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2004.04.16 (week 355)

Only God is infallible.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: "Pop Group" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Fr: Death Cab For Cutie at Vic Theatre.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor at Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Kill Bill 2" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Punisher" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Latino Film Festival at Various locations.
Fr: A Perfect Circle at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Blogger party II at Ann Sather.
..-Sa: "Truth Naked" at Lakeshore Theater.
..-Sa: Queensryche at House of Blues.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Dennis Miller on CNBC.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tours at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Victito Nocturnis Ball at Cafe Lura.
...

Ongoing:    ^

"Pop Group" -2004.05.13 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Women artists exploring 21st century Pop Art.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Cubs home games begin. -2004.10.03 All ages. Various prices. Various times.

04.12,14-19,23-25; 05.04-09,18-23,31; 06.01-02,04-10,18-20,29-30; 07.01-04,15-22,30-31; 08.01,10-15,23-29; 09.06-08,10-15,27-30; 10.01-03;
http://www.cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision. WGN/FSNC.
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Death Cab For Cutie. -Friday All ages. $18-20 6:30p.

W/ Ben Kweller.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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.

Kill Bill 2, The Punisher, Johnson Family Vacation, The Alamo, The Whole Ten Yards, Envy, H*llboy, Jersey Girl, Scooby-Doo 2, Taking Lives, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dawn of the Dead, Cody Banks, Secret Window, Starsky & Hutch, Passion of the Christ, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.

Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio.
http://alfrankenweb.com
Air America Radio, WNTD 950AM. Also web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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 (Sa-Tu,Th): Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - Cast of thousands.
midnt (Sa,Th): The Butterfly Effect - Ashton Kutcher, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2004.04.16:    ^

* "Kill Bill 2" now playing.

Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Sonny Chiba, Vivica A. Fox, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, ...
http://www.kill-bill.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Punisher" now playing.

Long awaited movie of the comic w/ Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Samantha Mathis, Laura Harring, A. Russell Andrews, John Baker, ...
http://www.punisherthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Latino Film Festival (since 1985). Over 100 screenings. -2004.04.28 Yearly. All ages. $7-?

312/409-1757 http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org
Various locations.
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A Perfect Circle. $35 8p.

Fuse Presents, no cameras, search required.
UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://www.ssb.uic.edu/pavilion
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Blogger party II. All ages. Free. 8p.

Upstairs. 10% discount on dinner before. Readings by various self pubs, also audio and DJ Atomly.
http://gapersblock.com
Ann Sather, 773/348-2378, 929 W Belmont.
http://www.annsather.com
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"Truth Naked" -Saturday All ages. $15-20 8p.

Tom & Susana Evert dance company. Sensuality, sexuality, spirituality, merged into one creative evening of duet and solo dance/theater performance.
http://www.evertdance.com
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://www.lakeshoretheater.com
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Queensryche. w/ Symphony X. -Saturday 18+ $36.50 9p.

http://queensryche.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa/We 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.

Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.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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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.

Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Dennis Miller. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free 1hr 11p.

Now literally a Republican shill.
http://dennis-miller.com
CNBC. http://msn.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 2004.04.17:    ^

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

04.17: Chicago Theaters.
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.
04.17: Clean Earth, Inc - Special Earth Day Speaker Ed Ponder.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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** Victito Nocturnis Ball. 21+ $8 9p-2a.

W/ bands Netherfabrik (11p) and Twelve Stitches (midnt), DJs Gill T, Ryan Bedlam, more. Free admission to Neo after.
http://gothiccouncilofchicago.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.com
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"Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ Free 9p-3a.

Cheap beers, kitchen, two floors, residents Burst, Droopy, Nanotech, MF, Pipeline, Disko Kitty, jungle/d&b guests.
04.17: down: Grandmarquee, Future Prophet, Ikai'ka; up: Jessica James, rEalm, V!J4Y, Techno Twins, ...
http://spsound.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.

No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
04.17: Three year anniversary!
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. 1hr. Repeats later. 9p.

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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* Animatrix. Free. 2hrs. Again at 1a. 10p.

Nine exceptional animated shorts by renowned directors, providing important backstory to the Matrix trilogy. First time on free TV.
TOON. http://cartoonnetwork.com
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KGBeats Record Release Party. 21+ $5-10 10p-5a.

Keith Lotta, Dmitry Lovebone, Chris Gin, Mene Gene, Boris the Blade, Gary Lacosta, Dan Mnookin. Two rooms, Skyy & Red Bull drink specials.
http://kgbeats.com
Jefferson Tap Loft, 325 N Jefferson. Formerly Elixir.
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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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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.

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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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
04.17: DJs Paul Van Dyk, Mazi.
http://spundae.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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* LTJ Bukem. 18+ $17-20 11p.

W/ MC Conrad, Casper, 1000 Vertical Feet.
http://bassbythepound.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Mexican Wrestling Macbeth. Saturdays -2004.05.29 $? 11p.

