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2006.05.12 (week 463)

Hail mom almighty.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: "The Golden Truffle" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: "Just My Luck" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Poseidon" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Fr: Atmosphere at Vic Theatre.
Fr: WE drum TRIBE at Northwestern University.
Fr: Doctor Who at SCI-FI channel.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
..-Sa: Edwin Mccain at House of Blues.
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: Full Moon.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: International Beer Fest at Navy Pier.
Sa: Mother's Day Soul Jam at Arie Crown Theater.
...

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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Now playing.

Art School Confidential, Mission: Impossible 3, Akeelah and the Bee, R.V., Stick It, United 93, 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, 16 Blocks, Date Movie, ...
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,We,Th; 7p Su: She's the Man - Amanda Bynes, Laura Ramsey, Channing Tatum, ...
10p Sa,Mo,We,Th; 9p Su: Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector.
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 2006.05.12:    ^

"Just My Luck" now playing.

Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, Samaire Armstrong, Carlos Ponce, Bree Turner, Faizon Love, ...
http://www.justmyluckmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Poseidon" now playing.

Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Jacinda Barrett, Richard Dreyfuss, Jimmy Bennett, Emmy Rossum, Mike Vogel, Mia Maestro, Andre Braugher, Kevin Dillon, ...
http://poseidonmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2006.09.30 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events including
"Chicago Moves Day" (Daley Plaza 11a-1p 05.17), "Lakefront by Bike Tour" (starts at fountain west of Navy Pier 10:30a-1:30p 05.22), "Bike the Drive" (Buckingham Fountain 05.28 8a), "Bike to Work Week" (6.16-23). Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Atmosphere. All ages. $21 7:30p.

W/ Brother Ali and Los Nativos.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-9:30p.

"Community Drumming Circle for all. Gather & join our highest intentions together with the intensity & concentration to charge the planet with the power of our collective rhythms to vibrate peace & healing and broadcast these potent energies into the lens of our growing satellite, instructing the ether, programming for peaceful change & prosperity."
http://www.shedrums.com
Northwestern University, Sheridan at Clark, Evanston. Stone Circle Fire-pit On The Landfill, South End of Campus.
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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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Edwin Mccain. -Saturday 18+ $20 9p.

http://www.edwin.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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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 2006.05.13:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

05.13: Little Italy.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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International Beer Fest. 21+ $35+ 12-10p.

Unlimited samples, souvenir mug, bands.
http://www.beeronthepier.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Mother's Day Soul Jam. All ages. $45-75 8p.

Featuring The Stylistics, The Chi-Lites, The Emotions, The Impressions and Jerry Butler.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Tool. All ages. $66.66 SOLD OUT 8p.

http://www.toolband.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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.
05.13: Debate - America's Cultural Currency - Have the Arts Cashed In?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Stromkern and Monstrum Sepsis. 21+ $8 9p-2a.

W/ Point of Reflection, Mind Flux Funeral, DJs.
http://www.wtiirecords.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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** Victito Nocturnis Ball III. 21+ $10-13 9p-2a.

Projekt artist Audra, WTII artists Trigger10d, DJs Gill T and Kamar. Vendors. Full moon celebration.
http://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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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10 9p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
05.13: Big Bud (UK) w/ Stunna and Phantom 45.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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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 2006.05.14:    ^

* Mother's Day. Respect and be kind to mothers, especially your own. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly.

Created in 1914 by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson.
THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!!
http://www.harleymom.com
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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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Y-ME Race Against Breast Cancer (since 1992). Pledged 5K Run/1-3m Walk. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.

Over 25000 runners/walkers expected!!! Raises over $1M.
http://www.y-me.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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The Lucky Ralph Show. All ages. $10 No smoking. 6:30p.

Music by Telenovela, hosted by Tony Sam (of Chicago Underground Comedy), DJ White Russian, The Lucky Ralph Dancers, sketch comedy duo Submarine, stand-up comedians Rob Buscemi and TJ Miller, magician David Kovac, juggler/YoYo artist Spike Mcguire.
http://www.luckyralphshow.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Trustkill Take Over Tour. All ages. $10 6:30p.

W/ Bullet For My Valentine, Walls Of Jericho & Roses are Red.
http://www.bulletformyvalentine1.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Red Hot Dames! "A Windy City Revue" Sundays All ages. $25 7p.

Biggest Burlesque event to hit Chicago in years.
http://redhotdames.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.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.
05.14: (#106) Audio Pop Terror, Garo, and Lokua; Video AV Is Not TV.
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 2006.05.15:    ^

Police Memorial Day. Yearly.

Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org
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Fall Out Boy. All ages. $15-30 6:30p.

http://www.falloutboyrock.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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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 2006.05.16:    ^

Live. All ages. SOLD OUT 7:30p.

W/ Michael Shapiro.
http://www.friendsoflive.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Pearl Jam. -Wednesday All ages. $51+ 7:30p.

http://www.pearljam.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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* Thomas Dolby. -Wednesday 21+ $17 Two shows. 8p.

W/ Carey Ott and DJ Fred Brennan.
http://version.thomasdolby.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Standard" Quality Drum & Bass. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

05.16: DJs Radiata, Midway, Code Blue, Kali.
Flybar, 312/787-7600, 823 W Randolph. Dragonfly upstairs.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.05.17:    ^

Taproot. All ages. $13.50+ 5:45p.

Q101 presents w/ From Satellite and Escape From Earth.
http://www.taprootmusic.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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HIM. All ages. $28.50 6p.

http://www.heartagram.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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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
05.17: Areobe Lifeform - IDM soundscapes, a luminous atmosphere of hypnotic rhythm & texture.
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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"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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Mobb Deep. 18+ $30 12a.

http://www.mobbdeep.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Thursday 2006.05.18:    ^

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. -Sunday All ages. $29-76 Th 7:30p, Fr 8p, Sa 2+8p, Su 3p.

Extraordinary artistry and passionate athleticism.
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Erasure. 18+ $60 8p.

http://www.erasureinfo.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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80s Night w/ The Spazmatics. Thursdays 21+ $5, ladies free. 9p.

Character band; with period drinks, candy, movies and attire.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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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Juvenile w/ Bubba Sparxxx. 18+ $30+ 11p.

http://juvenilerealitycheck.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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2006.05.12