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2002.05.03 (week 253)

Still Moving

Still Moving

DON'T MISS:

..-Su: CATS! at Shubert Theatre.
Ongoing: Redmoon - "Salao - the worst kind of unlucky" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Cammi's NRG at Famous Freddie's.
Fr: K.C. & The Sunshine Band at House of Blues.
Fr: Lexx on SCI.
Fr: Hex at Winner's.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Sa: Bark In The Park at Montrose Harbor.
Sa: Opus at Third Shift Entertainment, Inc.
Sa: Blind Date Casting Party at Kustom.
Sa: Departures at Cafe Lura.
Sa: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Su: Cinco De Mayo.
Su: Cinco de Mayo group skate at Deer Grove Forest Preserve.
Su: NEW FOX CARTOONS!
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
...

Ongoing:

Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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"The Invented Figure" -2002.05.16 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.

"[U]ses the figure as a metaphor for human experience. The show consists of work in all media which go beyond merely recording the image of the body as a form in space. Visual ideas about the figure draw from a combination of sources: art history, memory or images of contemporary life and culture. Invention is the key ingredient."
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* CATS! -2002.05.05.

Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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* Redmoon - "Salao - the worst kind of unlucky" -2002.06.08.

A dynamic new vision of Hemingway's themes of isolation, survival, and hope.
773/388-9031 http://www.redmoon.org
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E Grand. Navy Pier.
http://www.chicagoshakes.com
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Virtual Auction to benefit American Red Cross. Chicago's Red Cross presents two of the largest online auctions ever. -2002.05.09 All ages.

Auctioning fabulous Chicago items including the chance to be "Guest-chef-for-a-day" at Charlie Trotters and Blue Man Group tickets. All proceeds benefit local Red Cross chapters.
First auction 4.22-5.2; Second 4.29-5.9;
312/729-6129 http://www.chicagoredcross.org
www.ebay.com/redcross.
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Silver Images Film Festival (since 1996). All senior related. -2002.05.12 Yearly. All ages. Mostly Free.

773/881-6940 http://www.terranova.org
Multiple Theatres.
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Now playing.

Big Trouble, Blade II, Resident Evil, Ice Age, 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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.

Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.

Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock show almost every night. 21+ $? 9p.

Three bands and a beer for $3 some Tuesdays.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Fr,Su-Th): Black Hawk Down - Ridley Scott.
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Time Machine - H.G. Wells, Guy Pearce, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): Behind Enemy Lines - Owen Wilson, Gene Hackman, ...
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 2002.05.03:

* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $7-14 6-10p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Skate Rave. Bladers Take Downtown. 1st Fridays 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the BIGGEST group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Chicago Skate Patrol sanctioned. Protective gear (esp. helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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* Cammi's NRG. Variety cover band. 21+ Free 8p.

Plays a wide variety of music including dance, retro, country, rock, pop.
http://www.divacammi.com
Famous Freddie's, 847/593-2200, 1799 S Busee, Mt. Prospect. Route 83 and Busse.
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Cosmic Breaks Radio. Live drum&bass DJ web-cast. Fridays All ages. Free -at least midnt. 8p.

The Cosmic Breaks DJ's spin live on the net weekly. Tune in and drop us a line on icq or email for shouts, requests etc. Listen before you go out, after you get home, or just stay at home in from of your computer and pretend you are out somewhere. 8).
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/CBradio
Cosmic Breaks Studio, Logan Square.
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Iron Chef - Bell Pepper 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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** K.C. & The Sunshine Band. 21+ $32.50 9p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Lexx. Fridays TV-R 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 assassin, Captain Stanley Tweedle, love slave Xev, and robot head 790 struggle to leave an evil infested Earth.
SCI. http://www.scifi.com/lexx
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* Hex. Gothic-Industrial Dance Night. 1st/3rd 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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DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.

Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT http://crobarnightclub.com for guestlisting.
Well produced hotspot, Lots of house, crowded late. Nice change of scene with Hiroki and Artek in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Now with PURE DJs John Curley, Chad Sommer.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Best under 21 dance club. Fr/Sa/Su/Th 17+ (2 IDs to drink!) $7-12 10p-4a.

Th: DJ Rick E; Fr: DJs TKC, Smurf, ...; Sa: B96 DJs Bobby D, Markski; Su ALL AGES 6-10p. Serves food, mild dress code.
Galaxy Club, 847/298-5077, 9225 Golf Rd, Des Plaines.
http://www.galaxy-club.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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SWEAT. Unpretentious House music all night long. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p.

