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2006.04.21 (week 460)

Thou shalt not be a hater.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: "The Golden Truffle" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Size Matters" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Version Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: "American Dreamz" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "In Her Line of Fire" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Sentinel" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Latino Film Festival at Various locations.
Fr: Ladytron at Metro.
Fr: "Carnaval 2006" at Crobar.
Fr: Doctor Who at SCI-FI channel.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Earth Day.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
...
Ongoing:    ^
"The Golden Truffle" -2006.06.18 All ages. $? Times?
Redmoon's FIRST MUSICAL! The story of celebrity characters competing for the award of their life; a spectacle extravaganza of colossal imagination; will dazzle with wild celebratory song, kaleidoscopic dance numbers, ingenious mechanical objects, surreal service apparatus, frenetic live music, flashing paparazzi, more. Come see the fantasy world unfold within a decadent, sugar-coated setting filled with glamour, magic and plenty of chocolate.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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"Size Matters" -2006.05.11 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Juried show of small artwork (12" max) by women.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Version Festival (since 2001). -2006.05.07 Yearly. All ages. $25-100.
Focused on emerging art, technology, and social activism; produced by Lumpen and Public Media Institute.
http://www.versionfest.org
Various locations.
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Now playing.
Scary Movie 4, Lucky Number Slevin, Take the Lead, The Benchwarmers, Basic Instinct 2, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Inside Man, Lonesome Jim, She's the Man, Vendetta, Ask the Dust, Failure to Launch, The Hills Have Eyes, The Libertine, 16 Blocks, Doogal, Running Scared, Date Movie, Firewall, The Pink Panther, Nanny McPhee, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, Underworld Evolution, Rumor Has It, 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! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Underworld Evolution - Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Bill Nighy, Shane Brolly, Michael Sheen, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Date Movie - Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer w/ Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Jennifer Coolidge, Eddie Griffin, Fred Willard, Michelle Misty Lang, ...
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 2006.04.21:    ^
"American Dreamz" now playing.
Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Marcia Gay Harden, Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, Willem Dafoe, Sam Golzari, ...
http://www.americandreamzmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"In Her Line of Fire" now playing.
Mariel Hemingway, David Keith, David Millbern, ...
http://inherlineoffire.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Sentinel" now playing.
Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Basinger, Eva Longoria, Martin Donovan, Ritchie Coster, Blair Brown, ...
http://www.sentinelthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Latino Film Festival (since 1985). Over 100 screenings. -2006.05.03 Yearly. All ages. $8+ Various times.
http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org
Various locations.
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** Ladytron. 18+ $16 No smoking. 6p.
Deluxe Emo-Euro-Pop.
http://www.ladytron.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"Carnaval 2006" "The Battle of Spirit and Flesh - World premiere interactive theatrical dance party opera." 21+ $20-60 7p-?a.
4 movements, 75 performers/musicians/designers, raffle, silent auction, body painting, break and aerial dancing, comp hors'd+cocktails -8:30p.
http://www.collaboraction.org
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Doctor Who. Fridays All ages. Free 8p.
U.S. Premier of new episodes of the reincarnation of the phenomonally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI channel.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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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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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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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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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 2006.04.22:    ^
* Earth Day (since 1970). Yearly.
Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and reclamation of nature.
http://www.earthday.net
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
04.22: Pilsen & Little Village.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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The Smothers Brothers. All ages. $35-47 8p.
W/ the Yo Yo Man. Musical comedy legends. One night only.
http://smothersbrothers.com
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.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.
04.22: Bill Gates - Tech Savior or Tech Antichrist?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are!" An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Project Object. 21+ $17 10p.
Performing the works of Frank Zappa, featuring alumni Ike Willis and Napoleon Murphy Brock.
http://www.projectobject.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 2006.04.23:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. 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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Spring Spectular. New Jazz, Classical and Improvisational Music. 21+ $6 2p.
ACM returns for its annual concert of hot new music by contemporary composers. Music by Seth Boustead, Amos Gillespie and Jeffrey Hoover performed live by some of Chicago finest musicians. Enjoy the tasty beverage of your choice in this historic venue while listening to this exciting music happening.
773/227-4858 http://www.acmusic.org/april23_2006.html
Green Mill, 773/878-5552, 4802 N Broadway. Near Lawrence red line stop.
http://www.greenmilljazz.com
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). -2006.11.01 Monthly. 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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Rembrandt Chamber Players. Spring Fever. All $6-28 2 5:15p.
Celebrate the passion of spring with Gliere's Suite for violin and bass, Jacob's profound elegy Sextet for piano and winds, and concluding with Brahms' beloved Clarinet Quintet. Also witness the fervor of the next generation, the winners of our 11th Annual High School Chamber Music Competition. With guest artists Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Kuang-Hao Huang, piano, Dennis Michel, bassoon, and Jon Boen, horn.
312/360-3145 http://www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org
Music Institute of Chicago, 847/905-1500, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston.
http://www.musicinst.com
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Van Morrison. All ages. $49-150 7:30p.
http://www.vanmorrison.co.uk
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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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"Locale" (since 2004). Leading-edge indie audio/video artist showcase. Sundays Ages? Free 10p.
