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2012.10.12 (wk798)

Ain't no such thing as a fair fight.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: International Film Fest at multiple theaters.
Movie: "Seven Psychopaths" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at Music Box Theatre.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
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).
Ongoing: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Su: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
..-Sa: Bicycles & the Arts at Working Bikes Cooperative.
Ongoing: 20 Neighborhoods at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Sand Mandala creation at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
..-Fr: Social Distortion at Vic Theatre.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Farmer's Day.
Fr: National Children's Day.
Fr: Motion City Soundtrack at House of Blues.
Fr: Battle of the Jug Bands at Logan Square Auditorium.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
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.
..-Su: Rocky Horror performed live at Mayne Stage.
Sa-Su: Reptile Breeders convention at Tinley Park (Sa+Su).
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Bike Tour of Lakeview at Lakeview School Park.
Sa: Travelon Gamelon at Logan Center for the Arts.
Sa-Su: Music Box of Horror at Music Box Theatre.
Sa-Su: Circus in Progress at The Actors Gymnasium.
Sa-Su: Circus In The Parks at Mt. Greenwood Park.
Sa: Bike Scavenger Hunt at West Town Bikes.
Sa: Alanis Morissette at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: The Psychedelic Furs at Vic Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Keller Williams at Park West.
Sa: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult at Bottom Lounge.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Cirque De La Femme at Lincoln Tap Room.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: The Color Run at Grant Park.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Bucktown Apple Pie Contest at Holstein Park.
Su: Gymnastics Champions at United Center.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Bosses Day.
Tu: Presidential Debate on TV.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We-..: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Alaska Day.
Th: Converge at Metro.
Th: Boys Like Girls at Riviera Theatre.
Th: Spooky Bowlathon at Diversey River Bowl.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

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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"Seven Psychopaths" now playing.

Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Michael Pitt, Michael Stuhlbarg, ...
http://sevenpsychopaths.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. -Thursday.

30th anniversary digital restoration.
http://StarTrek.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://musicboxtheatre.com
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.

Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 10.12: West Pullman 401 W. 123rd St. - Super Size Me.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.

Looper, Hotel Transylvania, Dredd 3D, Trouble with the Curve, Resident Evil: Retribution, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^

Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2012.10.21 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 -2012.10.27 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 -2012.10.28 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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13 Terrors. Fr/Sa/Su -2012.10.28 Yearly. 13+ $10 7-10p.

"Greeted by the ghostly crew, confronted by evil clowns and crazed costume ball guests visitors will get turned around in the mirror maze and get off balance in the spinning vortex."
Theater on the Lake, 312/742-PLAY, Fullerton at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Pumpkin Farms. -2012.10.31 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. -2012.10.31 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. -2012.10.31 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 scary SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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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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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2012.10.14 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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Bicycles & the Arts. -2012.10.13 All ages. $10+ donation. Times?

Chicago Calling Arts Festival event, finds meaningful connections between values of bicycle culture and values of arts community, and connecting with topics such as safe streets and progressive urban planning. Fundraiser for Working Bikes Cooperative.
312/380-9223 http://thechainlink.org/events/bicycles-the-arts
Working Bikes Cooperative, 773/847-5440, 2434 S Western Ave.
http://workingbikes.org
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20 Neighborhoods. -2012.10.31 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Community Art Project Group Show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Sand Mandala creation. -Saturday 11a-8p.

Tibetan Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery. Chanting at noon and 7pm.
http://gomang.org
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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Social Distortion. -Friday 18+ $34+ 7:30p.

W/ Lindi Ortega / The Biters.
http://socialdistortion.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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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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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 2012.10.12:    ^

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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Motion City Soundtrack. All ages. $24+ 6:30p.

W/ Jukebox The Ghost and Now, Now.
http://motioncitysoundtrack.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Battle of the Jug Bands (since 2008). 21+ $9 7p.

9 bands, vote for your fave.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/387136831359741
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://logansquareauditorium.com
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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, 5949 N Clark. East corner at Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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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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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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Rocky Horror performed live. -Sunday Ages? $20 12a.

