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2002.12.13 (week 285)

Quo Vadis
DON'T MISS:
Ongoing: "Star Trek: Nemesis" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest Blading open at Navy Pier.
Fr: Dave Matthews Band at United Center.
Fr: P.E.R.V. with SUITE 13 at Otto's Nightclub & Underground.
Sa: Free Airplane Rides for Kids at Chicago Meigs Field (CGX).
Sa: Common at House of Blues.
Sa: Alanis Morissette at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Saturnalia TBA.
Su: Q101 Twisted 9 at Allstate Arena.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
We: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.
We: DJs Total Science & Baron spin drum&bass at Red Dog.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night! at Cafe Lura.

Seasonal:
FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2002.12.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2002.12.23 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr/Sa -9p 11a.
50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.20.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/DaleyPlaza.html
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2002.12.29 Yearly. All ages.
A Christmas Carol 11.16-12.28 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
Free photo with Santa for 94th floor visitors 11.23-12.22 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
Radio City Rockettes 11.29-12.29 Rosemont Theatre, 847/692-2220, 5400 N River Rd, http://rosemont.com
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Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2002.12.29 Yearly. All ages. $? Times?
Secular celebration of the changing seasons and the coming of Winter takes a new, whimsical form every year. Filled with Redmoon's trademark mix of music, puppetry, mask, and physical performance. The cast includes dozens of children from Redmoon's outreach programs alongside adult volunteer and professional performers.
http://www.redmoon.org
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 773/388-9031, 1419 W Blackhawk.
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Ongoing:
Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Stomp. -2002.12.29 All ages. $30-50 Various showtimes.
An explosive production returns for a limited engagement. The eight-member troupe displays show-stopping physical movement while creating rhythms with everything but conventional percussion instruments.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Holiday Bazaar. -2002.12.22 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Unique hand made crafts, jewelry, and small-scale artwork.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Smooth Jazz Christmas: Dave Koz and Friends. -Friday All ages. $20-65 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Now playing.
Treasure Planet, Solaris, Friday After Next, Die Another Day, 8 Mile, Harry Potter, Bowling for Columbine, I Spy, The Santa Clause 2, Frida, Punch Drunk Love, Red Dragon, The Tuxedo, Banger Sisters, S1m0ne, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Goldmember, ...
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 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 shows several nights a week. 21+ $? 9p.
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.
7p Th: Survivor 5 finale.
8p (Fr-We, Th 10p): Barber Shop - Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Sean Patrick Thomas, ...
10p (Fr-We, Th midnt): The Tuxedo - Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): Office Space - Mike Judge, Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, ...
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 2002.12.13:
International Gem and Jewelry Show. Well known annual, great deals. -Sunday Yearly. $6 Fr noon-7p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p.
Also Skokie Valley Kennel Club dog show.
301/294-1640
Donald Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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"Maid in Manhattan" now playing.
A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid mistaking her for a socialite, with Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, Tyler Posey, Marissa Matrone, Natasha Richardson, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/maidinmanhattan
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* "Star Trek: Nemesis" now playing.
The crew fights a Romulan sneak attack. Starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Tom Hardy, Ron Perlman, Dina Meyer, Whoopi Goldberg, Kate Mulgrew, Bryan Singer, Steven Culp, Nicholas Lanier, ...
http://nemesis.startrek.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Winter Wonderfest Blading open. -2003.01.05 All ages. Free admission, $10 equipment rental / all day activities pass. (Fr/Sa -9:30p) Daily 10a-7:30p.
Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. INLINE SKATING and ice rinks are featured, in addition to large inflatable games including slides and bungee run. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
Closed xmas day, open 10a-11:45p NYE.
Some Chicago Blackhawks visit 12.14 and 18.
Opening celebration fireworks 12.13 7p and 12.14 9p.
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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* Dave Matthews Band. All ages. $50 7p.
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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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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Iron Chef - Christmas-themed 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. On cable.
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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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Grigori 3 with a New January. Live show, an evening of Dark Industrial Music. 21+ $6 10p.
Nocturna favorites...
http://www.grigori3.com
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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* P.E.R.V. with SUITE 13. FREE Live Rock Show. 18+ FREE 10p.
PERV and Suite 13 will play a live Rock show in the Underground.
888/434-7532 http://www.pervmusic.com
Otto's Nightclub & Underground, 815/758-2715, 118 East Lincoln HW, Dekalb. I-88 west to DeKalb North to Lincoln Highway.
http://www.ottosdekalb.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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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 2002.12.14:
* Free Airplane Rides for Kids. EAA Young Eagles Program. 2nd Saturdays Ages 7-17. Free! 9a-2p.
