.29: Dirty Little Secrets and Other Subjects Best Left Unmentioned.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"We Love Chicago" Halloween Costume Ball. 18+/21+ to drink. $10 9p-4a.

Two rooms of sound: DJs Bam Bam, Skull, Gabriel Palomo, Steve Christian, Avex Axiom, Mike Brankis, Auto Axon, Matthew Martin, Captain Krack, Brandon Invergo, Thrasher, Oddball, Sir Skye, ...
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Wrightwood and Milwaukee.
http://www.logansquareaud.com
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Hyperactive Halloween. 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Famed local DJ Hyperactive, w/ DJs Phil Free Art and Trancid. Come in old school raver gear (or other costume?) for drink discount. Also release party for XLR8R Magazine special Chicago issue.
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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"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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Busta Rhymes. 18+ $25+ 10p.

W/ Miri Ben-Ari & All Mighty Senators.
http://www.bustarhymes.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 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 2005.10.30:    ^

Daylight Savings Time ends. Set clocks back to 1a. Last Sunday in October Yearly. 2a.

Daylight Savings Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Daylight Savings Time starts on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October.
http://www.standardtime.com
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Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Adult and kids runs. Yearly. $20-25 9a.

Popular Halloween athletic event, includes costume contest.
http://www.caprievents.com/trick/welcome.htm
Montrose Harbor.
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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $19-24 4p.

Local organic market salad. Entree: Moroccan Chickpea Sweet Potato Tagine with Arugula, Saigon Cinnamon, and Harissa Sauce, Couscous. Bread: Multigrain from Red Hen Bakery. Dessert: Apple Sorbet with caramelized Butternut Squash.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Lula, 773/489-9554, 2537 N Kedzie. Casual and low-key space with elegant food.
http://www.lulacafe.com
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Fear Factory. All ages. $19+ 6:15p.

W/ It Dies Today and Strapping Young Lad and Darkane.
http://www.fearfactory.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Jamiroquai. All ages. $32.50 Doors 6:30p.

http://jamiroquai.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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* Treehouse of Horrors! (since 1991). Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.

Three Simpsons horror shorts. Followed by new episodes of Family Guy and American Dad. May be pre-empted by baseball.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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** Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. Yearly. 21+ $12 (Doors 7p) 8p.

Featuring Local H as Hall & Oates, Giant Step as The Kinks, Ness as The Smiths, The Last Vegas as The Cult, The 8th Grade as Bob Seger, Blackbox as Smashing Pumpkins.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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The Black Crowes. -Monday 18+ $39 Two Shows 8p.

http://www.blackcrowes.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.org
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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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"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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**** NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 18+!!! $10-15 11:30p-4a.

THE SINGLE BEST Halloween party in Chicago for the goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes costume contest with prizes, CD raffle, overworked bar staff, fashion performances, treats for everyone!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Monday 2005.10.31:    ^

* Halloween - BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo! Yearly.

Perfect goth wedding night. Also a cool birthday ;).
http://www.halloween.com
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Institute. All ages. $27.50 6:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Halloween (drum&bass) Beatdown. 21+ $10-15 9p-?a.

Room 1: DJs Jayvon, MC XYZ, Addyct, Oracle. Room 2: Nighstalker, Necromonger vs Abducted, Zebediah vs Dottcom, Oddball vs JohnnyO.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
The Tini Martini Ranch, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwaukee. Logan Square.
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"Black I Ball" (since 2001). 21+ $5 10p-4a.

Freak Show performances from Mark The Knife's Psycho Circus, $1000 costume contest grand prize. DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty.
http://www.music-101.com/
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Halloween Fetish Fashion Ball. "Luxuria the Sin of Lust" 21+ $7 Doors 9p 10p-4a.

"W/ Porn Stars, Exorcisms & Executions". Live Performances by JaGoFF, Blackbox, Nyco, Rocco, Mac & Slater show MC. Clothing by The Alley, models by Love Bytes. Giveaways & prizes. Sponsored by Fearless Radio, Red Bull, Effen.
http://www.fearlessradio.com
The Note, 773/489-0011, 1565 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://thenotechicago.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 2005.11.01:    ^

All Saints Day. Yearly.

Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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Network sweeps. -2005.11.29 Yearly.

Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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* World Vegan Day (since 1944). Yearly.

http://www.worldveganday.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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Balloon Jam. All ages. Free 4-9p.

Networking event featuring dozens of professional balloon twisters. Dinner and chocolate desert fountain available.
http://www.mbd2.com
Bartolinis Restaurant and Catering, 708/396-2333, 14420 South Pulaski Rd, Midlothian.
http://www.bartolinis.com
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Wednesday 2005.11.02:    ^

All Souls Day. Yearly.

Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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* Gwar. All ages. $19+ 6:30p.

W/ Devildriver, Mensrea and A Dozen Furies.
http://www.gwar.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Henry Rollins. All ages. $26 7p.

Spoken Word performance.
http://henryrollins.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Fire Of Anatolia. All ages. $45-75 8p.

Magical dance w/ special effects, over 100 performers from Turkey.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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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.
11.02: DJs Gabriel Palomo, Miles Tilman.
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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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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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 7p and 10p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.02: Becomes "The Monkees"
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Thursday 2005.11.03:    ^

Health Club Industry Convention. -Saturday Yearly. Th 12:30-5:30p, Fr 11:30a-5:30p, Sa 11a-3p.

Over 200 leading industry suppliers, over 900 booths, over 100 seminars, fitness fashion show, discounts, ...
215/489-9556 http://www.clubindustryshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.

With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.

Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/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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2005.10.28