Presented by Awkward Pause Theatre.
http://awkwardpausetheatre.com
Mayne Stage, 773/381-4554, 1328 W Morse.
http://maynestage.com
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Saturday 2012.10.13:    ^

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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

Sa 10.13: The Great Migration: African American Heritage, 10a.
Sa 10.13: Hops & Barley: Pubs & Micro-breweries, 11a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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 Tour of Lakeview. All ages. $9 11a-3p.

Touring some of the city's most famous, revered and visited sites including Wrigley Field, Graceland Cemetery, the Music Box Theatre and the Elks National Memorial. Lee Diamond leads 15+ miles. Helmets and waivers required.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/394838847253007
Lakeview School Park, 773/255-6347, 4055 N Greenview Ave.
http://ChicagoVelo.com
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Travelon Gamelon. All ages. Free 12-3:30p.

An art/music composition performed on bikes in transit.
http://tinyurl.com/travelonchi
Logan Center for the Arts, 60th St. and Drexel Ave.
http://arts.uchicago.edu/content/logan-center
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Music Box of Horror (since 2005). -Sunday Yearly. Ages? $24-30 24hr 12p.

24 Hour Horror Movie Marathon including host, special guests, live music, costume contest, vintage trailers, prizes, more.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Circus in Progress. -Sunday All ages. $12+ Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 3p.

An Evening of Daring New Work.
The Actors Gymnasium, 847/328-2795, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://actorsgymnasium.com
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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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Bike Scavenger Hunt. All ages. $10 6:30-?p.

Benefits West Town Bikes youth programs.
http://thechainlink.org/events/wtb-scavenger-hunt
West Town Bikes, 773/772-6523, 2459 W Division St.
http://westtownbikes.org
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Alanis Morissette. 18+ $48 7:30p.

W/ Souleye.
http://alanis.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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The Psychedelic Furs. 18+ $31+ 8p.

W/ The Lemonheads featuring Juliana Hatfield.
http://thepsychedelicfurs.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.
10.13: The 2012 Elections: What Is Really At Stake.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Keller Williams. 18+ $23+ 8:30p.

http://kellerwilliams.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. 17+ $20 9p-3a.

W/ Sinister Fate, Pound of Flesh, DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://mylifewiththethrillkillkult.com
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.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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Cirque De La Femme. 2nd Saturdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

"SideShow/GrindShow" extreme performers and DJs.
http://facebook.com/cirquedelafemme
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.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 2012.10.14:    ^

The Color Run. All ages. $45.

The craziest, most colorful, 5k of your life. Wear white.
http://thecolorrun.com/chicago/
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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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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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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Bucktown Apple Pie Contest (since 2005). Yearly. All ages. Free 2-5p.

Fun-filled afternoon of music, games, prizes and 200+ homemade apple pies.
http://bucktownapplepiecontest.com
Holstein Park, 2200 N Oakley. 2 bks S of Fullerton, 1 bk E of Western.
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Gymnastics Champions. All ages. $25-200 6p.

Kellogg's tour of Olympians.
http://kelloggstour.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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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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Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 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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Monday 2012.10.15:    ^

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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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 2012.10.16:    ^

Bosses Day. Honor and be kind to bosses. Yearly.

http://www.hallmark.com
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* Presidential Debate. All ages. Free 8-9:30p.

From Hofstra University in Hempstead NY, Candy Crowley hosts President Barack Obama vs. a sociopathic 1%-er. Town meeting format.
http://barackobama.com
TV. #MittLies.
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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 2012.10.17:    ^

Joffrey Ballet. -2012.10.28 All ages. $31-152 Various times.

"Human Landscapes: Pretty BALLET, Forgotten Land, The Green Table."
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays -2012.10.31 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 2012.10.18:    ^

Alaska Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
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Converge. All ages. $18 6p.

Aggro w/ Torche and Kvelertak.
http://convergecult.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Boys Like Girls. All ages. $24 6:30p.

And the All-American Rejects.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Spooky Bowlathon (since 1998). Yearly. All ages. $40+ 6:45-10p.

Halloween-themed fundraiser (benefits Alternatives Youth), flat price includes shoe rental, dinner and three hours of bowling for one. Also available raffle, and bar for 21+.
773/506-7474 http://alternativesyouth.org
Diversey River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
http://www.drbowl.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $8-10 10p-4a.

Zebo / Subnoxious / Regulators / Mega Mike.
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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Notes:    ^

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2012.10.12