Bedno.com - 2011.10.07 (week 745)

2011.10.07 (week 745)

People Over Profits

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Real Steel" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Ides of March" now playing everywhere.
..-Mo: Germany's Best & Oktoberfest at Navy Pier, Compass Rose.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Su: Riot Fest at Multiple venues.
Movie: International Film Fest at multiple theaters.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: Star Trek Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre (Fr).
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Thomas Dolby at Martyrs'.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Yom Kippur.
Sa: Chicago Fire Anniversary.
Sa-Su: Reptile Breeders convention at Tinley Park (Sa+Su).
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: "Bike Fall" party at The Hideout.
Sa: Double Ten Parade at Chinatown.
Sa-Su: Circus In The Parks at Mt. Greenwood Park.
Sa: Bryan Adams at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Tributosaurus becomes Queen at Vic Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Digital Tape Machine at Park West.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Chicago Marathon at Grant Park.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: "BIKEPOOL" to Occupy Chicago at Fountain Square.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Canadian Thanksgiving.
Mo: Columbus Day.
Mo-Su: Chicago Ideas Week at Various locations, times and prices.
Mo: Protest the Mortgage Bankers convention at Hyatt Regency.
Mo: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Full Moon.
Tu: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Farmer's Day.
We: National Children's Day.
We-Fr: Health Club Industry Convention at McCormick Place.
We-..: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
We: Portishead at Aragon Ballroom.
We: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Sukkot.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie: ^

"Real Steel" now playing.: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie, ...
http://steelgetsreal.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Ides of March" now playing.: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, Max Minghella , ...
http://idesofmarch-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: I Don't Know How She Does It, Apollo 18, Colombiana, Our Idiot Brother, Conan the Barbarian, Spy Kids 4, Planet of the Apes Rise, The Change-Up, Attack the Block, Cowboys & Aliens, The Smurfs, Captain America, Winnie the Pooh, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^

Germany's Best & Oktoberfest. -2011.10.10 All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 11a-9p, We-Sa 11a-10p.: "Featuring German food, traditional and modern music, and a showcase of Germany's technology, culture and more."
http://www.germanys-best-and-oktoberfest.com/en
Navy Pier, Compass Rose, 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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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2011.10.23 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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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2011.10.29 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 7-10p.: Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://screamscene.org
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2011.10.30 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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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2011.10.30 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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Pumpkin Farms. -2011.10.31 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. -2011.10.31 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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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2011.10.31 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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2011.10.31 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: ^

** Occupy Chicago.: Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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Riot Fest. -Sunday Yearly. $$.: Two dozens great rock bands across Metro, Congress, HoB, DD, more.
http://www.riotfest.org
Multiple venues.
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.: World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2011.10.16 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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Star Trek Burlesque. Fridays -2011.10.28 21+ $20 9:30p.: Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.: Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.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 2011.10.07: ^

First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.: DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
10.07: "Masquerade" themed.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Thomas Dolby. 21+ $17 6:15p.: Performance/lecture about his new social networking transmedia game, "The Floating City"
http://thomasdolby.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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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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Advanced Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into a bar around 9:30p.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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 11+9p.: "Fabulous Vaudezilla Vixens, our trademark swag bags, and more fun than the law should allow!"
http://vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.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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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 2011.10.08: ^

* Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. Yearly.: Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, romance or frivolity. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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Chicago Fire Anniversary. Yearly.: Anniversary of the great fire in 1871 which destroyed 1/3 of the city. Observed as part of Fire Prevention Week.
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire
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North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15 10a-5p.: Open to public, high quality reptile show brings together top dealers from across the country for world-class "herps" exhibition and sale. Don't miss this, opportunity to get up-close and personal with snakes, frogs, turtles, geckos, iguanas and tortoises.
707/932-8044 http://www.narbc.com
Convention Center at Tinley Park Holiday Inn Select, 708/444-1100, 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park.
http://tinyurl.com/5mwboj
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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://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
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"Bike Fall" party. $20 No end time. 11a.: "Big Shoulders Realty, Chicago Velo and New Belgium Brewing are excited to bring to you a musical, bike-filled fall day to benefit West Town Bikes."
773/255-6347 http://thechainlink.org/events/bikefall-2011
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
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Double Ten Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12:30p.: Celebrating Chinese Independence "National Day" (since 1911) with a parade of patriots, marching bands, floats, lion teams, giant Mystical Dragon, more.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chinatown, 312/225-6198, Wentworth and Cermak. Continues from 22nd to 24th Street.
http://www.chicagochinatown.org
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* Circus In The Parks. -Sunday 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. Also other weeks in other parks.
http://circusintheparks.com
Mt. Greenwood Park, 3724 W. 111th St. E of Pulaski.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Bryan Adams. $38-78+ 8p.: "The Bare Bones Tour"
http://bryanadams.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Tributosaurus becomes Queen. All ages. $25 8p.: http://tributosaurus.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
10.08: Its Time to Apply Equal Protection Under the Laws to Our Retirement System.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Digital Tape Machine. 18+ $15+ 9p.: http://digitaltapemachine.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays in October -2011.10.29 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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"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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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.: All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2011.10.09: ^

Chicago Marathon (since 1977). Yearly. 7:30a.: Nationally reknowned 26.2 mile run, USATF/CARA certified, record breaking over 37K runners registered, and over 900K spectators expected! Carried live on TV.
312/904-9800 http://www.chicagomarathon.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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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"BIKEPOOL" to Occupy Chicago. All ages. Free 10a.: Group ride to the downtown protest. Starting in Evanston, stops for joiners at Heartland (Lunt and Glenwood), Young Lincoln Statue (Ridge and Clark), Totem Pole (Lakefront Path at Addision). Text W to bike@bedno.com for current whereabouts.
http://tinyurl.com/bikepool-occupychi
Fountain Square, Sherman and Davis, Evanston.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.: Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.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 2011.10.10: ^

Canadian Thanksgiving. 2nd Monday in October Yearly.: This holiday has had a variety of dates back to the late 1500's, and was set to its current date in 1957 by the Canadian government. Though it evolved independently, it's observance is now very similar to the U.S. Thanksgiving.
http://www.canada.com
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* Columbus Day. 2nd Monday in October Yearly.: Legal holiday, Celebrates Christopher's landing at San Salvador in 1492. Also called "Discovery Day". Also observed to some extent as an Italian pride day.
Parade (since 1953) on Columbus from Balbo to Monroe, 312/828-0010, 12:30p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Columbus_Day
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Chicago Ideas Week. -Sunday.: 100 stellar speakers including Bill Clinton and Rahm Emanuel.
http://chicagoideas.com
Various locations, times and prices.
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** Protest the Mortgage Bankers convention. All ages. Free 4-7p.: Come rain shame on their perverse greed. Thousands expected, joined by Occupy Chicago.
http://ShowdownInAmerica.org
Hyatt Regency, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
http://www.chicagohyatt.com
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 6-9:45p.: A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.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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Tuesday 2011.10.11: ^

Full Moon. "Harvest" 8p.: http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-10:15p.: Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://www.pyrotechniq.org/fullmoonjam
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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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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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: "Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2011.10.12: ^

Farmer's Day. Yearly.: Created in 1915 to stimulate interest in agriculture.
http://www.usda.gov
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National Children's Day. Yearly.: Day to honor and be kind to children. Proclaimed by President Clinton in 1997 "As we observe National Children's Day this year, let us recommit ourselves to creating a society where parents can raise healthy, happy children; where every newborn is cherished, where every child is encouraged to succeed, and where all our young people are free to pursue their dreams."
http://www.child.net
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Health Club Industry Convention. -Friday Yearly.: Over 200 leading industry suppliers, over 900 booths, over 100 seminars, fitness fashion show, discounts, ...
800/559-0620 http://www.clubindustryshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Joffrey Ballet. Don Quixote. -2011.10.23 All ages. $20-60.: http://www.joffrey.com/chicago.htm
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Portishead. All ages. Sold out. 7:30p.: http://portishead.co.uk
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 9p-?a.: Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://www.thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.: http://southparkstudios.com
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.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 Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.10.13: ^

Sukkot. -2011.10.21 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://chabad.org/holidays
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: 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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2011.10.07