Bedno.com
2002.09.20 (week 273)

Especially Special!
Especially Special!

RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Chihuly in the Park at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Ongoing: Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: "Political Woman" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Riverdance at Ford Oriental Theater.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Different culturally diverse performances nightly at Hot House.
Ongoing: Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night at Empty Bottle.
Ongoing: Different rock show almost every night at Double Door.
Ongoing: WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! at 89.3FM.
Ongoing: "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever " now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Banger Sisters" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Igby Goes Down" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Trapped" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Fr: Ratdog at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: ADVANCED Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Al Jarreau and Joyce Cooling at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Jaguares at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Poi Dog Pondering at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Terminal Bliss at Cubby Bear.
Fr: College of Complexes - South Side campus at Future World Cafe.
Fr: Garden of Dreams performs live! at Double Door.
Fr: Iron Chef - Pumpkin Battle on FOOD.
Fr: Quantum Leep, Rubber & Catfight at House of Blues.
Fr: C.U.R.V.E at Star Bar.
...

Ongoing:
Chihuly in the Park. All ages. $0-2 Open -8p some Thursdays. 9a-5p.
"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." See the new Bedno.com photos.
http://chihuly.com
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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Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
Kim Farber, Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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"Political Woman" -2002.10.10 All ages. Free We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
"Art by women with politics as the theme or as the motivation in its creation. Personal responses to political happenings." Juried by Christie Hefner and Carrie Secrist. Also solo exhibit "Paradura Two" by Leah Oates.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Riverdance. -2002.09.29 $48-73 8p.
Ford Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Now playing.
Barbershop, Ballistic, Banger Sisters, Trapped, S1m0ne, Adventures of Pluto Nash, Spy Kids 2, XXX, Blue Crush, Master of Disguise, Signs, Goldmember, Stuart Little II, Mr. Deeds, ...
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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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 5.14-10.15.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.18-10.22.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 5.25-10.15 11a-7p.
Th: Daley Plaza 7.11+25, 8.8+22, 9.5+19+26, daily 10.17-31 7a-3p.
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 5.16-10.17.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.20-10.17.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10+24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.20-10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.22-10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.22-10.19.
Su: Farm-In-The-Zoo, 2001 N Stockton, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.14,8.11,9.8,10.13.
Su: Rogers Park, Howard&Marshfield, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22 10a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.23-10.20.
Su: Roscoe Village, Belmont&Wolcott 7.7, 8.4, 9.1, 10.6.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
Various city locations.
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.
Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. 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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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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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.
Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (Su-Tu,Th): Minority Report - Senor Spielbergo: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow, ...
10p (Su-Th): About a Boy - Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, Isabel Brook, ...
midnt (Th): Undercover Brother - Eddie Griffin, Aunjanue Ellis, Dave Chappelle, Denise Richards, Chris Kattan, ...
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 2002.09.20:
"Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever " now playing.
Antonio Banderas vs. Lucy Liu.
http://www2.warnerbros.com/ecks_vs_sever
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Banger Sisters" now playing.
Susan Sarandon and Goldie Hawn play long separated best friends, one still wild.
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/thebangersisters
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Igby Goes Down" now playing. "Insanity is relative."
Kieran Culkin, Claire Danes, Jeff Goldblum, Amanda Peet, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman, Susan Sarandon.
http://unitedartists.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Trapped" now playing.
Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend vs. Kevin Bacon and Courtney Love.
http://www.gregiles.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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World Music Festival. -2002.09.29 Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities including Daley Center, OTSFM, HotHouse, Martyr%27, Borders, MBC, Empty Bottle,
http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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Ratdog. All ages? $27.50 7:30p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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ADVANCED Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the new monthly group skate, "slightly more adventurous" than the 1st Friday groups. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. May reach Chinatown, may end at Navy Pier Beer Garden around 10p.
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Al Jarreau and Joyce Cooling. All ages. $20-60 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Jaguares. Rock pesado. All ages. $47 8p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $27.50 8p.
http://poidogpondering.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Terminal Bliss. 21+ $8 8p.
