Bedno.com - 2004.11.19 (week 386)

2004.11.19 (week 386)

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RECOMMENDED:: ..-Sa: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
..-Fr: Better Than Ezra at House of Blues.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Bridget Jones 2" now playing at everywhere.
Ongoing: "National Treasure" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "SpongeBob SquarePants" now playing at everywhere.
Fr: Megadeth at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: The White Party featuring KINKY at Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom.
Fr: Enterprise on UPN.
Fr: Diana Ross at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Skinny Puppy at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Marazene at Double Door.
Fr: 10th Anniversary Party! at Exit.
Fr: Marco Carola at Sound-Bar.
Fr: MySpace party at Metro.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
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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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Network sweeps. -2004.11.29 Yearly.: Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2004.11.28 All ages. $11-50 Various times. 7p.: http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Better Than Ezra. -Friday 18+ $24+ 8:30p.: W/ Pat Mcgee Band.
http://www.betterthanezra.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.: The Polar Express, Kinsey, The Incredibles, Surviving Christmas, The Grudge, The Machinist, Team America: World Police, Hijacking Catastrophe, The Final Cut, Shall We Dance?, Being Julia, Eulogy, Stage Beauty, Around the Bend, Primer, Taxi, Shark Tale, What the bleep, A Dirty Shame, Shaun of the Dead, The Last Shot, Ghost in the Shell 2, Sky Captain, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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 Randi Rhodes after, and Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" (8-11p).
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available locally 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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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?: Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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-We; 7p Su: Collateral - Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, ...
10p Sa,Mo-We; 9p Su: Without A Paddle - Matthew Price, Andrew Hampton, Jarred Rumbold, ...
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 2004.11.19: ^

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" now playing.: Story picks up four weeks after first film, and already Bridget is becoming uncomfortable in her new relationship. W/ Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, James Faulkner, ...
http://www.bridgetjonesmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"National Treasure" now playing.: W/ Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, David Dayan Fisher, Christopher Plummer, ...
http://www.nationaltreasure.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" now playing.: Sherm Cohen, Stephen Hillenburg, w/ Tom Kenny, Jeffrey Tambor, Alec Baldwin, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Mr. Lawrence, Bill Fagerbakke, J.D. Crew, David Hasselhoff, Sirena Irwin, Scarlett Johansson, James Earl Jones, ...
http://www.spongebobmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Megadeth. All ages. $27+ 7p.: http://megadeth.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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The White Party featuring KINKY. 18+ $35 7p-12:30a.: DJs Lego, Dave Moreno, Control; Latin dancers. Wear white. After party at Zentra.
http://www.rationation.com
Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.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.
11.19: The Forge: Earth's embassy on Vulcan is bombed, and the ensuing investigation puts Archer and T'Pol on the trail of a Vulcan religious faction hiding in a treacherous desert.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. http://www.upn.com
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Diana Ross. All ages. $65+ 8p.: http://dianaross.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* Skinny Puppy. All ages. $25 8p.: http://skinnypuppy.com
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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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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Marazene. 21+ $5 Doors 8p. 9p.: W/ Fashion Bomb, Egostatic, A.D.D.
http://www.marazene.us/
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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10th Anniversary Party! 21+ $? 10p-?a.: Probably intense.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Marco Carola. 21+ $10-20 10p-4a.: Influential Techno DJs/Producers. W/ Gabriel Palomo, Avex Axiom, John Grammatis, Hiroki.
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines.
http://sound-bar.com
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* MySpace party. W/ Tom, the MySpace admin. 18+ $15-20 10p-4a.: DJs Diz, Heather, Alex Peace, Paul Anthony, Speed, Flipside.
http://myspace.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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Saturday 2004.11.20: ^

Chevy-Vette Fest. Super great show for enthusiasts. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-12 9a-6p.: Up to 300 of the world's finest, parts, sales, swap meet, contests.
708/563-4300 http://www.midamericapromotions.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.: 11.20: Art for the People: WPA Murals in the Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade (since 1992). Treats, ice carvings, Disney. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.: Festivities all day. Evening finale includes parade, activation of a million holiday lights on Michigan Avenue, and some fireworks. Sometimes crowded.
http://www.themagnificentmile.com
Michigan from Oak to Wacker, 312/642-3570.
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HIM (His Infernal Majesty). Ages? $24+ 7p.: Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Hoobastank. All ages. 21+ 7p.: W/ Three Days Grace and Letter Kills.
http://www.hoobastank.com/
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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Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam. Ages? $18+ 7p.: Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Rhythm 2 year Anniversary party! 21+ $5 No smoking. 8p-?a.: Featuring The 9 Miles Band, Groove Ova and DJ Justin Neighbor.
http://www.9milesband.com
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.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.
11.20: How To Destroy American - Legally.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Cheap Trick. 21+ $53-250 9p.: http://www.cheaptrick.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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!"
11.20: Potato Battle Kumbi Lin challenges Michiba, FOLLOWED BY Sweet Potato Battle, same chefs.
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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Scorpios Party. Ages? $? 10p-?a.: WoM, contact Andrew for invite.
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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.: RSVP on site for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
11.20: John Creamer, Stephane K, Lucien Foort, Frank Solano, ...
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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* Retro-Trash Electro-Clash. Monthly. 18+ $10 11p-4a.: 11.20: "Ex$ess" dress for success w/ "Dirty Sanchez" live from LA.
http://retrotrashelectroclash.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2004.11.21: ^

