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2007.09.07 (week 532)

"Elevating the Naturalistic Worldview"

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "3:10 to Yuma" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Shoot 'Em Up" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Jazz Poster Exhibition at Poster Plus.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: "The Princess Club" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "Abstract & Geometric" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Hideout Block Party at The Hideout.
..-Su: German-American Fest at Lincoln Square.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Doctor Who at SCI-FI.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Peter, Paul and Scary at The Spot.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Ongoing: The Blu Mic at Apollo Studio Theater.
...

Movie:    ^

"3:10 to Yuma" now playing.

Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Ben Foster, Peter Fonda, Gretchen Mol, ...
http://310toyumathefilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Shoot 'Em Up" now playing.

Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci, Paul Giamatti,
http://www.shootemupmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Balls of Fury, Halloween, Mr. Bean's Holiday, Resurrecting the Champ, The Nanny Diaries, War, Rush Hour 3, Stardust, Becoming Jane, El Cantante, Bourne Ultimatum, Underdog, The Simpsons, Hairspray, Chuck and Larry, Sunshine, Harry Potter 5, License to Wed, Transformers, Live Free or Die Hard, Ratatouille, Sicko, Evan Almighty, Knocked Up, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr-Sa,Tu-Th; 7p Su: 1408 - John Cusack, Mary McCormack, Samuel L. Jackson, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Tu-Th; 9p Su: I Know Who Killed Me - Lindsay Lohan, Neal McDonough, Julia Ormond, ...
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:    ^

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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Jazz Poster Exhibition. -2007.09.16 All ages. Free 10a-6p.

Showing American and European jazz performance posters, including 1980s Art Ensemble of Chicago posters drawn from private collections, a rare 1934 Cab Calloway poster, and a selection of Chicago Jazz Festival posters dating back to the 1st festival in 1979. Most are for sale.
http://www.posterplus.com/department.asp?deptid=3990
Poster Plus, 312/461-9277, 200 S. Michigan Ave.
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2007.10.28 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 Princess Club" -2007.10.07 Ages 14+ $20 Sa 4p, Th/Fr/Sa/Su 7:30p.

Spins classic fairy tales in an exploration of gender roles, fantasy, and beauty by an all-female ensemble. Through outrageous physicality, transforming tapestries, and a hip hop runway featuring Redmoon's version of haute couture, the princesses explore the virtues and vices of being naughty and nice.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

Fr/09.07: Judy Collins / Dar Williams / Sonya Kitchell / Three Generations Of Women In Folk Music, Pavilion $15-40 8p.
Sa/09.08: Creedence Clearwater Revisited with special guest The Mauds, Pavilion $15-40 7:30p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.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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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. -2007.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.12-10.30.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.17-10.4.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.17-10.04.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 07.07-10.25.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.07-10.27.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.19-10.27.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 06.02-10.27.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.09-10.20.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.03-10.21.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
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 2007.09.07:    ^

"Abstract & Geometric" -2007.10.04 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Non-objective works by women.
09.07: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Hideout Block Party (since 1997). -Saturday Yearly. All ages. $20-35+ Fr 5p, Sa 12-10p.

Bands, beer, kid-friendly arts and crafts, no pets. Some proceeds to local charities.
http://www.tgrec.com
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 2 blocks north of North, 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
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German-American Fest (since 1920). -Sunday Yearly. Fr 6-10p, Sa 2-10p, Su 12-10p.

"Famous bands for dancing & entertainment in two huge fest tents. Delicious German food & drink"
773/728-3890
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.

09.07: "Style Star" theme. Draw-dropping fashion encouraged.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Doctor Who. Fridays All ages. Free 1hr 7p.

Ongoing new episodes of the phenomenally long-lived british sci-fi series. Followed by new Flash Gordon series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month.
09.07: Southside "Gangsta" history skating tour; should roll into All Star Sports Bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30ish.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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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Peter, Paul and Scary. 21+ $8 10p-?a.

DJs Peter Propaganda, Goth Paul and Scary Lady Sarah spin deathrock goth industrial. Hosted cocktails reception 10-11p. Two rooms.
http://gothicartchicago.com
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Near Lawrence.
http://www.spotchicago.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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The Blu Mic. Stand-Up Comedy Performances. Fridays -2007.09.28 17+ $10. About 70min. 10:30p.

Mention this at the box office ad and receive $5 off per ticket
Check out Chicagoland's top stand-up comedians in an intimate, comfortable theater setting. With so many talented, diverse comedians residing in Chicagoland, audiences will be treated to hilariously unique perspectives during each and every show.
http://nicklullo.com/html/the_blu_mic.html
Apollo Studio Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.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.
Also The Fool (Returns to His Chair) nightly -09.29 at 8p.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2007.09.08:    ^

* Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973). Yearly.

Check out the photos of Andrew's Star Trek collection.
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20020428
http://www.startrek.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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** HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest. Yearly. All ages. Free Saturday following labor day weekend. 9a-4p.

About 16 blocks of sales; among the world's largest. Rain date next Saturday.
Andersonville, 773/784-5277, Bryn Mawr at Lakewood. 5200-5500 North on Magnolia, Lakewood and Wayne.
http://www.edgewater.org
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Noteplay. All day interactive music games and performances. Age 4+ Free 9a-5p.

