Ongoing:

Visit the Gothic Chicago website:

http://www.gothicchicago.com

My favorite costume shops for your convenience through October:

Drum Gift Shoppe, 773/769-5551, 5216 N Clark, quite nice.
Fantasy Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee, huge and comprehensive.
Lost Era, 773/764-7400, 1517 W Howard, vintage and fine.

"Hades Haunted House" (20th) rated best by Fangoria!, $6-15, 5:30-10p, -1998.11.01. Also "Boo Fest" for the youngsters, from 2p. "Robot Zoo" large animitronic demos of how animal bodies work.

Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. http://www.msichicago.org/events/sof/index.html

"Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village", city decorates Daley Plaza, activities, fortunes.

Washington and Dearborn, 312/744-3315, 11a-2p, M-F -1998.10.31.

"The Hauntings at Navy Pier" many family events. "Pier Walk", more than 100 REALLY impressive huge modern sculptures.

Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand. http://www.navypier.com

"Seahorse Symphony", the amazing seahorse and kin.

Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. http://SheddAquarium.org

Surrealist Prints and Alice Hargrave photos -1998.11.15, abstracts, quilts, sculpture.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter

Japan 2000: Kisho Kurokawa architecture -1999.01.03, Mary Cassatt 1890s Impressionist -1999.01.10, Julia Margaret 1860s photos of women -1999.01.10, Ancient West Mexican art -1998.11.22, Central African masterpieces -1999.03.14, more.

Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, Free Tuesdays. http://www.artic.edu

Mariko Mori, Japanese, explores femininity, various media, some high tech, -1999.03.14. Jana Sterbak, survey of works on notions of beauty, -1999.01.03. Damien Hirst, celebrated and notorious artist, -1999.05.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago Tu/Th/Fr 11a-6p, We 11a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-6p. http://www.mcachicago.org

"Blue Man Group" this stays here on the list until I see the show!

Briar Street Theater, 773/348-4000, 3133 N Halsted, $39-$46. http://www.blueman.com

"Whatever", NewCity recommended, a one woman 100 character epic over four nights (Th-Su).

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 773/335-1650, 1650 N Halsted, -1998.11.01. http://www.steppenwolf.org

Digitally remastered episodes of the original Star Trek. A dream come true!

Sci-Fi channel on cable, 6:30p and 10:30p, 1.5hr, in original order with cast interviews. http://www.scifi.com

Too much dance and art and drama and comedy to cover. Get yourself a Reader or NewCity.

Movies: Antz, Roxbury, Pecker, Rush Hour, Clay Pigeons, ...

Friday 1998.10.23:

Start of Scorpio.

Astrological sign, the scorpion - My sign!

Mother-in-law Day

Day to honor and be kind to mothers-in-law.

"Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 5p-11p.

Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html

Jason Salavon opens, sophisticated algorithmic computer art, -1998.11.28.

Peter Miller Gallery, 740 N Franklin, 312/951-1700.

"Soldier" opens starring Kurt Russell, obsolete warrior finds heart, saves village.

http://www.wb-soldier.com

"Pleasantville" opens, New Line Cinema, Gary Ross.

http://www.pleasantville.com

"Orgazmo" opens, a Trey Parker (South Park) film.

http://www.cluborgazmo.com

Henry Rollins spoken word show, all ages, $17.50, 7p - sold out.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html

"Dance Chicago: Choreographer's Showcase", 8p.

Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.

Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, then go to Berlin after.

8p (Fr,Sa): "Dead Man on Campus" no stars, poorly reviewed.
10p (Fr,Sa): "54" with Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers, Sela Ward, ...
mid (Fr,Sa): "Last Days of Disco" mainly beautiful unknowns.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com

"Strictly Jungle" radio show.

89.3 WNUR, 11p, 847/604-1983

Dance recommendations:

MadBar (773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen) and Exit (312/395-2700, 1315 W North).

Saturday 1998.10.24:

United Nations Day

Commemorates the ratification of the U.N. charter in 1945.

Farmers Market

Winthrop and Thorndale
Armitage and Halsted
Division and State
Clark and Maple, Evanston, 7:30a-1:30p
http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm

"Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-9p.

Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html

"Haunted Elevated Train Rides" guided tour of spooky city history, free.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph, Saturday afternoons -1998.10.31. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter

"Chicagoween", big family fun, horses, bands, costumes, procession at noon.

State Street at Randolph to Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315

"Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt" kids follow maps and clues to collect treats.

Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, 11a-3p, free. http://www.navypier.com

"Dance Chicago: Forward Motion", 8p.

Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.

