Bedno.com - 2009.10.23 (week 643)

2009.10.23 (week 643)

Go BIG or go home.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Amelia" now playing everywhere.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
..-Su: "Hunchback" at Rockefeller Chapel.
Ongoing: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: "Chicagoween" at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Carnival of Curiosities at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park.
Ongoing: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Rocky Horror Show at Athenaeum Theatre (Th).
Ongoing: Fireworks at Navy Pier (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: PeekABoo at Greenhouse Theater.
Ongoing: Plans 1-8 from Outer Space at NPT (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Ongoing: "The Fear" at Navy Pier (We-Su).
Th: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
..-Su: Joffrey Othello at Auditorium.
..-Su: Model and Hobby Show at Stephens Center.
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"Amelia" now playing.: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, ...
http://foxsearchlight.com/amelia
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.: Where the Wild Things Are, Zombieland, Capitalism, Invention of Lying, Whip It, Astro Boy, Coco Before Chanel, Fame, Pandorum, Surrogates, Cloudy with Meatballs, Love Happens, The Informant!, 9, All About Steve, Extract, Gamer, Taking Woodstock, Inglourious Basterds, District 9, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: The Hangover: 5p Su, 7p Mo-We.
Extract: 7p Su, 8p Mo-We.
Office Space: 9p Su, 10:30p Mo-We.
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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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October 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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"Hunchback" -Sunday All ages. $20 Four special shows. 7:30p.: "exquisite love story ... unique craftsmanship and haunting poetry"
312/850-8440 http://redmoon.org
Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn. University of Chicago, Hyde Park.
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Pumpkin Farms. -2009.10.31 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. -2009.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.: 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. -2009.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.: Big "Franken Plaza" set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, more. Midnight Circus performs 10.23-31 various times.
http://chicagoween.us
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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Carnival of Curiosities. -2009.10.31 All ages. Mostly free. Fr 5-11p, Sa 2-10p, Su+Mo 1-6p.: "Traveling sideshow transforms Pier Park into a spectacle of mind-blowing feats and living human wonders."
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Trails of Terror. Over a half mile of haunted scenes. -2009.10.31 Yearly. Ages 12+ $8-10 23-25,29-30 6:30-9:30p.: Wind your way through spine-tingling terror. Not recommended for the very young. Editor recommends, spacious, easy parking, well managed, adequate production, original ideas.
2009: The perfect storm turns a small seaside town upside down.
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski. Near North Park Village Nature Center, north of Bryn Mawr.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2009.10.31 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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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2009.10.31 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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* Rocky Horror Picture Show. -2009.10.31 Yearly. 18+ $20 Thursdays 8p.: "NightBlue Performing Arts Company" entertains. Audience participation kits for sale, no outside props.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Fr/Sa -2009.10.31 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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PeekABoo. An Ooky Spooky Halloween Revue. Fr/Sa -2009.10.31 10p.: Mr. Bones enlivens a haunting boooo-lesque show. Thrill to amazing mental feats of Dr. Percepto, chortle to hilarious antics of Frank-N-Stein and Dr. Aculas. Scintillating thrills of Naughty Natanya, Siren Jinx, Natasha Minsk, Lula Hoop Garou, and Zombies!
http://natashaminsk.com
Greenhouse Theater, 773/404-7336, 2257 N Lincoln. 0.4mi SE of Red Line Fullerton stop.
http://greenhousetheater.org
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Plans 1 Through 8 From Outer Space. Fr/Sa -2009.10.31 18+ $15 11p.: Prequel to the worst movie ever made.
312/458-9083 http://nmtchicago.org
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. 3blks N of Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.com
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2009.11.01 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://sixflags.com/greatAmerica
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"The Fear" -2009.11.01 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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.: Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.: 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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Joffrey Othello. -2009.10.25 All ages. $20-60.: http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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://rosemont.com/donald_e_stephens_convention_center.php
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Circus Cats. -Sunday All ages. $12 Th 7p, Sa noon+2p, Su 12p.: Samantha Martin's amazing performing Acro-Cats ride skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire, play in a band and more!
http://www.circuscats.com
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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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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Mirando Al Sur. -2009.11.12 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Art by women inspired by Latin America's diverse places, histories and cultures.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2009.11.15 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.chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2009.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.09-10.27.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.12-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.14-10.15.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.04-10.29.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.11-10.24.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: North Cntr, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.13-10.31.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.07-10.25.
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 2009.10.23: ^

Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.: http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.: Astrological sign, the scorpion.
MY SIGN! Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
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"Flashback Weekend" Horror/Sci-Fi Convention. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-250.: Films shown outdoors in hotel parking lot like a mini-drive-in (bring lawn-chairs, blankets, etc). Far too many significant celebrities to list here. Dealer's Room & celebrity signings, speakers, demos, costume contest, DVD screenings, parties, bands, etc.
http://www.flashbackweekend.com
Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 847/297-1234, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.wyndham.com
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Say Anything. All ages. $16+ 7p.: W/ Eisley, Moneen, Moving Mountains.
http://sayanythingmusic.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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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 2009.10.24: ^

