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2001.05.11 (week 202)

You Go, Gaia!

You Go, Gaia!

Noun: Greek version of "Mother Earth". Lately applied as name for semi-scientific "living earth" theory viewing the combined system of all Earth biotica as one coherent organism. Reflect.
Berlin, Drink, Circuit, Aura, Crobar and Joes will ALL be wild Friday night. Saturday has RARE events at the Loft, Vic, Riv, Charybdis, Metro and the Burnham Skate Park! So much more EVERY DAY - PLEASE review the recommended list below...
http://www.gaianet.fsbusiness.co.uk/gaiatheory.html

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: "Unbinding Isaac" - Redmoon at Steppenwolf Studio Theatre.
Ongoing: Network sweeps.
...-Mo: Art Chicago at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Sing-a-long Sound of Music at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Skate Patrol Certification signup.
Ongoing: Something Cloudy, Something Clear at Bailiwick Arts Center.
Fr: Benefit for Windy City Hemp Fest at Lyons Den.
Fr: Tanked at Drink.
...-Sa: "ZEROS" at PANG Studios.
Fr: Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: Iron Chef - Peach Battle on FOOD.
Fr: Aqua Events.
Fr: Trance Dance at Circuit.
Fr: Fetish Nation w/ Scarlet Life at Berlin.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: DEPARTURES at Aura.
Fr: The Hairbangers Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Andersonville / Lincoln Square at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Spin Out at Burnham Skate Park.
Sa: The State of Jazz & Improvised Music in Chicago at Hot House.
Sa: VIEW:SOURCE at Loft Collective.
Sa-We: U2 - SOLD OUT at United Center.
Sa: Guided by Voices at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Matches & Mayhem Benefit Party at -no place name-.
Sa: Richie Hawtin and John Aquaviva at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: SKILLS at Charybdis.
Sa: Offending Shadows at TriArts.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "REALITY CHECK" at Metro.
...

Ongoing:    ^

"Unbinding Isaac" - Redmoon. -2001.05.20 All ages. $10-25 Th/Fr 7:30p, Sa 3p/7:30p, Su 3p.

Written/directed by Jim Lasko. "Inspired by the surrealist paintings of Rene Magritte ... presents an alternately comic and thought provoking meditation on the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac"
Steppenwolf Studio Theatre, 773/388-9031, 1650 N Halsted.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Network sweeps. -2001.05.31 Yearly.

Extra special programming this month including new episodes of all your favorites.
http://www.tvguide.com
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Art Chicago (since 1993). Reknowned contemporary show. -Monday Yearly. All ages. $0-12 (-6p Mo) 12-8p.

Over 2000 international artists in all media represented by almost 200 galleries.
773/587-3300 http://www.artchicago.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Festival Hall.
http://www.navypier.com
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Sing-a-long Sound of Music. -2001.05.24 $10-22.50 (also Sa/Su 2p) 7:30p.

The classic film, now with subtitles.
http://www.singalonga.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Skate Patrol Certification signup. -2001.06.02 All ages. $25.

Chicago's annual testing for National Skate Patrol certification will be held soon. Applicants see a video and review, then must pass written and practical tests to certify a basic level of competency. First step to skate instructor certification, gets you a tee shirt. Contact skaterbabe@hotmail.com to sign up.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Now playing.

The Dish, Freddie Got Fingered, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Bridget Jones's Diary, Spy Kids, Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats, Chocolat, Cast Away, Down To Earth, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.

Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.

7p (Mo): Showing Weakest Link, a new combo survivor/millionaire game show. Free.
8p (Fr,Mo-Th): Hannibal - Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, ...
10p (Fr,Mo-Th): Snatch - Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Brad Pitt, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): 15 Minutes - Robert De Niro, Edward Burns, Kelsey Grammer, Avery Brooks, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.05.11:    ^

* Something Cloudy, Something Clear. Tennessee Williams' last play. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2001.05.27 18+ $15-25 Th-Sa 7:30p, Su 2:30p.

Something Cloudy, Something Clear is a rarely seen work by Tennessee Williams - it was the last play of his to open in NYC during his lifetime. Set on the beach of Provincetown in 1940, SCSC follows a day in the life of young writer - clearly a stand in for Williams - and his love for a beautiful Canadian dancer, Kip Kiernan. Written with both the innocence of youth and the wisdom and regret of old age, SCSC is a beautiful portrait of the artist as an old man.
773/883-1090 http://www.bailiwick.org
Bailiwick Arts Center, 773/883-1091, 1229 West Belmont. 10 blocks off Lake Shore Drive on Belmont.
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Benefit for Windy City Hemp Fest. Music & Info about the Fest & Marijuana Laws. 21+ Donation at door. 8p-1a.

Music from Rockford Brown, Slaveship, Genral Patton & His Privates, Soul Food, & Los Marijuanos.
(Fest itself, held since 1986, is on 2001.05.19/20).
773/381-9330 http://www.americancannabissoc.org/wchdb.html
Lyons Den, 773/871-3757, 1934 W Irving Park.
http://www.lyonsdenlive.com
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Tanked. Hi-energy lesbian dance party. $15-20 8p-3a.

