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2004.05.14 (week 359)

Soul Responsibiliy.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet: Founder's Favorites at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: The Humperdink Family Reunion at Loop Theater.
..-Su: "Isn't That Amazing" at Chicago Cultural Center.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Troy" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Tango Metropolis at Park West.
Fr: Andrew W.K at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Reverend Horton Heat at Metro.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Localized at Vision Nightclub.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: Armed Forces Day.
Sa: Police Memorial Day.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
...
Ongoing:    ^
Cubs home games. -2004.10.03 All ages. Various prices. Various times.
05.18-23,31; 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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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2004.07.31 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events including Bike to Work Week (6.12-18), Bike the Drive (5.30), helmet sale and Police auction, workshops, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Joffrey Ballet: Founder's Favorites. -2004.05.16 $63-88 7:30p.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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The Humperdink Family Reunion. -2004.05.22 $10-15 Th-Su.
Stacey Hallal plays 20 characters, rave reviews. W/ BassProv.
Loop Theater, 312/744-5667 (LOOP), 8 E Randolph.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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"Isn't That Amazing" The Appeal and Spiel of Ron Popeil. -2004.05.16 All ages. Free.
The largest collection (over 150 items) ever assembled of TV advertised Ronco and Popeil gadgets and more. W/ classic commercials, plaid jacket, SNL parody, etc.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.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.
Troy, Godsend, Kill Bill 2, The Punisher, Johnson Family Vacation, The Alamo, The Whole Ten Yards, Envy, H*llboy, Jersey Girl, Scooby-Doo 2, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 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. Also hear Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" daily 8-11p.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, NO LONGER ON WNTD 950AM due to undisclosed disputes. Available on 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 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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (Fr,Su-Th): Kill Bill I - Tarantino, Thurman, Liu, Fox, Hannah, Carradine, ...
10p (Fr,Su-Th): Secret Window - Stephen King, Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello, Timothy Hutton, Charles Dutton, ...
midnt (Fr,Th): Eurotrip - Various kids.
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 2004.05.14:    ^
"Troy" now playing.
W/ Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Peter O'Toole, ...
http://troymovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Tango Metropolis. All ages. $35 2nd show at 10p. 6:30p.
Int'l Latino Cultural Ctr presents, from Argentina.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Andrew W.K. All ages. $16 7p.
The Locusts, No Motiv, Fireball Ministry.
http://www.andrew-wk.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Reverend Horton Heat. 18+ $20-22.50 9p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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* Localized. 2nd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
Monthly party to get you acquainted with local DJs. Hosted bar first hour.
05.14: DJs Paul Anthony, Josh Da Funky 1, Jimmie Page, David Fenmore, Rees Urban, Mark Almaria & Solange, Alena, Spencer Lokken.
http://relode.com
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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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 2004.05.15:    ^
Armed Forces Day. 3rd Saturday in May Yearly.
Day to honor the U.S. combined armed forces.
http://www.military.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Police Memorial Day. Yearly.
Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
05.15: Chinatown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Windy City Hemp Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.
Bands, speakers, vendors, foord, drum circles, incense, hackeysack, tie-dye, information. Always a pleasant little and excercise in free speech. ""We gather to change the laws not to break them. Rain or shine. Ignore rumors of cancellation." Thousand attend. Bring blankets, friends, and high spirits.
Sat: Ad Roc Committee noon, The Stash 1p, Egostatic 2p, Simmering 3p, Secret Agent Bill 4p, Blizzard of Ozz 5p, Old #8 6p, Big Tasty 7:30p.
Sun: 9 miles band noon, God Waffer 1p, Terrapin Flyer 2p, Fashion Bomb 3p, Genral Patton & his privates 4p, Smoke 5p, Milk Plow 6p, Starrunner 7p.
773/381-9330 http://www.genralpatton.com
Cricket Hill, Near Montrose harbor. Walk, bike, blade, or exit LSD East at Wilson. Good parking.
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Brides Of Destruction. All ages. $20 7p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Patty Griffin. Comedy w/ Craig Ross. All ages. $29.50 7:30p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
05.15: Autoholics Anonymous/12 Steps Program to Reduce Autodependency.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ Free 9p-3a.
Cheap beers, kitchen, two floors, jungle/d&b guests.