United Nations Day. Yearly.: Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
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World Origami Day. Yearly.: Dedicated to exposing the art of folding.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 10.24: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Spooky Zoo Spectacular (since 1987). Good outing for kids. Yearly. 11a-3p.: Tens of thousands of costumed kids trick, treat and parade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Chicago Climate Action. All ages. Free 1-4p.: International Day of Climate Action protest at major local polluter, Fisk Coal Fired Power Plant.
http://howgreenischicago.org
Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St. Pilsen.
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Tesla. $40-50 8p.: http://teslatheband.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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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.
10.24: The Myth of Progress.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Karl Densons Tiny Universe. 21+ $25 9p.: http://myspace.com/karldensonstinyuniverse
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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"Cirque Ball" 21+ $6-12+ 10p-4a.: House Of Trax (shooting the night in HD) and Giovanni Circus present "A Spectacle Recalling Happy Hours of Bygone Circus Days" featuring marvelous equilibrist, novelty dancers, mime, DJs, costume contest, more.
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=320339615392
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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* Midnight Marauders ride. 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.: "Drinking club with a biking problem"
10.24: Special Halloween ride, one week later than usual.
http://chicagomidnightmarauders.org
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.: The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2009.10.25: ^

Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Adult and kids runs. Yearly. $20-25 9a.: Popular Halloween athletic event, includes costume contest.
http://caprievents.com/trick
Montrose Harbor.
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The Best Church of God. Sundays -2009.11.08 All ages. $10 tithe. 1p.: "Comedic service satirizing the hypocrisy, absurdity, and immorality of the Christian Right Wing. Brand new ceremony weekly complete with literal interpretations of Old and New Testaments, exciting new hymns, riveting sermons, speaking in tongues, healings, and occasional animal sacrifice as prescribed in The Bible. Wash your dirty souls in the pristine waters of Chicago's only true assembly of God and His unerring Word. Come early to get a front-row pew, your own hymnal, loaner Bible, and a hot cup of coffee from our Concessional."
http://bestchurchofgod.org
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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Booty Movement Coalition. Last Sundays 21+ $8 8:30p.: Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Detox" 4th Sundays 21+ Free 9p-2a.: "get the weekend out of your system" w/ house + techno DJ Droopy and others.
http://droopzilla.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"Adult Swim" 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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Synthetic. Last Sundays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: "rADIOaCTIVE's new night featuring all dark dance music. Think industrial, new wave, synth pop, ebm, electro, techno, goth, dark wave, punk"
10.25: Raveonettes Afterparty w/ DJs Chester, Bunny Riot, Boy13 & Eeks! Hosted By Shayna.
http://www.myspace.com/radioactiveindustrial
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2009.10.26: ^

Halloween Skate Party. $8-10 7:30-10p.: Chicago Outfit Roller Derby's skater costume party, plus bake sale, raffles, photo shoots, and Limbo contest!
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=156796410333
Fleetwood Roller Rink, 708/458-0300, 7321 W Archer Ave, Summit. At Harlem.
http://fleetwoodrollerrink.com
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500 Clown Frankenstein. $10-15 Two shows only! 7p + 9p.: "Intense physical comedy with energy, daring and grace." Free Franks and Steins.
http://500clown.com
Galaxie, 773/267-6010, 2603 W. Barry Ave.
http://galaxiechicago.com
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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.
10.26: "Psycho Circus: Medusa Halloween Party" with costume contest.
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 awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2009.10.27: ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
The Hangover 7p, Extract: 8p, Office Space: 10:30p.
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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Insane Clown Posse. All ages. $20-30+ 6p.: W (hed) p.e., Dayton Family, and ABiCA.
888-512-SHOW http://insaneclownposse.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Miley Cyrus. All ages. $40-80 7p.: http://mileycyrus.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Kelly Clarkson. All ages. $50-250+ 7:30p.: W/ Eric Hutchinson and Parachute.
http://kellyclarkson.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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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 2009.10.28: ^

Flosstradamus. 18+ $7+ 10p.: "Witches ain't sh*t" party with Thunderhorse, Black Holes, Capcom, Huggies Supreme.
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=147493027829
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.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 2009.10.29: ^

Bob Dylan and band. -Saturday All ages. $52+ Doors 6:30p.: http://bobdylan.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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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Leonard Cohen. All ages. $30-250+ 8p.: http://leonardcohen.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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Foreigner. 21+ $45+ 8:30p.: http://foreigneronline.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Zombie Pirate Voltaire. 21+ $15 9p-2a.: Pre-Halloween Costume Party with the quintessential gothic artist and renaissance man.
http://demonsanddarlings.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs QBot, Kamar, special guests spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://atomicnewwave.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+ $0-15 10p-4a.: JungleFly Drum-N-Bass Weekly.
10.29: DJs Bitfiend, Oracle, Zew, The Ghost.
http://bigbassthursdays.com
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. $0-12, 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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.: 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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2009.10.23