2009.12.04 (week 649)
LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!!!
- RECOMMENDED:
- Ongoing: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Christkindl Market at Lincoln Square.
..-Mo: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: "Family Album" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Multiple venues.
Ongoing: "Banana Shpeel" at Chicago Theatre.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Horrible Sweater Hot Drink Hunt at Daley Plaza.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Rock For Kids at Park West.
Fr: Santa Arrives at Navy Pier.
Fr: Miracle Near State Street at Auditorium.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Dark Sounds at Lucky Number.
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Movie: ^
- Now playing.
- Planet 51, The Blind Side, A Christmas Carol, The Box, The Men Who Stare at Goats, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
- Zombieland: 6:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 5p Su.
Couples Retreat: 8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su.
Whip It: 10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su.
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: ^
- Collected Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2010.01.03 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. -2010.02.28 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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- Christkindl Market. -Sunday Yearly.
- "Enjoy traditional German food, German beer and glogg, and entertainment under the Big Tent at Leland and Lincoln. Kids Tent with crafts and fun at Giddings Plaza"
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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- Radio City Rockettes. -2009.12.07 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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- Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2009.12.24 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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- Winter Pageant. -2009.12.27 Yearly. All ages. $10-15 Various times.
- Family friendly long running annual celebrating the changing seasons.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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- HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2010.01.03 Yearly. All ages.
- * A Christmas Carol: 11.20-12.31 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.11-27 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors, certain December days/times. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.20-01.03 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.27-01.03 Over a million lights, certain dates/times, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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- Winter Wonderfest. -2010.01.03 Yearly. All ages. $10-17+ Hours vary.
- Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
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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Ongoing: ^
- MORE EVENTS:
- See the ChicagoFunNews FaceBook app for unparalleled fast searchable local event listings:
http://apps.facebook.com/chicagofunnews
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- "Family Album" -2009.12.23 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
- Works by 31 artists showcasing interpretations of family.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/groupshows.html
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- Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2009.12.12 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.
- 130 companies performing 300 works.
2009: "15th Anniversary Spectacular Season"
http://dancechicago.com
Multiple venues.
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- "Banana Shpeel" -2010.01.03 All ages. $25-100+ Various times.
- "A New Twist on Vaudeville" roller-coaster mix of styles blending comedy with tap, hip hop, slapstick, more linked by hilarious narrative igniting wacky adventures.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.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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- 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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- 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 2009.12.04: ^
- Horrible Sweater Hot Drink Hunt. All ages. Free 6p.
- Wear your most ironic ugly sweater. Start with a steaming hot mug of mulled wine or hot chocolate or coffee from Kristkindl. Then ride for more bone warming beverages, Judging and prizes. Observe BikeWinter.org protocols, but wear sweater on outside ;).
http://thechainlink.org/events/horrible-sweater-hot-drink
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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- First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.
- 12.04: "Cliche" 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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- Rock For Kids (since 1989). Charity auction. Yearly. All ages. $25-75 7p.
- http://rockforkids.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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- Santa Arrives. Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.
- Welcome Santa and the Mrs and elves. Also fireworks, performers, caroling...
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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- Miracle Near State Street (since 1999). Yearly. All ages. $47-73 7:30p.
- W/ The Fray.
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.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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- Dark Sounds. 18+ $? 9p-2a.
- DJs Peter Propaganda and Scary Lady Sarah spin goth and industrial.
http://gothicartchicago.com
Lucky Number, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee.
http://luckynumbergrill.com
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- Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
- Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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- Pandemic. 1st Fridays 21+ 10p-4a.
- Outbreak of new industrial dancefloor infection with DJ Pathogen inoculating monthly.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Little parking.
http://neo-chicago.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 2009.12.05: ^
- * SantaCon. Yearly. 21+ Free 1p-?a.
- When you ponder the idea of the Jolly One, elves and chubbiness come to mind, but Billy Bob Thorton in Bad Santa also pops up. Because we need a lot of booze to assuage the demands of the holidays, promoter Santa Tom has arranged Chicago's best Christmas event. Its about getting people together, letting your guard down and laughing at yourself and having a great time. Anyone can participate as long as they dress up in Santa regalia. Travels a spontaneous route through the Loop and up to Rush and Division, spreading cheer and imbibing along the way.
http://www.santaconchicago.com
Starts at Congress Hotel Bar, 312/427-3800, 520 S Michigan Ave. Congress Pkwy at Michigan Ave.
http://www.congressplazahotel.com
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- Bike Town Bash. Yearly. Ages? $30-50 Sold out? 6-11p.
