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2006.10.27 (week 487)

"Why are all the gorgeous ones homicidal maniacs?"

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Saw III" now playing everywhere.
..-Sa: Haunted Elevated Train Rides (Sa/Su/Th).
..-Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
..-Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
..-Tu: "Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
..-Tu: "Navy Fear" at Navy Pier.
..-Tu: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
..-Tu: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park (Fr/Sa/Su).
..-Tu: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
..-Tu: Haunted Sanitarium at Theater on the Lake.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Fr: Carlos Mencia at Rosemont Theatre.
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.
..-Sa: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Dashboard Confessional at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Flogging Molly at Riviera Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^

"Saw III" now playing.

W/ Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus Macfadyen, ...
http://www.saw3.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Now playing.

Marie Antoinette, Running with Scissors, The Prestige, Man of the Year, Employee of the Month, The Departed, Open Season, School for Scoundrels, The Guardian, Fearless, Jackass 2, Hollywoodland, The Illusionist, 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: Talladega Nights - Will Ferrell, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, ...
9p Su; 10p Mo,Tu,We: Snakes on a Plane - Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard, ...
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 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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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.
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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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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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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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 2006.10.27:    ^

Critical Mass. Last Fridays All ages Free 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Dashboard Confessional. All ages. $29.50 7p.

http://dashboardconfessional.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Flogging Molly. $22 7p.

W/ Bedoin Soundclash, Zox, The Whitest Kids U Know.
http://floggingmolly.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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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** Red Masque Ball (since 1988). Ages? $50-60 7:30p-2a.

Benefits Michael Reese Staff HIV/AIDS Care Program. Open bar, appetizers, auction, raffle, more. Tributosaurus appears performing Rolling Stones and best of Motown.
http://www.redmasqueball.org
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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Indigo Girls. -Saturday 18+ $40 Two shows. 7:30p.

http://indigogirls.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Pet Shop Boys. All ages. $50-80 8p.

http://www.petshopboys.co.uk
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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** Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $12 Two days. Doors 7p. 8p.

Local H As ?, Hush Drops as The Beatles, The Pinks as The Go-Gos, Figdish as The Replacements, Bicycle Knife Fight as The Rolling Stones, The Midnight Shows as Rod Stewart, May Or May Not as Daft Punk.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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* "Circus Carnival II" 21+ $? 9p-4a.

Body painting, circus performers, juggling, fire, ringmaster, midget, more. Free if in circus theme costume.
Ontourage, 312/573-1470, 157 W Ontario.
http://www.ontouragechicago.com
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Dark Wonderland. 21+ $5-7 9p-2a.

"Imagine yourself in a darker and more devious version of Alice in Wonderland!" Awards for best in-theme and other costume, door prizes, vendors, belly dancers, etc.
http://www.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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Exotica Halloween Costume Ball. 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Dennis Rodman Hosts, $3000 cash & prizes costume contest, haunted house, Go-Go dancers, more.
http://www.globaladrenaline.net
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. Enter in back.
http://www.enclavechicago.com
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Halloween Weekend Costume Ball. 21+ Free 10p-?a.

Live music by Jilt, BioCarbon, Modular. DJ's Peter Propaganda, Tevo T. Howard.
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. 2blks N of Belmont, S of Wrigley.
http://www.spot6.com
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Pimp n Ho party (since 2001). 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.

Hosted by Joe Francis & Girls Gone Wild. Hot and/or crazy dress code.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.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 2006.10.28:    ^

Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2006.11.12 Yearly. Various times.

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2006: "Peace and War"
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-25 4hr 10a.

10.28: Historic Bronzeville.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. Yearly. 12-3p.

Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Spooky Skate Rave (since 1999). Yearly. 2p.

Intermediate and advanced bladers COME OUT for this large group rolling tour of famous haunted local spots. Costume required, also bring a bag of candy to give out on Michigan avenue. A BLAST every year! See the photos. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned, protective gear (esp. helmet) strongly requested.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Tricia S. Rumbolz Closing Reception. All ages. Free 7-10p.

Hosted by the artist. Focused meditative explorations of the artist's intense relationship to specifically tacked media - thread, cut into 200 1/8" pieces and dropped one by one onto synthetic suede, a panel displaying all words written from a 1996 edition of Merriam Webster Dictionary, ink bleed of a variety of colored markers through a stack of 17 sheets of paper, and 1/4 teaspoon flour blown with one breath are some of the pieces that will go down this weekend.
Caro d'Offay Gallery, 773/235-7400, 2204 W North. 2blks W of 6 corners in Wicker Park (Damen blueline stop).
http://www.carodoffaygallery.com
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** Golan/Atomic Party (since 1986). Yearly. 21+ $55-175 8p-?a.

