Bedno.com - 2009.02.13 (week 607)

2009.02.13 (week 607)

Love it forward.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Friday the 13th" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: "And You Think That's Funny??" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Critical Mass Photo Booth at Mercury Cafe.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Fr: Open Studios "heART" Show at Fine Arts Building.
Ongoing: Bike Winter Art Show at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Veggie V Day party at Enclave.
Fr: Windy City Rollers Benefit at Union Park Lounge.
Fr: Cocktails and Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: "A Bloody Valentine" at Darkroom.
Fr: Broken Hearts Burlesque Ball at Abbey Pub.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Valentine's Day Massacre at Cobra Lounge.
Fr: "Bass Goes Boom" at Lava Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
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"Friday the 13th" (Part ?) now playing.: http://www.fridaythe13thmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, Pink Panther 2, Push, Inkheart, Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, Yes Man, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Quantum of Solace, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 7:30p Mo-Th; 5+9p Su: Twilight - Vampire teens.
9:30p Mo-Th; 7p Su: Yes Man - Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, ...
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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Black History Month (since 1926). -2009.02.28 Yearly.: February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -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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"And You Think That's Funny??" -2009.02.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Women artists works related to humor. Juror: Famed cartoonist, writer, etc Nicole Hollander.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Whimsicality " -2009.04.16 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Constructions rooted in concepts of irony, naivete and fantasy.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Critical Mass Photo Booth. -2009.02.27 All ages. $? 6p.: http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Mercury Cafe, 312/455-9922, 1505 W Chicago Ave.
http://www.chimercurycafe.com
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Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2009.02.21 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.: Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars and other grotesquely over-compensating monuments to capitalism gone mad. Preview Thu.
630/495-2282 http://www.chicagoautoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut 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 2009.02.13: ^

Open Studios "heART" Show. All ages. Free 4:30-9:30p.: Sample Chicago art with your sweetheart; tour ten floors of open studios in landmark building; enjoy refreshments, live music, drawing, photography, architecture, dance, graphic design, theater, wellness, more.
708/822-0063 http://www.myspace.com/fineartsbuildingstudios
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S Michigan Ave.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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* Bike Winter Art Show. -2009.02.27 5p.: Dedicated to bike art of all media/type. Also several nights programming.
02.13: Opening 5p-3a.
http://bikewinter.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com/CriticalMass/
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* Veggie V Day party (since 2006). Yearly. 21+ $25-30 8-11p.: Mercy For Animals presents complimentary spirits, vegan treats & sweets, music and dancing, cruelty-free grab bags, best dressed in red contest.
http://vegvalentinesparty.com
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. By Brown Line Chicago stop.
http://enclavechicago.com
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Windy City Rollers Benefit. 21+ $10+ 8-11:45p.: Karaoke, Silent Auction, Raffle, Chance to win tix, track-side seats, season pass. Party with the derby girls!
http://windycityrollers.com
Union Park Lounge, 312/243-9002, 228 S Racine.
http://unionparklounge.com
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Cocktails and Clay. 2nd Fridays 21+ $? 8p-12a.: "Think night on the town meets playing in the mud. Join us for a late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time."
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell.
http://hydeparkart.org
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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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"A Bloody Valentine" 21+ $0-7 9p-?a.: Trancid, Mark Gertz, Willy Joy, Zebo, Mr. Bobby.
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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Broken Hearts Burlesque Ball. 21+ $12-15 9p.: Belmont Burlesque Revue Bombshells bring blend of old school burlesque and acts with a theme.
http://belmontburlesque.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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Konkrete Jungle. Monthly. 21+ $5+? 9p-2a.: Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
02.13: DJs Stunna, Submorphics, Borja, Jeekoos, Cringer, Stylez, more.
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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Valentine's Day Massacre. 21+ $? 10p-?a.: Extreme performers Miss Maya Sinstree, Pain Kurst Girls, Reverend B Dangerous Freak Show. Also full menu?
Cobra Lounge, 312/226-6300, 235 N Ashland.
http://cobralounge.com
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"Bass Goes Boom" Monthly. 21+ $7+ 10p-2a.: Dubstep monthly by Four/4, Timid, BBP, ...
02.13: Jeff Pietro, Karl Meier.
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 Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.myspace.com/berlinnightclub
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Dark Sounds. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: The Secret Society of DJs Presents Peter Propaganda & a rotating cast of co-conspirators +art+local talent.
http://www.gothicartchicago.com
The Zoo, 773/697-4511, 3369 N Clark.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-zoo-chicago
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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 2009.02.14: ^

