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2008.05.02 (week 566)

More art, with less matter.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Iron Man" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Boneyard Prayer" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Clay and Fiber" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Su: Long Grove Chocolate Fest at Historic Long Grove.
..-Su: Cinco De Mayo Festival at Douglas Park.
Fr: Looptopia at From Wacker Drive to Congress Parkway, from Dearborn to Lake Michigan.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
..-Sa: Alter Bridge at House of Blues.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Dance Party Magic at Darkroom.
Fr: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Fr: "Bass Goes Boom" at Lava Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Ongoing: The Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" at The Spot.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: Bark In The Park at Montrose Harbor.
...

Movie:    ^

"Iron Man" now playing.

Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges,
http://www.ironmanmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Baby Mama, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, 88 Minutes, Smart People, Street Kings, Leatherheads, Shine a Light, 21, Flawless, Superhero Movie, Drillbit Taylor, Doomsday, Horton Hears a Who, 10K BC, Semi-Pro, The Other Boleyn Girl, Be Kind Rewind, Charlie Bartlett, Vantage Point, Witless Protection, Definitely Maybe, Jumper, Hottie and Nottie, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Meet the Spartans, Rambo, Untraceable, 27 Dresses, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8:15p Sa,Mo-Th; 7:15p Su: 27 Dresses - Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, ...
10p Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Witless Protection - Larry The Cable Guy, Jenny McCarthy, Will Clinger, Richard Bull, J. David Moeller, ...
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:    ^

"Boneyard Prayer" -2008.05.11 18+ $?

Explores struggle, sorrow, and salvation drawing from varied sources. A Depression-era tale of one man's fractured life and ultimate redemption using puppetry, shadow images, and extraordinary music.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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"Clay and Fiber" -2008.05.15 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

http://www.dorothyhughes.com
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2008.09.30 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://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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* 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. 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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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.

Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
Hundreds of 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 2008.05.02:    ^

Cinco De Mayo Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 10a-11p.

Food, live music, carnival rides, soccer. Celebrating Hispanic culture. Culimantes with large parade Sunday.
http://www.www.el5demayo.org/
Douglas Park, 773/847-9889, 1401 S. Sacramento. At Roosevelt.
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Looptopia. Yearly. All ages. Mostly free. 5p-5a.

"When downtown dazzles until dawn... dusk-to-dawn cultural and artistic spectacle showcasing the vibrancy and excitement of Chicago's historic Loop neighborhood through musical and theatrical performances, unique shopping and dining opportunities, indoor programs, outdoor exhibitions, architectural tours, artistic installations and mesmerizing light displays."
http://www.looptopia.com
From Wacker Drive to Congress Parkway, from Dearborn to Lake Michigan. Downtown.
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.

05.02: "Shooting Star" theme. "Saddle Up / Wild West Star / Lasso Your Posse / and Head To The Bar"
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Alter Bridge. -Saturday All ages. $25+ Two nights. 7p.

http://alterbridge.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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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Dance Party Magic. 21+ $5-10 9p.

One year anniversary party in 3D. DJs E-Six, Roan, Dan Oh, A-Cup.
http://www.crossfaderking.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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* Give Peace a Dance. Monthly. 18+ $10 9p-2a.

Nine rooms of fun. Drum Circle 9p-?, Fire Spinning 11p-1a, music and healers all night. No smoke, no alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODE. Fridays All ages. Free 9p.

Fantastic new series' fourth (final?) season. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
Preceded by new Dr. Who episodes.
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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"Bass Goes Boom" 1st Fridays 21+ $10+ 10p-2a.

Dubstep monthly.
05.02: DJs Gizmo, Timid, Bombaman, Four/4, ...
http://bassgoesboom.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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 Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" Burlesque. Fridays -2008.05.30 21+ $15 10:30p.

