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2003.10.03 (week 327)

Poised for peace.

DON'T MISS:

..-Sa: Koyaanisqatsi w/ the Philip Glass Ensemble Live! at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: "Hit The Decks" at Metro.
Sa: Marshall Field's Day of Music at Symphony Center.
Sa: Steve Winwood at House of Blues.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Su: Fischerspooner at House of Blues.
Mo: Yom Kippur.
We-..: Joffrey Ballet performs Romeo & Juliet at Auditorium Theatre.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.

Seasonal:    ^

Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2003.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.

VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Sa/Su/Th -2003.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free Various times.

Come early for tickets, first come first serve.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Chicagoween2003/
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Winner of Haunted Illinois vote last three years. -2003.11.01 Yearly. $13 (daily 10.23-11.1; Su-Th -10p) Fr/Sa 7-11p.

Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and now new scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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"Fear and Fun" -2003.11.02 Yearly. All ages. $8 for full access wristband. Pier hours.

The Beast of Lake Michigan themed, includes big bounce, kid's haunted house, climbing wall, more. Trick-or-treating, kid's craft corner and entertainment Pier-wide.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Digitally Speaking. -2003.10.09 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Art created using digital technology as a major creative component in the production of the work.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Octoberfest. -2003.10.05 Yearly.

Roughly 2wks through 1st Sunday in Oct. German harvest celebration, observed with the consumption of copious quantities of Germanic (German and Austrian) food and beer, and with music, dance and other folk customs. Formerly commemorated marriage of King Ludwig I on October 17th of 1810.
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2003.10.19 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). -2003.10.16 Yearly. $10-60 Various times.

World-class premiers. Get a printed show guide (or tackle the show site if technically brave) and see something special. Dozens of special guests and jurors.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Various venues.
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.

Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.

School of Rock, Duplex, Underworld, Secondhand Lions, Lost in Translation, Desperado II, Matchstick Men, Dickie Roberts, Medallion, Freaky Friday, ...
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. -2003.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
Th: Daley Plaza (daily from 10.17) -10.31 7a-3p.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 10.24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt -10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central -10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale -10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted -10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division -10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln -10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted -10.19.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen -10.20.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents/FarmersMarket2003.html
Various city locations.
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Different new rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (Sa,Su,Mo,Th): 28 Days Later - Virus vs. GenXers.
10p (Sa,Su,Mo,Th): The League Extraordinary of Gentlemen - Sean Connery, Naseeruddin Shah, Peta Wilson, Tony Curran, Stuart Townsend, Shane West, Jason Flemyng, Richard Roxburgh, Max Ryan, ...
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 2003.10.03:    ^

Pilsen East Artists Open House (since 1971). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 12-7p.

Over 50 artists, food, music, tours.
312/377-4444 http://chicagoartsdistrict.org
Pilsen East, Halsted at 18th Street. East of the Dan Ryan.
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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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Dashboard Confessional. All ages. $18 6:45p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Spectacle Lunatique. Annual Benefit Gala (since 1997). $150-5000 7p.

773/388-9031
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440x114, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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"Hot Hot Heat" All ages. $16 7:30p.

W/ French Kicks & Ima Robot.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Rock the Runway. 18+ $30-120 7:30p.

"Full Friction benefit for Artist Relief"
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Other Dance Festival. Fr/Th -2003.10.10 All ages. $10-12 7:30p.

10.2-3: Chicago Moving Company, The Dance Colective, Lucky Plush Productions, Mad Shak Dance Company, The Seldoms and Su Shubat of Jellyeye.
10.9-10: Breakbone DanceCo, The Chicago Moving Company, Hedwig Dances, Hi! Performance, Mordine & Company Dance Theatre and Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre.
http://breakbone.com
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 773/880-5402, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
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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. Different themed tour each month.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.

DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, much more. Food and drink, alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
http://www.PointyTeeth.com
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
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* Koyaanisqatsi w/ the Philip Glass Ensemble Live! -Saturday $30-42 8p.

"A totally unconventional film that takes an intense look at modern life. Without dialogue or narration it produces a unique view of the superstructure and mechanics of our daily lives. Produces and directed by Godfrey Reggio with music by Philip Glass, the film is an 87-minute evocation of a Hopi word that means life out of balance. This special screening features the Philip Glass Ensemble performing the movie's soundtrack live on the Chicago Theatre Stage."
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 21+ $7-12 9p.

Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, WXRT, Reckless Records and DCN.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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Leftover Salmon. 18+ $18.50 9p.

http://leftoversalmon.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Real Time" w/ Bill Maher. Season finale. Fridays TV-MA Free 10p.

New show, now one full hour with comedy showcase segment.
http://billmaher.tv
HBO. On cable.
http://hbo.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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Sonic Boom. Fr/Sa 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, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.

BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join resident DJ Sativa and friends. 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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* "Hit The Decks" 18+ $20 11p.