Advertises thousands of tank tops, go-go girls, DJs, more.
773/583-5049 http://thirdcoastmarketing.com
Drink, 312/733-7800, 702 W Fulton.
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"ZEROS" Fr/Sa -2001.05.12 All ages. $4-8 Fr 7p, Sa 2p. 8p.

A play about love, non-existence, and a boy building a bomb in his basement.
http://www.freestreet.org
PANG Studios, 1419 W Blackhawk. North of Division, just East of Ashland,
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* Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.

Excellent and Futurama-like, but darker. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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Iron Chef - Peach Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.

Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
See a funny spoof at http://www.legochef.com
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
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* Aqua Events. Fridays 21+ $10 9p-?a.

5.11: Andrei Morant, Mazi, Phantom 45, Dan Efex.
Aqua, 312/942-9999, 201 N Green. A.K.A. 820 W Lake, near Halsted.
http://www.aquanightclub.com
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Trance Dance. 2nd Fridays 21+ $10 9p-4a.

RSVP at http://www.circuitrsvp.com for free admission.
DJs Laura B and Aubrey Jones. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay.
Circuit, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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** Fetish Nation w/ Scarlet Life. Great local electro-dark dance band. 21+ $5 10p-4a.

Performing for photographer Lee Higg's combination multimedia psychoerotica bday party, book signing and fashion show. Greg Haus after. COME EARLY!
http://www.divanation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting heavyweight headliners. Always well produced, nice change of scene with Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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DEPARTURES. Progressive UK house, deep funky trance, techno. Fridays 21+ $10 10:15p-4a.

Guestlisting gives $5 til midnite and open bar 9-10p.
FUEL presents: Chicago's definite outlet to the sonic bliss. Resident ANDRE SOLARIS (FUEL/Clubland Saturday Nite 92.7&5FM 3-6am) with weekly guests. Massive sound and visuals.
5.11: Shawn Jackson, proteksion records nyc.
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
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The Hairbangers Ball. 21+ $7 11p.

Six member 80s parody band?
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.

A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.05.12:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Andersonville / Lincoln Square. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in May Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.

Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Spin Out. a day of tracks, tricks, and trucks. All ages. Free 11a-4p.

DJs Heather, Josh Werner, Erik Tallacson, Rick Shaw. Outdoor dance event, potentially WAY fun!
http://www.djingisnotacrime.org
Burnham Skate Park, 312/742-PLAY, 31st and Lakeshore Drive. LSD to 31st, East to park, South to Skate Park. in adjacent meadow.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/press/skatepark.htm
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The State of Jazz & Improvised Music in Chicago. Free, includes lunch. 11a-3p.

RSVP required to attend.
HotHouse hosts a day of roundtable discussions with musicians, critics, record producers, presenters and other interested parties in the jazz and improvised music community.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Space Rock. A musical sci-fi adventure for kids and parents. Sa/Su -2001.06.03 $8-10 1p.

Sounds fun, very PC.
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
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VIEW:SOURCE. Ages? $? 4p-?a.

Geek-out networking event for creative types sharing "source", with roundtable, digital show&tell, works on display. Party after 9p with booze, bands and DJs.
http://www.creativebackend.com/viewsource
Loft Collective, 1217 W Milwaukee.
http://www.hamgrenade.com/loftcollective
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U2 - SOLD OUT "Elevation" tour, w/ PJ Harvey. -2001.05.16 All ages. $45-200 7:30p.

You can't go, so check out the videos on their site.
http://www.u2.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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Guided by Voices. 18+ $17.50 8p.

w/ Creeper Lagoon and The Chamber Strings.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Matches & Mayhem Benefit Party. ALL $3-5 8-?p.

Food, Drink, and DJs, with all your favorite anarchists. Sponsored by Arsenal Mag., Guerilla Love Radio, and the Autonomous Zone. Sponsors a three day fest to be held later this month.
312/494-2362 http://www.azone.org/matchesandmayhem
-no place name-, 2440 W Hubbard. Near Western and Grand, across from Metra station.
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Richie Hawtin and John Aquaviva. 18+ $? 8p-2:30a.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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SKILLS. Concrete styles & Hip-Hop rhythms, Saturdays 17+ (w/ID!) $10 8p-1a.

Playing: Merit Jazz Band; Rapping: F.T.R., Ill Nature, Uni, Blunt Crew, Young Hustlaz, KCO; Spinning: Essence, WE XL, Vel; Breaking: Brickheads. T-Shirt and CD giveaways.
As always, Charybdis features special attractions such as intoxication simulator, paintball shooting gallery, climbing nets, costumes, paint corner, pingpong, darts, pool, classic arcade games, half pipe for skaters & bladers.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Offending Shadows. by Babara Carlisle. Fr/Sa/Th -2001.06.16 $15 (Su 7p) 8p.

