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2008.02.08 (week 554)

Hips don't lie.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Hottie and Nottie" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: "The Commercial Woman" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: High School Musical on Ice at United Center.
Ongoing: Hephaestus at Lookingglass Theatre.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Boyscout Day.
..-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Fr: The Audition at Metro.
Fr: John Prine at Chicago Theatre.
Ongoing: "Tell Me Why" at Keyhole Theatre at Josephinum Academy.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Buckwheat Zydeco at House of Blues.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Diplo at SmartBar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
...
Movie:    ^
"The Hottie and the Nottie" now playing.
Paris Hilton, Joel Moore, Christine Lakin, ...
http://www.thehottieandthenottie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" now playing.
Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Cedric the Entertainer, Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Damani Roberts, Brooke Lyons, Liz Mikel, ...
http://welcomehomeroscoejenkins.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
Meet the Spartans, Rambo, Untraceable, 27 Dresses, Aliens v Predator 2, The Bucket List, The Great Debaters, Juno, Sweeney Todd, Charlie Wilson's War, National Treasure 2, P.S. I Love You, Walk Hard, Alvin and the Chipmunks, I Am Legend, Golden Compass, Enchanted, Beowulf, Mr. Magorium, Fred Claus, Lions for Lambs, Bee Movie, Martian Child, Dan in Real Life, Darjeeling Limited, Saw IV, Across The Universe, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^
Black History Month (since 1926). -2008.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -2008.02.29 Yearly.
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"The Commercial Woman" -2008.02.21 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Works by women drawing inspiration from advertising and graphic design formally or conceptually.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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High School Musical on Ice. -2008.02.10 All ages. $15-75 Various times.
http://highschoolmusicalonice.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Hephaestus. A Greek mythology Circus Tale. -2008.02.24 All ages. $30-60 7:30p.
Features world-class gymnastic/athletic performers.
http://lookingglasstheatre.org
Lookingglass Theatre, 312/337-0665, 821 N Michigan Ave. Water Tower Water Works.
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
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 2008.02.08:    ^
Boyscout Day (since 1910). Yearly.
Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.boyscouts.com
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IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.
The largest women's gymnastics invitational meet in the world, judged event, levels 4-Elite, thousands of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://www.chicagostylemeet.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2008.02.17 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.
Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars and grotesquely over-compensating earth killers, ... Preview Thu.
630/495-2282 http://www.chicagoautoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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The Audition. All ages. $16+ 6:30p.
http://www.theauditionrocks.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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John Prine. $47-57 8p.
http://johnprine.net
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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"Tell Me Why" Fr/Sa/Su -2008.02.17 12+ $15 8-9:30p.
New show from n.u.f.a.n. ensemble. "When God whips up creation in only a few days, he creates Adam to tend the Garden. When Adam gets bored, God creates Eve. When Lucy shows up, all Hell breaks loose." This sharply funny world-premiere by Chuck Puckett is the 13th mainstage show by n.u.f.a.n. ensemble.
773/282-0344 http://www.nufanensemble.com
Keyhole Theatre at Josephinum Academy, 1500 N Bell. 1 block south of North Ave, 3 blocks west of Damen.
http://www.keyholetheatre.com
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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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Buckwheat Zydeco. 18+ $25+ 8:30p.
http://buckwheatzydeco.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Konkrete Jungle. 2nd Fridays 21+ $10+ 9p-2a.
Drum&Bass may include DJs General Malice, De La Mota, Sliz Taylor, Doc Toxic, Axsent & Didactikid, other.
02.08: DJs Pipeline and Entro MC, Skolla, Pontiff, Didactikid.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
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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Diplo. 21+ $15 10p-?a.
http://www.formdiplo.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo-Th: The Bourne Ultimatum - Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy Considine, Edgar Ramirez, Albert Finney, ...
10:30p Fr,Mo-Th: American Gangster - Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, RZA, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Saturday 2008.02.09:    ^
Chocolate Marathon. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free.
Playing mostly chocolate related shows all day.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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* Snow Sculpting Competition (since 2005). 2nd Saturday in February -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-10p.
Over a dozen teams compete with fine art results.
