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2009.05.01 (week 618)

Skating to Mars to Marry a Mermaid

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
..-Su: Long Grove Chocolate Fest at Historic Long Grove.
..-Mo: Art Chicago at Merchandise Mart.
Ongoing: Spring Circus "Dream!" at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Fr: May Day.
Fr: National Astronomy Day.
Fr: World Phone In Sick Day.
..-Mo: Artropolis.
..-Su: Cinco De Mayo Festival at Douglas Park.
Ongoing: "The Emotional Body" at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Fr: Sidewalk Astronomy at Old Town.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: "Bass Goes Boom" at Lava Lounge.
...

Movie:    ^

"Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" now playing.

Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Emma Stone, Michael Douglas, Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, ...
http://www.ghostsofgirlfriendspastmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" now playing.

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Liev Schreiber, Dominic Monaghan, Lynn Collins, ...
http://www.x-menorigins.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Latino Film Festival (since 1985). Over 100 screenings. Yearly. All ages. $10+ Various times. UNCONFIRMED

http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org
Various locations.
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Now playing.

Earth, The Informers, The Soloist, Observe and Report, Adventureland, Monsters v Aliens, Duplicity, I Love You Man, Knowing, Watchmen, Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

7:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 3+7p Su: Gran Torino - Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley...
9:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 5p Su: Taken - Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, ...
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:    ^

Joffrey Ballet. -2009.05.10 All ages. $20-60.

http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* Long Grove Chocolate Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.

Freshly made chocolate dipped everythings; fruits, popcorn, donuts, martinis, etc. Chef demos, specialty shops, two entertainment stages. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
http://www.starevents.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
http://www.longgroveonline.com
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* Art Chicago (since 1993). Reknowned contemporary show. -Monday Yearly. Ages? $12-15 11a-6p.

Thousands of international artists in all media represented by hundreds of galleries.
312/226-4700 http://www.artchicago.com
Merchandise Mart, 800/677-6278. Downtown, MM stop on Brown/Purple line trains.
http://www.merchandisemart.com
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Spring Circus "Dream!" -2009.05.17 All ages. $10-20 Various times.

Aerial exploits, superhuman feats, hilarious physical comedy, and live music make a perfect show for young and old.
The Actors Gymnasium, 847/328-2795, 927 Noyes St, Evanston. By Purple line Noyse stop.
http://actorsgymnasium.com
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2009.09.30 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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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 2009.05.01:    ^

May Day. Also known as Labor Day in Europe. Yearly.

Honors workers. Gloriously observed in communist nations. Chicago remembers the Haymarket Massacre.
http://www.uniononline.com
http://www.chicagomayday.org
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National Astronomy Day. Yearly.

http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astrofacts.html
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* World Phone In Sick Day (since 1997). Yearly.

Calls attention to the loss of the eight-hour day and other quality-of-life indices in America, and more generally used to publicize dissatisfaction with new economics.
http://www.gatt.org/sickday.html
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Artropolis. -Monday Yearly.

"Chicago's Citywide Celebration of Arts, Antiques and Culture." Multiple concurrent shows at events at multiple locations, galleries, and museums. Includes Art Chicago, Int'l Antique Fair, more.
http://www.artropolischicago.com
Mostly downtown.
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Cinco De Mayo Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 10a-11p.

Food, live music, carnival rides, soccer. Celebrating Hispanic culture. Culimantes with large parade Sunday.
http://www.www.el5demayo.org/
Douglas Park, 773/847-9889, 1401 S. Sacramento. At Roosevelt.
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"The Emotional Body" -2009.05.11 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

05.01: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.

05.01: "Inspiration" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Wicker Park Gallery Night. 1st Fridays All ages. $5-ish 6-10p.

Evening of Culture w/ open art studios, dining, music and more in WP/Bucktown. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife community.
708/415-6370 http://www.wpbfirstfriday.com
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Sprinkled w/ Chicago Skate Patrol members. Protective gear (esp. helmet) now required. Weather permitting. Different themed tour each month.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Sidewalk Astronomy. Public educational telescope viewing. Fr/Sa All ages. Free (dusk) 8-9p.

