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2007.05.04 (week 514)

"Only a fool fights in a burning house."
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Spider-Man 3" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Child in You" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Go, Dog. Go! at Grant Park.
..-Su: The Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Su: Cinco De Mayo Festival at Douglas Park.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Long Grove Chocolate Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Music of Patricia Morehead at Merit School of Music.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Fr: Air at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Cinco De Mayo.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: Bark In The Park at Montrose Harbor.
Sa-Su: Kids and Kites Fest at Museum of Science and Industry.
...
Movie:    ^
"Spider-Man 3" now playing.
W/ Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
Next, Hot Fuzz, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Grindhouse, Meet the Robinsons, Blades of Glory, Reign Over Me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, I Think I Love My Wife, Black Snake Moan, Wild Hogs, Astronaut Farmer, Number 23, Norbit, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Sa,Mo-Th, 7p Su: Smokin' Aces - Ben Affleck, Zach Cumer, Jason Bateman, Common, Andy Garcia, Alex Rocco, Alicia Keys, Wayne Newton, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, ...
10p Sa,Mo-Th, 9p Su: Black Snake Moan - Christina Ricci, Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Timberlake, ...
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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Ongoing:    ^
"The Child in You" -2007.05.17 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Artwork by women created from a child's perspective.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Go, Dog. Go! -2007.05.20 All ages. $20-35 Various times Fr/Sa/Su.
A musical adaptation of the P.D. Eastman book, a chaotic carnival of music and physical comedy that celebrates the brilliant simplicity of life.
312/334-7777 http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Under the Big Top tent in Butler Field. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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The Joffrey Ballet. -2007.05.06 All ages. $20-60 Various times.
Presents "Light Rain".
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2007.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Cinco De Mayo Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 10a-11p.
Food, live music, carnival rides. Celebrating Hispanic culture.
Douglas Park, 773/847-9889, 1900 S Sacramento Blvd. At Roosevelt.
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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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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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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 2007.05.04:    ^
* Long Grove Chocolate Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Freshly made chocolate dipped everythings; fruits, popcorn, donuts, martinis, etc. Chef demos, specialty shops, two entertainment stages. Candy based fashion show Sa/Su. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
http://www.longgroveonline.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.
05.04: "Greed" themed.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Music of Patricia Morehead. All ages. $10; Students, seniors and children free. 7:30-9p.
Accessible Contemporary Music's annual Music of Women Composer concert this year honors the music of Chicago composer Patricia Morehead. Named by the Chicago Tribune as Musician of the Year in 2003, Patricia Morehead is a composer, oboist and educator whose passion for music has inspired a generation of young composers and musicians. This concert will feature pieces she has composed over the last fifteen years including two World Premieres, one of which was dedicated to ACM for this performance. Music of Patricia Morehead will feature works large and small and is sure to be an exciting evening of intimate music expertly performed in one of Chicago's newest and most acoustically perfect venues for chamber music. A reception will follow the concert.
312/493-8726 http://www.acmusic.org
Merit School of Music, 312/786-9428, 38 S Peoria. Street parking available.
http://www.meritmusic.org
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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.
05.04: Skyline Skate, admiring all the new construction and sky scrapers reshaping our already cool city!
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Air. Ages? $28.50 8p.
A French electronic music duo, w/ Kate Havnevik.
http://www.intairnet.org
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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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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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 2007.05.05:    ^
* Cinco De Mayo. Spanish for May 5th. Celebrated loudly. Yearly.
NOT an independence day. Commemorates a major victory by the outnumbered and underarmed Mexican army, against the occupying French, on this day in 1862.
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org
http://www.laraza.com
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2007.10.28 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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Bark In The Park (since 1995). 5k walkathon w/ dogs benefiting Anti-Cruelty. Yearly. All ages. $15-25 Registration from 7a. 9-?a.
Snax, canine performers, entertainment, more. Registration now full. Thousands participate.
312/329-8726 http://www.barkinthepark.org
Montrose Harbor, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.anticruelty.org
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Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert demos. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-3p.
Includes build it yourself tents for kids and massive show kites in the air.
http://cityofchicago.org
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
05.05: Chicago's Magnificent Churches.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Polish Constitution Day Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 11:30a.
http://www.polorg.com
Downtown. Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Sci-Fi Spectacular. 14+ hour marathon. No pre-teens. $16 12p-3a.
W/ Patricia Neal in person, star of The Day The Earth Stood Still. Hosted by Rusty Nails. Costume contest, shorts, vintage trailers, dealers, prizes. W/ Duck Dodgers, Metropolis, Flash Gordon serial, Forbidden Planet, Day The Earth Stood Still, La Jetee (inspired 12 monkeys), THX 1138 4EB (George Lucas' college pilot), Haredevil Hare (vs Marvin), Serenity, Mad Max, Terminator, Starship Troopers.
http://movieside.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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CircEsteem Spring Circus (since 2002). -Sunday Sa 3p and 7p, Su 1p.
"Watch in awe as the kids of the Chicago Youth Circus share their amazing talents." featuring a variety of classic acts.
http://www.circesteem.org
Alternatives, 773-506-747, 4730 N Sheridan. East of Red Line Lawrence or Wilson Stops.
http://www.alternativesyouth.org
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The Oz Ball. All ages. $65-5000 5:30p.