Hosted/Produced by Dan Simborg, Mason Dixon, Jen Levi.
04.23: (#103) Audio Tapedek; Video The League of Light.
http://www.localeevents.com
Rodan, 773/276-7036, 1530 N Milwaukee. Intimate and comfortable bar/restaurant.
http://www.rodan.ws
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Monday 2006.04.24:    ^
* Chicago Improv Festival (since 1998). -2006.04.30 Yearly. $0-25 Various times.
Includes visitors from SNL, ComedySportz, Annoyance, Mad TV, dozens of locals. More than a week at several venues including The Theatre Building (1225 W Belmont) and Playground (3209 N Halsted).
773/935-9810 http://www.cif.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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* TV Turnoff Week (since 1994). Rediscover real life. -Sunday Yearly.
"What happens during a seven-day experiment in life without TV? A whole new space to think emerges. You find yourself passing time in ways you never expected. And you start to wonder: when I reach for the remote, who is really in control?"
NEW They're now selling a $10 universal remote "TV-B-Gone" which turns off any TV.
Also promotes "Media Carta", a campaign against content control by corporate interests.
http://www.adbusters.org/metas/psycho/tvturnoff
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Chimaira and Arch Enemy. All ages. $16.50+ 5p.
Jagermeister Presents death metal w/ God Forbid, Hate Eternal, Stemm.
http://www.chimaira.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Celebration of Science (since 1997). Science Night Program. Ages 5+ FREE FREE FREE 6-8p.
Come one come all to exciting and interactive hands-on science demonstrations and exhibits with REAL SCIENTISTS! Also an electrifying science show and a raffle with cool prizes! Experience Food, Fun and SCIENCE like never before!!!
A.N. Pritzker Elementary School, 773/534-4415, 2009 W Schiller Avenue. Wicker Park, between Division and Milwaukee.
http://www.pritzkerschool.org
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Rembrandt Chamber Players. Spring Fever. All $6-28 7:30p.
Celebrate the passion of spring with Gliere's Suite for violin and bass, Jacob's profound elegy Sextet for piano and winds, and concluding with Brahms' beloved Clarinet Quintet. Also witness the fervor of the next generation, the winners of our 11th Annual High School Chamber Music Competition. With guest artists Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Kuang-Hao Huang, piano, Dennis Michel, bassoon, and Jon Boen, horn.
312/360-3145 http://www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org
Lyon and Healy Hall, 312/786-1881, 168 N Ogden. 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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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 2006.04.25:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
8p Underworld Evolution, 10p Date Movie.
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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"Standard" Quality Drum & Bass. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
04.25: DJs Juju [SanFran], Martyn [Metalheadz], MF, Ciro, Midway.
Flybar, 312/787-7600, 823 W Randolph. Dragonfly upstairs.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.04.26:    ^
* Administrative Professionals Day. Last Wednesday in April Yearly.
Day to honor and be kind to professional administrative assistants.
http://www.iaap-hq.org
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Joffrey Ballet. "Cool Vibrations" -2006.05.07 All ages. $15-125 Fr/Sa/Su.
http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
04.26: DJ Miles Tilmann.
http://www.psymbolic.com
F212 Lounge, 312/670-4212, 401 N. Wells. Space-age coffee/desert house, BYOB. Near Merchandise Mart Brown line stop.
http://f212lounge.com
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R. Kelly. -Thursday All ages. $45-75 8p.
http://www.r-kelly.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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"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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Thursday 2006.04.27:    ^
* Take Your Child to Work Day (since 1993). 4th Thursday in April Yearly.
Parent's opportunity to educate their children on the nature of employment.
http://takeourdaughterstowork.org
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"Pressure Drop" drum&bass monthly. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 10-2a.
DJs Pipeline, Radiata, Abducted, Zebo, Hess. Cheap drinks and chow.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
D'Vine, 773/235-5700, 1950 W North.
http://www.dvinechicago.com
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SAVOR Tasting Series: Handcrafted Beers. 21+ $30 6:30-9:30p.
Join Great Doings, HighSight, and Horizons for Youth for a sumptuous exploration of beer traditions from around the world. Friendly and knowledgeable staff introduces you to the pleasures of pairing handcrafted beers with a variety of complementary flavors. Taste styles from light crisp wheat beer to rich extravagant oatmeal stout. Also enjoy Stilton mini-burgers and a range of Artisan cheeses selected specifically to enhance each beer's unique flavor profile. Learn from award-winning Master Brewer and come away well-equipped to better appreciate America's favorite frosty cold beverage and Chicago's hometown beer.
312/787-8121 http://www.events.org/viewevent.aspx?id=4998
Goose Island Wrigleyville, 773/832-9040, 3535 N Clark.
http://www.gooseisland.com/pubs/wrigleyville.asp
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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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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. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
04.22-07.09: Nick Cave Soundsuits--50 Multimedia Works.
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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2006.04.21