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2006.10.20 (week 486)

"One foot in fairlyand."

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: ResFest at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Movie: "Marie Antoinette" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Running with Scissors" now playing at select theaters.
Movie: "The Prestige" now playing at select theaters.
Ongoing: Haunted Elevated Train Rides (Sa/Su/Th).
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: "Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
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: Haunted Sanitarium at Theater on the Lake.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Su: 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.
Fr: 30 Seconds To Mars at Congress Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^

ResFest (since 1997). Festival of digital filmmaking. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $10-79 Various times.

Technologically advanced indie video/animated works. Shorts, rare music vids, features.
http://www.resfest.com
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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"Marie Antoinette" now playing.

Sofia Coppola w/ Kirsten Dunst, Marianne Faithfull, Steve Coogan, Clara Braiman, Melodie Berenfeld, Judy Davis, Jason Schwartzman, Rose Byrne, ...
http://www.marieantoinette-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Running with Scissors" now playing.

W/ Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Alec Baldwin, Joseph Cross, Jill Clayburgh, Gwyneth Paltrow, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/runningwithscissors
Select Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Prestige" now playing.

Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Samantha Mahurin, David Bowie, Andy Serkis, ...
http://www.prestige-movie.com
Select Theaters.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Employee of the Month, The Departed, 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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Sonic Vision. Fr/Sa 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://adlerplanetarium.org/exhibits/starrider.shtml
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

7p Su; 8p Mo,Tu,We: You, Me and Dupree - Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, Michael Douglas, Seth Rogen, Amanda Detmer, ...
9p Su; 10p Mo,Tu,We: 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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Seasonal:    ^

Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Fr/Sa/Th -2006.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Come early for tickets, first come first serve.
Th+Fr 7p,7:25p,7:50p,8:15p; Sa 11:40a,12:05p,12:30p,12:55p,1:20p.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2006.10.28 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $7 7-10p.

Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://www.screamscene.com
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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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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"Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2006.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.

Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, much more. Midnight Circus performs daily at 11:30a, 12:30p, 2p, also Th-Su 5:30p, 7p.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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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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Haunted Sanitarium. -2006.10.31 Yearly. 13+ $8-10 7-11p.

"This haunted house takes place in what used to be a children's sanitarium. Experience the horrors in 15 different themed rooms, creepy clowns, an eerie castle and a spooky swamp to name a few."
Theater on the Lake, 312/742-PLAY, Fullerton at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.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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* 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 2006.10.20:    ^

30 Seconds To Mars. All ages. $21 6p.

"MTV2 $2 Bill Tour"
http://30secondstomars.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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Dresden Dolls. 18+ $22.50 7p.

http://dresdendolls.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Doctor Who new episodes. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.

Second season of reincarnation of the phenomenally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ 7:30p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
http://www.barrevu.com
Topo Gigio Ristorante, 312/266-9355, 1516 N Wells.
http://www.topogigiochicago.com
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Bob Weir & Ratdog. $34 7:30p.

http://bobweir.org
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Ends at O'Leary's 541 North Wells around 9:30p.
10.20: Touring all things Bears related.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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James Taylor. -Saturday All ages. $50-100 Two shows. 8p.

http://jamestaylor.net
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Fridays All ages. Free 8p.

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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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 2006.10.21:    ^

Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
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* International Model and Hobby Show (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. $3-8+ 10a-5p.

Largest such show in the U.S. with over 400 exhibitors. Includes tons of R.C., trains, planes, boats, rockets and educational toys. Many thousands attend.
877/864-6229 http://www.ihobbyexpo.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-25 4hr 10a.

10.21: Hyde Park & Kenwood.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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"The Next Big Thing" All ages. $? 11a.

25 local alternative and punk bands.
http://www.concertsfirst.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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Barry Manilow. 21+ $55-270 8p.

http://barrymanilow.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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.
10.21: How to Prove There Is No God.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Airiel. 18+ $6-9 No smoking. 9p.

