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2012.08.31 (wk792)

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RECOMMENDED:: Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Sa-Su: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
..-Tu: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Fr: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: Celebrating Illinois Women Artists at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park.
..-Su: North Coast Music Festival at Union Park.
..-Mo: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
..-Mo: African Festival of the Arts at Washington Park.
..-Mo: Taste of Polonia at Copernicus Center.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Notebaert.
Ongoing: Fringe Fest at Various venues.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Fr: Blue Moon.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Fr: Tesla & The Last Vegas at House of Blues.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Girl Talk at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Mo: Labor Day Weekend Celebration at Navy Pier.
Sa: Tomato Battle at Toyota Park.
Sa: Ravenswood Remix.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa: The Fray & Kelly Clarkson at FMWB Amphitheatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts.
Sa: Sound Tribe Sector Nine at House of Blues.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: MDA "Show of Strength" on WGN.
Su: Umphrey's Mcgee at Congress Theatre.
Su: Labor Day Glowout at K-Oz Nightclub.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Su: Neo Anniversary party.
Mo: Labor Day.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Public Schools open.
Tu: Stone Temple Pilots at Vic Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Critical Lass at Wrightwood Park.
Th: Cake at Aragon Ballroom.
Th-Fr: Little Feat at Park West.
Th-Sa: Judy Tenuta at Laugh Factory.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: "Future Bass" at SmartBar.

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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.: Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 08.31: Athletic Field 3546 W. Addison St. - Funny Girl
Fr 08.31: DuSable 740 E. 56th Pl. - The First Grader.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.: Premium Rush, The Expendables 2, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, The Campaign, Bourne Legacy, Total Recall, The Watch, Ruby Sparks, Step Up Revolution, Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spiderman, Ted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Prometheus, Men in Black 3, Battleship, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^

Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2012.09.02 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ Coupons online. 10a-7p.: Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
http://renfair.com/bristol
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Summer Vacation. -2012.09.04 Yearly.: http://www.cps.edu
Chicago Public Schools.
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2012.09.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.: Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/SummerDance/
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 Yearly.: Participate in any of many 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!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2012.10.27 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.: 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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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.: Fr 08.31 6p Pianist Behzod Abduraimov
Sa 09.01 7:30p Daryl Hall & John Oates
Mo 09.03 6p Pianist Orion Weiss
Tu 09.04 6p Cellist Johannes Moser/Pianist Orion Weis
Th 09.06 8p Juilliard String Quartet.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2012.10.31 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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Celebrating Illinois Women Artists. -2012.09.27 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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Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.: Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us
Grant Park. Pritzker Pavilion, also other locations.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
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North Coast Music Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $42+ Fr 3-10p, Sa+Su 12-10p.: Pretty Lights, Girl Talk, STS9, Umphrey's McGee, Axwell, Steve Angello, Knife Party, Atmosphere, Steve Aoki, Excision, Alesso, Paul Oakenfold, Big Boi, The Rapture, EOTO, Digitalism, Chuckie, Tommy Trash, Yelawolf, Modestep, Felix da Housecat, Future Rock, Mord Fustang, Beats Antique, YACHT, Dan Deacon, Gramatik, Rebirth Brass Band, BoomBox, Digital Tape Machine, Maya Jane Coles, Midnight Conspiracy, King Khan & the Shrines Thundercat, Papadosio, NiT GriT, Two Fresh Minnesota Savoy, Van Ghost, Com Truise, People Under the Stairs, Mr. MFN eXquire, Auto Body, Thibault, Wyllys & The NY Hustler Ensemble, Zebo, Family Groove Company, Team Bayside High, Strange Arrangement, Stratus, LoBounce, Gentlemen Hall, NORdjs, Paul Universe, Mario Florek, Kid Color, DJ SOLO, ProbCause, Orville Kline, Buhay, Mathien, Jamie Lono, Arts of Life Band, ...
http://northcoastfestival.com
Union Park, 1501 W Randolph. Near Washington/Ogden intersection.
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2012.09.03 Yearly. All ages. $12-30+ We-Su various time.: The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking full-scale theatrical performance.
312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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African Festival of the Arts (since 1990). -Monday All ages. $20-30 10a-10p.: "Spectacular celebration of arts and culture from across the African Diaspora."
http://AfricanFestivalChicago.com
Washington Park, 773/955-2787, 5100 S Cottage Grove.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Taste of Polonia. -Monday Yearly. All ages. $0-6 12-11p.: Non-stop music on 3 stages! Kids fun, traditional foods, festival market atmosphere.
http://tasteofpolonia.copernicuscenter.org
Copernicus Center, 773/777-8898, 5216 W Lawrence. at Milwaukee.
http://copernicuscenter.org/
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"Bikes! The Green Revolution" -2012.09.09.: Explores American bicycle culture, styles, history, and why they are the way of the future.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://naturemuseum.org
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Fringe Fest (since 2010). -2012.09.09 Yearly.: Over 200 performances of the untried and weird.
http://chicagofringe.org
Various venues. Pilsen.
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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.: Fr 08.31: Art in Transit: CTA Public Art, 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 2012.08.31: ^

