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2001.09.28 (week 222)

We Hold These Truths To Be Self Evident
We Hold These Truths To Be Self Evident.
This week is always mellow; the lull before pursuit of Halloween happiness ramps up. Feel the promise of autumn harvest; hear the geese take leave; reflect on the words of our august founders.
DON'T MISS: Robin Trower, Zoolander, Maxwell, Native Americans, Metro and Zentra on Friday; KITES, ParkWest and Rive Saturday; Also: Sukkoth Monday, benefit at Joe's Tuesday; Veggie bowling Thursday.
NEWS: Bedno.com has implemented the smallest electronic mobile city guide ever. THIS guide is now available on organizers as cheap as $20, and as small as a credit card. See http://bedno.com/site/mobile for details.
COGITAMUS ERGO SUMMUS
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration
Recommended:
Ongoing: FINAL WEEKS! Farmers Markets.
Ongoing: "Suite Home Chicago"
...-Th: Import / Export at Women Made Gallery.
...-Sa: World Music Festival at Hot House.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
...-Th: Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: FINAL WEEK! "MFX1"
Fr: Native American Day.
Ongoing: Zoolander now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
...-Sa: Maxwell at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: "Neighborhood Appreciation" show at Metro.
Fr: Robin Trower at House of Blues.
Fr: CrazyJuice at UFFA.
Fr: Sweet and Lowdown at Zentra.
Ongoing: The Sex Diaries at The Playground Theater.
Fr: FINAL NIGHT: HEX at The Mutiny.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Fr: Politically Incorrect - SPECIAL EPISODES on ABC.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side / Prairie Avenue Historic District at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Kids and Kites Fest at Montrose Park.
Sa: 70s Soul Jam at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Milly's Orchid Show at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa-Su: The Samples, The Big Wu at House of Blues.
Sa: Seven hours of pure progressive at Rive Gauche Nightclub.
Su: Chicago LAN Party at Afternight.
Su: New Power Party at Berlin.
Su: Weekly Coffeehouse at The Burkhart Underground.
Su: Systeme at Le Passage.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: Sukkoth.
Mo-Fr: Italian Market Festival at Block 37.
Mo: Goth Pool Night at Philosofur's.
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Ongoing:    ^
FINAL WEEKS! Farmers Markets. Straight from the source. -2001.10.21.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams -10.16 7a-3p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.16 7a-2p.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art -10.16 11a-7p.
  (also features flowers, baked goods, organic produce)
Mo-Fr: Daley Plaza during Chicagoween 10.15-19/22-26/29-31 7a-3p.
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Riverside Plaza, Washington/Madison/river: 10.11 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 10.4 7a-3p.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest -10.18 7a-2p.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.18 7a-2p.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.20 7a-2p.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.20 7a-2p.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 10.21 7a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.14 7a-2p.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
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"Suite Home Chicago" "An International Exhibition of Urban Street Furniture" -2001.10.13.
Life-sized fiberglass forms of a sofa, TV, chair, ottoman, decorated by artists, various public locations throughout downtown and the major metropolitan area. Quantity to reach several hundred.
http://www.chicagourbanart.org
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Import / Export. Women artists who incorporate distinct elements of their ancestral heritage into their work. -2001.10.04 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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World Music Festival. -2001.09.29 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.
Different international musical acts nightly. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere. Fest includes performances at many other music venues and major cultural facilities.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2001.10.07 Yearly. All ages. $18-26 Various times.
Ringmasta "Casual Cal" and at least TWELVE acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.01 All ages. $10-?
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Japanime by Hideyuki Kikuchi and Yoshiaki Kawajiri involves vampires, kidnapping, and bounty hunters in an apocalyptic distant future.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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* FINAL WEEK! "MFX1" Interactive Dance Installation. -2001.10.06 Ages? $5-10 -6a? 9p.
"Experimental environment merging art and technology in new ways to create a living architecture of video, sound and light that responds to its inhabitants. A changing climate that enables people to be active generators of their own experiences. The main input to the mfx1 architecture, an 800-sensor dance floor, can measure movement, activity, and how people are influenced by the space's rhythmic heartbeat. Simply by exploring mfx1 the visitor will create, alter and play a game with social space and media." - also bar and couches.