"A stirring new reconstruction of Sophocles Oedipus and Antigone..."
TriArts, 773/866-8082, 5315 N Clark #142.
http://www.triarts.org
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum.
5.12: Free Trade Area of the Americas discussion.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"REALITY CHECK" Big dance/hiphop lineup. 18+ $15-17 9p.

DJs J-Live, Cage, J-Zeon, Copywrite, Akrobatik, Mass Hysteria, PNS, ...
http://www.molemen.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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DJ Caveman at Chicago's newest hotspot! Deep House / Speed Garage night. 21+ 9p.

"Come experience an evening of deep house and energetic speed garage at Bobby McGee's! Spinning the night away will be DJ Caveman (88.1FM WCRX resident, Chicago's Underground Mix 6p Thursdays). Currently on Minimalistic Records from Belguim and Nuyoshi Records/Encino Music. Definitely, a must see!
http://djcaveman.djcentral.com
Bobby McGee's, 1237 S State.
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Suicide. The progenitors of Noise Pop. 21+ $15 9p.

Part of Noise Pop 2001, a series of bands at various venues -2001.05.13.
http://noisepop.com/2001/chicago/flash/index.html
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Sunday 2001.05.13:    ^

Mother's Day. Respect and be kind to mothers, especially your own. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly.

Created in 1914 by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson.
THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
http://www.harleymom.com

Y-ME Race Against Breast Cancer (since 1992). Pledged 5K Run/1-3m Walk. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.

Over 25000 runners/walkers expected!!! Raises over $1M.
http://www.y-me.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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NEW CARTOONS!!! New Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm. Sundays All ages. free 2hr 6p.

Fry and a Lucy Liu-bot, Peggy in Mexican prison, Homer opens a day-care center.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ (w/ID!) $5 8p-2a.

5.13: Trance SKITLZ, Audio Sculpture GREGOR MORTIS, Breakbeat HAROON MIRZA, Drum and Bass SEEDUB.
Great huge loft with climbing nets, percussion toys, pinball, pool, arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, art and sculpture, graffiti, also blader and skate board performers. Now with PaintBall!
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.

Hear Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black Russian, others, spin the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
5.13: L-Tek; 5.20: Temulent.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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RPM. DJs w/ musicians. Sundays 21+ $? 10p.

"First ever live rave band" DJs spin club hits 80's-present, joined by live musicians. 1/2 price all drinks.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Monday 2001.05.14:    ^

Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $10 10p-4a.

Progressive and deep house. Decorative staff, good quality dance club lights and design, 3 bars, free parking early. Clubber attire required, gay friendly.
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North.
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Tuesday 2001.05.15:    ^

Police Memorial Day. Yearly.

Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org

Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. Fr/Sa/Su/Tu/We/Th -2001.05.27 All ages. $10-?

VS Houston, Arizona, Cincinatti, Milwaukee.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 6p.

Enjoy up to 45 two minute dates. Signup at site below.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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BLUES TRAVELER. 18+ $21 7:30p.

Free tickets available from WXRT.
http://www.bluestraveler.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Estrogen Fest (since 2000). Tuesdays -2001.05.29 $10-12 8p.

"No crying and no male bashing allowed at an all new unprecedented festival of Goddesshood encompassing theatre, dance, music and original performance pieces in a two-part rotating repertory"
773/489-0843 http://www.aardvarktheatre.com
Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry. In the Performance Loft.
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.05.16:    ^

Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Cancelled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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TRAIN. Rock. All ages. $22.50 7:30p.

http://www.trainline.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Star Trek Voyager series FINAL EPISODES. Wednesdays -2001.05.23 8p.

http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Bass By The Pound - Seminar (since 1998). THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

Phantom 45 makes his monthly visit. With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.

5.16: "Dymensia" (a band?) performs live on stage.
A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assaults, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2001.05.17:    ^

AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays $10-15 5:30-8:30p.

"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
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Tool. "Hard rocking freaks" Ages? $29.50 8p.

http://www.toolband.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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DJ Acucrack. 18+ $10 8:30p.

Now doing some drum&bass. Slick Flash site.
http://www.cracknation.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
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FOCUS. Movie/discuss/play night. Thursdays All ages. $5 Opens 8p, discuss/play -1a. 9p.

BYOB, smoke, vote on next week's film. Previous 5.17: Blade Runner.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.

Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
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Attractions:    ^

New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p last Friday), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.

Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
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. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.

"Con/Textual" variety of works containing text -2001.06.17.
"A Brief History of Twine" retrospective featuring two dozen Donald Lipinski works -2001.06.24.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.

"Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, now with life-size robot "Kinetosaur". Also insects, anthropology, 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. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.

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.

11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays 8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine, a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with an emphasis on the delicate human qualities -2001.05.20.
"Original Language" Highlights from the MCA collection, works spanning five decades -2001.08.05.
"No Harm in Looking" photo/video work involving the viewer's relationship with the subject -2001.08.19.
Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.

New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.

Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display -2001.10.07 - one of Chicago's very greatest civil art features.
Pier hours: Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.

Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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