Chicago's "Largest and Wildest" Halloween shindig, includes open bar, un-dead music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, prizes.
http://www.atomicimaging.com
Golan Productions, 312/649-1800, 1501 N Magnolia. West bank of Chicago River.
http://www.golan.tv
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Vince Gill. All ages. $38-68 8p.

Winner of 14 Grammy Awards.
http://vincegill.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
10.28: Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Halloween Throw-down. 21+ $40 9p.

Brian Beck & Friends Present, costume party, no further info.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Pimp and Ho Halloween Party. 21+ $25+ 9p-5a.

Adult film star Janine hosts, complimentary cocktails -10:30p, DJ, and performance by humorous hip-hoppers Too White Crew.
http://www.pimpandhochicago.com
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
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WNVR night. 21+ Free 9p-3a.

Costume required. DJs Piotr Michalak, MY (live), Andre Solaris, Pawel, Reggie, more. Eclectic sounds from Ambient, Electro, House, and Reggae.
http://fuelinfo.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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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $0-3 9p-3a.

Industrial, rhythmic noise and hard EBM w/ resident DJs Sprite, Gremlin, others.
10.28: Featuring candy, ticket giveaway, release party.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
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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* Xecutioners Ball (since 2002). "Devil's Rejects" 21+ $10-45 10p-5a.

Five rooms of horror and decadence at Chicago's only haunted castle. "Lethal lighting, intense fog, and a homicidal sound system" THREE costume contests, $10000 in prizes.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sunday 2006.10.29:    ^

Daylight Savings Time ends. Set clocks back to 1a. Last Sunday in October Yearly. 2a.

Daylight Savings Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Daylight Savings Time starts on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October.
http://www.standardtime.com
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays 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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Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Adult and kids runs. Yearly. $20-25 9a.

Popular Halloween athletic event, includes costume contest.
http://www.caprievents.com/trick/welcome.htm
Montrose Harbor.
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Quest Fest. A Celebration of Puppets, Percussion & Dance. All ages. Free 11:30a-6p.

Featuring spectacle, costume contest, giant puppets, stilts, drum circle, much more.
The People's Theatre, 1609 W Gregory. One Block South of Bryn Mawr and Ashland.
http://www.questensemble.org
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Damon Wayans. All ages. $25-50 7p.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001834
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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" 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 2006.10.30:    ^

Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $18-22 6p.

Multi-course vegan/vege/raw meal including appetizers, salad, soup, bread, entre, desert, beverages.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Andies Mediterranean Cuisine, 773/348-0654, 1467 W Montrose.
http://www.andiesres.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.
10.30: "Black I Ball"
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 2006.10.31:    ^

* Halloween - BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo! Yearly.

Perfect goth wedding night. Also a cool birthday ;).
http://www.halloween.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Talladega Nights, 10p Snakes on a Plane.
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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You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead. All ages. $18.50 6p.

W/ Blood Brothers, Celebration, Brothers and Sisters.
http://www.trailofdead.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Black Crowes. 18+ $44 8p.

http://blackcrowes.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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"Fetish Hell" 21+ $10-25-100 10p.

VIP pkg includes open bar, food, entertainment, private party rooms, coat check. Costume or Fetish Attire Required! Fashions by: Mephisto NA, Paul C Leathers and Vex Clothing. Dancing with DJ Kevin Bernal.
800/910-0666 http://voltagechicago.com
Jackhammer Nightclub, 773/743-5772, 6406 N Clark St.
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**** NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 18+!!! $10-15 11:30p-4a.

THE SINGLE BEST Halloween party in Chicago for the goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes costume contest with prizes, CD raffle, overworked bar staff, fashion performances, treats for everyone!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.11.01:    ^

All Saints Day. Yearly.

Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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* World Vegan Day (since 1944). Yearly.

http://www.worldveganday.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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GWAR. All ages. $21+ 6:30p.

W/ The Red Chord.
http://www.gwar.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Natalie Cole. -Thursday $50 7:30p.

http://nataliecole.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15 7p and 8:30p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.01: Becomes The Replacements.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"312 Drum & Bass" Wednesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

$3 beer. Open decks from 9-11p. Resident DJs Phantom 45, Midway, Dr. Groo, and guests.
11.01: DJs Amaning, Stunna, Pipeline.
Celebrity, 773/365-0091, 1856 W North.
http://www.celebchicago.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 2006.11.02:    ^

All Souls Day. Yearly.

Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://christianity.miningco.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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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.
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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2006.10.27