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2005.02.11 (week 398)

Love In Wartime

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Devils and Dolls at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: One Man Lord of the Rings at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Thomas Edison's Birthday.
..-Su: Around The Coyote Winter Festival at Wicker Park.
Ongoing: "Hitch" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
..-Su: Valentine Dances at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Ad-Lib TV at Improv Kitchen.
Ongoing: Emergenza Music Fest 2005 at The Note.
Fr: Enterprise new episode on UPN.
Ongoing: "The Edge" comedy improv contest at Cafe Amante.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "Bjork Showcase - Triumph Of A Heart" at Berlin.
..-Sa: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at House of Blues.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Underground House & Latin Soul at Morseland.
...

Ongoing:    ^

* Black History Month (since 1926). -2005.02.28 Yearly.

February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
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Devils and Dolls. -2005.02.24 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Group Show with work in all media by women.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Now playing.

Hitch, Are We There Yet?, Assault on Precinct 13, Elektra, Racing Stripes, White Noise, Fat Albert, Meet The Fockers, The Life Aquatic, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Spanglish, The Aviator, Closer, Finding Neverland, SpongeBob, The Polar Express, Kinsey, The Incredibles, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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One Man Lord of the Rings. Various times and prices.

ALSO: One Man Star Wars Trilogy and "Menopause - the musical".
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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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 Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: Blade 3 - Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Dominic Purcell, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds, Parker Posey, Mark Berry, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: The Forgotten - Julianne Moore, Christopher Kovaleski, Matthew Pleszewicz, Anthony Edwards, Jessica Hecht, Linus Roache, Gary Sinise, Dominic West, ...
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 2005.02.11:    ^

Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.

Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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* Around The Coyote Winter Festival. Over 100 visual/dance/performance artists. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 Fr 6-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-6p.

15-1600s N Milwaukee and nearby businesses. See site for details.
312/342-6777 http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Wicker Park. Damen/North/Milwaukee.
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"Hitch" now playing.

Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/hitch
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.

Judged event, levels 4-Elite, THOUSANDS of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://www.region5.com/igi-gymnastics/
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2005.02.20 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.

Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs, ... Preview opening Thu. Now with several live webcams!
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Valentine Dances. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? Fr-Sa 8p, Su 3p.

Romantic, passionate, sensual, provocative program of dance duets in various styles.
http://www.dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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"A Night to Dream" Charity Auction and After Party. 21+ $45-50 6p.

Bid on more than 20 packages including int'l travel and shopping excursions. Also raffle, appetizers, cash bar and live music with Big Fun. Proceeds benefit Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
312/251-7827 http://www.starlightmidwest.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Ad-Lib TV. Fridays -2005.02.18 Ages? $10 7-9p.

Interactive comedy improv live tv show. "Audience members watch and interact with live show displayed on screen at their tables. Actors in an environment filled with multimedia elements create a unique experience, enjoyed along with good food and drink."
http://www.studioz.org
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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Emergenza Music Fest 2005. Battle of the Bands. Fr/Sa/Th -2005.03.05 21+ $10-15 7p-?a.

02.11: D.O.C, Sublevel, Murder Midnight, Ten Minute Vision, The Redline, The Project, No Direction, Triangle Green.
1-888-923-BAND http://emergenza.net
The Note, 773/489-0011, 1565 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://thenotechicago.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.
02.11: The Aenar (90) - Archer visits Shran's icy homeworld to find an Andorian subspecies called the Aenar, to determine their connection to the marauder destroying ships in the region.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. May repeat late Sunday.
http://www.upn.com
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"The Edge" comedy improv contest. Fridays -2005.02.18 21+ Free 8-11:45p.

Competing for a $500 prize. Starts with short films.
Cafe Amante, 773/385-9411, 3308 N Harlem.
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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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"Bjork Showcase - Triumph Of A Heart" 21+ $? 9p-1:30a.

Semi-annual celebration including videos, live performances, rare remixes, bootlegs, more.
http://www.bjorkish.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sound Tribe Sector 9. -Saturday 18+ $20+ 9p.

http://www.sts9.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 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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Underground House & Latin Soul. 21+ $0-5 10p-2a.

DJs and live percussion. Featuring FLX, XL, and Leddie Garcia.
773/612-5152 http://www.chicagosoundsource.com
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.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 (since 1988). 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 2005.02.12:    ^

* Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.

16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
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Chocolate Marathon. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free.

Playing mostly chocolate related shows all day.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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* Chocolate Fest (since 2000). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $1 11a-5p.

A weekend celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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* Anti-Autoshow Protest (since 2000). "End of the Oil-igarchy" Yearly. All ages. 12p-12a.

Bicyclists meet at the Picasso then ride to McCormick Place for action.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Snocore Tour. All ages. $21+ Doors 6p.

