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2004.05.21 (week 360)

Spherical Logic
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Sa: The Humperdink Family Reunion at Loop Theater.
..-Fr: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre.
Ongoing: Redmoon's Cyrano at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: TIM BURTON week! at Brew & View.
Fr: Start of Gemini.
Ongoing: "Shrek 2" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Spatially Inspired" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: LakeView Mayfest.
Fr: Dashboard Confessional at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Soul Explosion at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Advanced Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: THE Tommy Lee at Oasis 160.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...
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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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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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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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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"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.
Shrek 2, Troy, Godsend, Kill Bill 2, The Punisher, Johnson Family Vacation, The Alamo, The Whole Ten Yards, Envy, H*llboy, Jersey Girl, ...
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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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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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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TIM BURTON week! Movies and Beer, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (daily): Big Fish - Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Alison Lohman, Helena Bonham Carter, Robert Guillaume, ...
10p (daily): Sleepy Hollow - Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Jeffrey Jones, Lisa Marie, Christopher Walken, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Edward Scissorhands - Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Vincent Price, Alan Arkin, ...
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 2004.05.21:    ^
Start of Gemini. Astrological sign, the twins. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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"Shrek 2" now playing.
W/ Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, ...
http://www.shrek2.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Spatially Inspired" -2004.06.17 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Media & Form Group and Solo Show with work by Ilse Bolle.
05.21: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $5 (donation) 12-10p.
Food, music, major bands late. Though thousands a day will attend, this is basically just beer tents. Featuring Underwater People, Quantum Leep, Mike & Joe, WXRT.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry.
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Dashboard Confessional. 21+ $23.50 7p.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Soul Explosion. 21+ $35-45 7p.
Reportedly features Morris Day and the Time, and the Gap Band.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting.
05.21: Chicago Gangster history tour.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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THE Tommy Lee. 18+ $20 8p-?a.
DJing and on drums in one room, DJs and girls mud wrestling in second, Wildside bands doing 80s hits in third.
Oasis 160, 708/756-0600, 160 Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights. Pool, good lights and sound.
http://oasisonesixty.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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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 2004.05.22:    ^
National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!). -Tuesday Yearly.
The *OTHER* NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South buildings.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
05.22: Devon Avenue.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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The Zone (94.7) Extreme Night Out. All ages? $15-22 6p.
Featuring Godsmack, Tantric, Drowning Pool, Soil.
The Tweeter Center, 847/318-5555, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, formerly New World, expect heavy traffic.
http://www.tweetercenter.com/chicago
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* All Ages Goth Night. 4th Saturdays All ages. Free. Parking in lot. 7p-2a.
Free Movie, bands, DJs, snax, drinx (non-alc), and some Bible discussion.
05.22: Bands Mind Flux Funeral and Tenebrion; DJs Engelsstaube, Seraph, Transit and Velmonturna.
Chicagoland Community Church, 836 W Aldine. 1blk N of Belmont/Clark.
http://chicagolandcc.org
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Ginuwine. All ages. $55.75-65.75 8p.
W/ Joe, Jagged Edge, more.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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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.
05.22: Mars Society for Exploration/Settlement of the Red Planet.
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.
05.22: Carbide, Nanotech, Pipeline, Droopy, Detrimental, Atomly, 40 oz.
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.
05.22: Marco V , Dan Efex, Chris Santiago.
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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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 2004.05.23:    ^
Crafty Crafter's Expo. Yearly. All ages. Free. 11a-6p.
Midwest's largest New-Age, Gothic, & Fantasy Show. Prizes, demos, dozens of vendors.
http://www.craftycraftersexpo.com
Fox Valley Park District Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois, Aurora. Lake Street (Route 31) & Illinois Ave.
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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!
05.23: YES MADAM (1985, Hong Kong) - "Sammo Hung revived the female cop genre with this action-packed feature that teams high-kicking inspector Michelle Yeoh with her Scotland Yard counterpart Cynthia Rothrock to catch the crime boss that killed her mentor. When their prey wriggles free on a technicality, the ladies quit the force to go after him vigilante style!"
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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ChicagoSoundSource. Sundays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
"Featuring DJs Hector Lopez, Ricky Bradshaw & Thomas McIntosh playing soulful underground house. Providing the perfect Sunday night vibe; just the right setting to wind down the weekend with great soothing music, a few drinks or a glass of wine. Please join us for this musically fulfilling event!"
http://chicagosoundsource.com
Beviamo's Wine Bar, 312/455-8255, 1358 W Taylor St.
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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 2004.05.24:    ^
Gwar. All ages. $20 6p.
http://www.gwar.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2004.05.25:    ^
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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Giant Step. 18+ $2 8:30p.
W/ Sufrajet, The Strategy Game, Light FM. $2 drinks.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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Wednesday 2004.05.26:    ^
Shavuot. Jewish holiday. -2005.05.27 Yearly.
Commemorates the revelation of the Torah at Sinai. Date varies each year. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date and lasts two days.
http://judaism.about.com
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"Fun on 21" Collector Car shows. 4th Wednesdays -2004.08.25 All ages. Free. 6:30-9p.
All pre-1978, live DJ, good restaurants, movie theater.
05.26: MOPAR.
http://mainstreetlibertyville.org
Downtown Libertyville. Church Street, BankOne and National City banks.
http://libertyville.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 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.
05.26: Zero Hour - season finale.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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** Oregon. -Thursday 21+ $15 8p.
Children of the 70s remember! Grammy winning quartet of virtuoso improvisers, still creating wonder.
http://www.oregonband.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Thursday 2004.05.27:    ^
International Mister Leather competition (since 1979). -Monday Yearly.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot parties at select clubs, tough tourists. Registration Thursday, opening Friday, Pre-judging Saturday, finals Sunday, party at House of Blues.
http://www.imrl.com
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
http://www.chicagohyatt.com
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30 Bands In 60 Minutes. All ages. $16 7:30p.
Celebrating Neofuturists 16th anniversary!
http://www.neofuturists.org
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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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://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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2004.05.21