847/427-0703 http://snowvisions.com
Randhurst Mall, 847/619-7300, 999 N Elmhurst Rd, Mt. Prospect.
http://www.roosevelt.edu
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Cupid's Day Out. Valentine's Day Trunk Show. All ages. Free 11a-5p.
One day only shopping event featuring handcrafted, one-of-a-kind Valentine's gifts: jewelry, bath & body, handbags, lingerie and sweets by Chicago designers Objets d'Envy, Juliet Jewelry, Lotions & Potions, Evlove Intimates, Luxe Escentuals, Das Caramelini, Sakura Urban Studio and more! Also, meet relationship expert, Elizabeth Aloni, author of The Mating Manual.
773/281-8140 http://www.cupidsdayout.com
Flourish Studios, 3020 N Lincoln Ave. Lakeview, just north of Wellington.
http://www.icanflourish.com
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Chocolate Fest (since 2000). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1+ 11a-4p.
A weekend celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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* Anti-Autoshow Protest (since 2000). End the Oil-igarchy. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-?p.
Bicyclists meet at the Picasso then ride to McCormick Place for action.
2008: Revenge of the Crash Test Dummies.
http://autoshowshutdown.org/
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular. All ages. $24 11p (18+) and 6:30p.
http://laserspectacular.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
02.09: An Update from the Recent Conference on UFO Crashes and Government Cover-UP.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Ritual Noise: a belly dance gothla" 21+ $4-5 9p-2:30a.
"Enjoy gothic and industrial belly dance showcase performances and plenty of dance time all night for the rest of us. DJs Instant Cash, Brianne, Noir spin."
http://demonsanddarlings.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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"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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-5a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2008.02.10:    ^
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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* Chinese New Years Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 1p.
100' Dragon dances, Miss Chinatown, gifts, fireworks, etc.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chinatown, 312/255-0303, Wentworth and Cermak. Continues South to 24th Street.
http://www.chicagochinatown.org
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All That Remains. All ages. $16+ 6:15p.
W/ Chimaira, Divine Heresy & Yakuza.
http://allthatremains.cc
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Grammy Awards (since 1959). Yearly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.
From the Staples Center in LA. W/ dozens of contemporary music stars.
http://grammy.com
WBBM / CBS. http://www.wbbm.com
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Fox cartoons new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad!
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.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 DJ James Lauer and quality guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
02.10: DJs Greg Hause, Pete Augusta.
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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Monday 2008.02.11:    ^
Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.
Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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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.
02.11: "Sex It Up - Vol 3"
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.
Struggling along without writers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.02.12:    ^
* Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.
16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p The Bourne Ultimatum, 10:30p American Gangster.
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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RetroForward. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJs Qbot + Kamar spin the music, crowd determines which band moves on to the next round, final match in December.
02.12: New Order vs. Interpol.
http://events.retroforward.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Wednesday 2008.02.13:    ^
Sweetheart Run 5K. Yearly. 8a.
The Heartland Athletes United for Peace. Includes pre/post buffet, medals, race or fun, t-shirts, parking.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
02.13: "Utrecht Invades" Balck Sun Empire, Plague, Entro MC. $7-10.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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 2008.02.14:    ^
* Valentine's Day. Yearly.
Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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Additional Valentines Day web features: Yearly.
CenterStage.net
MetroMix.com
CitySearch.com
DigitalCity.com
GapersBlock.com
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Four course Valentine's Day Dinner. Yearly. All ages. $95+ 4:30-11p.
Four course Valentine's Day special menu directed by executive chef Michael Pivoney. Includes Champagne, Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake for two, breath-taking view, and live jazz. Reservations almost all booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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Duets for My Valentine. Yearly. 18+ Doors 7p.
Finest dance artists perform seductive and flirtatious duets echoing highs and lows of love, in various styles. Cash bar.
http://www.luminousartsproductions.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Chris Rock "No Apologies" tour. -Sunday All ages. $45-75+ Four shows. 7:30p.
http://www.chrisrock.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/events.shtm
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Laugh-A-Thon starring Monique (since 2005). Yearly. $50-65+ 8p.
http://www.1monique.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.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, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Mo-We,Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa-Su 10a-5p.
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. $0-8, Free 1st Mons. 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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2008.02.08