- Featuring the Polkaholics.
http://activetrans.org
Dank Haus, 773/561-9181, 4740 N Western. At Lawrence.
http://dankhaus.com
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- "History of House" 21+ $30-70 7p.
- Part 3 w/ Marshall Jefferson, Curtis McClain, Julian "Jumpin" Perez, Mario "Smokin" Diaz, Kenny "Jammin" Jason, The Chosen ...
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Dave Koz Smooth Jazz Christmas. All ages. $47-87 8p.
- http://davekoz.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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- Patti Labelle. $55 8p.
- http://pattilabelle.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.
12.05: A One Act Play (and more): "The Constitutional Argument"
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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- "Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
- "Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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- * Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 10p-5a.
- DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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- * El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7p+10p.
- Hosting gaggle of local circus artists in a casual, fun, and free for some show. Sells out.
12.05: "Cheeseball Holiday Pagent"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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- Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $? 11p.
- "The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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- * Improv Star Trek. Saturdays $5 ($0 in costume) 12a.
- Cast creates an "episode" live from audience title detailing adventures of a lesser-known crew on a less "enterprising" starship. May include first contact with alien species, time travel, mind control, intergalactic intrigue, unexplained phenomena, the eminent destruction of the entire quadrant, or all of the above.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/149
iO Theater, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com
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Sunday 2009.12.06: ^
- Toys For Tots motorcycle parade (since 1978). 1st Sunday in December Yearly. All ages. Bring a toy. 9:30a.
- World's largest, drawing over 20000 participants! Many biker Santas. Assembly begins hours earlier.
Dan Ryan Woods, 83rd and Western. Travels all the way North to Foster.
http://www.chicagolandtft.org
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- Star Wars In Concert. All ages. $40-85+ 1p+6p.
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams' selections with synchronized clips and Anthony Daniels (C3PO) narration.
http://starwarsinconcert.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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- Julio Iglesias. $45 7p.
- http://julioiglesias.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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- "Salon de Vine" Sundays 21+ Free 8+9:30p.
- Girlie-Q presents "Premier Queer Burlesque and Variety Performances" in "Chicago's Most intimate". Fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
http://www.girlieq.net
Joie de Vine, 773/989-6846, 1744 W. Balmoral.
http://joiedevine.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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- 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 2009.12.07: ^
- Pearl Harbor Day (since 1941). Yearly.
- Remembers Japanese surprise attack which brought the U.S. into WW II. Almost 2400 Americans were killed and 1300 injured, 18 ships and 200 aircraft destroyed.
http://www.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html
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- GWAR. All ages. $23+ 6:30p.
- W/ Job for a Cowboy, and The Red Chord.
http://gwar.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
12.07: FLX and Carla Prather.
http://5chicago.com/calendar
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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- Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
- "America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.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 2009.12.08: ^
- Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.
- Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
12.08: Zombieland 6:30p, Couples Retreat 8p, Whip It 10p.
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 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 2009.12.09: ^
- Verbatim Verboten. Ages? $15 7-9p.
- Live performances of transcripts never meant for public. Invasion-of-privacy fun!
Hamburger Mary's, 773/344-6328, 5400 N Clark. Andersonville.
http://hamburgermaryschicago.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 2009.12.10: ^
- Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.
- U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
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- Hatebreed. All ages. $25+ 4:30p.
- W/ Cannibal Corpse, Unearth, Hate Eternal, and Born of Osiris.
http://hatebreed.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- "Jack's Cheap Christmas" All ages. $10-100 7:30p.
- "JACK" 104.3FM presents Cheap Trick, Frank Caliendo, the Dan Band.
http://bejacksfriend.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.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.
12.10: DJs Radiata, Stunna, Lamebrane, Submorphics, Code Blue.
http://bigbassthursdays.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://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. $0-18 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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2009.12.04