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2004.10.15 (week 381)

We can do better and we will.

RECOMMENDED:

Fr: Scream Scene Haunted House at Skokie Park District.
Ongoing: "Fear and Fun" at Navy Pier.
Fr: Fright Fest at Great America.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Su: Ghost Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour.
Ongoing: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Ongoing: The Zodiac Effect at Live Bait Theater.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: "Around the Bend" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Primer" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Taxi" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Fabrications" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Chicago International Film Festival at Various venues.
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.
Tu: Farmer's Day.
...

Seasonal:    ^

Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2004.10.30 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $7 7-10p.

Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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"Fear and Fun" -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $8 for full access wristband. Pier hours.

The Haunted Ship of Navy Pier, includes some trick-or-treating, kid's craft corner and entertainment Pier-wide.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $$ Fr 5-11p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-8p.

Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 542 N Il Route 21, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2004.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.

Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Also sponsors a "haunted graveyard" a block away. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Ghost Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.

VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2004.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25 Open 10.01-02, 08-10, 14-17, 21-24, 25-31. 7-11p.

Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and now new scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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The Zodiac Effect. -2004.10.31 Ages? $25 Shows on 10.7/8/9/15/16/29/30/31 10p.

Mention BEDNO.COM for 20% off.
"80 minute pulse pounding theatrical stage show presenting paranormal illusions. Demonstrations blend unusual psychic feats of illusion, hypnosis, intuition, and super human ability! You'll witness spoons bend, defy physics with a mere thought, secrets revealed, future events foretold" and much more. An intimate experience w/ only 75 seats.
http://www.zodiaceffect.com
Live Bait Theater, 773/871-1212, 3914 N Clark.
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Ongoing:    ^

Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2004.11.20 Yearly. Ages? $12 Various days and times.

Showcase of experimental new plays.
773/267-6742
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/274-6660, 7001 N Glenwood.
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2004.10.24 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 51st and Payne.
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"Around the Bend" now playing.

Michael Caine, Christopher Walken, Josh Lucas, Jonah Bobo, Glenne Headly, David Eigenberg, ...
http://wip.warnerbros.com/index.html?site=aroundthebend
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Primer" now playing.

Sundance Film Festival top prize winner w/ Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya, ...
http://primermovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Taxi" now playing.

Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Gisele Bundchen, Henry Simmons, Jennifer Esposito, ...
http://www.taximovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Fabrications" -2004.11.11 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Artworks challenge viewer to question gender roles and distinctions between objects of art, fashion and domesticity.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). -2004.10.21 Yearly. $10-60 Various times.

World-class premiers. Get a printed show guide (or tackle the show site if technically brave) and see something special. Dozens of special guests and jurors.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Various venues.
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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.

Around the Bend, Primer, Taxi, Shark Tale, What the bleep, A Dirty Shame, Shaun of the Dead, The Last Shot, The Yes Men, Ghost in the Shell 2, Sky Captain, Mr. 3000, Gold Diggers, Wimbledon, Bush's Brain, Resident Evil 2, Hero, Alien vs. Predator, The Bourne Supremacy, I Robot, De-Lovely, Fahrenheit 9/11, ...
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. 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. 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
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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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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Sa,Mo,Tu: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - John Cho, Kal Penn, ...
10p Sa,Mo,Tu: Anchorman - Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, ...
midnt Sa: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - W/ Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, Rip Torn, Justin Long, Stephen Root, ...
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 2004.10.15:    ^

"Being Julia" now playing.

Annette Bening, Michael Gambon, Maury Chaykin, Jeremy Irons, Catherine Charlton, Shaun Evans, Miriam Margolyes, ...
http://www.beingjuliamovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Eulogy" now playing.

Ray Romano, Jesse Bradford, Hank Azaria, Rip Torn, Zooey Deschanel, Glenne Headly, Famke Janssen, Piper Laurie, Kelly Preston, Debra Winger, ...
http://www.eulogythemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Hijacking Catastrophe" "9/11, Fear and the Selling of American Empire" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"Goes beyond simple Bush-bashing to paint a horrifying portrait of organized U.S. Imperialist expansion"
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Shall We Dance?" now playing.

Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, ...
http://www.miramax.com/shallwedance
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Stage Beauty" now playing.

Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Derek Hutchinson, Mark Letheren, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Chaplin, Hugh Bonneville, ...
http://www.stagebeautymovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Team America: World Police" now playing.

"Putting the "F" back in Freedom" adult puppet fun by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
http://www.teamamericamovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Final Cut" now playing.

Robin Williams, James Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, Genevieve Buechner, Stephanie Romanov, Thom Bishops, ...
http://www.finalcutfilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2004.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.

Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Midnight Circus performers.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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500 Clown Frankenstein. -2004.11.13 $10-15 Th-Su.

"Intense physical comedy with energy, daring and grace."
Loop Theater, 312/744-5667 (LOOP), 8 E Randolph.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
10.15: Storm Front II: With Silik's help, Archer hones in on the temporal operative who altered Earth's past and threatens to destroy all of time.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. http://www.upn.com
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Morrissey. All ages. $35+ No cameras, searches. 7:30p.

http://www.morrisseymusic.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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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. Ends at Navy Pier beer garden around 9:30p for snax and live music.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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Grease. -2004.10.17 All ages. $57.50-67.50 8p.