Inner City Youth Program benefit featuring DJs Mark Grant, Frique, Lady D, Brad Owen, Common Factor, Justin Long, Josh Werner, Jevon Jackson, Mel Hammond, Nikki Camcam, Ron Carrol, John Curley, John Patterson, Johnny Chaos, Sabeo, Hippolito Sanchez, Lego, Kyle Szmurlo, Jes, Just Joey, plus live painting collaboration by Cody Hudson, Chris Silve, Mike Genovese.
http://www.hitthedecks.org
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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 2003.10.04:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

10.4: Wicker Park & Bucktown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Pug Party. Pug owners gathering. 1st Saturday in October Yearly. All ages? $? 1-5p.

Over 100 may show.
http://www.pugparty.com/pugparty/index.html
New City YMCA, 312/440-7272, 1515 N Halsted.
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* Marshall Field's Day of Music. Yearly. All ages. Free 2p-12a.

All day music marathon, rather amazing in scale. Dozens of quality performers across conventional and world genres in four rooms.
Symphony Center, 312/294-3000, 220 S Michigan.
http://www.cso.org
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Stephen Lynch. All ages. $20 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
10.04: The Coming Real Estate Crash. Earl Kitover returns to give us his prediction of the upcoming ecnonomic debacle.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Live Drumming. Saturdays 21+ $10 No smoking. 8p-3a.

Also drum circles and loaner percussions of every kind, lessons Friday 9p.
10.4: Dahui Arirame West African and Korean drumming 10p.
10.11: Goldman featuring Ripley Caine and Katie Todd (Indie rock duo, singer/songwriter/pianist).
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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* Steve Winwood. 21+ $40 9p.

http://stevewinwood.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. $5-8 9p-?a.

http://edgecomedy.com
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
10.4 DJ Dan, Alex Peace, Mike Steele & HRME.
10.11 LTJ Bukem.
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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Sunday 2003.10.05:    ^

A.F.I. All ages. $20 7p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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* Fischerspooner. 18+ $22 9p.

w/ Kenna. Getting rave reviews.
http://fischerspooner.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Sedition" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

A "dark, sensual and subversive scene" w/ DJ (censored) and guests spinning EBM/Industrial/Electro.
10.5: DJ Ricky Ratt, special appearance by this veteran Chicago DJ!
Joy-Blue, 773/477-3330, 1401 W Irving Park. Several blocks West of Red Line Sheridan stop (24hr), or East of Brown Line Irving Park stop.
http://www.derklempner.com/sedition
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Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $7-9 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-3a.

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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Mos Def. -Monday $27.50 Mo All ages 6:30p; Su 18+ 10:30p.

W/ guests.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Monday 2003.10.06:    ^

* Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. Yearly. Observance begins at sunset prior to first day.

Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, sex or frivolity.
http://judaism.about.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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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.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Tuesday 2003.10.07:    ^

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

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. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel on cable.
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Noctronica/Nocturna (since 1988). Electro/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 2003.10.08:    ^

Chicago Fire Anniversary. Yearly.

Anniversary of the great fire in 1871 which destroyed 1/3 of the city. Observed as part of Fire Prevention Week.
http://www.chicagohs.org/fire
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Health Club Industry Convention. -Saturday.

800/927-5007 http://www.clubindustryshow.com/
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Joffrey Ballet performs Romeo & Juliet. -2003.10.19 All ages. $25-90.

http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.

"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates". Through the parks, down famous streets, back to Melvin B's for beers. 7-11 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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"Helloween" All ages. $25 7p.

W/ Jag. Panzer & Beyond the Embrace.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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NEW EPISODE: Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer. Sometimes great, sometimes lame. It's said that some ST is playing somewhere on Earth at any given time. Catch Voyager reruns nightly at 5a.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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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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American Gothic Productions special event. 18+ $16-18 11:30p.

W/ Male or Female (Front242 side project), Jute, and Chris Gin.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Thursday 2003.10.09:    ^

Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ Free 7:30p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
10.9: Whiskey Sky at the W Hotel, 644 N LSD, 33rd Floor.
http://www.barrevu.com
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Tour of Gymnastics Champions. All ages. $17-45 7:30p.

T.J. Maxx sponsored olympic greats.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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The Cat Walk Rendezvous. 21+ $50 7:45p.

Fashion show and club party.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin residency. Thursdays 21+ $5-7 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Hours of execellent hard beats, club classics and general insanity with weekly special guests. $3.50 Coronas.
http://www.localsound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://bigwigchicago.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, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
10.02: Bass By The Pound crew Glyde, Flipside, Poolside, Carbide.
10.09: (Local bedrock) Phantom 45, Moodswing, Droopy.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/viewforum.php?f=2
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, easy parking or Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
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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.

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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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. $10-18+ 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. $6-10, 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. $8.75 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. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.

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, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy 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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Notes:    ^

ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.

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2003.10.03