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2011.02.11 (week 711)

This was in my prayers.

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Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: The American Dream: A Juxtaposition at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: "Every house has a door." at Museum of Contemporary Art.
..-Sa: HAMLETMACHINE at Trap Door Theatre.
..-Su: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at Prop Theatre.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Fr: Thomas Edison's Birthday.
..-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
..-Su: Monster Jam at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Gang of Four at Metro.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Robyn at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Cocktails & Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at House of Blues.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Sweet Saturday at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Sa-Su: Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt at Art Institute of Chicago.
Sa: Baile De Los Enamorados at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: Belles and Whistles at Mayne Stage.
Sa: Dia Romantico at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Anita Baker at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Duets for My Valentine at Park West.
Sa: Lewis Black at Genesee Theatre.
Sa: Somasphere at Kinetic Playground.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: BurningmanChicago Valentines Bowling&Beats at Timber Lanes.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Su: Sweetheart Run 5K at Heartland Cafe.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: Grammy Awards at WBBM / CBS.
Su: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Su: Chi-Town Clown Revue: Valentine's Show at Neo-Futurarium.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Valentine's Day.
Mo: Four course Valentine's Day Dinner at The Signature Room.
Mo: Trey Songz at Chicago Theatre.
Mo: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Mo: Anti-Valentines Day party at Lincoln Hall.
Mo: Laugh-A-Thon starring Monique at Arie Crown Theater.
Mo: Freak Boutique at The Mid.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Mash Flob at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We-..: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
We: Break The Gridlock's "unHappy Hour" at Quenchers Saloon.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at evilOlive.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

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Now playing.: No Strings Attached, The Company Men, Barney's Version, The Dilemma, The Green Hornet, Season of the Witch, Gulliver's Travels, Little Fockers, True Grit, How Do You Know, TRON 2, Chronicle, The Fighter, Garden of Eden, The Tourist, Love and Other Drugs, Harry Potter 7, Morning Glory, Skyline, Unstoppable, 127 Hours, Due Date, Fair Game, The Social Network, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Black History Month (since 1926). -2011.02.28 Yearly.: February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -2011.02.28 Yearly.: Wrigley Field; 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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The American Dream: A Juxtaposition. -2011.02.24 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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"Every house has a door." -2011.02.13 All ages. $22+ 7:30p.: "multi-faceted dance-theater work about utopian beliefs, created by artists from different countries and cultures"
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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HAMLETMACHINE. -2011.02.12 $20 Th-Sa 8p.: Heiner Muller's seminal postmodernist meditation on the decay of an individual's national pride.
Trap Door Theatre, 773/384-0494, 1655 W. Cortland.
http://trapdoortheatre.com
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2011.02.13 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.: Showcase of experimental new plays.
Prop Theatre, 773/267-0666, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2011.02.20 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.: Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars and other grotesquely over-compensating monuments to capitalism gone mad. Preview Thu.
630/495-2282 http://chicagoautoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?: Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2011.02.11: ^

Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.: Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.: The largest women's gymnastics invitational meet in the world, judged event, levels 4-Elite, thousands of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://www.chicagostylemeet.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Monster Jam. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $25-30+ 7:30+2p.: Killer trucks, jumps, motorcyclists, thrill acts, etc.
http://ushra.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Gang of Four. 18+ $28+ Doors 7p.: http://www.gangoffour.co.uk/
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.: THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic. 18+ $25-80 "Funky Ladies Free" 7:30p.: "Funky Love" A Valentine's Performance.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Robyn. $? 7:30p.: W/ Diamond Rings, Natalia Kills.
http://robyn.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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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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Cocktails & Clay. 2nd Fridays 18+ $15 suggested donation. 8p-12a.: Late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time. 45 minute studio sessions, live DJ, drink specials.
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell Ave.
http://hydeparkart.org
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.: Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo. Monthly. 21+ Free 9p.: "American burlesque got its start right here in Chicago in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition." Vaudezilla keeps the tradition lively.
http://www.vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.com
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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular. 17+ $30 9p.: http://laserspectacular.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.: 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2011.02.12: ^