* Valentine's Day. Yearly.: Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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Additional Valentines Day web features: Yearly.: CenterStage.net
MetroMix.com
CitySearch.com
DigitalCity.com
GapersBlock.com
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Chocolate Marathon. Yearly. All ages. Free.: Playing mostly chocolate related shows all day.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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* Suburban Snow Sculpting Competition (since 2005). 2nd Saturday in February -Monday Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-10p.: Over a dozen teams compete with fine art results.
847/427-0703 http://snowvisions.com
Randhurst Mall, 847/259-0500, 999 N Elmhurst Rd, Mt. Prospect.
http://www.randhurstmall.com
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Jamfest National Cheerleading Competition. Pep+Gymnastics+Dance=Art. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? 10a-6p.: 502-266-6JAM http://www.jamfest.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Festival Hall B. Free Trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 02.14: The White City.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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** Snow Days Chicago Winter Festival. 2nd Saturday in February -Monday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-8p.: Dozens of teams compete with fine art results.
312/744-3315 http://snowvisions.com
Grant Park, 601 S Michigan. Spirit of Music Garden. East of Harrison Red Line stop.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
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Sweet Saturdays. Saturdays in February -2009.02.21 Yearly. All ages. $2+ 11a-4p.: A celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Anti-Autoshow events (since 2000). End the Oil-igarchy. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-?p.: Bicyclists meet at the Picasso then ride to McCormick Place for action.
http://autoshowshutdown.org
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Monster Jam. Yearly. All ages. $25-30+ Sa 2p+7:30p, Su 2p.: Killer trucks, jumps, cyclists, thrill acts, etc.
http://ushra.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Acro-Cats. All ages. $12 2p and 4p.: Samantha Martin's amazing performing cats act.
http://www.amazinganimals.biz
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com
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Four course Valentine's Day Dinner. Yearly. All ages. $95+ 4:30-11p.: Four course Valentine's Day special menu directed by executive chef Michael Pivoney. Includes Champagne, Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake for two, breath-taking view, and live jazz. Reservations almost all booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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"Love's a Bitch" (4play). Yearly. 21+ $10-? 8p-3a.: DJs Andre Solaris, Rikler, Nosmo, Kris B, Mark Roy, orgy of lighting and visuals, naughtiness.
http://fuelinfo.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.com
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Duets for My Valentine. Yearly. 18+ $25-30 8p.: Finest dance artists perform seductive and flirtatious duets echoing highs and lows of love, in various styles. Cash bar.
http://www.luminousartsproductions.org
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Laugh-A-Thon starring Monique (since 2005). Yearly. $50-65+ 8p.: http://www.1monique.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.: Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
02.14: The Actual Nature of Human Nature.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Anything Box. Ages? $? 9p-3a.: Lovely electropopshoegaze band, plus chocostrawberries, photogs, projected vids, four bars, parking and valet.
http://anythingbox.com
Auditorium Entertainment Center, 3504 S. Western Ave.
http://www.loveandmusicevents.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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Rock Candy. 21+ $8 10p.: Upbeat, dance, hip hop, 80's pop rock cover band with a sweet tooth.
http://www.myspace.com/rockcandychicago
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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Sunday 2009.02.15: ^

Sweetheart Run 5K (since 2001). Yearly. 8a.: The Heartland Athletes United for Peace. Includes pre/post buffet, medals, race or fun, t-shirts, parking.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Meshuggah. All ages. $20-22 6p.: W/ Cynic & The Faceless.
http://meshuggah.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.: May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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The Pretenders. All ages. $42+ 7:30p.: http://thepretenders.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 2009.02.16: ^

* Presidents Day. Legal holiday. 3rd Monday in February Yearly.: Observes the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Schools and government offices closed. Sales at major retail stores. Popular museum day.
http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Presidents'_Day
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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.
02.16: Lego, Alton Miller.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Tuesday 2009.02.17: ^

* TV Digital Changeover.: Classic analog TV, a transmission standard stable for 70+ years and the very ether of modern cultural evolution, enters final phase-out in the US today. Only TVs still using traditional antennas are effected, and will cease picking up some stations, going dark by summer. Rebated converter boxes available. Though a narrow balance of value versus inconvenience, this change frees huge ranges of formerly broadly allocated radio frequencies for far denser modern use.
http://dtv.gov
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Twilight, 9:30p Yes Man.
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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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.: "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2009.02.18: ^

Joffrey Ballet - Winter Program. -2009.03.01 All ages. $25-145.: http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Find Your Cause: CABPC Recruiting Event. $15 6-8p.: Opportunity for passionate young professionals to meet and gather information on Chicago area philanthropic organizations. Young Professional Board Recruiting event, includes cocktails.
http://www.cabpc.org
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams. Event Room, 10th Floor.
http://www.kentlaw.edu
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.: 02.18: "Autopsy Session" DJs Gridlok, Radiata, Kryteria $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $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 2009.02.19: ^

Start of Pisces. Astrological sign, the fish. Yearly.: http://www.astrology.com
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Meals on Wheels Carnival Contest. All ages. $20+ 6-9p.: Inaugural Food/Drink Editor Caipirinha Contest. Contestants from Sun Times, Chicago Social, Chicago Scene, PLATE Magazine and Chicagoist compete to create the best Caipirinha, Brazil's signature cocktail. Enjoy appetizers and open bar. Signature wine artist performs acrobatic flips and tumbles in the 2 story wine room. Event benefits Meals on Wheels.
312/526-3797 http://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org
Texas de Brazil, 312/670-1006, 51 East Ohio St. At Rush.
http://www.texasdebrazil.com
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Beads! Boobies! Booze! Burlesque! Thursdays -2009.02.26 Ages? $? 10p.: Vaudezilla / Red Hot Annie presents 5-6 of the sparkliest bejeweled beguiling burlesque performers amidst New Orleans dining.
http://vaudezilla.com
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 773/871-3300, 3734 N Southport.
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" 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, 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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2009.02.13