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2002.03.22 (week 247)

Virtual Yard Sale Sunday!!!

**** Virtual Yard Sale Sunday!!!

Thousands of UNBELIEVABLE ITEMS on sale. Clearance priced stereos and computer and inline skating gear, exercise equipment, toys, books, clothes, and tons of collectibles (StarTrek, trains, electronic games, MORE). This is your ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE to aquire some weird and wild odds and ends from the Bedno.com collection. Online photos, bidding, payment and chat will be active, so at least drop in and say HI!
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DON'T MISS:

..-Su: VIRTUAL YARD SALE SUNDAY!!!
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
..-Th: International Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Women in the Director's Chair.
..-Su: Jackie Mason at Shubert Theatre.
Ongoing: Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
..-Su: American Science & Surplus Anniversary Sale at American Science & Suplus.
Ongoing: A Night of Six Plays at The Thirteenth Floor Gallery.
Fr: Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Dark Fantasy presents "Leather and Lace" at Hot House.
Fr: Iron Chef - Turkey Battle on FOOD.
Fr: Umphreys McGee at House of Blues.
Fr: Hex at Winner's.
Fr: Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! on SCI.
Fr: DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things. at Hollywood East.
Fr: All building event at Metro.
Fr: Friday Night 2002 hosted by GirlFriday at Circus Nightclub.
Fr: Perv-54 with guests Vitamin M & HeadDown at Lyons Den.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Sa: Go Veggie! at Tibet Cafe.
...

Ongoing:    ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2002.03.31 Yearly.

"Sustaining the American Spirit"
http://www.nwhp.org
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* International Art Open (since 1998). -2002.03.28 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.

Juried exhibit of artwork by women from all corners of the globe in all media.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Women in the Director's Chair (since 1982). WIDC independent media festival!!! -2002.03.24 All ages. $6-8 6p.

This year will captivate, entertain, and bend your mind with 117 new works representing 22 different countries. Also related pre/post-parties around.
Women in the Director's Chair, 773/907-0610, 941 W Lawrence. 1/2 block east of Sheridan.
http://www.widc.org
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Vagina Monologues. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Rotating cast of Lauren Bishop, Rondi Reed, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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You Look Mahvelous in March Sale. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2002.03.30 12-6p.

Spring is just around the corner inspiring several of our designers to put their merchandise on sale to make some room for their new designs!!! GET 10-20% OFF marked prices now on: Jennifer Hunt- handmade paper and handbound journals; Simin Koernig- glass and wire necklaces 20%; Laura Kostka(LoLo)- metal/glass/stone necklaces and earrings; Maria Elena Ulloa- women's fashion designs; Taissa Lada- jewelry, handbags and scented sachets; Eva May- scarves, hats and handbags;
Bohemian Spirit Shoppe at Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North Ave. Wicker Park, near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://www.thirteenthfloorgallery.com
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* Jackie Mason. -2002.03.24 Adults only. $23-50 Various times.

Regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, doing Lower East Side Manhattan rabbinical humor continuously on Broadway since the 80s.
http://www.jackiemason.com
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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* 2001 new 70mm print. Fridays -2002.04.12 No pre-teens. $10 Various times.

Presenting this new print copy of the 1968 Kubrick classic to celebrate installation of new sound and projection equipment here.
http://us.imdb.com/Title?0062622
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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* Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2002.04.19 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.75 Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes. See full photo album below to vote on your favorite hole.
http://bedno.com/album.php?s=20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Now playing.

The Time Machine, A Beautiful Mind, Lord of The Rings, Ali, Harry Potter, Monsters Inc, Kung Pow, Rollerball, ...
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.

SHOWING THE ACADEMY AWARDS on the biggest screen in town Free 18+ Sunday 6p.
8p (Fr-Sa,Mo-Th): Not Another Teen Movie - "The Teen Mother Of All Movies!"
10p (Fr-Sa,Mo-Th): The Man Who Wasn't There - Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, James Gandolfini, Tony Shalhoub, Michael Badalucco, ...
MIDNT (Fr,Sa,Th): The Big Lebowski - Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, David Huddleston, Steve Buscemi, ...
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 2002.03.22:    ^

* American Science & Surplus Anniversary Sale (since 1937). 10-70% off. -Sunday Yearly. Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-5p.