RESPOND AT events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm (for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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* Tickle. "The return to the underground" Fridays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum Of Sound Brings you the best in Deep House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs: Diz (Guidance), Julius the Mad Thinker (3 Degrees), Jesse DeLaPena (BlueGroove), Cedric (SOS).
http://www.spectrumofsoundinc.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://www.rednofive.com
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* Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa, Shon Dervis. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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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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Saturday 2002.05.04:

* Bark In The Park (since 1995). 5k walkathon w/ dogs benefiting Anti-Cruelty. Yearly. All ages. $12-20 9-8:45a.

Snax, canine performers, entertainment, more. Registration now full. Thousands participate.
312/329-8726 http://www.barkinthepark.org
Montrose Harbor, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.anticruelty.org
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Inline Skate Fitness/Roller Aerobics. Saturdays 18+ $7.50. Lessons 8-9a. 9-10a.

Get a great workout on your inline skates with roller aerobics and roller dance. You'll be circling the extra large rink doing squats, swizzles, lunges, scooters, cross-overs, jumps, cones, freestyle, dance steps, or just skating to fast paced music. It's a great opportunity to practice those tricks you've always wanted to try in a "controlled" environment. Classes are small, so we have the whole rink to ourselves!!!
847/922-8716
Orbit Skate Center, 847/394-9199, 615 Consumers Ave, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53 N to NW Hwy east, past post office.
http://www.orbitskate.net
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore. Bring a snack. 1st 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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Marijuana March. Rally & March against the Marijuana Laws - Free the Weed! All ages. Free noon-5 12p.

Gather at Federal Plaza, Dearborn & Jackson at High Noon for Rally with speakers & music from Los Marijuanos & Jet. March up Michigan Ave. making a joyful noise against the pot laws, return to plaza for more music until 4:30 or 5.
847/344-9394 chicagomarch2002@hotmail.com
Federal Plaza, 309/275-6112, Dearborn & Jackson, downtown. exit I90/94 at Jackson, east to Dearborn.
windycityhemp420@hotmail.com
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* Breakdancing Classes. Saturdays All ages. $2 2-6p.

Members of TNA crew and the Pilsen YMCA invite you to come learn breakdancing every Saturday afternoon: 2-4p beginners and practice; 4-6p all out time, more advanced breakers battle and chill.
http://www.tnacrew.com
Pilsen YMCA, 312/738-0282, 1608 West 21st Place. Near Cermak and Ashland.
http://www.ymcachgo.org
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Local H w/ Chevelle and Burning Brides. All ages. $16.50 7p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* Opus. Electronic Music Event. 18+ $25 8p-2a.

HUGE event featuring DJ Monk from Rabbit in the Moon, Pleasurehead, Danny tha WildChild, Delta 9, Alex Peace, DJ Speed, Chris Tomasone, DJ Paul Wicked, Mark One Torres, McSmooth, Potamus, and Mr. S.
630/375-7864
Third Shift Entertainment, Inc. Call info line or go to website for directions.
http://www.3rdshiftent.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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* Blind Date Casting Party. 21+ $? 9p-?a.

Free cocktails -10p?
If you think you have what it takes to be on "BLIND DATE" (UPN 6p weekdays) then stop by to meet Roger Lodge and find out how! W/ DJs Chris Tomasone, Smurf, Dannyboy.
630/582-7006 http://www.globaladrenaline.net
Kustom, 773/528-3400, 1997 N Clybourne.
http://www.kustomchicago.com
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"Origins" Saturdays 21+ Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.

Positive Productions resident DJs John Simmons, Technotwins (Tim Kasper and Mindbender). No drink over $5.
Dig, 312/377-1727, 1551 N Sheffield. Formerly North Beach.
http://www.digtheclub.com
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* Departures. Progressive*House*Trance*Breaks*Techno. 1st Saturdays 21+ $10 9p-3a.

Email guestlist@fuelinfo.com for discount admission.
With Andre Solaris, Nosmo, and special hard spinning guests. EXCELLENT sound and lights, intimate but not small dance floor and chill couches in rear, long and large main bar, AND attached Polish restaurant!!!
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, parking scarce.
http://bedno.com/info.php?s=cafelura
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Interactive. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.

RESPOND AT http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com for guestlisting.
DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol lead a top clubber mating night. Intense, big, crowded, sexy, long. Pricey drinks, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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LIVE WIRE. Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.

Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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* Hair Banger's Ball. 1st Saturdays 21+ $? 10:30p.

"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Sunday 2002.05.05:

* Cinco De Mayo. Spanish for May 5th. Celebrated loudly. Yearly.

NOT an independence day. Commemorates a major victory by the outnumbered and underarmed Mexican army, against the occupying French, on this day in 1862.
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org
http://www.laraza.com
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** Cinco de Mayo group skate. Group skate and Cinco de Mayo celebration. 18+ Free 1:30p.

