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2006.02.17 (week 451)

Incredible.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Black History Month.
..-Th: "Click Art" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: The Joffrey Ballet Romeo and Juliet at Auditorium Theatre.
..-Su: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: Bike Winter Art Show at Reversible Eye Gallery.
Ongoing: The Awesome 80s Prom at Radio Star.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: "Date Movie" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Freedomland" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Winter Passing" now playing at select theaters.
..-Su: Mountain Dew Monster Jam at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: B.B. King at House of Blues.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Chicago Afrobeat Project and Fareed Haque Group at Martyrs'.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...
Ongoing:    ^
* Black History Month (since 1926). -2006.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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"Click Art" -2006.02.23 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Group Show of photography by women, juried by Whitney Bradshaw.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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The Joffrey Ballet Romeo and Juliet. -2006.02.26 All ages. $15-125 Fr 7:30p, Sa 2+7:30p, Su 2p.
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2006.02.19 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.
Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs, ... Preview opening Thu. Now with several live webcams!
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Bike Winter Art Show (since 1998). -2006.02.24 Sa/Su 1-5p.
"Delicious smorgasbord of pro-bike and anti-car art ranging from photography to performance, installation to protestation..."
Fr 02.24: Closing party w/ bike rodeo 7:30-11p.
http://www.bikewinter.org
Reversible Eye Gallery, 773/862-1232, 1103 N California.
http://www.reversibleeye.com
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The Awesome 80s Prom. Fr/Sa -2006.02.25 18+ $39-125 8p.
Blast-from-the-past (1989) audience-inclusive performance/party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, filled with stereotypical characters and music. Period dress encouraged.
1-877-RAD-PROM http://awesome80sprom.com
The Ballroom at Radio Star, 312-664-PROM, 901 W Weed St.
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Ice Skating. -2006.02.27 Yearly.
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Now playing.
Curious George, Final Destination 3, Firewall, The Pink Panther, Big Momma's House 2, Nanny McPhee, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, Underworld Evolution, Glory Road, Hoodwinked, Last Holiday, The New World, BloodRayne, Fun with Dick and Jane, Munich, Rumor Has It, The Ringer, King Kong, Syriana, ...
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://www.theofrankenfactor.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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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. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Wednesday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr-Sa,Mo-We; 7p Su: Rent - Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Tracie Thoms, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-We; 9p Su: The Ringer - Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Jed Rees, Bill Chott, ...
11:45p Fr,Sa: Waiting - Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Justin Long, David Koechner, Luis Guzman, Chi McBride, John Francis Daley, Kaitlin Doubleday, ...
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 2006.02.17:    ^
"Date Movie" now playing.
By Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer W/ Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Jennifer Coolidge, Eddie Griffin, Fred Willard, Michelle Misty Lang, ...
http://www.datemoviethemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Freedomland" now playing.
W/ Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard, William Forsythe, Aunjanue Ellis, Anthony Mackie, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/freedomland
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Winter Passing" now playing.
W/ Ed Harris, Zooey Deschanel, Will Ferrell, Rachel Dratch, Amy Madigan, Amelia Warner, Dallas Roberts, Sam Bottoms, ...
http://www.winterpassing-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Mountain Dew Monster Jam. -Sunday All ages. $10-25 Five shows. Fr 8p, Sa 2+8p, Su 1+ 7p.
Killer trucks, jumps, cyclists, thrill acts, etc.
http://ushra.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). 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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B.B. King. 21+ $73+ 9p.
http://www.bbking.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/Th 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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Chicago Afrobeat Project and Fareed Haque Group. 21+ $10-12 10p.
http://chicagoafrobeatproject.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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!"
02.17: Sea Eel 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 2006.02.18:    ^
Paleofest. -Sunday All ages. $5-60 10a-5p.
Weekend of lectures, workshops, and special activities for fossil fans and dino philes. W/ Jack Horner PhD and others.
http://www.visitjane.com
Burpee Museum, 815/965-3433, 737 N Main, Rockford.
http://www.burpee.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
02.18: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Fire Spinning Classes. All ages. $60-150 10:15a-5:30p.
Mixed level Hoop and Poi classes.
Temple of Poi, 2224 W Fulton.
http://www.templeofpoi.com
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"Lovecore" Sa/Su -2006.03.05 All ages. 3-6p.
Multi-media event exploring modern day love affairs and stories expressed through works by local emerging artists.
http://www.fluxcore.org
Peter Jones Gallery, 773/472-6725, 1806 W Cuyler. 2nd Floor.
http://www.peterjonesgallery.com
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* Gothic Winter Carnival. 21+ $4-5 8p-2a.
