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2003.10.31 (week 331)

You will be assimilated.
DON'T MISS:
Fr: Halloween - BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo!
Fr: Rick James and Teena Marie at Arie Crown Theater.
Fr: Stars Halloween Bash at Double Door.
Fr: Exotic Erotic Ball at BLU Nightclub.
Fr: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: Neo Halloween.
Fr: Tributosaurus becomes Jimi Hendrix at Martyrs'.
..-Sa: Rocky Horror Picture Show at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Su: Treehouse of Horror XIV on FOX.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: South Park NEW EPISODE on COM.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.
Seasonal:    ^
Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2003.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.
Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Midnight Circus performers.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Chicagoween2003/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2003.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Also sponsors a "haunted graveyard" a block away. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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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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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2003.11.01 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $6 7-10p.
Not for the faint of heart.
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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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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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Sa/Su -2003.11.02 Yearly. All ages. $$ 10a-9p.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/home.asp
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Ongoing:    ^
Women, Trauma & Visual Expression. -2003.11.13 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2003.11.09 Yearly. Various times.
HUNDREDS of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. 2003: "Saving+Spending, addresses the many economic systems we create, and choices we make, as individuals, organizations, governments, and entire societies. We believe the arts and humanities can go far toward illuminating the science of economics in its many forms."
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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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.
Scary Movie 3, Beyond Borders, Sylvia, Pieces of April, Wonderland, Good Boy, Kill Bill, 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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Friday 2003.10.31:    ^
* Halloween - BoooOOOOooooOOOOooooOOOOOoooo! Yearly.
Perfect goth wedding night. Also a cool birthday ;).
http://www.halloween.com
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Chicago Horrorfest Film Festival. Fr/Su/Th Su 3p-mid, Th 5p-mid, Fr 10p-2a.
Hosted by Mistress Xen. Alcohol served.
http://www.chicagohorrorfest.com
3 Penny Cinema, 773/525-3449, 2424 N Lincoln.
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Ballet Nacional de Cuba. -2003.11.02 All ages. $23-67.
Artistic Director Alicia Alonso utilizes her captivating purist vision to present some of the world's most technically precise and powerful dancers.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"The Human Stain" now playing.
Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, Gary Sinise.
http://www.miramax.com/the_human_stain/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Now joined by some bladers.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Boy George hosts. "Legendary" Halloween party. 21+ $? Cocktail reception w/ strawberries and chocolate 7-9p. 7p-?a.
W/ local DJs.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Moe. -Saturday All ages. $25 7p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Halloween Bash and dance party. 21+ $5-10 8p-?a.
Big bash costume party at the beautiful Wyndham Hotel. Appetizer buffet served. Raffle prizes throughout the evening. Prizes ($150/50/25) for best costumes!
847/962-3899 http://www.dancecitysingles.com/schedule.htm
Wyndham Hotel, 400 Park Blvd, Itasca. Take 290, 355, or 53 to Thorndale East. Entrance is 1/2 mile to left.
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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. 18+ $25 8p.
http://www.karldenson.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Rick James and Teena Marie. $45-55 8p.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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** Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. Yearly. 21+ $10 (Doors 7p) 8p.
Featuring: Bruce Springsteen (Local H), The Cure (Figdish), The Scorpions (Woolworthy), David Bowie (Giant Step), Lynyrd Skynyrd (High Plains Drifter), The Ramones (The Last Vegas), Eminem (Blackbox), and many more!
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Thrilla'. Halloween party featuring Michael Jackson hits, Hip-Hop & International beats. 21+ $10-20 8p-2a.
Email Sunny@ABCDchicago.com for reduced admission.
DJs spinning a blood curdling blend of Michael Jackson classics, remixes, Hip-Hop, House and Bhangra beats. Also features Costume Contest at midnight, and $5 Stoli Vodka cocktails and candy giveaways by bartenders ALL NIGHT! FREE After-Party @ Pasha w/ stamp.
773/381-7171 http://www.cooleremail.net/users/Hamed/JHEList_Thrilla.html
Kaz Bar, 312/923-2454, 333 N Dearborn. Inside the House of Blues Hotel.
http://kazbarchicago.com/kazbar/index.asp
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* Exotic Erotic Ball. 21+ 9p-4a.
