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2006.10.06 (week 484)

"Some say that Hell is Heaven"

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Employee of the Month" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Departed" now playing everywhere.
Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: "Navy Fear" at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Mo: Twilight Orchard at Columbus Park.
..-Su: Midwest Clown Association Roundup at Radisson Hotel.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet Presents Cinderella at Auditorium.
Movie: Chicago International Film Festival at Multiple Theaters.
Ongoing: "Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck" at Neo-Futurarium.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: The Tempest at Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Ongoing: Kama Sutra the Musical at Theatre Building Chicago.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: Al Franken: "God Spoke" at Music Box Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^

"Employee of the Month" now playing.

Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard, Andy Dick, Tim Bagley, Brian George, Efren Ramirez, Marcello Thedford, Danny Woodburn, Harland Williams, Sean Whalen, ...
http://www.employeeofthemonthfilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Departed" now playing.

Martin Scorsese w/ Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Alec Baldwin, ...
http://thedeparted.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Open Season, School for Scoundrels, The Guardian, Fearless, Jackass 2, Black Dahlia, Hollywoodland, The Illusionist, The Wicker Man, Barnyard, Talladega Nights, A Scanner Darkly, Strangers with Candy, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^

Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.

Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.

VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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"Navy Fear" -2006.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $5-12 Pier hours.10.06-09, 10.12-13, 10.20-31.

"Courageous families will find an abundance of frightening activities for youngsters and teens." In a series of compounds visitors see sacred sea artifacts haunted by restless souls. Also trick-or-treating, bounty maps, and entertainment Pier-wide.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2006.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2006.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.

Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2006.11.12 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.

Showcase of experimental new plays.
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/267-6660, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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Twilight Orchard. -Monday All ages. $10 6:30-9:30p.

Spectacle '06 "Linger in a mysterious garden of the imagination."
312/850-8440 http://www.redmoon.org
Columbus Park, 5701 W Jackson Blvd.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Midwest Clown Association Roundup (since 1974). -Sunday All ages. Up to $125.

Wonderfully large convention. M.A.S.H. themed in 2006, dedicated to our soldiers. Bring care package items to ship overseas. Includes vendors, classes, costume contests, theme parties, luncheons, etc. Professionals only please.
847/394-9505 http://midwestclowns.net
Radisson Hotel, 847/298-2525, 2875 N Milwaukee, Northbrook.
http://www.radisson.com
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Joffrey Ballet Presents Cinderella. -2006.10.15 All ages. $25-130 Fr 7:30p, Sa 2+7:30p, Su 2p.

Highlight of the 50th season, first American company to perform the fairy-tale classic in a lavish production.
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.

World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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"Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck" -2006.10.14 All ages. $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.

Brilliant and funny play reflecting on war and painting heartbreaking backstory on the tragic 1918 Chicago-area locomotive accident.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2006.10.15 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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* The Tempest. "A Magical Circus" -2006.10.22 All ages. $8-15 Sa 4+7:30p, Su 2:30p.

Shakespeare adapted for circus performance by The Actors Gymnasium advanced students.
773/784-6872 http://magictempest.com
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 847/448-8260, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/centers/noyes.shtml
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Kama Sutra the Musical. -2006.12.31 18+ $25-32+ Various times.

Swami Comonawannagetonya and posse educate a frustrated couple.
http://kamasutrathemusical.com
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Cut out the middlemen. -2006.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a or 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 06.06-10.24.
Th: Daley Plaza 05.18-09.28.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 06.01-10.26.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 07.08-10.28.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 05.20-10.28.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 06.03-10.28.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 06.03-10.21.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 06.03-10.21.
Su: Logan Square, Logan/Milwaukee/Kedzie 06.04-10.29
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 06.04-10.22.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2006.10.06:    ^

Al Franken: "God Spoke" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

Film by Nick Doob and Chris Hegedus featuring Ann Coulter, Franni Frankenm Sean Hannity, Henry Kissinger, Katherine Lanpher, Michael Moore, Bill O'Reilly, more.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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* Horror Film Festival. -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $12-30 Su 6p-, Fr-Sa 12p-12a.

Major special guests, classic and modern flicks.
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://www.hopetunnel.org/portage
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Cigar Night. "Nicorific" Monthly. 21+ $? 6-10p.

Notorius monthly event that balks the impending smoking ban. Miscreants, raffles, food, booze, crazy videos, and tobacco galore.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Doctor Who new episodes. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.