Fr 9.28: J.Davis Trio, Spheres of Influence, ampm, and special late night set by Dayhota. $10-5 9p-?a
Sa 9.29: Guidence Records: Midnight Express 1 vs. Midnight Express 2. 10p-?a.
Su 9.30: Soul Foundation featuring Traxx and Jon Simmons. 9p-?a.
Tu 10.2: Synethasia featuring DJ Dumb American, Craque and Peccaui. 9p-?a.
Th 10.4: 3 degrees featuring DJ Frique with a special late night set by a secret guest. 10p-?a.
Fr 10.5: Shon Dervis, D Double and Anacron, with a breakdancing performance. 10p-?a.
Sa 10.6: Leddie Garcia and friends?
MFX1, Evergreen and Kingsbury near Crobar. 90/94 to North Ave. east to Kingsbury, south to Evergreen, look for blue light.
http://www.mfx1.com
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Now playing.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Rock Star, Ghosts of Mars, Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Rat Race, Osmosis Jones, Bubble Boy, Rush Hour 2, Princess Diaries, Ghost World, Planet of the Apes, America's Sweethearts, Final Fantasy, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (Su,Moe): Moulin Rouge - Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, ...
10p (Su,Mo): Fast and the Furious - Street racing action...
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 2001.09.28:    ^
Native American Day. Yearly.
Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
http://www.indian.com
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Zoolander now playing. "3% Body Fat. 1% Brain Activity"
Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell, Jerry Stiller, Milla Jovovich, David Duchovny, David Pressman, Matt Levin, Jules Asner, David Bowie, Andy Dick, Fabio, Cuba Gooding Jr., Paris Hilton, Steve Kmetko, Lenny Kravitz, Natalie Portman, Rohan Quine, Winona Ryder, Laura Salem, Vince Vaughn, Jon Voight, Melissa Wilder, more.
http://www.derekzoolander.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Maxwell. -Saturday $37-65 8p.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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"Neighborhood Appreciation" show. Michael Mcdermott, Nick Tremulis, J. Davis Trio. 21+ Free (doors 8p) 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Robin Trower. Classic Rock. 21+ $25 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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CrazyJuice. Great band in a great bar. 21+ Free 9:30p.
Two sets of improv jazz, funk & ambient + DRINK SPECIALS all night long.
UFFA, 773/531-3475, 1008 W Armitage. 1/2 block west of armitage brown line stop.
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Sweet and Lowdown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Spectrum of Sound brings BIG NAME guests to spin with DJs Justin Long, Sativa, Shon Dervis and others for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well.
http://www.sospromo.com
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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The Sex Diaries. A play that combines improv, sketch comedy and music to parody love, sex and relationships. Fridays -2001.11.16 18+ $15 10:30p.
A totally engaging experience treats the audience to an evening of comedy, music and interactive games. "It's SNL meets LENO meets THE DATING GAME." Whether you want to make new friends, meet that special someone or just laugh at your love life come party with us!
773/377-5002 x3062 thesexdiaries@hotmail.com
The Playground Theater, 3341 N Lincoln. Corner of Lincoln and Roscoe off Paulina Brown line stop.
http://www.the-playground.com
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FINAL NIGHT: 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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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Politically Incorrect - SPECIAL EPISODES. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free 12:30a.
Bill Maher bars no holds in his attack on complacency, despite fleeing sponsors and a dead guest. Addressing the day the world changed with interesting guests all month.
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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Saturday 2001.09.29:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Near South Side / Prairie Avenue Historic District. Bring a snack. Last Saturday in September Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert demos. Yearly. 10a-4p.
Includes build it yourself tents for kids and MASSIVE show kites in the air. Rain date Sunday.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/Festivals/KidsNKites
Montrose Park, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive. Cricket Hill.
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70s Soul Jam. Ages? $20-60 7:30p.
Featuring the Stylistics, Chi-Lites & Dramatics.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Milly's Orchid Show. Eclectic great talent w/ big haired MC. 21+ $25 (doors 7p) 8p.
Acting, cabaret, bands, singers, etc.
http://www.schubas.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
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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The Samples, The Big Wu. Rock. -Sunday 18+ $24 8:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Seven hours of pure progressive. Saturdays 21+ $0-5 10p-5a.