Blue Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. Monthly. 8a.: Second full moon in same month.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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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.
http://Bedno.com/bike/ccm
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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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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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* FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.: Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://fbcchicago.blogspot.com
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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Tesla & The Last Vegas. 17+ $40 8p.: http://teslatheband.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Girl Talk. 17+ $30+ 10p.: http://illegal-art.net
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.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 2012.09.01: ^

Labor Day Weekend Celebration. -Monday Yearly. All ages. Mostly free. Fr/Sa -midnt, Su/Mo -10p. 10a.: Close of summer fest includes extra entertainment, extra bands at beer stage, and extra fireworks show Sunday at 9:30p.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Tomato Battle. All ages. $30-50 12-6p.: 60K Lbs of tomatoes to throw. Beer garden, spectator areas, costume contest, bands.
http://tomatobattle.com
Toyota Park, 7000 S Harlem, Bridgeview. Near 294, 55, orange line.
http://toyotapark.com
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Ravenswood Remix. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. ~$5 12-10p.: "A refreshing remix of indie, intuitive, folk and craft art made from RECYCLED and found materials." Also food trucks, kids activities, and bands.
http://ravenswoodremix.com
773/433-8048, 4100 N Ravenswood.
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Saturdays All ages. Free 12-3p.: Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for red shirts.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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The Fray & Kelly Clarkson. All ages. $79-130+ 7p.: http://thefray.com
FMWB Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.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.
09.01: African Americans in Chicago - new book.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.: Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.: Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out. "BYO Picnic Basket"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft Circus Arts, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Sound Tribe Sector Nine. 17+ $40 11p.: W/ Future Rock.
http://sts9.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2012.09.02: ^

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2012.10.28 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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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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MDA "Show of Strength" Yearly. 7p.: Evolved from the former Jerry Lewis MDA telethon (since 1966), now just 3 packed hours of pre-produced entertainment.
http://www.mdausa.org/telethon
WGN. http://www.wgntv.com
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Umphrey's Mcgee. 17+ $27+ 9:30p.: http://umphreysmcgee.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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Labor Day Glowout. 18+ $? 10p-4a.: Thousands of glowstix, lites and lasers, balloons and confetti.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/152538191536557
K-Oz Nightclub, 773/247-2400, 2501 S Kedzie.
http://koznightclub.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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* Neo Anniversary party (since 1979). Yearly. 21+ $10? 10p-4a.: (33rd!) Legendary annual bash. Dress for photos. Probably spinning dark-wave and 80s. DJs Jeff Moyer, Qbot, Kamar.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/399143250139853
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. No free parking.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Monday 2012.09.03: ^

Labor Day. 1st Monday in September Yearly.: Honors working people and celebrates their history and accomplishments. Essentially identical to the European May Day celebrated on May 1st. First observed in NYC on 1882.09.05 by the Knights of Labor.
http://www.dol.gov/
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Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.: Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.: "A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.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 2012.09.04: ^

Chicago Public Schools open. Yearly. 8a.: http://www.cps.edu
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Stone Temple Pilots. 18+ $60+ 8p.: http://stonetemplepilots.com/
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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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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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 2012.09.05: ^

Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.: Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow, easy parking.
09.05: Walter "The Spellbinder" King, Jeff "comedy conjurer" Bibik, Alba from Argentina.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.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 2012.09.06: ^

Critical Lass. Monthly. All ages. Free 6p.: Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://FaceBook.com/CriticalLass
Wrightwood Park, 2534 N Greenview.
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Cake. All ages. $40 7:30p.: http://cakemusic.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Little Feat. -Friday 18+ $45 2 nites 7:30p.: http://littlefeat.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Judy Tenuta. -Saturday 21+ $20-30 8-9p.: http://judytenuta.com
Laugh Factory, 773/327-3175, 3175 N Broadway.
http://laughfactory.com
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.: Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.: Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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"Future Bass" Thursdays 21+ $5+ 10p-4a.: SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.: Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.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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2012.08.31