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2008.09.26 (week 587)

"Let your freak flag fly!"

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: Horror Film Festival at Portage Theater.
Movie: "Choke" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Eagle Eye" now playing everywhere.
..-Tu: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Th: "One Planet, One Experiment" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Mo: Estrojam at Various venues.
Ongoing: The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: "Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Native American Day.
Fr: Heart Walk at Grant Park.
..-Su: Pilsen East Artists Open House.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
..-Sa: Robin Williams at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Juno Reactor at Metro.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...

Movie:    ^

Horror Film Festival (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $10-26.

Major special guests, classic and modern flicks, makeup demos, scream contest, babes, blood, booze, ...
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://www.hopetunnel.org/portage
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"Choke" now playing.

Chuck Palahniuk w/ Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Brad William Henke, ...
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/choke
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Eagle Eye" now playing.

Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie, Ethan Embry, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Azizi, ...
http://www.eagleeyemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Burn After Reading, Righteous Kill, The Women, Bangkok Dangerous, Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Hamlet 2, Death Race, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, Traveling Pants 2, Swing Vote, The Mummy 3, Step Brothers, X-Files 2, Batman Dark Knight, Mamma Mia!, Hellboy II, Meet Dave, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Wednesday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Mo-We; 7p Su: Get Smart - Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp, Terry Crews, David Koechner, James Caan, Bill Murray, Patrick Warburton, ...
10p Mo-We; 9p Su: Wanted - James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common, Kristen Hager, Marc Warren, ...
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. -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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"One Planet, One Experiment" -2008.10.02 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Group show by skilled contemporary women artists.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Estrojam. -Monday Yearly.

A woman driven music and culture fest w/ film, music, art, workshops. Over a dozen performers. See site for schedule.
http://www.estrojam.org
Various venues.
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The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2008.10.03 Yearly. $12-35.

Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
800/838-3006 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2008.10.12 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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"Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" -2008.10.19 All ages. $10-15 Su 3+8p, Th/Fr/Sa 8p.

"Through puppetry, projected animation, original music, and performance, this exquisite production raises issues surrounding genetic modification in a fun and whimsical setting."
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2008.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.10-10.28.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.13-10.28.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.15-10.02.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.05-10.30.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.12-10.25.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.17-10.25.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.31-10.25.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.14-10.18.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.08-10.26.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2008.09.26:    ^

Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.

Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.nativeamericanday.com
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Heart Walk. Yearly. All ages. 11a-1:30p.

Walkathon to fight heart disease. Other area walks on other days or times.
http://heart.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Pilsen East Artists Open House (since 1971). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 12-7p.

Over 50 artists, food, music, tours.
312/738-8000 http://chicagoartsdistrict.org
Pilsen East, Halsted at 18th Street. East of the Dan Ryan.
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* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Robin Williams. -Saturday 18+ $47-90+ 8p.

http://robinwilliams.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.

Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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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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* Juno Reactor. 18+ $20+ 9p.

W/ Future Rock and DJ Hush.
http://www.reactorleak.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2008.09.27:    ^

** Circus In The Parks. All ages. $0-15 -Sunday 3p and 6p.

Midnight Circus' troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting outdoor shows. Ed.note: Saw this production last week; some of it is world class.
Andrew will be face painting there both shows for charity.
http://circusintheparks.com
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland.
http://www.chaseparkplayground.org
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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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Day of Music (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 2-10p.

Free concerts by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and many other groups. Sponsored by Macy's.
Symphony Center, 312/294-3000, 220 S Michigan.
http://www.cso.org
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Enrique Iglesias / Aventura. $45-150 7:30p.

http://enriqueiglesias.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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My Bloody Valentine. All ages. $40+ 8p.

http://www.mybloodyvalentine.co.uk
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
09.27: Report on Central America.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Negative Impact 3. 18+ w/ p.o.g. $10 9p-3a.

Local and national industrial acts BIOCARBON13, [Critical] [System] [Error], Psychomantia, and Kinetic DJs.
http://www.demonsanddarlings.com
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2109 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://www.reggieslive.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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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.

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
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2008.09.28:    ^

** Circus In The Parks. All ages. $0-15 3p and 6p.

Midnight Circus' troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting outdoor shows. Ed.note: Saw this production last week; some of it is world class.
Andrew will be face painting there both shows for charity.
http://circusintheparks.com
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland.
http://www.chaseparkplayground.org
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Free Speed Reading Class. 18+ Free 1hr 12p.

Learn how fast you read and how to read faster than average. Workshop involves drills & exercises to improve speed on the spot. Skilled experienced instructor. RSVP thru website:
312/402-4747 http://www.irisreading.com/chicago
DePaul University, 312/362-8000, 1 East Jackson. State & Jackson, Loop campus, Room C104, Lower Level.
http://www.depaul.edu
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Joan Sebastian. $45-105 5p.

http://joansebastian.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. -Monday 18+ $34 8p.

http://www.nickcaveandthebadseeds.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam clique.
http://www.myspace.com/3121chicago
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Hot Chip. -Monday 18+ $25 Su 7:15p, Mo 8:15p.

W/ Growing.
http://www.hotchip.co.uk
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Kill Memory Crash. 21+ $? 10p-4a.

W/ Mel Hammond, James Lauer, live art and visuals.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.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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Monday 2008.09.29:    ^

Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 9p-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.
09.29: DJ Lego.
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 2008.09.30:    ^

* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5769). -2009.09.14 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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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Get Smart, 10p Wanted.
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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Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.

People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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Wednesday 2008.10.01:    ^

Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15 Time subject to change. 7:30p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
10.01: Becomes The Clash.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.

Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians.
10.01: An Evening with Psychic Entertainer Ross Johnson.
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 2008.10.02:    ^

Weezer. All ages. $40-50 7p.

With Angels And Airwaves And Tokyo Police Club.
http://weezer.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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Gomez. 18+ $27+ 7:30p.

W/ Other Lives. Bring It On 10th Anniversary Tour.
http://www.gomeztheband.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Beck. -Friday All ages. $40+ Two nights. 7:30p.

W/ MGMT.
http://beck.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* Alanis Morissette. All ages. $45-65+ 8p.

http://alanismorissette.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys). 21+ $20 9p-4a.

Recogized world champ DJ, heavy-hitting bass and scratch routines, on Bacardi Live tour. One night only, from midnt.
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 East Oak Street.
http://www.lepassage.com
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"JungleFly" drum and bass. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-?a.

10.02: DJs Alfonz De La Mota, M1d1, B2b, Dottcom, The Oracle, more.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.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. $0-10, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-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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2008.09.26