Starring Frankie Avalon.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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"This Is Our Youth" Fr/Sa/Su -2004.10.24 $12-15 Su 7p, Fr-Sa 8p.

A funny, dramatic and quirky story set in 1982, by Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Frank Merle, featuring Mary Bliss Mather, Jeff Radue & Stuart Ritter.
http://www.keyholetheatre.com
Josephinum, 773/805-5055, 1501 N Oakley.
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Single Minded Pros Album Release party. 18+ $17.50-20 9p.

Bands/DJs: KRS One, Kool G. Rap, Pace Won, Binkis Recs, Earatik Statik, Mass Hysteria, Illanotix, Rude One and Doc West.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Tru Order. 21+ $0-5 10p-2a.

A night dedicated to the music of Joy Division, New Order, and all their side projects. W/ DJ Traxx, Jesse De La Pena, Trancid. Over a year in the making.
http://NewOrderOnline.Com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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"Contemporary Insanity" Fridays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
10.08/15: Shifted from Sat to Fri for two weeks.
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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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 7p) 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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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr,Mo-We; 8p Su: Spider-Man 2 - Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, James Franco, Elizabeth Banks, Bruce Campbell, Rosemary Harris, ...
10p Fr,Mo-We; 9p Su: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - John Cho, Kal Penn, ...
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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Saturday 2004.10.16:    ^

Bosses Day. Honor and be kind to bosses. Yearly.

http://www.hallmark.com
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Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.

Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
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* International Model and Hobby Show (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. $3-8 10a-5p.

Largest such show in the U.S. with over 400 exhibitors. Includes tons of R.C., trains, planes, boats, rockets and educational toys. Many thousands attend.
877/864-6229 http://www.ihobbyexpo.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

10.16: Literary Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Nintendo Fusion Tour Featuring Story Of The Year. All ages. $16.50 5:30p.

http://www.storyoftheyear.net
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresstheatre.com
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Gymnastics Champions Tour. T.J. Maxx. All ages. $20-85 8p.

UIC Pavilion, 1201 W Harrison.
http://public.eventbooking.com/public_calendar.asp?pwl=E9.265E
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Steve Earle & The Dukes. 18+ $25 8p.

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.
10.16: Economics and Evil - the balance of both.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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://www.localendar.com/public/edgecome
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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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!"
10.16: "Cod Roe" Katsuko Nanao challenges Nakamura.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.

"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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International Drag King Showcase. 18+ $16 10p.

http://www.chicagokings.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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.

RSVP on site for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
10.16: Grayarea "live", w/ DJs Structure, Mixmaster Julian Jumpin Perez, more.
http://spundae.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Parking sometimes hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays -2004.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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"Mock the Vote - Demockracy in Action" Saturdays Ages? $12 11:30p.

http://www.mockthevote.net
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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Sunday 2004.10.17:    ^

Chicago Wine and Food Festival. 21+ $100 11a-5p.

Not-for-profit event showcasing and celebrating the excellence of Chicago's wine and culinary community. Top merchants and wine professionals offer wines from around the world. City's finest chefs provide examples of their beautiful cuisine. Also cooking demos and featured speakers on wine and food related topics.
http://www.cwff.net
Kendall College, 900 N North Branch St. New location.
http://www.kendall.edu
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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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Funkadesi. 21+ $10 6p.

Benefit for Young Women's Empowerment Project. W/ DJ Matt Fields.
http://www.funkadesi.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Sevendust. All ages. $22.50 6:30p.

Xbox/94.7 The Zone Present.
http://www.sevendust.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Enuff Znuff. 18+ $11 8p.

D' Moll'S, Lovehammers, plus special suprise guests. A Benefit for the Ricky Parent Foundation.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars. All ages. Free 8p.

New TV movie of the visually extravagant sci-fi cult series.
SCI. On cable.
http://scifi.com
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Mish Mash Variety Nite! Weekly Variety Show with Film. Sundays 21+ $7 8-11p.

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://www.lavendarcabaret.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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* "Kinetic" Dance Night. 21+ $3 9p-2a.

Aggro-Industrial and Powernoise w/ open DJ lineup.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/kinetic_noise
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.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, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2004.10.18:    ^

Alaska Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Tuesday 2004.10.19:    ^

Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
http://derklempner.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2004.10.20:    ^

Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 6p-12a.

W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, then 80s theme midnt-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 2004.10.21:    ^

Switchfoot. 21+ $19 6:30p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Badly Drawn Boy. All ages. $19 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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An Evening w/ Joe Satriani. Jam Rock. -Saturday All ages. $39.50 7:30p.

http://www.satriani.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Barry Manilow. All ages. $36-129 8p.

http://barrymanilow.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Preston Klik's Ritual. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-12a.

Jazz-ish, totally remodeled, great drink selection, really good food, free parking.
http://www.DivaNation.com
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.net
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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://cityofchicago.org
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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.

07.24-01.02: Stalemate - ambiguity and existential crisis.
07.10-01.09: Soft Edge - Subtlety and organic materials.
10.01-10.31: Sam Salisbury paintings.
11.05-11.28: Huong Ngo - security fixation parody.
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.

Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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