DJs Chris Gin and Johnny Chaos. Drink specials. Valet and easy parking. Good AC. Classy environment.
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Sunday 2001.09.30:    ^
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and SATURDAY sections for multi-day events which continue today.
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Chicago LAN Party. Biggest weekly "bring your own computer" gathering in the region. Sundays All ages. $10. 12-10p.
Bring your machine on in and play all day long. Free lunch and more fun than you can shake a stick at. State of the art games galore on a fast Internet pipe. Tournaments and prizes some weeks. RSVP required. See website for details.
708/450-9874 http://www.ChicagoLanParty.com
Afternight, 450-9874, 1975 Ruby, Melrose Park. Near North Ave and 30th Street.
http://www.afternight.com/party/directions.htm
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* New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.
Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $4 Donation. 9p.
Open mic, poets, musicians, door prizes. Interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee/tea/coke.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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Systeme. A night of perfect underground. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
Now relocated from Mad Bar. "Listen to some of the best House music from Chicago and around the globe. Resident DJs Brian Gardner and Frique with nightly guest DJs."
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, not for the meek.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2001.10.01:    ^
Sukkoth. Yearly.
Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset and lasts two days.
http://judaism.about.com
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Italian Market Festival. -Friday Yearly. All ages. Free (Th -8:30p) 10a-6p.
Celebrating heritage with pastas, breads, music, dancing, and ethnic wares.
Block 37, Corner of State and Washington. Downtown.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Goth Pool Night. Mondays 21+ FREE! 8:30p-12a.
Long running event draws a dozen or more like minded. Bar features wide beer selection, menu, darts, video games. Head for Berlin after.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chicagogoth
Philosofur's, 773/477-3661, 2833 N Sheffield.
http://www.barsonline.com/chicago/philosofurs
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2001.10.02:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. -2001.10.07 All ages. $10-?
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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* Chicago Musicians Unite. 21+ $15 8p.
15 of Chicago's top bands unite in a benefit concert for the Red Cross.
http://ChicagoMusiciansUnite.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $3 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. About 200 guests. Now BACK downstairs from Metro.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.10.03:    ^
Tantric. Rock. All ages. $13 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Judas Priest - POSTPONED. Ages? $? 7p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, good directors.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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* Danny The Wildchild headlines Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Sometimes http://www.bassdrive.com 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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Justify Your Existence. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p.
The Onion presents local bands proving themselves.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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 2001.10.04:    ^
* Veggie Bowl-O-Rama. All ages. $23-26 6-9:30p.
Chicago Vegetarian Society party of veggie food and bowling fun, at an old fashioned intimate bowling alley complete with pin boys and score markers. Admission includes veggie buffet, shoes, and 3.5hrs of bowling. Sign up early, may sell-out. Menu includes vegan veggie burgers w/ the works, roasted new potatoes, fresh vegetable crudites w/ hummus and pita, garden salad and french fries.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI) http://chicagovegetariansoc.org/diningouts.htm
Southport Lanes and Billiards, 773/472-6600, 3325 N Southport.
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Dream (3 minute) Dating. 21+ $33/advance $40/door 6:30-9p.
Hot craze from New York, as seen on "Sex in the City".
312/663-8412 http://3minutedating.com
Boogie Nights, 1251 East Golf Road Schaumburg. Near Woodfield Mall.
http://boogienights.com
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MegaDeath and Endo. -Friday All ages. $32.50 7p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Ozomatli. Rock, Latin, Alternative. 18+ $15 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.aurachicago.com
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FIX Thursdays. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
Resident DJs Chris Gin and Shamanlove with special weekly guests. Valet and easy parking. Good AC. Drink specials. Classy environment.
http://www.redeyespy.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^
MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AT NAVY PIER. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display, one of the world's greatest civic art accomplishments -2001.10.16.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, 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.
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. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), 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.
Prarie simulation, oriental garden, produce, vastly more. 1700ft G scale model train path through dozens of miniature American scenes.
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.
Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
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. 8a-5p.
Comprehensive new Freud exhibit open 10.3-12.9.
Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, 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 8a-6p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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African Liberation Movements 1945-94 -2001.12.30. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
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.
Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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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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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