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2017.03.17 (wk1026)

Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party!"

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Beauty and the Beast" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Trainspotting 2" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: Stronger Together at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Tattoo Arts Con at Rosemont Con Center.
Fr: Saint Patrick's Day.
Fr: Acrobatica Infiniti Circus at Uptown Underground.
Fr: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Fr: The Tossers at Metro.
Fr: Ween at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Blacklight Blackout at Exit.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Sa: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier.
Sa: College of Complexes at Dappers East Restaurant.
Sa: Bebe Rexha at Metro.
Sa: Star Wars Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Vaudezilla! at Stage 773.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Trentemoller at Concord Music Hall.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Invasion of Iraq anniversary.
Mo: Vernal Equinox.
Mo: Great American Meatout.
Mo: International Day of Happiness.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Start of Aries.
Tu-Su: Circus 1903 at Oriental Theater.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: Proper Drum&Bass at Debonair Social Club.
We-..: Alvin Ailey ballet at Auditorium.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: "Sugar" at Untitled.
Th: Nirvana's Nevermind at Martyrs'.

Movie:    ^

"Beauty and the Beast" now playing.

Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline, ...
http://movies.disney.com/beauty-and-the-beast-2017
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Trainspotting 2" now playing.

Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle.
http://facebook.com/T2TrainspottingMovie
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Kong: Skull Island, My Scientology Movie, Contemporary Color, Logan, Table 19, The Shack, Kedi, LEGO Batman, The Space Between Us, The Founder, xXx: Return of Xander Cage, 20th Century Women, Hidden Figures, Passengers, Star Wars Rogue One, Jackie, Bad Santa 2, Rules Don't Apply, A Street Cat Named Bob, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^

National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2017.03.31 Yearly.

2017 theme: "Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Stronger Together. -2017.04.15 Th-Fr -6p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Celebrating Women Artists from WMG's past 25 years.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org
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Tattoo Arts Convention (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-40 11a-8p.

Many vendors, artists, and judged shows.
215/423-4780 http://villainarts.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.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 2017.03.17:    ^

Saint Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain. Yearly.

Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc. PARTIES AT EVERY BAR.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Day
http://www.ireland.com
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** Acrobatica Infiniti Circus. 3rd Fridays 21+ $25-40 8p.

The Nerd Circus! Combining circus, cosplay, and genre fiction for all manner of fans. Great performers, breathtaking acts. Showcasing new works and fan favorites from silly to sensual: fire eating, trapeze, straps, juggling, hula hooping, aerial ring, comedy, acrobatics and more! Also raffle, swag, photo booth...
http://aicircus.com
Uptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
http://uptownunderground.net
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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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The Tossers. 18+ $20+ 9p.

W/ Gallows Bound, The Avondale Ramblers, The Siderunners.
http://thetossers.com/
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Ween. 18+ $45-105+ 9p.

http://ween.com/
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://aragon.com
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Blacklight Blackout (since 2011). 3rd Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Big freakfest in a tiny space. Lots of DJs, cheap beer, UV paints, radiation.
http://facebook.com/blacklightblackoutexit
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North. 2nd Fl.
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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.
03.17: "Madame Envy's Harem of Oddities" performances at 11p.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://berlinchicago.com
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Saturday 2017.03.18:    ^

Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2017.03.26 Yearly. All ages. $5-15+ Th-Sa 10a-8p, Su-We 10a-6p.

Dozens of themed gardens magically transform the space into a lush botanical wonderland of color. Also lectures, demos and hundreds of products and info booths.
http://chicagoflower.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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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.
03.18: Authoritarian Personality Theory and the US Right-Wing.
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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Bebe Rexha. All ages. $21++ 7:30p.

W/ Daniel Skye, Spencer Ludwig.
http://beberexha.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Star Wars Burlesque. Saturdays 18+ $28 9p.

Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.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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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p.

One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
http://Vaudezilla.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Sunday 2017.03.19:    ^

Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays All ages. Free 12-4p.

Honoring Chicago's immigrant communities and rich diversity with a lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, and folk art vendors.
03.19: Celebrate Mexico.
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.

May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Son of Zorn, more.
http://thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Trentemoller. 18+ $17 7p-2a.

T.O.M. and his Computer.
http://anderstrentemoller.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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"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 2017.03.20:    ^

Invasion of Iraq anniversary (since 2003). Yearly.

This grossly ill-planned and criminal distraction built on Bush era lies for war-profiteers reaped boiling new hatreds and insurmountable debt. History remembers this fool's errand as a mixture of disaster, nightmare and treason which hemorrhaged over 2 BILLION $$$ a week, drowning a generation in soldier blood and orphan tears. By the end of this sociopathic endeavor we wasted enough to have achieved energy independence, cured a few top diseases, and put every high school grad through college. Yet somehow even that didn't dig the GOP's grave.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War
http://costofwar.com
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* Vernal Equinox. Yearly.

Night and day are equal length (sun 06:02-18:11), official start of spring.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php
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Great American Meatout (since 1985). Yearly.

Eat nothing with eyes today.
http://www.meatout.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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* International Day of Happiness. Yearly.

Declared by the UN in 2012, recognizing happiness as a fundamental human goal.
http://dayofhappiness.net
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
03.20: "Encino Man" Banger!
http://facebook.com/PnCDjs
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2017.03.21:    ^

Start of Aries. Astrological sign, the ram. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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Circus 1903. -Sunday.

"The Most Amazing Show On Earth" Fantastic acts and a puppet elephant.
http://circus1903.com
Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph. Downtown.
http://broadwayinchicago.com
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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://facebook.com/chicagoundergroundcomedy
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Proper Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

03.21: Los MaraFackas w/ AudioPhlex / Lamebrane / Tim Nice.
http://facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbass
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Wednesday 2017.03.22:    ^

Alvin Ailey ballet. -2017.03.26 All ages. $$.

http://alvinailey.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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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/In-One-Ear-210844945622380
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2017.03.23:    ^

"Sugar" Thursdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

Michelle L'Amour's weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Nirvana's Nevermind. 21+ $12 10p.

Performed by Great Moments in Vinyl.
http://facebook.com/GreatMomentsInVinyl
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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://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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2017.03.17