Fun Geek fest. Toys, science, many thing available nowhere else.
American Science & Suplus, 773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee.
http://www.sciplus.com
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* A Night of Six Plays. Plays Well With Others in conjunction with Synergy Therapy Theatre presents "Playing Around with Love" Fr/Sa/Su -2002.03.30 18+ $10 3.22+23 8:30p, 3.24 2+5:30p, 3.29+30 8:30p.

Bring a canned good for $2 off.
"English Made Simple" by David Ives, "Anything for You" by Cathy Celesia, "Twenty Four Years" by Leslie Ayvazian, "Bitter Sauce" by Eric Bogosian, "Date with a Stranger" by Chrie Vogelstein, and "Love Letters" by AR Gurney. Directed by Glenn Shudel and Michelle Goltzman. Live music one hour before show.
773/583-7324
The Thirteenth Floor Gallery, 773/384-1313, 2337 W North. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.thirteenthfloorgallery.com
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* Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth. All ages. $24.50 7:30p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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** Dark Fantasy presents "Leather and Lace" 21+ $15 Show 9p. 8p.

"An evening of multi-arts entertainment including music, djs, dance, bodypainting, video projections, painting, installaitons, photography and poetry. Among the performers appearing will be dance group Blacque with dancers James Johnson, Michelle Skinnger, and Jeff Ludwig; chamber pop music by Apartment, a trio featuring DJ David Chavez, bass player Griffin Rodriquez and vocalist Matt Snyder. Also featuring DJs Alex Alvarez (deep house); Sherwin Ovid (drum and bass); and Mike Sussman (electronica)." Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Iron Chef - Turkey Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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* Umphreys McGee. Jam Rock. 18+ $15 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Hex. Gothic-Industrial Dance Night. 2nd/4th Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.

Dance to new and favorite gothic, deathrock, new grave, electro, futurepop, and industrial music.
http://hexchicago.com
Winner's, 773/271-0401, 4530 N Lincoln. Between Wilson and Montrose. Near Brown Line Western stop.
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* Lexx NEW EPISODES!!! Fridays 1hr (again at 1a) 9p.

The most VISUALLY STUNNING (and sexy) sci-fi series ever, returns. After crossing universes and a long standoff at Fire/Water, Kai the dead man, Captain Stanley Tweedle, love slave Xev, and the robot head 790 battle the prince of evil and his servant the U.S. president.
SCI. http://www.scifi.com/lexx
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* DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.

Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
3.22: DJ dbass cd release, 1st 20 get a copy.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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* All building event. 18+ $10-15 10p.

Metro: Plaid, Nobukazu Takemura, Mira Calix. $15(includes SmartBar) 18+ (doors 9p) 10p.
SmartBar: Mr. Scruff (Ninja Tune) 5 hours set. $10 21+ 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Friday Night 2002 hosted by GirlFriday. HipHop & House -2a, Techno After . . . 21+ $15 10p-4a.

RSVP girlfriday_chicago@hotmail.com with full name for reduced admission.
Glo Promotions, Options Model Agency, and Siren Salon are "Calling All beautiful people!"
Circus Nightclub, 901 W. Weed Street. One block west of Halsted, One block South of North Ave.
http://www.circusnightclub.com
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* Perv-54 with guests Vitamin M & HeadDown. Live Rock Music. 21+ $5 10p.

Great Live Rock Band with Special Guests Vitimin M and HeadDown 21 and over.
888/434-7532 http://www.perv-54.com
Lyons Den, 773/871-3757, 1934 W Irving Park. At Lincoln.
http://www.lyonsdenlive.com
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* Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.

BIG NAME guest DJ weekly, mostly House and Techno.
3.22: Mark Farina.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Saturday 2002.03.23:    ^

* Go Veggie! Dine Out at Tibet Cafe. All ages. $14 5p.

Spend a delightful dinner with others who appreciate exotic vegetarian food. Visit web site for more details.
773/871-7000 http://go-veggie.org/
Tibet Cafe, 773/281-6666, 3913 N. Sheridan Road. The location is on a part of Sheridan Road that's south of Irving Park at 1000 west.
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* NOFX. Rock / Punk. All ages. $14 6:45p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** "The Waltz" (since 1998). Benefit For The Heartland Alliance's Neon Street. 18+ $30 (doors 7p) 8p.

