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2003.12.05 (week 336)

Be less certain.

DON'T MISS:

Ongoing: Redmoon Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
Fr: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Sa: "Contemporary Insanity" at Neo.
Su: Toys For Tots motorcycle parade at Dan Ryan Woods.
Su: Caroling to the Animals at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Mo: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
We: South Park NEW EPISODE on COM.
We: Lunacy at Vision Nightclub.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night at Cafe Lura.

Seasonal:    ^

FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2003.12.30 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. -2003.12.22 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 12.23.
http://gaccom.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2003.12.29 Yearly. All ages.

A Christmas Carol: 11.16-12.28 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
The Nutcracker: 12.5-12.28 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, $15-90, http://www.auditoriumtheatre.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
Decorated State Street Store Windows: Downtown Carson Pirie Scott, Marshall Field's.
Christmas Around The World: 11.24-1.4 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
Zoolights: 11.28-1.4 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2004.01.11 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
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
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Ongoing:    ^

"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.

Honey, Last Samurai, Bad Santa, Cat in the Hat, Gothika, Matrix Revolutions, Elf, Human Stain, Scary Movie 3, Beyond Borders, Kill Bill, School of Rock, Secondhand Lions, Lost in Translation, ...
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 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 (Su-Th): Pirates of the Caribbean - Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, ...
10p (Su-Th): The Medallion - Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani, ...
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 2003.12.05:    ^

"Honey" now playing.

Starring Jessica Alba.
http://www.honey-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Last Samurai" now playing.

Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, ...
http://www.lastsamurai.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Anthrax w/ Ill Nino. All ages. $20 7p.

Dimitri from Paris and Dayhota in SmartBar.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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They Might Be Giants. All ages. $23.50 7p.

http://wxrt.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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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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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* Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.

"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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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 2003.12.06:    ^

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

12.6: Great Neighborhoods of South Shore.
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.
12.06: Brit B'Nai and Brit B'Nai Yisrael Transferrence of Divinity Between Nature and Community, Prof. Bob Rosenstein will provide extensive handout literature.
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.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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"Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ $0-5 9p-3a.

DJs Jesse de la Pena, Vijay, Phix, MF, Pipeline, Carbide. Cheap beers.
http://bassdrive.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
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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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
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 2003.12.07:    ^

Pearl Harbor Day (since 1941). Yearly.

Remembers Japanese suprise attack which brought the U.S. into WW II. Almost 2400 Americans were killed and 1300 injured, 18 ships and 200 aircraft destroyed.
http://www.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html
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* Toys For Tots motorcycle parade (since 1978). 1st Sunday in December Yearly. All ages. Bring a toy. 9:30a.

World's largest, drawing over 20000 participants! Many biker Santas.
Dan Ryan Woods, 83rd and Western. Travels all the way North to Foster.
http://www.ChicagolandTFT.org
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Holiday Fetish Flea Market & Fair. -Tuesday 21+ $5 1-6p.

Private and commercial vendors from all over the midwest. Find the perfect gift for your dom. Free goody bags. Cash bar, sandwiches available.
http://hometown.aol.com/leathersins/
Ramada Hotel, 847/677-1234, 4500 W Touhy, Lincolnwood. Lower level.
http://ramada.com
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* Caroling to the Animals (since 1977). Yearly. All ages. Free 5-6:30p.

"Caroling to the Animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo is a family holiday celebration of song and good cheer. For 25 years friends and families have gathered on zoo grounds to 'sing in' the holiday season with local choral groups. Enjoy complimentary cider and cookies and the chance to have a photo taken with Santa Claus."
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Rami Kleinstein. 18+ $35-60 8:30p.

One of Israel's greatest pop/rock composers and performers.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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"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.
12.07: DJs Qbot and (censored).
http://sedition-chicago.com
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://joyblue.com
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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 2003.12.08:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.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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** Battlestar Galactica. 8p.

New series premiers starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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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 2003.12.09:    ^

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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The Waterboys. All ages. $18.50 7:30p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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 2003.12.10:    ^

Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.

U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
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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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Bette Midler. "Kiss my Brass" tour. $39-200 8p.

United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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* South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Rahzel (of the Roots). 18+ $12-15 10p.

"Lifesav as The Spooks, DJ JS1"
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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* Lunacy. The Dark Playground. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

The Pre-eminent industry event and ladies night once again provides sanctuary and insanity to the industry elite and nightlife knowledgeable. DJ CHRIS GIN (Dome)and Droopy (Underground) spin with visuals, go go dancers, interactive bondage rack and more.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.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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Ladies Night with Elevate. Wednesdays 21+ Free for Ladies 10:30p-3a.

Elevate presents Ladies Night at Bar Chicago Wednesdays. DJ Vygo spins progressive dance and Chicago house.
Bar Chicago, 312/654-1120, 9 W Division. At State.
http://www.barchicago.com
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Thursday 2003.12.11:    ^

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

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
12.11: Melvin B's, 312/751-9897, 1114 N State, holiday attire encouraged. Oreo cookie shots.
http://www.barrevu.com
melvin.
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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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JEKAJO v.2 with Kennedy Octane & Anthony Nicholson. Afrobeat , world live music , brazilian bossa , deep house and rare grooves. 21+ Free 9p-2a.

Email names to info@souljunkies.com for guestlisting
"Come experience, groove and journey with us for another night of cultural visuals and a future blend of global music excursions through sounds of rich afrobeat, brazilian bossa, deep house and rare grooves for your nyash. Featuring music by KENNEDY OCTANE (Souljunkies Chicago), ANTHONY NICHOLSON (Miquifaye Music /Sonar Collective), and a special live performance by DAN BAODI and GHANATTA INTERNATIONALE (Chicago/Ghana)."
773/934-6112 http://www.souljunkies.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
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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.
12.11: K-Step, Phantom 45, Pipeline.
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.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
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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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2003.12.05