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2015.11.13 (wk958)

Sustainable Hedonism

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "The Peanuts Movie" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
..-Su: Windy City Con at Westin Lombard.
Ongoing: The Power and Politics of Anger at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Flow Show at Links Hall.
Fr: Tributosaurus as R.E.M at Metro.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Debonair Social Club.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: College of Complexes at Dappers East Restaurant.
Sa: The Fab Faux at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Polkaholics Anniversary Show at Redline Tap.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult at Bottom Lounge.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu-Mo: Leonid Meteor Shower.
We: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
We: Public Image Ltd at Concord Music Hall.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Great American Smokeout.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz at Riviera Theatre.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"The Peanuts Movie" now playing.

Kristin Chenoweth, Francesca Capaldi, Madisyn Shipman, Noah Schnapp, ...
http://peanutsmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

Peanuts, Spectre, Love, Our Brand Is Crisis, Steve Jobs, I Smile Back, Jem and the Holograms, Rock the Kasbah, Pan, The Walk, The Martian, The Intern, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing:    ^

Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2015.11.15 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Xtreme" Red Tour.
http://ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2016.02.14 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times. 8:15p.

100s of performers, 100s of works.
http://dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6875, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.

Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2015.11.13:    ^

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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The Power and Politics of Anger. -2015.12.18 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Works in all media investigating positive and negative roles that anger plays in art, culture, politics, and everyday life.
11.13: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org
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* Flow Show. -Saturday All ages. $10-20 3 shows. 3+7p.

A curated community showcase of object manipulation in a theatrical setting. Hoops, poi, staff, fans, juggling, ...
http://facebook.com/theflowshowchicago
Links Hall, 773/281-0824, 3111 N Western Ave.
http://linkshall.org
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Tributosaurus as R.E.M. 18+ $21+ 8p.

Performing "Murmur" in entirety.
http://tributosaurus.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Fr/Sa 18+ $20-40 8p.

A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties.
http://kisskisscabaret.com
Uptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
http://uptownunderground.net
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"Nexus 6" 2nd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

"Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://facebook.com/nexus6chicago
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

"A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins Electronica/Indie Alternative dance music.
11.13: Wax Trax! memories 10p-2a.
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 2015.11.14:    ^

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.
11.14: The Chicago "L" - Author Greg Borzo speaks on history and present.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Dappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
http://facebook.com/Dappers-Restaurant-East-111805538856448
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The Fab Faux. $25-125 7:30p.

Famed Beatles homage.
http://thefabfaux.com/
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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Polkaholics Anniversary Show. 21+ $5+ 8p-1a.

18 years, w/ The Blue Ribbon Glee Club, DJ Bashert.
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Redline Tap, 773/274-5463, 7006 N. Glenwood Ave.
http://heartlandcafe.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://berlinchicago.com
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Sunday 2015.11.15:    ^

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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My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. 17+ $20+ 8p.

W/ Cocksure and DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://mylifewiththethrillkillkult.com
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.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 2015.11.16:    ^

**** 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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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
11.16: Baby Metal Banger.
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2015.11.17:    ^

Chi 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://chihacknight.org
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.
http://chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Leonid Meteor Shower. -Monday Yearly. 4-7a.

Peaks near dawn.
http://earthsky.org/tonight
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Wednesday 2015.11.18:    ^

* Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2015.11.29 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Xtreme" Red Tour.
http://ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Public Image Ltd. 17+ $28 8p-2a.

http://pilofficial.com
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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"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 2015.11.19:    ^

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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Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). Live Art. 21+ Free 6-10p.

Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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* Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz. 18+ Sold out. Doors 6p 8p.

http://mileycyrus.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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Drum&Bass night. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

11.19: Bailey / Trace / David Owen / Dioptrics / Alfonz Delamota / DJ Kode X / MC Questionmark UK.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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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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Notes:    ^

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2015.11.13