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2018.09.21 (wk1105)

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Movie: "Fahrenheit 11/9" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Colette" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "House with a Clock in Its Walls" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Reeling at Various theaters.
Seasonal: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Circus In The Parks (Sa+Su).
..-Su: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: Bears Home Games at Soldier Field.
Fr-Su: Long Grove Apple Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Fr: International Day of Peace at Observances locally.
Fr: Heart Walk at Soldier Field.
Fr: Andy Borowitz at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Ozzy Osbourne at Tinley Park Amphitheatre.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Blacklight Blackout at Exit.
Sa: Autumnal Equinox.
Sa: Meat Beat Manifesto at Metro.
Sa: World Carfree Day.
Sa: College of Complexes at Dappers East Restaurant.
Sa: Ringo Starr at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Start of Libra.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Frontline Assembly at Metro.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Sukkot.
Mo: Full "Corn" Moon.
Mo: National Punctuation Day.
Mo: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Mo: Monday Night Ride at Lincoln Monument.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
We: When Women Ruled The World at Auditorium.
We: Proper Drum&Bass at Debonair Social Club.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th-Su: EXPO Chicago at Navy Pier.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Unbridled at Untitled.

Movie:    ^

* "Fahrenheit 11/9" now playing.

Michael Moore's Trumpumentary.
michaelmoore.comTheaters Everywhere.
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"Colette" now playing.

Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw, ...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com/coletteTheaters Everywhere.
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"The House with a Clock in Its Walls" now playing.

W/ Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, ...
housewithaclock.comTheaters Everywhere.
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Reeling (since 1983). International LGBT Film Festival.

Quite interesting assortment of about 90 films in a variety of genres.
reelingfilmfestival.orgVarious theaters.
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Now playing.

Hal, The Predator, The Happytime Murders, The Wife, Juliet Naked, Alpha, Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Teen Titans Go!, Generation Wealth, Shock and Awe, Skyscraper, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Sorry to Bother You, Leave No Trace, Three Identical Strangers, Woman Walks Ahead, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The King, Incredibles 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^

Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^

** Circus In The Parks. -2018.10.21 Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Shows at 2+5p.

Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
09.21-23: Lake Shore Park, 808 N Lake Shore Dr, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm
09.29-30: Ridge Park, 1817 W 96th St, Sa+Su 2+5pm
10.06-07: Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N Avers Ave, Sa+Su 2+5pm
10.12-14: Oriole Park, 5430 N Olcott Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2pm+5pm
10.19-21: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm.
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World Music Festival (since 1999). -2018.09.23 Yearly.

Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 worldmusicfestivalchicago.orgVarious locations.
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Bears Home Games. -2018.12.16 All ages. $$.

ChicagoBears.comSoldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
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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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Friday 2018.09.21:    ^

Long Grove Apple Fest (since 1993). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.

Cider donuts, caramel apples, apple pies, even apple popcorn and apple martinis! Bands including country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz, more. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
starevents.comHistoric Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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* International Day of Peace (since 1982). Yearly.

United Nations global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
internationaldayofpeace.orgObservances locally.
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Heart Walk. Yearly. All ages. 11a-1:30p.

Walkathon to fight heart disease. Other area walks on other days or times.
heartwalk.orgSoldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. South Lot.
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Andy Borowitz. $40+ 7:30p.

The "Make America Not Embarrassing Again" tour.
borowitzreport.comChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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Ozzy Osbourne. $24-280+ 7:30p.

"No More Tours 2"
ozzy.comTinley Park Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
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Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays 21+ Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
Bedno.com/skateDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 9p-4a.

"A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins.
09.21: Harem of Oddities Equinox - a Performance Art and Burlesque Show 10p-midnt.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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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.
facebook.com/blacklightblackoutexitExit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North. 2nd Fl.
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Saturday 2018.09.22:    ^

* Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.

Night and day are equal length (sun 05:47-17:56), official start of fall.
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Meat Beat Manifesto. 18+ $45+ Doors 5:30p.

Cold Waves VII (Day Two) w/ C-Tec * Hellbent * Author & Punisher * Wire Spine * Anatomy.
coldwaves.netMetro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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World Carfree Day (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5:30p.

Promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture.
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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.
09.22: America's Love/Hate Relationship with Immigration.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
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Ringo Starr. $150+ 8p.

And His All Starr Band.
ringostarr.comChicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
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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.
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Sunday 2018.09.23:    ^

Start of Libra. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the balance.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays -2018.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $15+ 2hr 1:30p.

VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/graceland-cemeteryGraceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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Frontline Assembly. 18+ $45+ Doors 5:30p.

Cold Waves VII (Day Three) w/ Die Krupps * The Black Queen * Actors * Continues * Ganser.
coldwaves.netMetro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
adultswim.comTOON. On cable.
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Sukkot. -2018.09.30 Yearly. Sunset to sunset.

Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar).
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Monday 2018.09.24:    ^

Full "Corn" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 10p.

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National Punctuation Day (since 2004). Yearly.

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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p.

Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
fullmoonjam.org4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p.

Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Tuesday 2018.09.25:    ^

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."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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Wednesday 2018.09.26:    ^

When Women Ruled The World. $$ 7p.

Dr. Kara Cooney speaks for National Geographic Live.
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
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Proper Drum&Bass. Wednesdays 21+ $0-10+ 9p-2a.

09.26: Danny the Wild Child w/ Skrimshaw, Midway, Misfit.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
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* South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

22nd season.
southparkstudios.comCOM. On cable.
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.

"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
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Thursday 2018.09.27:    ^

EXPO Chicago. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-100+ 11a-7p.

Featuring leading international galleries, curated blend of contemporary and modern art, design and new technology. Museum-quality, concept-driven programming to attract top artists, thinkers and collectors.
expochicago.comNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
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Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). Live Art. Last Thursdays 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.
facebook.com/atomicsketchGreen Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
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Unbridled. Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.

Weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
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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.
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-15+ Mo closed, Tu 10a-9p (free for locals), We+Th 10a-5p, Fr 10a-9p, Sa+Su 10a-5p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
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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, mini-golf course, quality restaurants and bars, enclosed garden, touristy specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis and cruise lines, the Shakespeare Theatre and more.
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.
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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.
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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, 111 S Michigan Ave.
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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.
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-15+, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2018.09.21