2014.11.14 (wk906)
Kill the past.
- RECOMMENDED:
- Movie: "Rosewater" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Dumb and Dumber To" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
..-Su: Windy City Con at Westin Lombard.
Fr: RL Grime at Concord Music Hall.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Drum&Bass nite at Abbey Pub.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: The Fab Faux at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Bobby Conn performs Bowie at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: trentemoller at Park West.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su-Mo: Leonid Meteor Shower.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
We: Mavis Staples at Auditorium.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Great American Smokeout.
Th: Gilbert Gottfried at Zanies Comedy Club.
Th: Shaggy at Cubby Bear.
Movie: ^
- "Rosewater" now playing.
- Jon Stewart directs Gael Garcia Bernal, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Claire Foy, Golshifteh Farahani, Kim Bodnia, ...
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Theaters Everywhere.
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- "Dumb and Dumber To" now playing.
- W/ Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Laurie Holden, Kathleen Turner.
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- Now playing.
- Interstellar, The Theory of Everything, Goodbye to Language 3D, The Great Invisible, Fury, Birdman, St. Vincent, Left Behind, The Hero of Color City, The Zero Theorem, Pump, The Maze Runner, Are You Here, Sin City 2, Expendables 3, The Giver, Boyhood, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing: ^
- Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2014.11.16 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
- "Legends" Blue Tour.
http://ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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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- 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
Castle, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn.
http://castlenightclubchicago.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 2014.11.14: ^
- Windy City Con (since 1974). -Sunday Yearly. $35-50.
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy type convention. Many fine featured guests. Art, vendors, films, gaming, workshops, costume contests, room parties.
http://www.windycon.org
Westin Lombard, 630/719-8000, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Yorktown Center.
http://starwoodhotels.com
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- * RL Grime. 18+ $30 8p-2a.
- http://rlgri.me/
Concord Music Hall, 773/570-4000, 2047 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Western stop. Body searches. No reentry.
http://concordmusichall.com
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- Improvised Shakespeare. Fr/Th 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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- Drum&Bass nite. 21+ $0-10 9p.
- DJs Danny The Wildchild + MC Questionmark, Mistanoize, Alfonz Delamota, Fineprint, M.I.A. Crew, ...
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Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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://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://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2014.11.15: ^
- College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.
- Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
11.15: "The Reality of Human-Caused Climate Disruption: The Time to Act Is Now!" Energy-environmental activist Dennis Nelson responds to the climate deniers/delayers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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- The Fab Faux. $25-125 7:30p.
- Rolling Stone mag says "the greatest Beatles tribute band of all time"
http://thefabfaux.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.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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- Bobby Conn performs Bowie. $20 2 shows, 7:30+10p.
- Culture warrior dons glitter and heels to channel the Thin White Duke in all his occult Krautrock-inspired greatness in a tribute concert to the classic Station to Station.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://mcachicago.org
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- Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.
- "Drinking club with a biking problem" Home after dawn.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Sunday 2014.11.16: ^
- **** ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY (since 1965). Yearly.
- The prodigious brilliance behind this system and much more turns a year wiser. SCORPIOS RULE!!!
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- Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
- Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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- New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
- May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, American Dad, more.
http://thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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- trentemoller. 18+ $25 9p.
- with T.O.M. and his Computer.
http://anderstrentemoller.com/
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.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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- Leonid Meteor Shower. -Monday Yearly. 4-7a.
- Peaks near dawn.
http://earthsky.org/tonight
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Monday 2014.11.17: ^
- 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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- Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
- "A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
11.17: Freakshow Banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2014.11.18: ^
- Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.
- "Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.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.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2014.11.19: ^
- * Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2014.11.30 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
- "Legends" Blue Tour.
http://ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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- Mavis Staples. $75-1000 7:30p.
- Celebrating 75 Years w/ Mavis Staples, Gregg Allman, Ryan Bingham, Eric Church, Patty Griffin, Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, Michael McDonald, Buddy Miller, Keb' Mo', Aaron Neville, Joan Osborne, Widespread Panic, Grace Potter, Marty Stuart, Jeff and Spencer Tweedy, Bonnie Raitt And Otis Clay.
http://Mavis75.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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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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- Terrapin Flyer. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.
- Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2014.11.20: ^
- Great American Smokeout (since 1977). 3rd Thursday in November Yearly.
- Promoted by the American Cancer Society. Quit smoking, at least for the day.
877-YES-QUIT http://cancer.org
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- Gilbert Gottfried. 21+ $25++ 7p.
- http://gilbertgottfried.com
Zanies Comedy Club, 312/337-4027, 1548 North Wells. 1/2 south of North Ave and Wells St.
http://chicago.zanies.com
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- Shaggy. 21+ $28 9p.
- http://shaggyonline.com
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
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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. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
- 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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