Nicholas Tremulis Band w/ David Amram, Jimmy Chamberlin, Blondie Chaplin, Steve Earle, Alejandro Escovedo, Kelly Hogan, Sonny Landreth, Jon Langford, Ivan Neville, Ken Nordine, Graham Parker, Shawn Christopher, Paris Delane & Michael Scott (Sonia Dada), Ronnie Spector, John Stirratt, And Special Guests!
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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* Paula Poundstone. 21+ $33-39 8p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Spring Breakout. 21+ $5-10 9p-5a.

Email names to gianteventsusa@yahoo.com for guestlisting.
Giant Events / Ultra Lounges complimentary cocktails -11p. Energy 92.5/7FM simulcast, DJs Mike Z and Speed, shadow box, new "Rites Of Spring" decor by Lightning Man.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sunday 2002.03.24:    ^

**** VIRTUAL YARD SALE!!! All ages. Free 8a-8p.

Thousands of UNBELIEVABLE ITEMS on sale. Clearance priced stereos and computer and inline skating gear, exercise equipment, toys, books, clothes, and tons of collectibles (StarTrek, trains, electronic games, MORE). This is your ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE to aquire some weird and wild odds and ends from the Bedno.com collection. Online photos, bidding, payment and chat will be active, so at least drop in and say HI!
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* Palm Sunday. A Christian holiday, the Sunday before Easter, 6th (last) Sunday of Lent. Yearly.

Commemorates the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, one week before resurrection, when the people placed palm branches in his path.
http://christianity.about.com
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* Academy Awards (since 1929). Yearly. 7p.

See it FREE at Brew&View from 6p. E! usually runs an eight hour pre-show.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.

Extraordinarily good block of tunage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 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, rave reviews, 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 2002.03.25:    ^

* 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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* WLUW Abstract Sessions... 21+ $2? 10p.

DJ Madrid with resident LSE, Chris Widman, Warp, Anacron.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Tuesday 2002.03.26:    ^

* Real World Chicago. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p.

Showing across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North. Also showing at Joe's Sports Bar. Followed by a great new reality show, The Osbournes.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ one week a month (Next: 2002.03.26).
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.03.27:    ^

* Passover. A most important Jewish festival, observance begins at sunset. -2002.04.04 Yearly.

Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC. Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals. The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year.
SEE the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston playing Sunday 6-11p on ABC.
http://judaism.about.com
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* Enterprise NEW EPISODE. 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. Shown in letterbox format! Followed by a repeat.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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* The Backyard Variety Show. A showcase of Vaudevillesque talent. Last Wednesdays 21+ (or w/ parent) $5-10 8p.

May include acrobats, torch singers, fire eaters, stilt walkers, ventriloquists, fakirs, dog acts, and other amazing and unusual acts. Hosted by Douglas Grew of Midnight Circus. Cabaret / Gallery atmosphere.
http://come.to/vaudeville
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown stops on all train lines.
http://www.hothouse.net
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** Stakka and Skynett host Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.

With MC Blackeye, residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection ($3 Buds), often PACKED! Often good cyber lights. Simultaneous http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. Also 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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* NEW EPISODE: South Park. Wednesdays 9p.

Followed by a repeat.
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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Thursday 2002.03.28:    ^

* Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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* ROBOTICS COMPETITION BEGINS (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. -Saturday Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.

Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-4p. Concludes Saturday.
http://www.usfirst.org
Northwestern University, 847/491-7887, 2705 N Ashland, Evanston. McGaw Hall.
http://www.nwu.com
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* Heavy Metal Fest. All ages. $17.50 5:30p.

Drowning Pool, Coal Chamber, Ill Nino, Left Undone, 40 Below Summer.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Flash Dating's Speed Dating. Sizzling Singles Sensation. 21+ $33/advance, $40/door 7p.

Start spring off with a new mate. Join us for a night of dating, and fun. Singles have three minute conversations with members of the opposite sex. Call for discount information!!!!!!!
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourne.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
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DJs FLX (3 Degrees), Flip, Dave Brock. 21+ $5 10p.

SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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* Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" The Nu induced sound. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

Dress casual, ladies free -midnt (except for special events), $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
3.28: Dissolvent, Evan Toutz, DPM.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^

Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.

The Body Present: Effigies, Decoys, and Other Equivalents 1.19-5.19; Lovesexy: Identity and Desire 1.19-4.21; Gary Simmons 2.16-5.19; Mies in America 2.16-5.26;
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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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

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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Chihuly in the Park: A Garden with Glass Sculptures. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.

"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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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. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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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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.

New Cleopatra exhibit open. 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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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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