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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Chicago Classical Symphony Orchestra Performance. All ages. $5-15 3-5p.: http://classicalsymphonyorchestra.org/
Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Go Veggie Thanksgiving Dinner. All ages. $? 4-9p.: Turkey-less Thanksgiving dinner, (raw option available), silent auction, raffle and gift bags, and discussion about the many benefits of vegetarianism. Joel Fuhrman MD, author of Eat to Live, speaks.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4626 N Knox. Near Wilson and Kennedy. Free parking.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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Devastation Across The Nation. All ages. $18+ 6p.: Shadows Fall, Damageplan & The Haunted.
http://www.shadowsfall.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
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Neville Brothers. 21+ $32.50+ 7:30p.: Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.: Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.: Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, 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 2004.11.22: ^

Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer. Yearly.: http://www.astrology.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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Ministry. 18+ $35+ 9p.: http://www.animositisomina.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns twice a day. 10-10:30p.: "The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.11.23: ^

Lit. All ages. $15+ 6:30p.: http://www.litlounge.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Perfecto Presents Paul Oakenfold. 21+ $20 10p-4a.: "The King of Trance" W/ Liquid Todd, Johnny Chaos, Mili Sefic & Rez, James Lauer, RJ Pickins.
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines.
http://sound-bar.com
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Noctronica. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.: Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
http://agppresents.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.: 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 2004.11.24: ^

Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $25+ 8p.: http://poidogpondering.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Tom Jones. 21+ $65+ 9p.: http://tomjones.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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South Park new episode. Wednesdays 9p.: Followed by "Drawn Together" new series.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Manuskript, "Thanks Be To Goth" night. 18+ $10 10p-2a.: Manuskript (UK band), and DJs Rickbats & Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, indie, industrial, new wave, darkwave, deathrock, etc. Win CDs, concert tickets, more.
http://americangothicprod.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.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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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: Area big name DJs join resident Chris Gin. $2 domestics, $5 RedBull/vodkas.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-1699, 1600 W Grand. At Ashland.
http://www.bettysbluestarlounge.com
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Hip Hop For Hunger. 18+ $12-15 (disc w/ canned food) 11p-?a.: With All Natural, Juice, Mass Hysteria & Pacifics
Pacifics, Pugs Atomz, Dynamic Vibrations, Ang13, Prime & Mg, B-Boy's Chicago Tribe, DJ Intel, DJ Skor, Live Art By Jose Garibaldi And Mike Bianco.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Thursday 2004.11.25: ^

* Thanksgiving. A legal holiday. 4th Thursday in November Yearly.: Day to give thanks for the blessings and bounty one has received. Volunteer somewhere.
http://www.aristotle.net/thanksgiving
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* State Street Thanksgiving Parade (since 1934). Very big, w/ Santa. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30-11a.: Top marching bands, 100 giant balloons, carried live on ABC, 300K attend. Formerly Field's Jingle Elf, originally Brach's Holiday.
312/781-5681 http://www.chicagofestivals.org
State from Congress to Randolph. Downtown, come by train. Live on ABC.
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Turkey Trot (since 1978). 8km run, over 4500 expected. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. $20 +two cans of food (7:30a check-in) 9a.: http://www.caprievents.com
Lincoln Park, 773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2004.12.22 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr/Sa -9p 11a.: 50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.22.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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* Vegetarian Thanksgiving (since 1981). Practically an institution. Yearly. All ages. Seatings at noon, 2p, 4p, 6p. RESERVE NOW! 12p.: Serving a special multi-course menu all day. Also doing pickup/carry-out, order before Thursday.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
Chicago Diner, 773/935-6696, 3411 N Halsted.
http://www.veggiediner.com
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* Psychotronic Movies. Thursdays Ages? Free. 8p.: Each table has its own HUGE state-o'-de-art monitor, with individual volume controls Food and drink available. Presenting the Japanese films that inspired Kill Bill. Author Brian Thomas of the encyclopedic "VideoHound's Dragon: Asian Action & Cult Flicks" will be onhand.
11.25: No show.
http://www.psychotronic.info
Improv Kitchen, 773/868-6423, 3419 N Clark. One block south of CTA Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.improvkitchen.com
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* Pendulum. 21+ $10 9p-?a.: Drum&Bass, Breakbeat Kaos, Australia, first chicago appearance. W/ Phantom 45, Casper, Brandon S, Future Prophet, MF, Midway.
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Just west of Ashland.
http://www.liarsclub.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-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.
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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2004.11.19