"Berlin" featuring Terri Nun.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com

"Tokyo New Music Ensemble" sophisticated stuff, very modern, likely to be nice.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago, 8p, $15. http://www.mcachicago.org

Dance recommendations:

950 (773/929-8955, 950 W Wrightwood) and Buddha Lounge (312/666-1695, 728 W Grand).

Sunday 1998.10.25:

Daylight Savings Time ends.

Set clocks back one hour after 2am.

"Fright Fest" redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions, 10a-8p.

Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee. http://www.sixflags.com/parks/index.html

"Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt" kids follow maps and clues to collect treats.

Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand, 11a-3p, free. http://www.navypier.com

"Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour", stroll the big name graves.

Graceland Cemetery, 4000 N Clark, Sundays 2p -1998.10.25.

"Dance Chicago: Dance for Kids!", 3p. - not confirmed.

Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.

Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, 7p.

United Center, 1901 W Madison.

"Simpsons Halloween Special" don't miss it!!!!

Fox 32, 7p, two episodes.

Liz Phair, 7:30p - sold out.

Vic, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.

"Liquid Soul", great band with a rapper and horn section, 9p-mdnt.

Double Door, 312/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee

Monday 1998.10.26:

Liz Phair, 7:30p - sold out.

Vic, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.

Dance Slam", choreographers compete in five minute pieces, audience judged.

Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, recommended, $5, 7:30p.

"Belle And Sebastian" friend recommended, folksy? $14, 9p show.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com

"Chrome", Jungle DJs, rapping, break dancing, best at 10p.

MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen http://www.madbar.com

Tuesday 1998.10.27:

Farmers Market

Dearborn and Adams, 7a-3p
http://chicago.digitalcity.com/entertainment/farmers/farmers.htm

"Nocturna", Goth w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah.

Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. http://www.gothicchicago.com

Liz Phair, 7:30p, $18.50.

Vic, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.

"Testosterone Tuesday", hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers (firemen, movers, ...).

Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont.

"Gluestick - Slow Ambient Psychedelic Space" sounds promising.

Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. http://www.members.xoom.com/gluestick

Wednesday 1998.10.28:

"Lunacy", cheap drinks, ladies free, industrial, SM/tattoos, sometimes lame.

Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury, best about 10:30-01:00

"Freakshow", William Darke's incredible "Psycho Circus", includes flaming chainsaw juggling.

Dusk, 773/292-1577, 1000 N Wood - not confirmed.

Esteemed former president Jimmy Carter signing his new book "Virtues of Aging".

Border's, 312/573-0564, 830 N Michigan, 7p.

"P J Harvey", 7:30p - sold out.

Vic, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.

"Dance Chicago: Jazz Rhythms", 8p.

Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.

"Judas Priest", 21+, $26, 8:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html

"South Park" new special haloween episode!

Comedy Central on cable, 9p.

"Great Pumpkin Party" Reader Matches single yuppies event, costumes encouraged.

Drink, 312/733-7800, 702 W Fulton, 312/828-0350 reservations, after work.

Thursday 1998.10.29:

John Glenn, 77, flies on shuttle Discovery, noon on CNN?

On 1962.02.20 Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth.

"National Model, Radio Control and Hobby Show", geeks rule! - unconfirmed.

Rosemont Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, -1998.10.07. http://www.rosemont.com

"Dance Chicago: Breaking Boundaries", 7:30p. - not confirmed.

Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport, -1998.11.01.

"Halloween Bash 98" by Coca-Cola and B-96, 6p doors, 7p show, no idea what it is.

Rosemont Horizon, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.

"Surrealist Cabaret" described as "an aural landscape evocative of the surrealist aesthetic."

Randolph Cafe, Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Randolph, 6:30p-8:30p. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter

"Al Dimeola Electric Band", 80s jazz guitar great, 21+, $22.50, 7:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn http://www.hob.com/schedules/CHIbody.html

"Tori Amos", 7:30p.

Ryan Arena at McGaw Hall, 1501 Central, Evanston.

"Soul Asylum", $15, 8p show.

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. http://www.metrochicago.com

"KISS Karaoke" come in costume and sing along. Kiss tickets for best two costumes.

Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton.

"Monster Movie Marathon" hosted by Eddie Web, $5, $1035 best costume prize.

Brew&View, smoking, heckling, drink deals, fun!
8p: "Frankenstein" I wonder which one? Maybe Mary Shelley, 1994?
10p: "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Hewitt etc.
mid: "Phantasm - Oblivion" The fourth and worst of the series.
312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield, Belmont red line stop.
http://www.brewview.com