Hosted by Glinda and the Wizard. "Leave the yellow brick road behind and join us on the red carpet for The Munchkins Choice Awards... live performances by your favorite singers from the Land of Oz... take a twirl on the red carpet to show off your rock star duds... Stop by Toto's Tattoo Parlor to get some show stopping ink... get the latest in punk hair at the Cyclone Hair Salon... be served a rockin dinner while DJ Auntie Em & Em spins your favorite tunes and gets you dancing the night away... Who will take home the coveted Ruby Red Slipper Award..."
http://www.emeraldcitytheatre.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Heaven and Hell tour. All ages. $42-52+ 7p.
VH1 presents Black Sabbath, Megadeath, Machine Head, more.
http://heavenandhelllive.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.
05.05: The Two Faces of Capitalism - A Definitive Analysis.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* Batcave. "Dance like its 1989!" 21+ $5 9p-3a.
Styled after the much-missed London nightclub. Dance to old favorite goth, new wave, punk tunes and new music. W/ DJs Joolz, Johnny Bubonic, Matt the Mo', and Brianne. Screening dark and spooky horror flicks, drink specials, giveaways, Brianne and Xena's birthdays.
http://www.demonsanddarlings.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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Belmont Burlesque Revue. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* BT laptop symphony. 18+ Free 10:30p.
http://www.btmusic.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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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.
Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.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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Colonel Ritters's Spectacular Hour of Wonderment. Saturdays 21+ $5 12a.
Fairly excellent bunch of goofy vaudville acts, live band, booze, and an intermission. Actual duration may vary.
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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Sunday 2007.05.06:    ^
MS WALK (since 1989). Yearly. All ages. $50-? 9a-12p.
Major charity event, 7-9 lakefront miles. Prizes, parking. There are also several related suburban walks.
312/423-1101 http://mswalk.msillinois.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Hutchinson Field. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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Dalai Lama. All ages. $10-150 Doors 8a. 9:30a-4p.
9:30-11:30a Speaking on Langri Thankgpa's root text on training the mind; how to cultivate the deeper human values of compassion and kindness. 1-4p Public talk on Finding Inner Peace in a World Full of Turmoil, with music and cultural performances.
http://www.dalailamachicago.com
Harris Theater, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan. Downtown, in Millennium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org
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The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
Preceded by new King of the Hill, followed by new Family Guy and American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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The English Beat. 21+ $20 7p.
http://www.thebeatuk.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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LCD Soundsystem. 18+ $21 SOLD OUT. 9p.
http://www.lcdsoundsystem.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $25+ 9p.
W/ Catfish Haven.
http://poidogpondering.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2007.05.07:    ^
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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.05.08:    ^
Harry Truman's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the U.S. (1945-1953), who presided during the Cold War and Korean War. Known for the New Deal economic policies. He was born in Lamar MO in 1884 and died on December 26th, 1972 in Kansas City MO.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ht33.html
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National Teachers Day. 2nd Tuesday in May Yearly.
Part of National Teachers Week, sponsored by the National Educators Association. Day to honor and be kind to teachers.
http://www.nea.org/teacherday
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V.E. Day. Yearly.
Victory in Europe day. Commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, 1945.
http://www.dtic.mil/soldiers/may95/p50.html
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Smokin' Aces, 10p Black Snake Moan.
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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Smarty Pants Balloon Art & Dining Family Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-8p.
Mention this ad for a free Kids under 12 Meal!
See Chicago's most fantastic (and humble) balloon sculptor create "the most eye popping balloons ever seen on the planet!" Eat some tasty pizza and go home with your own balloon sculpture masterpiece. Fun for kids from 3-93!
773/562-6789 http://smartypantsworld.com
Ranalli's Restaurant, 773/334-1300, 1512 W. Berwyn. Andersonville, near Berwyn Red Line stop.
http://www.ranallisupnorth.com
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** Front Line Assembly. 18+ $21+ 9p.
W/ The Start, Acumen Nation, Scary Lady Sarah.
http://frontlineassembly.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* DJ? Acucrack. 21+ Free 10p.
Front Line Assembly Afterparty.
http://cracknation.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2007.05.09:    ^
"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays All ages. $5+ 6p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Now with live painting, tai chi, wi-fi.
http://www.psymbolic.com
Dulcenea, 201/982-6453, 1431 N Milwaukee. "An emerging event gallery in Wicker park"
http://dulcenea.org
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
Returning after a long venue remodeling break.
05.09: DJs Gein, Section 9, J Cross.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Elvis Costello And The Imposters. 21+ $97.50 7:30p.
http://www.elviscostello.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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R.E.O. Speedwagon. 18+ 7:30p.
W/ The Ides of March. Tickets by drawing from WDRV 97.1FM.
http://reospeedwagon.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2007.05.10:    ^
Eddie Money. 21+ $33+ 7:30p.
http://www.eddiemoney.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Velvet Revolver. Ages? $52 8p.
http://velvetrevolver.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
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. All ages. $0-10, 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-5p, 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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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2007.05.04