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.: 16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
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* Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.: Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Sweet Saturday (since 2009). Yearly. All ages. $3+ 11a-4p.: A celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt. -Sunday 18+ $36 2 days. 11a-2p.: Social team searches for nudity in artworks. Hunting "bathing beauties, peeping Toms, sultry sirens, a birthday suit, cads and cuckolds, provocative Picassos..."
http://watsonadventures.com
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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Baile De Los Enamorados. $40+ 7p.: Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Belles and Whistles. 21+ $25 Shows 8+10:30p, doors 7-9:30p.: Miss Exotic World 2005 Michelle L'amour hosts.
http://michellelamour.com
Mayne Stage, 773/381-4554, 1328 W Morse.
http://maynestage.com
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Dia Romantico. All ages. $0-20 7p.: Damas y Ninos Gratis, Juegos De Carnaval, Toro Mecanico.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Anita Baker. $77-99 8p.: http://oreoluwa.com/AnitaBaker
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Duets for My Valentine (since 1998). Yearly. 18+ $25+ 8p.: "Showcasing passionate, affectionate, and even light-hearted duets from your favorite ballet, contemporary and hip hop companies, the night will provide you with 90 minutes of romance in action, a hilarious and thought-provoking emcee, cushy booths and seats, a full bar, and an in-house after party offering up the chance to dance with the performers themselves."
http://DuetsForMyValentineChicago.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Lewis Black. $? 8p.: http://lewisblack.com
Genesee Theatre, 847/782-2366, 203 N Genesee, Waukeegan.
http://www.geneseetheatre.com
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Somasphere. 21+ $? 8p.: Instrumental Electronica W/ Rain Delay Theatre, Elfkowitz, Inflect.
http://somasphere.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.: Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
02.12: Debate / Panel Discussion / 4 Speakers: "Will There Be Living Wage Jobs Over the Next Decade, and Where Will They Come From?" - Private Sector Free Market vs. A Massive Federal Jobs Program.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* BurningmanChicago Valentines Bowling&Beats (since 2010). All ages. $10 9p-3a.: "Strike And Spare My Heart" DJs Brad Miner, Radiohiro, Striz, Justin Reed, Warp, Video Janitor. Pajamas welcome.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/198303860182208
Timber Lanes, 773/549-9770, 1851 W Irving Park. At Brown line Irving Park stop.
http://timberlanesbowl.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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-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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Sunday 2011.02.13: ^

Sweetheart Run 5K (since 2001). Yearly. 8a.: The Heartland Athletes United for Peace. Includes pre/post buffet, medals, race or fun, t-shirts, parking.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.: Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays -2011.04.03 All ages. Free 12-5p.: Honoring Chicago's immigrant communities and rich diversity with this first-ever performance series. Lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, and local vendors selling folk arts.
02.13: Chinese New Year Celebration.
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Grammy Awards (since 1959). Yearly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.: Dozens of contemporary music stars perform.
http://grammy.com
WBBM / CBS. http://www.wbbm.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.
02.13: Hell's Belles vs Double Crossers, Manic Attackers vs The Fury.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Chi-Town Clown Revue: Valentine's Show (since 2009). 9:30p.: Witness Chicago's finest goofs muse on love and lust. Come with a date in costume. We can guarantee that you'll get to second base. Top-notch Clowns and Clown ensembles present new, dangerous, experimental, professional work and share their madness in a vibrant theater.
http://chitownclown.com
Neo-Futurarium, 773/878-4557, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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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 2011.02.14: ^

* Valentine's Day. Yearly.: Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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Four course Valentine's Day Dinner. Yearly. All ages. $95+ 5-10p.: Four course Valentine's Day special menu directed by executive chef Michael Pivoney. Includes Champagne, Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake for two, breath-taking view, and live jazz. Reservations almost all booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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Trey Songz. $50-100 7p.: "Love Faces with special guest Lloyd"
http://treysongz.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Too Much Love... Yearly. 18+ $20 7:30p.: 30 Love Plays in 60 Love Minutes.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/878-4557, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Anti-Valentines Day party. Yearly. 21+ $14 8p.: Chicago Reader "Twisted Tales of Dating in the Windy City" w/ performances by 2nd Story and My Gold Mask, hosted by WBEZ's Alison Cuddy.
http://chicagoreader.com/antivday
Lincoln Hall, 773/525-2501, 2424 N Lincoln.
http://lincolnhallchicago.com
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Laugh-A-Thon starring Monique (since 2005). Yearly. $50-65+ 8p.: http://www.1monique.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Freak Boutique. 21+ $5+ 9p-4a.: Swing Shift, React, House Arrest, Deaf Zoo, Audio 1, tons of DJs, burlesque and circus performers present a new house music weekly. "Anything goes In The Big Top" at "Chicago's Newest Superclub"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/131094766957220
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.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.
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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2011.02.15: ^

Mash Flob. 3rd Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-7p.: "Turning Flash Mob Inside Out" wildly infectious participatory "happenings."
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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$1 drinks. Tuesdays 21+ 7p-2a.: LGBTABPH friendly, great tunez.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N Clark.
http://atmospherebar.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 2011.02.16: ^

Joffrey Ballet. -2011.02.27 All ages. $$.: "The Merry Widow"
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* Break The Gridlock's "unHappy Hour" 3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 7-9p.: Bi-monthly event networking people interested in reducing automobile dependency.
02.16: Autoshow Shutdown final planning.
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/breakthegridlock-216-meeting
Quenchers Saloon, 773/276-9730, 2401 N Western. At Fullerton.
http://quenchers.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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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.02.17: ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. 3rd 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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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: 02.17: Ike Release, Rm Joint, DJ The Tornado, Space Cadet.
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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2011.02.11