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2005.03.04 (week 401)

No easy answers.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: City of Chicago's Birthday.
Ongoing: "Be Cool" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Jacket" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Pacifier" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Irish Film Festival at Beverly Arts Center.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
..-Sa: Emergenza Music Fest 2005 at The Note.
Fr: Jeff Tweedy at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Origin at Cafe Origin.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: 1ST ANNIVERSARY: "Kinetic" Dance Night at Bottom Lounge.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Justify Your Existence at Schubas.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Electrobash at Neo.
...

Ongoing:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2005.03.31 Yearly.
2005: "Women Change America"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Now playing.
Constantine, Son of the Mask, 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, ...
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 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 Mo-Th; 7p Su: Spanglish - James L. Brooks w/ Adam Sandler, T Leoni, Paz Vega, Cloris Leachman, ...
10p Mo-Th; 9p Su: The Incredibles - Voices of...
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 2005.03.04:    ^
City of Chicago's Birthday (since 1837). Yearly.
Formerly had parties downtown and at Chicago Historical Society.
http://cityofchicago.org
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"Be Cool" now playing.
W/ John Travolta, Uma Thurman, The Rock, Danny DeVito, Cedric the Entertainer, Andre 3000, Steven Tyler, Robert Pastorelli, Christina Milian, Harvey Keitel, James Woods, ...
http://www.becoolmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Jacket" now playing.
W/ Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Daniel Craig, Kris Kristofferson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kelly Lynch, ...
http://wip.warnerbros.com/index.html?site=thejacket
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Pacifier" now playing.
W/ Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith Ford, Brittany Snow, Max Thieriot, Brad Garrett, Chris Potter, Carol Kane, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/main.html?dlink=pacifier
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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International Womens Art Open (since 1998). -2005.03.31 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
03.04: Opening reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Irish Film Festival (since 2000). -2005.03.13 Yearly. Ages? $25-40 7p and 4:30p.
Highlights the language, wit and culture.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/FilmOffice/filmfestivals.html
Beverly Arts Center, 773/445-3838, 2407 W 111th.
http://www.beverlyartcenter.org
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.
03.04: "Get Lucky" gambling themed, specialty cocktails, digital matchmaking station, after-party at Darkroom (2210 W Chicago).
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Emergenza Music Fest 2005. Battle of the Bands. Fr/Sa/Th -2005.03.05 21+ $10-15 7p-?a.
03.04: Nadafinga, The Ending, Farewell To February, Blue Moraine, Sui Juris, Nice Peter, Obscured In Exile, Lacquer.
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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Jeff Tweedy. 18+ $29+ 7:30p.
Kawasaki Disease Benefit.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Origin. Club Night. Fridays 21+ $10 8p.
Email webmaster@strobehouse.com for guestlisting.
1/2 off w/ RSVP or student ID, ladies free -11p.
03.04: DJs Gabriel Palomo, Steve Christian, ...
http://www.strobehouse.com
Cafe Origin, 773/271-1209, 5062 N Lincoln.
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.
DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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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!
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. 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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* 1ST ANNIVERSARY: "Kinetic" Dance Night. 1st Fridays 21+ $3 9p-2a.
"rhythmic noize + aggro-industrial + EBM"
03.04: Sprite, Gremlin, Pathogen, others. Now w/ more EBM.
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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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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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. 21+ $8-10 10p.
Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, Reckless Records, etc.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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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* Electrobash. 1st Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJs RazerX and Ryan Bedlam spin electro-clash, nuwave, and classic industrial.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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 2005.03.05:    ^
National Cheerleading Competition. Pep+Gymnastics+Dance=Art. Yearly. All ages. $10 10a-6p.
(800)NCA-2-WIN http://www.nationalspirit.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Festival Hall B. Free Trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Chicagoland Children's Expo. -Sunday All ages. $5-9+ Sa 9a-7p, Su 10a-6p.
"Largest and most fun-filled children/family event filled with top notch entertainment, hands-on fun activities, and latest products and services for toddlers to teens. One-of-a-kind indoor event open to public." 150 exhibitors, two stages.
http://www.chicagofun.com
Arlington International Racecourse, 847/385-7500, 2200 W Euclid, Arlington Heights.
http://www.arlingtonpark.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
03.05: Threads of Ireland.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Irish-American Idol. All ages. Free 7p.
Competing for a trip to Ireland. Some celebrity judges.
312/645-9400 http://www.chicagoirish.org
Fitzpatrick Hotel, 312/787-6000, 166 E Superior.
http://www.fitzpatrickhotels.com
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Keller Williams. Ages? $22.50+ 7p.
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Montez De La Que Buena. 18+ $33+ 7p.
Tecate Presenta 25 Anniversary concert.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
03.05: Sudan / Darfur and the Janjaweed - From British colonialism to the current crisis - MCRA Muslim Civil Rights Center.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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iCandy. Er*tically themed dance event. Monthly. 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RSVP on website for discount.
Las Vegas / South Beach style scene. May include dancers, costumes, body paint, circus acts and skin. Costumes encouraged.
http://www.icandyevents.com
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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"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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"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.
03.05: DJs Green Velvet, Justin Long, Traxx, 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!"
03.05: Peach battle.
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, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs.
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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Sunday 2005.03.06:    ^
Wacky Snacky 5K Run (since 1992). Benefits Blind Service Association. Yearly. All ages. $25 10a.
Refreshments, raffle and HUGE snack food party for participants. New course this year.
312/236-0808 http://www.chicagoevents.com
Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W Washington. West Loop.
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Insane Mexican Wrestling II. All ages. 21+ w/ ID drinx. $10-25+ 3-11p.
Lucha Libre Mexicana. Rock and acrobatics pre-shows -5p.
http://www.chicagowrestling.com/Cards%20and%20Results/fmllcard3-6-05.htm
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Three Dog Night. 21+ $30+ Doors 7:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation 9p-1a.
Newly resumed. 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, 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 2005.03.07:    ^
Pulaski Day. Honors revolutionary war general Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779). 1st Monday in March Yearly.
A Polish pride celebration observed much like a legal holiday in Chicago.
http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/pulaski.html
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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 (since 1991). 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 several times a day. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.03.08:    ^
* International (Working) Women's Day. Celebrates the women's liberation movement. Yearly.
Reflect on issues of women's rights and gender equality.
Rally at Daley Plaza at noon.
http://www.ivillage.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
03.08: Spanglish 8p, The Incredibles 10p.
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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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 2005.03.09:    ^
Taste Of Chaos. 18+ $22.50+ 6p.
http://www.tasteofchaos.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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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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South Park new episode. Wednesdays 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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.
3.09: DJs Diskokitty, Local Hero.
3.16: PURE DJs Curley, Little, Walsh, Sommer.
3.23: DJs Mnookin, Ffar.
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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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 2005.03.10:    ^
Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 2nd Thursdays 21+ Free? 7p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
03.10: St. Pat's day, location TBA.
http://www.barrevu.com
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Motley Crue. $29.50+ 7:30p.
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Raising The Bottom: A Lakland Event. 18+ $25+ 7:30p.
Tributosaurus backs 5 amazing bass players, including Duck Dunn and Daryl Jones in a 10th anniversary party for Lakland, a local manufacturer of electric basses.
http://lakland.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Drum&Bass DJ Klute. 21+ $? 10p-2a.
R+S Sound System & Standard D&B Present, w/ Radiata & MF.
http://www.commercialsuicide.org/
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.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. 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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2005.03.04