"Aztec Mummies! Undead Mariachis! Evil Robots! A film director of monster movies attempts to direct the very first Mexican Shakespearean Cinema, but can only get financial backing by casting Mexican Wrestlers in all the roles..." BYOB. Positively reviewed.
http://www.themammals.org
Bailiwick Arts Center, 773/883-1090, 1229 W Belmont. 10 blocks West of LSD.
http://www.bailiwick.org
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Sunday 2004.04.18:    ^

Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.

Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
630/830-1587 http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Jurassic 5. All ages. $25 6:30p.

http://www.jurassic5.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Psychotronic Movie Mayhem. Sundays Ages? $? 8p.

Half price pizza and pitchers. Giant projection screen.
In April, presenting the Japanese films that inspired Kill Bill!
04.18: "Black Tight Killers" (1966). W/ Ninja go-go dancers. Eccentric and wild.
http://www.psychotronic.info
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan. Near Red line Irving Park stop.
http://www.swingersmecca.com/
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* Mish Mash Variety Nite! Weekly Variety Show with Film. Sundays 21+ $5 9-11p.

Catch the best of Chicago's filmmakers and variety talent. Anchored by original screenings, each week hosts an exciting and eclectic array of performances. From puppet shows to live jazz, improv to burlesque cabaret, stand up to rock bands, a forum for all things creatively diverse and wildly passionate in Chicago. Curated by Mia Park, also known as Miss Mia from "Chic A Go Go!". Free popcorn & drink specials.
773/972-6745 http://miapark.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. 1bk W of Damen, 2mi E from I94.
http://www.beatkitchen.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.
Starting 4.18: New Harvey Birdman episodes, and ATHF reruns nightly!
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.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: F*t*, 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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Rasputina. 18+ $12 11:15p.

http://www.rasputina.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Monday 2004.04.19:    ^

* TV Turnoff Week (since 1994). Rediscover real life. Yearly.

"What happens during a seven-day experiment in life without TV? A whole new space to think emerges. You find yourself passing time in ways you never expected. And you start to wonder: when I reach for the remote, who is really in control?"
Also promotes "Media Carta", a campaign against content control by corporate interests.
http://adbusters.org/campaigns/tvturnoff
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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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Billy Corgan First Solo Concert Performance. All ages. $37.50 SOLD OUT 8p.

http://www.billycorgan.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

VJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... 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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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, free. Reruns at midnt, 9a, 6p. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!" Followed by "Tough Crowd" w/ Collin Quinn. An excellent hour of free thinkers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.04.20:    ^

* Start of Taurus. Astrological sign, the bull. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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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 on cable.
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Air. $26.50 7:30p.

Jam presents.
http://www.intairnet.org
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Edie Brickell. 18+ $23 8p.

Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Karl Densons Tiny Universe. 18+ $25 9p.

http://www.karldenson.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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. held upstairs at Metro 18+ once a month.
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 2004.04.21:    ^

* Administrative Professionals Day. 3rd Wednesday in April Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to professional administrative assistants.
http://www.iaap-hq.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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Enterprise NEW EPISODE. 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.
04.21: Damage - While dissension among Xindi ranks festers, Enterprise tries to recover from a devastating attack.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Delirious. W/ David Crowder Band. All ages. $20-25 7:30p.

http://www.delirious.co.uk
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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South Park NEW SEASON. Wednesdays 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
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 2004.04.22:    ^

* Earth Day (since 1970). Yearly.

Reflect on ecological issues and commit to the conservation and reclamation of nature.
http://www.earthday.com
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* Take Your Child to Work Day (since 1993). 4th Thursday in April Yearly.

Parent's opportunity to educate their children on the nature of employment.
http://takeourdaughterstowork.org
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Earth Day Festival. Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5p.

Speeches and activities.
773/665-4682 http://www.chicagoearthmonth.com
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/549-0606, 2430 N Cannon. Lincoln Park.
http://www.chias.org
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Erica's Innovations. Modern Handmade beaded jewelry sale. 9a-5p.

Industrial, Mod, Retro and Tribal influenced designs. Glass Beads, Semi Precious Stones, Fossils and Silver beads. Necklaces, Chokers and Bracelets. Varieties of colors and sizes great prices. Mail order also available on web site.
http://www.ericasinnovations.com
University of Chicago, 5706 South University Ave, Chicago. Reynolds Club Student Center.
http://maps.uchicago.edu/campus.html
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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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Big A$$ Beer Night. Thursdays 21 + $? 9p-2a.

Email eclipsechicago@yahoo.com for free entry.
Get $1 22oz Bud Light drafts w/$5 mug! Coyote ugly-like, mechanical bull rides, trampy staff.
773/875-7558 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eclipsechicago
Hogs & Honeys, 312/377-1733, 1551 N Sheffield. Near Red Line North/Clybourn stop.
http://hogsandhoneys.com
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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.
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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.

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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2004.04.16