We'll start our group skate at Deer Grove forest preserve in Palatine, and then head to the Palatine bike trail. We'll end at Torero's mexican restaurant for a Fiesta tent party. Mariachi's, margarita's, mexican cuisine, raffles, prizes, and lots of fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com/May.htm
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, 847/550-9316, Palatine, palatine. RT 53, exit at Dundee Rd, turn left. Go 2 miles, pass Hicks Rd. Go in the "deer grove east" entrance.
http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
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* NEW FOX CARTOONS! King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcolm... Sundays All ages. Free 6p.

FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.

Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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* "Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.

Extraordinarily good block of toonage, 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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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.

Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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* Industry Sundaze. Lucky Bunny- DJ Psycho Bitch and resident Chris Gin. Sundays 21+ $10 10p-4a.

"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.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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"Clubland Underground" radio mix-show. Sundays All ages. Free 2-6a.

Weekly dose of Deep Prog House, Trance and Techno with resident DJ Andre Solaris and local, national, and international guests. Saturday night 2-6am.
http://www.fuelinfo.com
"Energy" 92.7&5FM.
http://www.energy9275.com
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Monday 2002.05.06:

** Kittie. All ages. $15 SRO 6:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.

Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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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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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $5 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. DJs such as DJs Lego, Mark Grant, Freddie Bain.
http://centerstage.net/dance/clubs/red-dog.html
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North.
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective Presents Live DJs - House, Techno, Drum & Bass. Mondays 21+ 10p-2a.

Come and enjoy Great soundz, Lowcost drinks ($2 Rolling Rock), Free Pool, an outdoor section, and of course great people.
http://www.protocolbeats.com
Tree House, 312/409-2626, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.05.07:

Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Cardio Jam. An aerobic fitness class integrating freestyle dance and techno music. Tuesdays All ages. $5, $3 w/ student ID 8-9p.

For those who love the music and the movement. Come get your groove-out!
773/275-2552 smithiva@hotmail.com
Link's Hall Studio, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, walk 2 blocks south / Brown Line to Belmont, walk 3 blks north / #22 Clark bus to Newport.
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*** "FireFly" Brand-spankin-new Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-4a.

Kitchen and party all night, beatin' sound system, low lights, easy dress code, nice people. Where's the catch? Limited street parking, take train or cab.
5.7: R-YN.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* 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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Stud Puppy Tuesdays. Tuesdays 21+ 9p.

"This hot night out at Temps packs 'em in. Every week hundreds of hot and sexy guys head to Temps for a night of hi-energy dancing and prowling. Join the fun and the always entertaining Sarabia with his troupe of male dancers who 'take it off' all night long. DJ Dave spins today's hottest remixes. $4 Long Island Ice Teas served up by bartenders, Rand and Mike." An unusual GM night at an otherwise LF club.
Temptations Nightclub, 847/455-0008, 10235 W Grand, Franklin Park.
http://www.temptationsnightclub.com
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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.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.05.08:

Harry Truman's Birthday. Yearly.

Day to remember Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the U.S. (1945-1953), who presided during the Cold War and Korean War. Known for the New Deal economic policies. He was born in Lamar MO in 1884 and died on December 26th, 1972 in Kansas City MO.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ht33.html
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V.E. Day. Yearly.

Victory in Europe day. Commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, 1945.
http://www.dtic.mil/soldiers/may95/p50.html
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Group Skate. Wednesdays -2002.10.23 Yearly. 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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* 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!
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Harry Connick Jr. -Thursday All ages. $25-65 7:30p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Motorhead & Morbid Angel. 18+ $26.50 8:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* DJs Rinse and Flux and Poolside host 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 ($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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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-1a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings. -zagat.com.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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South Park new episode? Wednesdays 9p.

COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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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 2002.05.09:

* Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 2nd Thursdays 21+ Free 6p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
312/409-0698 http://www.barrevu.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. Corner of Ashland and Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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* Get inline... Chicagoland! inline skating club. Sa/Su/Th All ages. Free 6:30p.

Group skates in the burbs! Get together to skate, socialize and have fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53N, exit at Dundee, go west a couple miles. Pass Hicks, it's the first entrance on the left.
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Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out. All ages. $? 6:45p.

Vegan specials, 10% discount, sprouting demo by store founder Ed Kugler.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI)
People's Market Deli Bar, 1111 Chicago Ave, Evanston.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.

Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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Dishwalla. All ages. $12 7:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Garbage. All ages. $27.50 7:30p.

http://www.garbage.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.

Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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M 2 O. A night of liquid motion. Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

"This weekly event has quickly become THE party to attend on Thursday nights. With resident DJs Mood and Oscar McMillan and guests DJs from around the world, the message of Deep House is being delivered to the masses. Feel good and have a good time!" Printable pass at site below.
http://www.music-101.com/flyer.htm
Le Passage, 312/255-0022, 1 Oak Place. At intersection with Rush.
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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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; 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.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, 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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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.

New CHOCOLATE 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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