W/ Office, Slings & Arrows, AMFM, and DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.airiel.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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Naughty Spot. 3rd Saturdays 21+ $7 10p-3a.

Adult event hosted by Mistress Xena and Miss Jaded w/ industrial, electro, EBM and noise by DJs Peter Propaganda, Pasquel, Maldicion, Adrake. Extreme attire encoraged. Free admission for industry pros.
http://www.mistressxena.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. 2blks N of Belmont, S of Wrigley.
http://www.spot6.com
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Sunday 2006.10.22:    ^

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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* LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon (since 1977). Yearly. 7:30a.

Nationally reknowned 26.2 mile run, USATF/CARA certified, record breaking over 37K runners registered, and over 900K spectators expected! Carried live on NBC. Related events include fun runs and free fitness expo at McCormick Place.
312/904-9800 http://www.chicagomarathon.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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* Dante's Voodoo Cabaret. 21+ $7 9p-?a.

Burlesque style performance with band (The Jeannie Tanner Quartet), sultry singing, fan dance, more.
http://www.voodoocabaret.com
Elbo Room, 773/549-7700, 2871 N Lincoln. One block North of Diversey, three blocks South of Belmont, at George.
http://www.elboroomchicago.com
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"Adult Swim" 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 2006.10.23:    ^

Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.

http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the scorpion.
MY SIGN! Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
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James Blunt. All ages. $32.50 7:30p.

http://jamesblunt.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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 2006.10.24:    ^

United Nations Day. Yearly.

Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
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World Origami Day. Yearly.

Dedicated to exposing the art of folding.
http://www.worldorigamiday.org
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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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Jars Of Clay. All ages. $25 6:45p.

http://www.jarsofclay.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Lindsey Buckingham. -Wednesday $15-50 7:30p.

http://lindseybuckingham.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Rhythm Devils. All ages. $40 8p.

Featuring Mickey Hart & Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead, Mike Gordon of Phish, Steve Kimock & Sikiru Adepoju. Plus Special Guest Goapele.
http://www.mickeyhart.net
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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The Saw Doctors. All ages. $25 No smoking. 9p.

http://sawdoctors.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.10.25:    ^

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

Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
10.25: Phylum Sinter (MI) - Focus on synaesthetic response.
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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Bowling For Soup. All ages. $9 7p.

http://www.bowlingforsoup.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2006.10.26:    ^

Trails of Terror. 18 scenes of carnage over a half mile of park and haunted woods. -2006.10.31 Yearly. Ages 8+ Ages 8-14 $6, ages 15+ $8. Open daily. 5-9p.

Wind your way through spine-tingling terror at the Chicago Park District's Trails of Terror. Themed "Urban Legends" scenes include Resurrection Mary, Bigfoot, Bloody Mary, Two-Striped Telamonia Spider, Bachelor's Grove. Not recommended for the very young.
10.26: $5 admission for opening night: Terrorific Thursday.
773/262-6157; more info: 773/262-8658
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski. Near North Park Village Nature Center.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Haunted Lanes Bowl-A-Thon. All ages. $40 7-11p.

Halloween-themed bowling fundraiser benefits Alternatives. Includes shoes, food/drinks, snax/candy, prizes for costume winners.
773/506-7474
Diversey Rock-n-Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
http://www.drbowl.com
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My Chemical Romance. All ages. $18+ 7p.

http://mychemicalromance.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. 18+ $25 7:30p.

W/ Eagles of Death Metal, Throw Rag.
http://joanjett.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Carlos Mencia. -Friday All ages. $40+ Three shows. 7:30p.

The Punisher Tour.
http://carlosmencia.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Burlesque Halloween. Thursdays 21+ $10 9p.

Miss Exotic World Michelle L'Amour does a season themed show, with "The Star and Garter Girls" and stand-up comics.
http://www.starandgarterburlesque.com
Fizz Barr, 773/348-6000, 3220 N Lincoln. Just north of Belmont.
http://fizzchicago.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.
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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ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2006.10.20