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2006.04.28 (week 461)

Alarm Clocks are Dream Killers!

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: "The Golden Truffle" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Size Matters" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Version Festival at Various locations.
..-We: Latino Film Festival at Various locations.
..-Su: Chicago Improv Festival at Athenaeum Theatre.
..-Su: TV Turnoff Week.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Fr: Arbor Day.
Ongoing: "Akeelah and the Bee" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "R.V." now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Stick It" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "United 93" now playing everywhere.
..-Mo: Art Chicago at Millennium Park.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Chuck Cheesman at Pick a Cup Coffee.
Fr: Nova Fashion Train at Board at Belmont stop.
Fr: Doctor Who at SCI-FI channel.
...

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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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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* 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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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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Now playing.

American Dreamz, In Her Line of Fire, The Sentinel, 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, ...
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 Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: The Pink Panther - Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Beyonce Knowles, ...
10p Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Planes, Trains, Automobiles - Steve Martin, John Candy, ...
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 2006.04.28:    ^

Arbor Day. Last Friday in April Yearly.

A special day set aside for the planting of trees. First proposed in Nebraska in 1872, later became a legal holiday there. Different date by state.
http://www.arborday.org
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"Akeelah and the Bee" now playing.

Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer, ...
http://www.akeelahandthebee.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"R.V." now playing.

Barry Sonnenfeld w/ Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines, Kristin Chenoweth, Jeff Daniels, Will Arnett, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/rv
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Stick It" now playing.

Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, Vanessa Lengies, Tarah Paige, ...
http://www.stickitmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"United 93" now playing.

Controversial first feature film about 9/11.
http://www.united93movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Art Chicago (since 1993). Reknowned contemporary show. -Monday Yearly. All ages. $0-35 Su/Mo -6p, Fr/Sa 12-8p.

Thousands of international artists in all media represented by hundreds of galleries.
312/226-4700 http://www.artchicago.com
Millennium Park, Butler Field.
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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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Chuck Cheesman. An Evening of Acoustic Music. All Free 8p.

Americana/New Folk songwriter and former Chicagoan visits from Flagstaff, previewing material from upcoming "Campfire" CD.
928/245-3844 http://www.chuckcheesman.net
Pick a Cup Coffee, 847/332-2834, 1813 W Dempster, Evanston.
http://www.pickacup.com
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* Nova Fashion Train. All ages. $20. 10, 9, and 8p.

A two-car CTA Elevalter train is transformed into a traveling runway show featuring local boutiques and emerging designers, doing three one hour tours around loop.
http://www.novaartfair.com
Board at Belmont stop.
http://www.transitchicago.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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* "Raygun" Independent Chicago Electronica. 21+ $5-7 9p-2a.

W/ Comasoft, Kill Memory Crash, Echonine, Sid Maudlin, DJ Trancid, DJ Jaime Black.
http://myspace.com/trancid
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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* Horror Film Festival. Yearly. Ages? $3-6 Su 5-11p, Fr-Sa 9p-2a.

Theater serves alkeehawl! Special guests, classic and modern flicks.
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Three Penny Cinema, 773/525-3449, 2424 N Lincoln. At Halsted and Fullerton. Validated parking at CMH.
http://www.3pennycinema.com
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* Kill Memory Crash. 21+ $7 Doors 8p. 9p.

W/ Comasoft, Sid Maudlin, Echonine.
http://www.killmemorycrash.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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 2006.04.29:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

04.29: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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"Life Science" All ages. $10-20 7p.

Axonlab presents three rooms of electronica w/ DJs Mark Almaria, The Lady Foursquare, Autoaxon, Mike Brankis, Alex Zelenka, Future Prophet, J. Phlip, Evol Intent, Rich Korach, Submerge 101, Danny The Wildchild, Alfonz De La Mota, Oracle, Gavin Theory & Jaims, Kiddo, Decimal.
http://www.myspace.com/auto_axon
The Pyramid, 630/544-1402, 160 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights.
http://live.midwest-underground.com/tickets.html
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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.
04.29: Annual Haymarket Martyrs Memorial - reading of short play Cell 29.
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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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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10 11p-5a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2006.04.30:    ^

Walpurgis Night. Yearly.

Also known as witches' sabbath and eve of May Day. Commemorates the 8th century saint and protectress against witchcraft.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/w/walpurgis_night.html
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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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Tim Mcgraw And Faith Hill. All ages. $60-85 7p.

http://timmcgraw.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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"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.
04.30: (#104) Audio Dominique Johnson; Video Populutionworks.
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 2006.05.01:    ^

* May Day. Also known as Labor Day in Europe. Yearly.

Honors workers. Gloriously observed in communist nations. Chicago remembers the Haymarket Massacre.
http://www.uniononline.com
http://www.chicagomayday.org
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* World Phone In Sick Day (since 1997). Yearly.

Calls attention to the loss of the eight-hour day and other quality-of-life indices in America, and more generally used to publicize dissatisfaction with new economics.
http://www.gatt.org/sickday.html
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p UNCONFIRMED

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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Movie Night Costume Benefit. 21+ $5 10p-4a.

For Children's Memorial Hospital. According to GreatDoings.com dress as your favorite movie character, expect hip-hop and 80s hits.
http://www.childrensmemorial.org
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.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 2006.05.02:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
8p The Pink Panther, 10p Planes, Trains, Automobiles.
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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* P.O.D. All ages. $16+ 6:30p.

W/ Pillar, The Chariot, Maylene, Sons of Disaster.
http://www.payableondeath.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Alkaline Trio. SOLD OUT. -Thursday All ages. $19 No smoking. 7p.

http://www.alkalinetrio.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Enuff Z'nuff. 21+ $8 Doors 8p. 8p.

W/ The Tax, The Turnstyles, Eric And The Implants, Van Go, Tim Lee Band, The Vandalays, Deluxe Leisure King.
http://www.enuffznuff.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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"Standard" Quality Drum & Bass. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

05.02: DJs Stunna, Casper, Code Blue, Ruckus.
Flybar, 312/787-7600, 823 W Randolph. Dragonfly upstairs.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.05.03:    ^

Soulfly. All ages. $20+ 5:45p.

W/ Gizmachi & Thine Eyes Bleed.
http://www.soulfly.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Tributosaurus. Monthly. All ages. $20 7:30p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
05.03: Becomes The Kinks.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. Ages? $10 10p.

Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, Reckless Records, etc.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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 2006.05.04:    ^

Shaggy 2 Dope. All ages. $25 6:30p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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. 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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2006.04.28