Gala featuring family friendly interactive music games, workshops and performances. Whether expert or novice discover the joy of creating music at this exciting free event!
773/334-3650 http://www.acmusic.org/concert_noteplay.html
Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave. At Congress.
http://roosevelt.edu
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Uncle Fun Garage Sale. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5p.

A Chicago institution, vast selection of reasonably priced nostalgia toys. This weekend featuring clearance prices on overstock and many other special deals.
Uncle Fun, 773/477-8223, 1338 W Belmont.
http://www.unclefunchicago.com
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Aviation Celebration. -Sunday All ages. $0-7 Sa -6p, Su -3p. 10a.

Mayor Al Larson presents. Airplane and helicopter rides, displays, arts and crafts, moonwalk and games, food and drink.
http://schaumburg.com
Pilot Pete's, 847/891-5100, 905 W Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg.
http://pilotpetes.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

09.08: Great Cemeteries of Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Mexican Independence Day parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-2:15p.

773/523-8105 http://cityofchicago.org
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
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Von Steuben Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 2-3p.

630/653-3018 http://www.germanday.com
Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Lawrence., 312/744-3370.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Rush. All ages. $18-84+ 7:30p.

http://rush.com
FMWB Ampitheatre (formerly Tweeter), 708/614-1616, 19100 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.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.
09.08: Railways, and Oil, Coal and Electric Transportation (slide show).
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Tiesto. 18+ $45-75+ Doors 9p.

"Elements of Life" Tour.
http://tiesto.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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"Dynamite" Drum&Bass party. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10 9p-3a.

Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Planning to celebrating 10yr anniversary through December.
09.08: Hardcore set from Dara (UK), JJ Jellybean's Ragga and Classics, and Phantom 45. Final Dynamite at Sonotheque.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.

"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Richard Cheese and Lounge Against The Machine. 21+ $29-35+ 10p.

http://richardcheese.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays -2007.09.15 $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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Sunday 2007.09.09:    ^

National Grandparents Day (since 1978). Yearly. First Sunday after Labor day.

Day to honor grandparents. Spearheaded by West Virginia's Marian McQuade as an advocacy for nursing home residents and shut-ins, officially proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter.
http://www.grandparents-day.com
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Boulevard Lakefront Tour (since 1989). 10 or 35mi bike ride by historic sites. Yearly. All ages. $25-30 6a.

312/42-PEDAL http://www.chibikefed.org
University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th. On North Midway Plaisance, just north of ice rink.
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $12 12-3p.

Night-clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents. With DJ Bald Eagle.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

A club "Industry" night with quality local guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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The Birthday Massacre. 18+ $13+ 11p.

American Gothic Productions presents with School Yard Heroes and DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.nothingandnowhere.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Monday 2007.09.10:    ^

Aerosmith. All ages. $45-125 7:30p.

With Joan Jett and The Blackhearts.
http://aerosmith.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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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Stevie Wonder. All ages. $50-121+ 8p.

http://steviewonder.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.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 2007.09.11:    ^

Patriot Day. Yearly.

Remembers the hijacking of four civilian aircraft on this day in 2001 resulting in huge casualties, the destruction of the twin World Trade Center towers in New York, and damage to the Pentagon outside Washington DC. It honors those individuals who lost their lives, and those who responded in the crisis. Observed with flags at half-staff, a moment of silence. Some closings may occur, though it is not a designated federal or civil holiday. Public Law No: 107-89 signed 2001.12.18, initially dubbed Remembrance Day due to pre-existing "Patriot's Day" war of independence related holiday.
http://www.voicesofsept11.org
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p 1408, 10p I Know Who Killed Me.
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 & Family Dining 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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Tesla. 21+ $39 7:30p.

http://teslatheband.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2007.09.12:    ^

Wilco. All ages. $10-45 6:30p.

http://wilcoworld.net
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Hilary Duff. All ages. $35-45 7p.

With The Click Five.
http://hilaryduff.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

09.12: BBP crew DJs Phantom 45, Glyde, Poolside, Carbide, Pipeline.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. 18+ $36+ 9p.

http://georgeclinton.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"Mayhem" 21+ 10 measly $. Sharp 10:30p-?a.

A benefit to fund completion of "Dead American Woman", a locally produced horror film. Event features performances by Tomas Medina (Geek Magician), Happy The Human Pin Cushion (Live Torture), Maiden Sacrifice (Clown Burlesque), Mike McPadden (Naughty Words), more. Vendors, raffle, previews.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Thursday 2007.09.13:    ^

* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5768). -2007.09.14 Yearly.

"Head of the year" in Hebrew, this day commemorates the creation of the world. It is celebrated on Tishri 1 by the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. Rosh Hashanah begins the penitential season, culminating ten days later on Yom Kippur. The synagogue service includes the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn), and liturgy stressing the sovereignty of God. It is customary on the first day, to go to a river or pond, and there to recite tashlich, scriptural verses about repentance and forgiveness. Introspect and resolve to do better. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.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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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, 312/744-6630, 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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