DJs GillT and Brianne spinning goth, industrial, etc. Belly dancing, drink specials, kitchen open late, vendors.
http://www.gothiccouncilofchicago.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.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.
02.18: CFABC Committee for a Better Chicago Bill Dock Wells.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Greg Proops. 21+ $25+food+drink 6p and 9p.
From Whose Line is it, Letterman, Tough Crowd, ...
http://www.gregproops.com
Zanies North, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Off Rt 60 near Deerpath.
http://www.zaniesvernonhills.com
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"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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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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Sunday 2006.02.19:    ^
Start of Pisces. Astrological sign, the fish. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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Day Of Opera. All ages. Free 1-5p.
"Transforms Cultural Center into a Wonderland of Music" w/ free shows by six talented local ensembles in different building areas performing half hour segments from opera of the 1700s through present.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Rembrandt Chamber Players. Treeos. all $6-28 5p.
Join us as we explore the poetic musical landscape of American composer Jennifer Higdon's wissahickon poeTrees for flute, clarinet, strings, piano and percussion, the masterful artistry of Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in a minor, while celebrating Mozart's 250th birthday with his Kegelstatt. Guest artists include Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Elena Abend, piano and Michael Burritt, percussion. See site for more info and promos.
312/360-3145 http://www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org
Music Institute of Chicago, 847/905-1500, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Corner of Grove and Chicago.
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Trapt. All ages. $17 6p.
http://www.trapt.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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
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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"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 2006.02.20:    ^
* Presidents Day. Legal holiday. 3rd Monday in February Yearly.
Observes the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Schools and government offices closed. Sales at major retail stores. Popular museum day.
http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Presidents'_Day
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Rembrandt Chamber Players. Treeos. All ages. $6-28 7:30p.
Join us as we explore the poetic musical landscape of American composer Jennifer Higdon's wissahickon poeTrees for flute, clarinet, strings, piano and percussion, the masterful artistry of Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in a minor, while celebrating Mozart's 250th birthday with his "Kegelstatt". Guest artists include Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Elena Abend, piano and Michael Burritt, percussion. See site for more info and promos.
312/360-3145 http://www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org
Lyon and Healy Hall, 312/786-1881, 168 N Ogden Ave. Free Parking at American Lung Assoc. Lot (1/4blk S of Randolph).
http://www.lyonhealy.com
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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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Incognito w/ Liquid Soul. 21+ $20-25 9p.
http://incognito.org.uk
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 2006.02.21:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
Rent 8p, The Ringer 10p.
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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Jefferson Starship / Airplane Family Galactic Reunion. 18+ $34-55 9p.
http://www.jeffersonstarshipsf.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2006.02.22:    ^
George Washington's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember George Washington, the first president of the United States and commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution. He was born in Kentucky in 1732 and died of an illness on December 14th, 1799. Washington's birthday is observed on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/gw1.html
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SAVOR Tasting Series: Mini-Martinis. 21+ $30 6:30-9p.
Martini-Tasting Fundraiser! Join Great Doings and Diageo Liquors to experience new tastes, a great cause and fun people. Supporting Chicago-based youth community arts organizations Blue Sky Inn and Free Street Theatre, enjoy Ciroc Vodka & Tanqueray 10 Gin Mini-Martinis and paired hors d'ouevres at one of the Gold Coast's hottest nightspots. In addition to scrumptious food and drinks there's an exceptional raffle drawing for prizes like dinners-for-two, spa visits, theatre and comedy show tickets, more...
http://www.greatdoings.com/index.php?ID=999&PAGE=showevent&EID=4214
Grotto On State, 312/280-1005, 1030 N State.
http://www.grottoonstate.com
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Shanghai Circus. All ages. $22-42 One show only! 7p.
"Fearless performers with boundless energy bring you more than two thousand years of Chinese circus traditions, combining artistry and athleticism... acrobats, jugglers and contortionists defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability..."
http://shanghaicircus.com
Genesee Theatre, 847/263-6300, 203 N Genesee, Waukegan.
http://www.geneseetheatre.com
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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.
02.22: DJs Phantom 45, Stunna, Kali, MC Subzero.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?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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XL Wednesdays. Wednesdays 21+ FREE 11PM-4AM 11p.
DJ XL and featured weekly guest DJs in a great cozy, sexy venue. Inexpensive drinks, great House music.
773/612-5152 http://chicagosoundsource.com
Katacomb, 312/337-4040, 1909 N Lincoln.
http://www.katacomblounge.com
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Thursday 2006.02.23:    ^
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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Qbot & Kamar. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Spin New Wave, Industrial, Synth-Pop, EBM, more. Low key place w/ decent grub.
http://qbot.net
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan.
http://www.swingersmecca.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://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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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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2006.02.17