05.15: Pipeline, Lamebrane, MF, Ry-N, Matthew J. Martin, Frankie Vega, Vijay.
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.
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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"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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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Sa/Su 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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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.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
05.15: DJ Icey, T-1000.
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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Retro-Trash Electro-Clash. 18+ $10 11p.
Solid Gold Dancers, DJs Pier Novikov, Mara Mars.
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 2004.05.16:    ^
* Walk&Roll Chicago (since 1973). Walk / skate / bike to fight cancer. Yearly. All ages. 9a.
Unique charity event for the American Cancer Society. Pledged Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi). Dogs permitted. Around 5000 people will participate to raise more than $1000000. Skate Patrol assisted. Nutri-Grain and yogurt for all.
312/372-0471 http://www.walkandrollchicago.org
Monroe Harbor, Randolph and the lakefront.
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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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Offspring. 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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* Psychotronic Movie Mayhem. Sundays 21+ Free. 8p.
Shown on giant projection screen and plasma monitors. W/ half price pizza and pitchers. DJ Psycho Mike spins hot new mash-ups after. In May, presenting the Japanese films that inspired Kill Bill!
05.16: BEAUTIFUL HUNTER (1994, Japan) - "Makiko Kuno stars as Shion, an orphen raised to be an expert assassin by a blind criminal mastermind, who also happens to be a Catholic priest! When Shion tries to get out from under his thumb, he and his gang of sadistic nuns track her down to make her pay penance!"
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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UFO. 21+ $39.50 9p.
Legendary 70s band.
http://www.ufo-music.info
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
Now: 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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Monday 2004.05.17:    ^
Marigold Bowl closing party. All ages. Probably full. 6-10p.
Closing at the end of the month after 61 years! Free bowling tonight according to http://GapersBlock.com
Marigold Bowl, 773/935-8183, 828 W Grace.
http://www.marigoldbowl.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.
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 2004.05.18:    ^
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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Erica's Innovations. Modern Handmade Beaded Jewerly sale. 11a-7:30p.
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
Northwestern University, 1999 East Campus Drive, Evanston. Evanston Campus Norris Center.
http://aquavite.northwestern.edu/maps
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* Kimotion. 21+ $10 8:30p.
Kimo William's 12 pc. band does Isaac Hayes 70's soundtrack style music, with THE Gary Sinise on bass!
http://www.kimotion.org
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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. 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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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn -10.22.
We: Vernon Hills, Westfield -10.27.
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
Various city locations.
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Wednesday 2004.05.19:    ^
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.
05.19: Countdown - With help from Xindi factions the crew attempts to stop the weapon.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. -Friday $41-47 7:30p.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Cypress Hill. 18+ $30 9p.
http://www.cypresshill.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2004.05.20:    ^
Ascension Day. Yearly.
A Christian holiday, 40 days after easter. Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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Redmoon's Cyrano. -2004.06.27 All ages. $26-50 We-Th 7:30p, Fr 8p, Sa 3+8p, Su 2:30+7:30p.
Lasko, Newell, Maher adaptation of the Edmond Rostand tale of a rhinally challenged hero.
312/850-8440 http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 773/753-4472, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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A Young Man In Pieces. A romantic comedy set in Chicago. Fr/Sa/Su/Th 15+ $15-20 Su 3p, Th-Sa 8p.
Mention "CONDO" for $10 Tix.
World premiere of William Nedved play that award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka calls "...fierce, funny, and achingly honest." After spending summer abroad Craig returns home to Chicago, resolute to settle down in his condo and begin Adulthood. But things have changed. It's a quirky comedy of manners, a satire on urban gentrification (performed in a newly gentrified area in Uptown), and above all else, a story about following your heart. Promises a dedication to ensemble-based acting with Maggie Andersen, Benjamin Montague, Brendan Donaldson, Paul D'Addario, Jenny Connell, Erinn Strain, Lauren Sharpe, Alex Main, Danny Ahfeld, and Melina Paez.
773/792-3563 http://thegifttheatre.org
National Pastime Theatre, 3-327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. Between Clarendon & Buena, Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.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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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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* Rotation Anniversary Party. 21+ $12 10p-?a.
Drum&Bass DJs Tee Bee, MF, Radiata, Lamebrane, Frankie J, Midway.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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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://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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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.
PIER WALK outdoor scultpure show now on display.
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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2004.05.14