See the Moon's craters & Saturn's rings.
Call at sunset for GO/NOGO status: 312/659-0004.
Old Town, W North Ave and N Wells St. If sky is clear.
http://sidewalk-astronomy-club.com/chicago
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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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"Bass Goes Boom" Monthly. 21+ $7+ 10p-2a.

Dubstep monthly by Four/4, Timid, BBP, ...
05.01: "Emalkay"
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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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 2009.05.02:    ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2009.11.01 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Bark In The Park (since 1995). 5k walkathon w/ dogs benefiting Anti-Cruelty. Yearly. All ages. $15-25 Registration from 7a. 9-?a.

Snax, canine performers, entertainment, more. Registration now full. Thousands participate.
312/329-8726 http://www.barkinthepark.org
Montrose Harbor, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.anticruelty.org
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** Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert demos. Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-3p.

Includes build it yourself tents for kids and massive show kites in the air.
http://www.chicagokidsandkites.us
Montrose Park, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive. Cricket Hill.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

05.02: Beautiful Beverly.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Polish Constitution Day Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 11:30a.

http://www.polorg.com
Downtown. Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
http://www.chicagoparades.us
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 7-9:45p.

A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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* El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10 plus donation minus how many pull-ups you can do. 10p and 7p.

Hosting gaggle of local circus artists in a casual, fun, and free for some show. Interested artists from all over come share the stage, get easy applause and promotional video. May sell out.
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
05.02: Annual Haymarket Martyr Memorial - reading of play "Cell 29".
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.

Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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 2009.05.03:    ^

MS Walk (since 1989). Yearly. All ages. $50-? 9a-12p.

Major charity event, 7-9 lakefront miles. Prizes, parking. Also several suburban walks.
312/423-1101 http://msillinois.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Hutchinson Field. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.

May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2009.05.04:    ^

Windpower Conference. -Thursday $?

World's largest annual trade only wind energy event presenting global leaders in wind power development, turbine manufacturing, etc.
202/383-2500 http://www.awea.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://mccormickplace.com/calendar.html
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The Emotion Behind Money. Free 7p.

Business Service Owner Julie Casserly offers tips and advice on how to evaluate money and your emotions, and how to own personal power with money.
http://ChicagoHealers.com
Chicago Public Library - Sulzer Branch, 4455 N Lincoln Ave.
http://www.chipublib.org
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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.
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 2009.05.05:    ^

Cinco De Mayo. Spanish for May 5th. Celebrated loudly. Yearly.

Not an independence day. Commemorates a major victory by the outnumbered and underarmed Mexican army, against the occupying French, on this day in 1862.
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org
http://www.laraza.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Gran Torino, 9:30p Taken.
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 2009.05.06:    ^

Opeth. All ages. $30+ 6:30p.

W/ Enslaved.
http://opeth.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* 500 Clown Macbeth. -Thursday $30 7p.

Only a few dozen seats, ever.
http://www.500clown.com
Galaxie Chicago, 773/267-6010, 2603 W Barry.
http://www.galaxiechicago.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.
05.06: Magical Married Couple Christian & Katalina, lifelong entertainer John Sturk.
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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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15+ 7p and 10p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
05.06: Becomes War.
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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Thursday 2009.05.07:    ^

How Stress Is Affecting Your Life and What To Do. All ages. Free 7p.

Learn to increase your body's resistance to stress naturally so you feel great and avoid a health crisis.
312/643-2461 http://www.ChicagoHealers.com
Chicago Public Library - Sulzer Branch, 4455 N Lincoln Ave.
http://www.chipublib.org
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-10:15p.

Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://spunn.org
4950 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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Queensryche. -Friday 18+ $40+ Two nights. 8:30p.

Performing Extended Suites: Rage for Order, American Soldier, Empire.
http://queensryche.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"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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* Big Bass. Thursdays 21+ $5-ish 10p-?a.

Drum-n-Bass Weekly.
05.07: Joe Nice, Brc & Borja W/ Mc's Anti & Vox Tempus, Tranzformer.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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2009.05.01