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2008.10.17 (week 590)

Plan for change.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "W" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Max Payne" now playing everywhere.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: "Chicagoween" at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Ongoing: Haunted Sanitarium at Theater on the Lake.
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Fireworks at Navy Pier (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: "The Fear" at Navy Pier (We-Su).
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Ongoing: "Object of Desire" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Mo: Sukkoth.
..-Fr: The Residents at Lakeshore Theater.
Movie: International Film Fest at multiple theaters.
..-Sa: Health Club Industry Convention at McCormick Place.
..-Su: Model and Hobby Show at Stephens Center.
...

Movie:    ^

"W" now playing.

Oliver Stone chronicle of George W. Bush starring Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Toby Jones, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Scott Glenn, Ioan Gruffudd, Jesse Bradford, ...
http://wthefilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Max Payne" now playing.

Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Chris O'Donnell, ...
http://www.maxpaynethemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

City of Ember, Religulous, Choke, Eagle Eye, Burn After Reading, Righteous Kill, The Women, Bangkok Dangerous, Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Hamlet 2, Death Race, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Tu,We,Th; 9p Su: Pineapple Express - Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny R. McBride, Kevin Corrigan, Craig Robinson, Rosie Perez, Ed Begley Jr., Nora Dunn, ...
10p Tu,We,Th; 9p Su: Step Brothers - Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, ...
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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Seasonal:    ^

Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays -2008.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.

VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2008.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.

Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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Pumpkin Farms. -2008.10.31 Yearly.

Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
http://chicagofun.com/home/halloween/pumpkin_farms.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2008.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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"Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2008.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.

Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Scary movie classics Fr/Sa 6p, much more. Midnight Circus performs Mo-We 11:30a+12:30p, +2p Th-Su. Fire performers 23+24,30+31 5:30+7p.
http://chicagoween.us
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2008.11.01 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.

Regularly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Haunted Sanitarium. -2008.11.01 Yearly. 13+ $10 Certain days. 7-11p.

"This haunted house takes place in what used to be a children's sanitarium. Experience the horrors in 15 different themed rooms, creepy clowns, an eerie castle and a spooky swamp to name a few."
Theater on the Lake, 312/742-PLAY, Fullerton at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2008.11.01 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 7-10p.

Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://www.screamscene.com
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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FIREWORKS!!! Fr/Sa -2008.11.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 9p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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"The Fear" -2008.11.02 Yearly. Teens+ $5-12 We-Su 6-11p.

New evil pirate ship theme, with a cargo of the most feared creatures. Also trick-or-treating, bounty maps, and entertainment Pier-wide.
http://www.thefearhauntedhouse.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.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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Ongoing:    ^

Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2008.11.16 Yearly. Various times.

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2008: "Thinking Big" Considers the sweep and scale of human ambition.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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"Object of Desire" -2008.11.13 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Group show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Sukkoth. -2008.10.20 Yearly.

Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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* The Residents. -Friday 18+ $30 8p.

Legendary yet reclusive American avant-garde music and visual arts collective.
http://www.residents.com
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.

World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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Health Club Industry Convention. -Saturday Yearly. Th 12:30-5:30p, Fr 11a-5:30p, Sa 10a-2p.

Over 200 leading industry suppliers, over 900 booths, over 100 seminars, fitness fashion show, discounts, ...
800/559-0620 http://www.clubindustryshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* International Model and Hobby Show (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. $3-8+ 10a-5p.

Largest such show in the U.S. with over 400 exhibitors. Includes tons of R.C., trains, planes, boats, rockets and educational toys. Many thousands attend.
877/TO-HOBBY http://www.ihobbyexpo.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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"Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" -2008.10.19 All ages. $10-25 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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Joffrey Ballet Fall Program. -2008.10.26 All ages. $25-145 Various times.

Postcards, In The Night, Age of Innocence.
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Shakesploitation! -2008.11.02 All ages. $15 Su 7p, Fr+Sa 8p.

Well reviewed modern Shakespeare parodies including "Ninja Hamlet - Burning Fist of Denmark", "Romeo & Juliet 2: Dead by Dawn", and "Grand Theft Othello".
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://gorillatango.com
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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 2008.10.17:    ^

* Around The Coyote Fall Arts Festival (since 1990). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $10-40 Fr 6-10p, Sa 12-10p, Su 12-6p.

See hundreds of emerging artists, new location.
773/342-6777 http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Plumbers Hall - West Loop, 1340 W. Washington Blvd.
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Meals on Wheels Chicago Celebrity Chef Brunch (since 1989). Yearly. $100-350 6p.

Dozens of top local and national chefs prepare their specialties and personally serve them tableside to hundreds of mixing and mingling affluent and influential guests. Also silent and live auctions.
312/673-4411 http://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org
Macy's, 312/781-1000, 111 N State. 7th Floor.
http://www.macys.com
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So You Think You Can Dance. Live Tour. All ages. $38-55+ 7:30p.

http://soyouthinkyoucandance.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into the All Star Sports bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30ish.
10.17: Off Beat Museum Rave.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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K.D. Lang. All ages. $40-75+ 8p.

http://kdlang.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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The B-52's. $45-60 8p.

http://theb52s.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.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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MTV's Brody Jenner. 21+ Free -11p. RSVP for comp. 9p-2a.