New Millennium Theatre Company (NMTC) presents the premiere concept burlesque troupe in their latest installment: "Vegas Baby!" Fresh off the strip with hot new hosts Jack Spade and "Mr. Vegas" himself, Tony Clifton, the Dames are "all in" with brand new sexier-than-ever dance numbers; a sleek knockout production that glitters like Elvis' bedazzled white suit without losing their edge.
312/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Between Montrose & Wilson.
http://www.spotchicago.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 2008.05.03:    ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2008.10.26 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.

05.03: Pullman Historic District.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* CircEsteem Spring Circus (since 2002). Yearly. 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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Sly & The Family Stone. 18+ $63+ 8p.

http://familystonemusic.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Steve Harvey. $39-61 11p and 8p.

Actor/comedian/radio host, two stand-up shows.
http://steveharvey.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.
05.03: Annual Haymarket Martys Memorial with play reading, speakers from The Party for Socialism and Liberation.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Junkie XL. 21+ $15-20+ 8:45p-4a.

Club music icon, CD release tour, w/ Tommie Sunshine, Dark Wave Deejays.
http://junkiexl.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.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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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 2008.05.04:    ^

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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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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2008.05.05:    ^

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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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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Jazz and Absinthe. Mondays 21+ Free 5p-2a.

Weekly rotating bands (9-11p), formerly banned booze ($7), and full menu (-10:30p).
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.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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"Cinco De Metal" 21+ $10 Doors 8p. 9p.

Scum Of The Earth, Ekotren, Rikets, more.
http://www.scumoftheearth.com/
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Diz, Just Joey, Uncle Milty; Hosts JoJo, Sal-E, Reggie, Christopher Banks, Danielle, Dr. Cho; 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
05.05: Dust Traxx presents DJ Assault vs. DJ Pierre.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.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 2008.05.06:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8:15p 27 Dresses, 10p Witless Protection.
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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* Megadeth Gigantour. All ages. $37 5p.

With In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job For a Cowboy, High on Fire; Hot Topic presents.
http://www.megadeth.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
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 2008.05.07:    ^

Chicago Reader "Best of Chicago" voting party. 21+ 6-8p.

"Celebrate our first-annual Best of Chicago issue at our voting party! Sip a complimentary Readertini, enjoy some hors d'oeuvres, and fill out your Best of Chicago ballot while listening to a special DJ set by Reader music writer Miles Raymer. Mingle with Reader readers and staffers, and enter to win fabulous raffle prizes!"
http://chicagoreader.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.

05.07: "With a K" - DJs Telemetrik, Solokill, Entro MC, $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Robyn. All ages. $15 7:30p.

http://robyn.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.

Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians.
05.07: Arthur Trace has taken magical entertainment in a new direction of performance art: expressing his artistic style through original presentations involving art, philosophy and altering the laws of nature.
773/334-4192 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 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 2008.05.08:    ^

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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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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Emergenza Battle of the Bands. Yearly. 21+ $12-18 8p.

Th: Yaw & the Soul People, Doggybag, Kamara & Crescendo Encore, A Soundtrack to Violence, Wesley Harding, Lee Dewyze Band, Middleweight, The hiddendangers, ...
Fr: Leathur Cheetah, Abandon The Radio, Firesquad, Few Left, Aglet, B.C., Gone, The Villers, ...
Sa: 2 Unique, Action Finger, Autofobia, LWE, 7th Vial, Lost In Blue, Vegetable Oil & The Spicey Crackers, The Ultrasound, ...
http://www.emergenza.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Dolly Parton. -Friday $57-147 Two shows, probable sell-outs. 8p.

http://dollyparton.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Ministry's Final World Tour. -Sunday 17+ $42+ Four night shows. 8p.

"C U Latour" w/ Meshuggah & Hemlock.
http://ministrymusic.org
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5+ 10p-4a.

DJs Qbot Kamr and special guests spin 80s, New Wave and more.
http://qbot.net
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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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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ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
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2008.05.02