MTV2 and Winterfresh presents Chevelle, Helmet, Crossfade, Future Leader's of the World, Strata.
http://www.snocore.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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"Chicago Skool of Beats" 21+ $7 8p-3a.

"Showcasing Chicago's Digital Underground" breaks/hiphop/electro/funk DJs/MCs: JaGoFF, Baseshot Scenario, Violence Ammunition, Trenchdigger, Intel, Chip Chop, video Installations.
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://undergroundloungechicago.com
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Hopefest (since 1991). Yearly. 18+ $40-100 VIP recep 5:30p, Doors 7p, 8p.

Dancing, cash bar, free buffet, silent auction. Benefits Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and others. With Ronnie Baker Brooks, Funkadesi, Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, Hubert Sumlin with David Johansen and Friends.
312/435-4548 x17 http://www.hopefestchicago.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
02.12: Possible Solutions to the Crisis in Iraq. Dempsey George, a native of Baghdad and a "friend of Donald Rumsfeld"
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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Metatronic. The Goa psychedelic trance sound. 18+ $5 10p-6a.

"5 DJs navigating a Goa journey through loungy ethnotechno & chillbeats, upbeat ambient downtempo, groovy funky psy-house, psy-house, psy / goa to morningside downtempo chillage... Including Shai - ethnotechno & chill beats; S.O.T. - upbeat ambient downtempo; Derby - groovin funky psy; Kaiser Soze - psy/goa journey; Dan Efex - morning downtempo chillage. Thematic decor & interactive projected visuals by Psymbolic Visual Communications.
TBA, Belmont area. See site on day of event.
http://www.chilluminati.org
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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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Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Replaces Spundae. Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
02.12: Blank and Jones, Erik K, more.
http://www.godskitchen.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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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
02.12: "Valentines Pear" battle; Pastry chef Seiji Yanagi vs. Iron Chef Sakai.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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. Wicker Park, 1blk N 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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Sunday 2005.02.13:    ^

Sweetheart Run 5K. Yearly. 8a.

The Heartland Athletes United for Peace. Includes pre/post buffet, medals, race or fun, t-shirts, parking.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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* Chinese New Years Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12:30p.

100' Dragon dances, Miss Chinatown, gifts, fireworks, etc.
Chinatown, 312/255-0303, Wentworth and Cermak. Continues South to 24th Street.
http://www.chicago-chinatown.com
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Suffocation. All ages. $17.50+ 5:45p.

w/ Black Dahlia Murder, Behemoth, Cattle Decapitation, Devilinside & Misery Index.
http://www.suffocation.us
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Grammy Awards (since 1959). Yearly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.

From the Staples Center in LA, w/ Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Kanye West, U2, Green Day, Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw are scheduled to perform; a tribute to Ray Charles; Queen Latifah hosts.
Watch it at Brew&View.
http://grammy.com
CBS. http://www.cbs2chicago.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, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.02.14:    ^

* Valentine's Day. Yearly.

Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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Additional Valentines Day web features: Yearly.

CenterStage.net
MetroMix.com
CitySearch.com
DigitalCity.com
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* Four course Valentine's Day Dinner. Yearly. All ages. $85+ 4p-12a.

Four course Valentine's Day special menu directed by executive chef Michael Pivoney. Includes Champagne, Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake for two, breath-taking view, and live jazz. Reservations almost all booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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New Edition & Teena Marie. WGCI "Big Jam Slow Jam" All ages. $54-75+ 7:30p.

Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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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 2005.02.15:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.

Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
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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Bjorn Again. 18+ $17.50+ 9p.

A tribute to ABBA.
http://www.bjornagain.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2005.02.16:    ^

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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* "Come To My Party" 21+ FREE 9p-2a.

Superstar DJs Keoki, Translucent, and Jordan Caine, Alex Zelenka, numerous colorful guests.
W Hotel, Waves, 312/943-9200, 644 N. Lake Shore Drive. Lakeshore at Ontario.
http://www.whotelsofchicago.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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Future Roots. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Drum&Bass, Broken Beat, Funk, Dub; w/ R&S Soundsystem DJs: Stunna, Radiata, Pipeline, 40oz, guests. $3 Goose Island Drafts, tasty food.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage. At Kedzie.
http://streetsidecafe.net
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Thursday 2005.02.17:    ^

Keane. VH1 Presents. Ages? $20+ 6:30p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Yanni. All ages. $50-90 8p.

http://yanni.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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The Opus. 21+ Free 10p-?a.

"Chicago's down tempo wunder kids touching down with mellow electronica."
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
SmallBar, 773/772-2727, 2049 W Division. Wicker Park. Just west of Damen.
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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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.

With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.

Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.

385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.

International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-5p.

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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Notes:    ^

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2005.02.11