Playing first ("moody, dramatic, dark, fragile, sexy, relaxing, emotive, complex") followed by odd*is*he, A New January, Levi Levi presents Black From the Dead ("pigface, thrill kill kult, chemlab, h3lb3nt").
http://www.terminalbliss.net
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
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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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* Garden of Dreams performs live! 21+ $5 9p.
With Dolari, and The Static Age.
773/388-2784 http://www.gardenofdreams.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Iron Chef - Pumpkin 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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Quantum Leep, Rubber & Catfight. Rock. 18+ $10 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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C.U.R.V.E. Chic - Uncommon - Revolutionary - Voyeuristic - Elite. Fridays 21+ 9p.
Email rsvp@starbarandgrill.com for comp admission.
"Experience as a new era begins in Chicagoland, Nightlife Evolved." Live Energy 92.75FM broadcast, DJ Billy The Kid.
Star Bar, 630/236-0900, 2150 Ogden, Aurora. Corner at Montgomery, west of Fox Valley Mall.
http://www.starbarandgrill.com
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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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* Pere Ubu. W/ 90 Day Men. 21+ $15 Doors 9p. 10p.
Touring their long awaited new CD "St. Arkasas". Dark, passionate, dishevelled, defying description for over 20 years.
http://pereubu.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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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 in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.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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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. 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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The Dave Matthews Cover Band. An officially licensed tribute. 21+ $? 11p.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.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 2002.09.21:
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Sukkoth. -2002.09.27 Yearly. Observance begins at sunset prior to first day.
Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar).
http://judaism.about.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Historic Bronzeville. Bring a snack. 3rd 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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** Marshall Field's Day of Music. Yearly. All ages. Free 2p-12a.
All day music marathon, rather amazing in scale. Over 30 quality performances across conventional and world genres in four rooms.
Symphony Center, 312/294-3000, 220 S Michigan.
http://www.cso.org
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Import Megashow. Ages? $20 5p-2a.
Over 300 import cars showing, Honda Civic giveaway, DJs Bobby D, Speed, Mixin Marc, Smurf, Marski, Caffeine, Nino Chicago, Julian Jumping Perez, Chris Tomasone, Confusion, MJB, XTC, Blue Mike, Jason GIL, Xero, Urban, Chris Mix, Rampage.
http://MegaShow.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Full Moon skate. Skate along the lake front path. 18+ Free 6p.
Meet at Navy Pier, lower level in front of the ferris wheel. We'll skate along the lakefront and return to Navy Pier for "refreshments".
847/975-7204 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437, 600 E. Grand Ave. At the lakefront & Grand Av.
http://www.navypier.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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Relient K. Bleach/Philmore/Holland. All ages. $15 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Miss America Pageant (since 1921). Yearly. Live. 8-11p.
Wayne Brady hosts in Atlantic City.
http://www.missamerica.com
ABC. http://www.abc7.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.
9.21: Against Holy War.
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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* Goth Bowling (since 2000). 18+ (w/ bar) $8 9p-12:30a.
With DJs chilliwinters, doug, peccaui, xs. Contests, prizes, videogames. Arrive early for best lanes.
http://aliaschicago.com
Timber Lanes, 773/549-9770, 1851 W Irving Park. At Brown line Irving Park stop.
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The Neville Brothers. Rhythm & Blues. 18+ $27.50 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15, free -9:30p? 9p-4a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
9.21: Sean Cusik, Steve Porter, Todd Richman.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"AUTOBAHN" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.
Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as 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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CLUBLAND UNDERGROUND. UK Progressive House mix-show with Andre Solaris. Saturdays All ages. 2-6a.
Currently with a special two hour edition starting at 12am. On the air since March 2001, ANDRE SOLARIS delivers the coolest in Prog, Tech, Tribal House, Breaks, and Techno.
http://www.fuelinfo.com/cu.htm
'Energy' 92.7&5 FM.
http://www.energy92fm.com/
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Sunday 2002.09.22:
Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2002.10.27 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Varied readings and music.
http://www.chicagopoets.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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Native American Equinox Celebration (since 1999). Yearly. $10-12 8p.
