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2008.11.28 (week 596)

In Truth Is Freedom

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Four Christmases" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "Transporter 3" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Sing-a-long Sound of Music at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant Redux at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: "Icons" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
Fr: Buy Nothing Day.
..-Su: STOMP out hunger at Paramount Theatre.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Brian McNight and Jennifer Hudson at Star Plaza Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: "Boogie Shoes 10yr reunion" at Double Door.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Poi Dog Pondering at Metro.
...

Movie:    ^

"Four Christmases" now playing.

Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Jon Favreau, Mary Steenburgen, Dwight Yoakam, Tim McGraw, Kristin Chenoweth, Jon Voight, Sissy Spacek, ...
http://www.fourchristmasesmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Transporter 3" now playing.

Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, Francois Berleand, Robert Knepper, ...
http://transporter3film.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Sing-a-long Sound of Music. -2008.11.30 Yearly. $10-15 2p and 7p.

The classic film, subtitled, with costume contest. Usually sells out.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.

Bolt, Quantum of Solace, Repo!, Soul Men, W, Max Payne, 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! -Wednesday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

7p Fr,Su-We: Dark Knight - Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, ...
10p Fr,Su-We: Lake View Terrace - Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, ...
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:    ^

FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2009.01.03 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for mobile.
http://bedno.com/winter
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Ice Skating. -2009.02.28 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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Radio City Rockettes. -2008.12.07 Yearly. All ages. $25-50 Various times.

http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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Winter Pageant Redux. -2008.12.21 All ages. $10-15 Various times.

"A Wild New Look at a Fantastic Old Favorite!"
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2008.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.

50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2008.12.27 Yearly. All ages.

* A Christmas Carol: 11.21-12.31 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.18-28 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.15-12.24 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.14-01.04 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.28-01.04 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2008.11.30 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times. 7p.

"Over The Top - Blue Tour"
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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"Icons" -2008.12.18 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Juried group show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2008.11.30 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.

130 companies performing 300 works.
http://dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.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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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 2008.11.28:    ^

* Buy Nothing Day (since 1992). International celebration of consumer awareness and simple living. Yearly. Day after Thanksgiving.

Very real global day of protest against the corporate brainwashing which leads to the un-sustainable Western hyper-consumerist culture. Includes anti-commercials and events at the world's largest malls. Intentionally occurs on the biggest shopping day of the year. See the website for more info.
http://www.adbusters.org
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STOMP out hunger. -Sunday All ages. $33-50 Five shows.

Stomp appears with new surprises. Discount with food donation.
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountaurora.com
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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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Brian McNight and Jennifer Hudson. $56-71 8p.

Soul 106.3 & Power 92 present.
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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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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"Boogie Shoes 10yr reunion" 21+ $8 Doors 8p. 9p.

DJ Greg Corner of Kill Hannah, DJ Pier Novikov of Retro-Clash.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.com/shows.php
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Konkrete Jungle. Monthly. 21+ $5+ 9p-2a.

Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
11.28: Alfonz De La Mota, Phantom 45.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant. E of Blue Line Belmont stop.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $25 9p.

W/ DJ Marty Lennartz. 93XRT Holiday Concert for the Kids: Warm Clothing Drive.
http://www.poidogpondering.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Zep2 - The Live Experience. 21+ $12 10p.

Reportedly better than real.
http://www.ledzeppelin2.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sexy Santa's Naughty List Burlesque Spectacular. Fr/Sa -2008.12.20 18+ $16 11:30p.

11.28: Fr: Red Hot Annie & Pearl Pistol. Sa: Paris Green of Belmont Burlesque.
http://www.Vaudezilla.com
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.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 2008.11.29:    ^

Santa Arrives. Yearly. All ages. Free 5p.

Welcome Santa and the Mrs and elves, on Dock Street, near the ferris wheel. Fireworks after, juggling and acappella caroling shows before.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. At the Grand Staircase. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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O'Jays, Whispers, Manhattans. $65-75 8p.

Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.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.
11.29: Religious Tolerance in America: Past and Present with Projections for the Future.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Bruce In The USA. 17+ $20+ 9p.

Top quality homage band.
http://bruceintheusa.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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The Verve Pipe. 21+ $20 9p.

http://www.thevervepipe.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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The Crystal Method. 21+ $20-30 10p-?a.

http://www.thecrystalmethod.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sunday 2008.11.30:    ^

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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The Groove Theory. 21+ $7+ 8p.

W/ Sincerely Yours, Neak, Drunken Monkeee, Add-2, ...
http://tinyurl.com/59q8qh
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.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 2008.12.01:    ^

* AIDS awareness day. Yearly.

Internationally recognized day for increasing public awareness about AIDS. The best defense is education.
http://www.aids.org
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Day Without Art. Commemorates Artists lost to AIDS. Yearly.

Usually observed in some way at the MCA and Cultural Center.
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* Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
12.01: Ron Trent DJs Diz, Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty, Angel Alanis, Lady Foursquare, Chuck Bleu.
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 Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.

Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.12.02:    ^

* Britney Spears Birthday (since 1981). Yearly.

http://www.britneyspears.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7p Dark Knight, 10p Lake View Terrace.
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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* City Holiday Tree Lighting (since 1914). The mayor does his thing! Music, etc. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.

Uses 40 Wisconsin Balsam Firs, 80 foot tall, 10000 lights, 1000 bows, 1000 ornaments.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
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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 2008.12.03:    ^

Hubbard Street Dance company. Modern and innovative. -2008.12.07 All ages. $17-50.

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millennium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.

12.03: "HotSpicyAction - Carbide BDay Jam" DJs Lamebrane, Rees Urban, MF, Phantom 45, Glyde, Poolside, Entro MC.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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* Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.

Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians hosted by Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles.
12.03: Ben Whiting and Matt Gutschick perform their latest comedy-creation "Rubber Doves", a two-man one-act with winged surprises around every corner! John Sturk, award-winning comedy magician with degrees in Political Theory and Journalism.
773/984-3817 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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* Yes. Ages? $35-95+ 8p.

Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White.
http://www.yesworld.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15 7p and 9:30p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
12.03: Becomes James Taylor.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Sexy Circus. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Performer, costume, dance friendly circus theme small club party w/ hosts Carla Starla, Dave Zim. Giveaway and drink offers. Nice place, good decor.
http://www.brilliantlymad.com
Cocktail, 773/477-1420, 3359 N Halsted.
http://www.cocktailbarchicago.com
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Thursday 2008.12.04:    ^

Mudvayne. All ages. $30+ 6p.

W/ 10 Years & Snot.
http://mudvayne.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sarah Brightman. All ages. $45-250 7:30p.

http://sarah-brightman.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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.

12.04: MIA locals showcase w/ DJs Alfonz De La Mota, Decay, Riverman, The Ghost, Rifleman, Incident.
http://www.myspace.com/miachicago
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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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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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2008.11.28