"Music, celebrities, exotic performers, wild sideshows, lingerie, and fetish acts. Voted the World's #1 Wildest and Sexiest Party by E! Perfect opportunity for self-expression without self-consciousness. The real stars are the guests". $20K in prizes and cash, 5 Cancun trips.
http://www.exoticeroticball.com
BLU Nightclub, 773/549-5884, 2247 N Lincoln.
http://www.bluchicago.com
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Hollywood Halloween. 21+ $20 9p.
Rockit Ranch presents.
http://www.rockitranch.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Live Drumming. 21+ $10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Drum circles and loaner percussions of every kind. 9p lessons. $100 costume contest at midnt.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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Steve Kimock Band. 18+ $25 9p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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"Peaches" party. 21+ Free 10p-4a.
One of the city's most debauch Halloween scenes. Greg Haus spins progressive, hardhouse, trance, breakbeat and 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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* Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Hip-Hop Halloween and Celebrity Look-A-Like Party. 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"This Halloween walk the red carpet and come dressed as your favorite Music, Movie, TV, and/or Fashion Megastar and you might just be $500 richer." DJs House, Hip-Hop, and Club Beats provided by Martin Boogie, Man Luna, DJ Khaaliq, Boy Wonder, and Madd House Miguel.
Cristal, 225 W Ontario. At Franklin, above Magnum.
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John Aquaviva. Six hour set. 21+ $15 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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** Neo Halloween. 21+ $20? 10p-4a.
DJ Rob Coffin (Kokot). $500 winner take all contest.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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* Tributosaurus becomes Jimi Hendrix. 21+ $7 10p.
Also staff does Black Sabbath.
http://www.tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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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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* Rocky Horror Picture Show. -Saturday 18+ $10 Doors 11p. Pre-show begins 11:15p. 12a.
W/ midnight madness cast. Costume parade and contest. Advance tickets suggested (from 5p day of).
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Saturday 2003.11.01:    ^
All Saints Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
11.1: Historic Bronzeville.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.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.
11.01: Abortion: Facts, Myths and Misinformation w/ Margaret Aguilar.
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.
11.01: HOLY GOAT ENSEMBLE plus DRUMMYGIRL.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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Dread Zeppelin. 18+ $15-17.50 9p.
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. Repeats at 1a. 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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Sunday 2003.11.02:    ^
All Souls Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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Network sweeps. -2003.11.29 Yearly.
Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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* Treehouse of Horror XIV. All ages. Free 7p.
New Simpsons Halloween Special (since 1990). Homer bludgeons the Grim Reaper to death; Lisa harvests body parts to create a monster (Jerry Lewis); Bart and Milhouse find a watch that stops time.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Ian Anderson. An Evening of Acoustic. 18+ $51 7:30p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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RZA / Das Efx. 18+ $20 9p.
http://www.kochentertainment.com/labels/kochrecords/
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.
11.02: DJs Chris Studebaker & (censored).
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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Monday 2003.11.03:    ^
Third Eye Blind. 18+ $25 7:30p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Ratdog. -Tuesday 18+ $28.50 7:30p.
93XRT presents.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2003.11.04:    ^
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. 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 2003.11.05:    ^
Guy Fawkes day. Yearly.
Anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot kill the English king and parliament.
http://www.worldbook.com/fun/holidays/html/fawkes.htm
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2003.11.16 All ages. $11-50 Various times.
Goes great with bread.
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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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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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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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $5 8:30p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.5: Paul Simon.
http://www.tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Slightly Stoopid. 18+ $15 9p.
http://www.slightlystoopid.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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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Thursday 2003.11.06:    ^
"Headbanger's Ball" All ages. $17.50-20 6p.
W/ Shadow's Fall, Lamb of God & Killswitch Engage.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Less Than Jake. All ages. $16 7p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 18+ $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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* "Rotation" drum&bass night. Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
Chicago's official Thursday night drum&bass session. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. DJs Danny the WildChild, Phantom 45, Radiata, MF, Regge, Lamebrane. Also catch WNUR 89.3FM 9:30-11p.
11.06: Empress (NYC).
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:    ^
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2003.10.31