Bedno.com - 2010.09.24 (week 691)

2010.09.24 (week 691)

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..-Th: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-We: Sukkot.
Ongoing: "More Than Clouds in the Sky" at Storefront.
..-Su: The Astronaut's Birthday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
..-Fr: Roger Waters: The Wall Live at United Center.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
..-Sa: Daredevils' Hamlet at Neo-Futurarium.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: National Punctuation Day.
Fr: Native American Day.
..-Su: Horror Film Festival at Portage Theater.
Ongoing: The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Fr: Heart Walk at Grant Park.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Badfish - A Tribute To Sublime at House of Blues.
Fr: Environmental Encroachment Retrospective at Collaboraction Performance Space.
Fr: Built to Spill at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Voltaire at Portage Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: "Oh, You Pretty Things!" at Hamburger Mary's Attic.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Same-Sex Hand Holding Saturday.
Sa: Applefest at Lincoln Square.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Circus In The Parks at Holstein Park.
Sa: Of Montreal at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa-Su: Chelsea Handler at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Little Feat at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: "deep in the jungle" at Venue?
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: Baby Loves Disco at Metro.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Ableton Live Workshop at Spy Bar.
Tu: Ricky Gervais at Park West.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We-Th: M.I.A at Vic Theatre.
We-Fr: Ricky Gervais at Chicago Theatre.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at evilOlive.
Th: Dr. Killbot's Variety Show Fiasco! at Beat Kitchen.
Th: Festival of Flesh at Lucky Number Grill.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie: ^

Now playing.: Wall Street 2, You Again, Waiting for Superman, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Easy A, Resident Evil 4, Machete, The American, The Tillman Story , Going the Distance, The Winning Season, Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, The Expendables, Middle Men, The Other Guys, Cats & Dogs 2, Dinner for Schmucks, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2010.09.30 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.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2010.10.31 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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing: ^

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Sukkot. -2010.09.29 Yearly.: Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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"More Than Clouds in the Sky" -2010.10.29 All ages. $5.: Chicago Robotic Theater's entry in the 'Make Believe' contest. Audience activated, fully automated. Vote for your favorite.
http://www.chicagorobotictheater.com
Storefront, 1271 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/
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The Astronaut's Birthday. -2010.09.26 All ages. $15-20 Th/Fr/Su 7:30p.: Redmoon production. "An enormous storybook of epic adventure! Collision of science fiction, comic book, spectacle performance, silhouette and berserk music on museum facade. Weird and wonderful tale of a single astronaut's journey to save the earth."
http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Roger Waters: The Wall Live. -Friday All ages. $55-250 8p.: United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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World Music Festival (since 1999). -2010.09.30 Yearly.: Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
Various locations.
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2010.10.17 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.: Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Daredevils' Hamlet. -2010.09.25 $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.: "Stunts! Jack-Assery! Melancholy!"
http://bedno.com/hamlet
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.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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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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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 2010.09.24: ^

National Punctuation Day (since 2004). Yearly.: http://nationalpunctuationday.com
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Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.: Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.nativeamericanday.com
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Horror Film Festival (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $10-26.: Major special guests, classic and modern flicks, makeup demos, scream contest, babes, blood, booze, ...
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://www.hopetunnel.org/portage
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The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2010.10.01 Yearly. $12-35.: Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
773/880-5402 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Heart Walk. Yearly. All ages. 11a-1:30p.: Walkathon to fight heart disease. Other area walks on other days or times.
http://heart.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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** Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.: THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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Badfish - A Tribute To Sublime. All ages. $20-23+ 6:30p.: http://badfish.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Environmental Encroachment Retrospective. $0-10 7p-2a.: Dance Party parade and media with Chicago's most active brass/circus band, current and former.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/115844425138624
Collaboraction Performance Space, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. The Flat Iron Building, Room 336.
http://flatironartists.org
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Built to Spill. All ages. $24+ 7:30p.: http://builttospill.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Voltaire. All ages. $9-12 Films from 5p. Show 7:30p.: Performs live at the Horror Film Fest.
http://demonsanddarlings.com
Portage Theatre, 773/736-4050, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://chicagohorrorfest.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 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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"Oh, You Pretty Things!" 21+ $0-15 8p-1a.: David Bowie burlesque with major performers.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/152526671435708
Hamburger Mary's Attic, 773/344-6328, 5400 N Clark. Andersonville.
http://hamburgermaryschicago.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.
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 2010.09.25: ^

Same-Sex Hand Holding Saturday. Yearly. All ages. Free.: Anniversary of a positive meme. Do it, mean it, enjoy it, and be seen.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/150280848339814
http://www.adayinhand.com
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Applefest (since 1988). Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.: Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giddings Plaza.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 09.25 Hyde Park & Kenwood.
09.25 Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* Circus In The Parks. Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Sa 2+5p; Su 1+4p.: Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows.
http://circusintheparks.com
Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley. SE of Fullerton/Western.
http://ChicagoParkDistrict.com
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Of Montreal. All ages. $22 7p.: http://www.ofmontreal.net
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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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.
09.25: vs Texecutioners from Austin.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Chelsea Handler. -Sunday $55-75 7p.: http://chelseahandler.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Little Feat. 18+ 8p.: http://littlefeat.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
alues and history
09.25: UNA-USA - United Nations Association, Chicago Chapter - "Making the UN Relevnt: One Chapter at a Time".
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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"deep in the jungle" 18+ $0-? 10p-5a.: A dozen M.I.A. DJs.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/148271231872494
Venue?, 4755 W North Ave.
http://www.youtube.com/miadrumnbass
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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 2010.09.26: ^

Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $20+ 12-3p.: Clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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Carnal. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.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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Monday 2010.09.27: ^

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://boomboomroomchicago.com
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 2010.09.28: ^

Ableton Live Workshop. 21+ Free 7:30-10:30p.: Studio, Live Performance & DJing workshop with certified instructors, and booze.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/146937608676549
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin St.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Ricky Gervais. $50 7:30p.: http://rickygervais.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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 2010.09.29: ^

M.I.A. -Thursday 18+ $40+ 8p.: http://miaband.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Ricky Gervais. -Friday $39-50 8p.: http://rickygervais.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.: "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2010.09.30: ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.: Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
http://atomicsketch.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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Dr. Killbot's Variety Show Fiasco! 21+ $8 8p-1a.: "Comedy! Contests! Go-Go Dancing! Music! Magic! Mayhem!"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/147979488575157
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. 1bk W of Damen.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Festival of Flesh. Last Thursdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.: Burlesque, comedy, variety, sideshow acts, DJs, spirits. Shows at 10p+midnt.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/157046920988938
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $10-15 10p-4a.: 09.30: Caspa, Jim K, Murderbot, Kabz.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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. $0-12, 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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2010.09.24