Second season begins of reincarnation of the phenomenally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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* Ladytron. 18+ $23 7:30p.

http://www.ladytron.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Pilobolus Dance Theatre. -Saturday All ages. $23.50-57 7:30p.

Extremely modern.
http://pilobolus.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month. Ends at O'Learys (541 North Wells) 9:30p-ish.
10.06: Tour of Great Chicago Fire history.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-11p.

Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://spunn.org
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.

DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Fridays All ages. Free 8p.

FINALLY! The new series continues. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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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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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 18+ $24+ 9p.

http://www.bbvd.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.

"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Sa,Tu,We,Th; 7p Su: You, Me and Dupree - Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, Michael Douglas, Seth Rogen, Amanda Detmer, ...
10p Sa,Tu,We,Th; 9p Su: Clerks II - Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Jake Richardson, Ethan Suplee, Jason Lee, Kevin Weisman, Wanda Sykes, Earthquake, Ben Affleck, Zak Charles Knutson, ...
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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Saturday 2006.10.07:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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Sukkoth. -2006.10.13 Yearly.

Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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** Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert demos. Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-3p.

Includes build it yourself tents for kids and massive show kites in the air.
http://cityofchicago.org
Montrose Park, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive. Cricket Hill.
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
10.07: Latin America II - Lessons for the USA / analysis of lifestyle.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Dynamite" Drum&Bass. Monthly. 21+ $10 9p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
10.07: LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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Goth Girls Gone Wild. 21+ $3-5 9p-3a.

W/ DJs Brianne, Jena Max, Kristine, more.
http://www.gothiccouncilofchicago.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. 2blks N of Belmont, S of Wrigley.
http://www.spot6.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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Sunday 2006.10.08:    ^

Chicago Fire Anniversary. Yearly.

Anniversary of the great fire in 1871 which destroyed 1/3 of the city. Observed as part of Fire Prevention Week.
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire
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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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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Double Ten Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12:30p.

Celebrating Chinese Independence "National Day" (since 1911) with a parade of patriots, marching bands, floats, lion teams, giant Mystical Dragon, more.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chinatown, 312/225-6198, Wentworth and Cermak. Continues South to 24th Street.
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Scissor Sisters. All ages. $29 7:30p.

W/ Small Sins.
http://scissorsisters.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2006.10.09:    ^

Canadian Thanksgiving. 2nd Monday in October Yearly.

This holiday has had a variety of dates back to the late 1500's, and was set to its current date in 1957 by the Canadian government. Though it evolved independently, it's observance is now very similar to the U.S. Thanksgiving.
http://www.canada.com
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* Columbus Day. 2nd Monday in October Yearly.

Legal holiday, Celebrates Christopher's landing at San Salvador in 1492. Also called "Discovery Day". Also observed to some extent as an Italian pride day.
Parade (since 1953) on Columbus from Balbo to Monroe, 312/828-0010, 1p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Columbus_Day
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DJ Shadow. 18+ $29 7:30p.

W/ Lateef The Truth Speaker.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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://redlionchicago.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
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 2006.10.10:    ^

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

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p You, Me and Dupree, 10p Clerks II.
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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Tim Ries & the Rolling Stones Project. 21+ $10-15 7:30p and 10p.

Versatile and thoughtful saxophonist and composer interprets rock and roll standards.
http://www.timries.com/stonesproject.html
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Wednesday 2006.10.11:    ^

Less Than Jake. All ages. $17 6p.

W/ Catch 22, The Loved Ones & Set Your Goals.
http://www.lessthanjake.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
10.11: Samarah (WI) - Known for her glitchy electronics, manipulated beats, whispering vocals and elegant arrangements, delivering dreamy and introspective moods.
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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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

Followed by new series, "Freak Show". Also new Drawn Together episodes Thursday.
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 2006.10.12:    ^

Farmer's Day. Yearly.

Created in 1915 to stimulate interest in agriculture.
http://www.usda.gov
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National Children's Day. Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to children. Proclaimed by President Clinton in 1997 "As we observe National Children's Day this year, let us recommit ourselves to creating a society where parents can raise healthy, happy children; where every newborn is cherished, where every child is encouraged to succeed, and where all our young people are free to pursue their dreams."
http://www.child.net
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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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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.
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. $12 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. $6-11 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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Notes:    ^

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2006.10.06