Party with MTV's favorite sweetheart, making your Sweetest Day sweeter with an appearance and private cocktail reception -10:30p.
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. Enter in back.
http://www.enclavechicago.com
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LTJ Bukem. 21+ $15 10p-?a.

W/ MC Conrad, DJ Midway.
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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* "NEXUS 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $7 10p-4a.

Kinetic DJs Gremlin, Pathogen, et.al. spin club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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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"Shaking Your Willy" Fridays -2008.11.14 18+ $5-10 10:30p.

Naughty ensemble comedy with Shakespeare connections.
http://www.myspace.com/painhappy
Donny's Skybox, 312/337-3992, 1616 N Wells. Second City, Piper's Alley, 4th floor.
http://www.secondcity.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 2008.10.18:    ^

Alaska Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
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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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"Step Out to Fight Diabetes" 5K Walkathon. Yearly. All ages. Other related area walks on other days. 8:30a.

The American Diabetes Association's walk to raise funds for diabetes. Enjoy lunch, entertainment, and the Fall Festival at the finish line.
1-888-DIABETES http://www.diabetes.org
Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
http://www.soldierfield.net
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BAGS (Bars Against Gun Shootings) Fundraiser. 21+ $30 1p.

Kiss 103.5 FM Silly Jilly hosts inaugural corn hole tournament. Teams of two in full fun costumes. Prizes for best uniform, raffles, giveaways, cash. Raising awareness of city violence.
http://www.barsagainstgunshootings.com
Uncle Fatty's Rum Resort, 773/477-3661, 2833 N Sheffield Ave.
http://www.myspace.com/unclefattys
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Hellaween II. Breakdancing Exhibition Battles. Yearly. All ages. $10-20 4-?p.

$1500 3on3 competition, couples costume contest, food, refreshments, music, HOTNESS!
http://www.myspace.com/hellaween
Alternatives, 773-506-747, 4730 N Sheridan. East of Red Line Lawrence or Wilson Stops.
http://www.alternativesyouth.org
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* Terrorfakt plus four. 18+ $15-17+ 7p-2a.

With pr0metheus bUrning, Tonikom, the Gothsicles, Defcon.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.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.
10.18: The Rise and Fall of Chicago's Transit Systems - Can the CTA Be Revitalized? - slideshow.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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Sunday 2008.10.19:    ^

Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.

Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Matisyahu. 18+ $28 7:30p.

W/ Flobots and Chester French.
http://www.matismusic.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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 2008.10.20:    ^

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.
10.20: Lidell Townsell, Lego, Roze Red.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.

Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows, fresh through the election.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.10.21:    ^

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

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Pineapple Express, 10p Step Brothers.
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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Joan Osborne. 18+ $25+ 7:30p.

W/ Matt Morris.
http://joanosborne.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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 2008.10.22:    ^

Rock Band Live. All ages. $30-40+ 7p.

W/ Panic At The Disco, Dashboard Confessional, Plain White Ts.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-7 7p-2a.

10.22: "Dubfront" DJs Fstz, Searchl1te, Jeekoos.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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TV On The Radio. All ages. $24 7:30p.

Touring new "Dear Science" album. W/ The Dirtbombs.
http://tvontheradio.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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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 2008.10.23:    ^

Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.

http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the scorpion.
MY SIGN! Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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March of Dimes Suburban Chefs Auction (since 1996). Yearly. $75 3.5 hours 5:30-9p.

Join an evening of wonderful gourmet food when premier area chefs join together for charity. Participants include Morton's, The Steakhouse, Parker's Ocean Grill, Heaven on Seven-Naperville, Riva, The Capital Grille, The Bank, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Holy Mackerel!, Adelle's, Sullivan's, Ditka's, Meson Sabika, Maggiano's Little Italy, Indian Harvest, Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel, Institute of Culinary Arts at RMC, College of DuPage Culinary Arts, Suzette's Creperie, more.
312/596-4722 http://www.marchofdimes.com/illinois
Bobak's Signature Events at Seven Bridges, 630/968-7778, 6440 Double Eagle Dr., Woodridge.
http://www.signatureevent.com
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Chicago Balloon Jam. 4th Thursdays All ages. Free 6-?p.

Monthly mostly industry gathering of Chicago's most amazing balloon twisters, for chat, dining, drinking, and skill sharing. Magic, face painting, etc also welcome.
http://chicagoballoonjam.com
Merle's BBQ, 847/475-7766, 1727 Benson Ave, Evanston. Near Davis train stops.
http://merlesbbq.com
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Spooky Bowlathon (since 1998). Yearly. All ages. $40+ 6:45-10p.

Halloween-themed fundraiser (benefits Alternatives Youth), flat price includes shoe rental, dinner and three hours of bowling for one. Also available raffle, and bar for 21+.
773/506-7474 http://alternativesyouth.org
Diversey River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
http://www.drbowl.com
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Matthew Sweet. 18+ $25+ 7:30p.

W/ The Bridges.
http://matthewsweet.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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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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Notes:    ^

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2008.10.17