Kids enjoy free airplane rides every month at Meigs Field thanks to generous Chicago-area pilots. Children see major Chicago landmarks, such as the Sears Tower and Comiskey Park, and learn about the principles of flight. Reservations recommended. Call after 7a on flight day for weather status.
Chicago Meigs Field (CGX), 312/409-5691, 1500 S Linn White Dr. Just south of Adler Planetarium.
http://www.friendsofmeigs.org
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Holiday Market. -Sunday All ages. Free 11a-6p.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Common. All ages. $25 (second show 18+ at 11:45p) 7p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Alanis Morissette. "Miracle on State Street IV" All ages. $33-73 7:30p.
http://alanismorissette.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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*** Saturnalia (since 1999). Yearly. 18+ $30 8p-3a.
You are cordially invited to attend the legendary midwinter celebration of Gothic, Pagan, Electronic and Fetish Culture. Featuring live bands, DJs, performance art, vendors, veggie food, open bar and more! Bands: God Module (Dark & Danceable EBM/Electro from FL), Passion Play (Guitar-Driven, Catchy, Moody, Melodic Goth from UK), Claire Voyant (Metropolis Records, 4AD Sounds Mixed with Beautiful Electronics from CA), Audra (Projekt Records, Rhythmic, Understated Goth from AZ), Rachael's Surrender (Chicago's own; blending Ambient, Dark Pop, Trance, more), DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Midnight Saturn ritual and other suprises. Strict goth/fetish/cyber/period/fantasy/costume dress code. Tickets at 99th Floor (3406 N Halsted), Evil Clown (3418 N Halsted), Nocturna and Whiplash.
773-ART-GOTH http://www.AmericanGothicProd.com
TBA.
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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.
12.14: Intellectual property rights and why software should be free.
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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-4a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
12.14: DJs Armin Van Buuren, David Josephs, Laura B. and guests.
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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P.E.R.V. with Two Special Guests. Great Live Rock Show. 21+ $5 10p.
Progressive Evolution of a Rock Vision, PERV with play with two other local Rock bands.
888/434-7532 http://www.pervmusic.com
Lyons Den, 773/871-3757, 1934 W Irving Park. At Lincoln.
http://www.lyonsdenlive.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 2002.12.15:
* Q101 Twisted 9. All ages. $39 4p.
Featuring: Disturbed, Public Enemy, Box Car Racer, The Vines, Jimmy Eat World, Moby, Sugarcult and 3 Doors Down.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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New episodes: Simpsons, King of the Hill, Malcolm. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Do-it-Yourself Messiah. A grand tradition. -Monday Yearly. All ages. Free. RSVP required. Su 3p, Mo 7p.
Handel's work with full orchestra, audience participates as chorus.
888/880-9701 http://www.lasallebank.com/messiah
Civic Opera House, 20 N Wacker. SOLD OUT.
http://www.lyricopera.com
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $6 (rentals $2-3) 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Many regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Fr 4-6:30p teen $4, 6:30-10:30p family $5; Sa 1-3:30p all $4, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen dance $7, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $6.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/locations/chicago.html
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"Adult Swim" new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 9p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, The Brak Show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
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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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 2002.12.16:
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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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 beer, free pool, and of course great people.
12.16: DJs Jes 1 (Tech House), Mike Hawk (Techno), Nick Graceffa (House), Tommy Z (Drum & Bass).
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.12.17:
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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OKGO w/ Seether & SR71. 18+ $10 7:30p.
Bud Light/Q101 Present 'Not so Silent Night'.
http://www.okgo.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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My Damn Butterfly with Nate Wolcott. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $8 8p.
A six-part women's a capella ensemble performing selections by Brahms, Tormis, Porter, Lauren Hill, Prince, others. Nate Wolcott is an eight-piece ensemble of saxes, trumpet, bass, drums performing original compositions.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Nocturna (since 1988). 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. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
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 2002.12.18:
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, shown in letterbox. Sometimes great, sometimes lame.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays -2003.01.01 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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Living Things, Left Setter & Flathead Fillups. 18+ $8 8:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* DJs Total Science & Baron spin drum&bass. "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $10 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.
Last show of the year. 2003.01.08: returns to BIG WIG.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays 9p UNCONFIRMED
COM. On cable.
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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"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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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 2002.12.19:
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.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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* "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.
12.19: DJ Marcus Intalex.
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.
With 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.
With 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, 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, 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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