Part of World Music fest. Includes Wade Fernandez, Wiciwen Apis, Mahwaen (Menominee), The Mark Cleveland Band (Cherokee).
http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Old Town School of Folk Music, 773/728-6000, 4544 N Lincoln. Between Lawrence & Montrose.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
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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 11a-1:30p 2-4p all $4; Fr 11:30a-1:30p all $4, 2-4:30p 4:30-7p 7-10:30p all $4; Sa 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $5, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 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" 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. Resident DJ Chris Gin hosts guests weekly. Sundays 21+ Free 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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Monday 2002.09.23:
Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.
Day in fall when the night and day are of equal length. Official start of the fall season.
http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
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Start of Libra. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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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. 8p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Goth Pool Night. Mondays 21+ Free 8:30p-2a.
Long running event, relocated, may not endure. GG hosts, bring your own CDs and videos. Bar also features good selection, nice space, darts, games.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chicagogoth
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. Blocks from Red line North and Clybourn stop.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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The Who. 21+ $400 SOLD OUT 9p.
http://thewho.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 Rolling Rock, free Pool, an outdoor section, and of course great people. Resident DJs Liquid G/zus, Peter Rabbit, I.P.X, Kid Ikarus.
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.09.24:
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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"Revenge of the robots tour..." All ages. $15-20 6:30p.
With EL P, Mr. Lif & DJ Fakts One, RJD2, Cage & Copywrite.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Bob Geldof. 18+ $25 8p.
http://bobgeldof.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* FINAL NIGHT! "Forward" Soulful Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
$2 Bacardi and Cokes, kitchen (Chinese food) and party all night, beatin' sound system, easy dress code, resident DJs Riverman, Ciro, & Katz9.
9.24 Dr Groo.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn. Limited street parking, good to take train or cab.
http://www.dragonflychicago.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+ every other week.
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 2002.09.25:
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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* Enterprise NEW EPISODE. Newest Star Trek series, now commencing second season. 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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Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. All ages. $75 7:30p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free -10p, $5 after. 8p-2a.
Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* DJ Mathematics hosts Seminar - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-4a.
With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also listen to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. Parking fairly easy (lot next door), dress code unknown.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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Karl Denson. Jazz / Funk / Jam Rock. 18+ $25 9p.
http://karldenson.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.
"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2002.09.26:
Hopefest (since 1991). Yearly. 18+ $55 7p.
Dancing, cash bar, free buffet, silent auction. Benefits Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and others. With Eddy Clearwater, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Otis Clay, Cathy Richardson Band, Lonnie Brooks, more.
http://www.hopefestchicago.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Special bands/DJs show. All ages. 7p.
Sultan32, Derek Beres, DJ Warp, Chris Widman, Lse, Anacron, Funkadesi, Karma Sutra.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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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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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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Karl Denson. Jazz / Funk / Jam Rock. 18+ $25 9p.
http://karldenson.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Release" Deep House Thursday at Sinibar. Thursdays 21+ Free 9p-2a UNCONFIRMED
Join us for an evening of Deep House Music and Underground Dance Classics.
9.19: DJs Duane Akin, Torin Edmund.
773/580-5098 http://thaunderground.com
Sinibar, 773/278-7797, 1540 N Milwaukee.
http://soundsofsinibar.com
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* "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, N-DEE, Lamebrane, Radiata. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
9.26: Kaos (Philly).
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, easy parking.
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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:
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
NOW SHOWING: Cat Chow - "Dressing Objects" (-2002.11.03) A local artist who fabricates sculptural garments from unconventional materials.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.
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. Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.
Pier Walk now open! A few dozen large outdoor sculptures on display. One of Chicago's best civil art features. -2002.11.10.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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. $5-15 Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.
Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $5-8, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $7.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.
385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
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. All ages. $0-6.50, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su-Tu 10a-5p, We-Sa 10a-8p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Mo/Tu 9.23-12.24. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.
New PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits now 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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Free rarely. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p; Jun-Sep/12.26-1.1 9:30a-5:30p.
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.
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, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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