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2005.05.13 (week 411)

Cartwheels and Hula-Hoops
RECOMMENDED:
..-Th: "Secret Place, Sacred Space" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Crash" now playing.
Ongoing: "House of Wax" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Jiminy Glick in La La Wood" now playing.
Ongoing: "Kingdom of Heaven" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: U2 at United Center.
Ongoing: Redmoon's "The Cabinet" at Viaduct Theater.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Mo: Tales of terror at The Red Lion Pub.
Mo: Metropolis at Bungalow.
Mo: "Spectrum" drum&bass at Morseland.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart on COM.
Tu: Boyz Nite at Berlin.
We: "Talk Arts: The Legalities of Art - Legal Basics" at Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
We: The Killers at Riviera Theatre.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
...

Ongoing:    ^
"Secret Place, Sacred Space" -2005.05.12 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
"...a deep and familiar chord of healing from specific pain or loss by creating work that was confrontational, factual, or in memorial..."
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Crash" now playing.
Paul Haggis w/ Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, William Fichtner, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Dashon Howard, Ludacris, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillippe, Larenz Tate, Tony Danza, Keith David, Shaun Toub, ...
http://www.crashfilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"House of Wax" now playing.
W/ Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Van Holt, Paris Hilton, Jared Padalecki, Jon Abrahams, ...
http://www.houseofwaxmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Jiminy Glick in La La Wood" now playing.
W/ Martin Short, Jan Hooks, also John Michael Higgins, Elizabeth Perkins, Linda Cardellini, Janeane Garofalo, Corey Pearson, Carlos Jacott, Aries Spears, DeRay Davis, Gary Anthony Williams, Mo Collins, Kristina Copeland, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Kline, Rob Lowe, Steve Martin, Kurt Russell, Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone, Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Trebor, Forest Whitaker, Connor Widdows, ...
http://imdb.com/title/tt0347369
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Kingdom of Heaven" now playing.
Ridley Scott w/ Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons, ...
http://www.kingdomofheavenmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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U2. -2005.05.12 All ages. $49.50-165 Sa,Tu,Th 7:30p.
http://u2.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Redmoon's "The Cabinet" -2005.06.05 18+ $15-25 Sa 6+9p, Su 3p, We-Fr 9p.
"Haunting spectacle in minature, sets the story of the murderous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Ceseare in an off-kilter world of puppetry and intricate machinery."
312/850-8440 http://redmoon.org
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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Wolff's Flea Market and Antique Mall. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Outside Su 7a-3p; Inside Sa+Su 8a-4p, Mo-We 11a-6p, Th+Fr 11a-8p.
350 market spaces, 80 dealers, 50 showcases. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Now playing.
Crash, House of Wax, Jiminy Glick, Kingdom of Heaven, Hitchhiker's Guide, xXx, A Lot Like Love, The Interpreter, Eros, Fever Pitch, Sahara, Sin City, Guess Who, Miss Congeniality 2, ...
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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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.
Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.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-We; 7p Su: Meet the Fockers - Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, ...
10p Mo-We; 9p Su: Man of the House - Tommy Lee Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Christina Milian, ...
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 2005.05.13:    ^
Aries Spears. -Saturday 18+ 25+ Two evening shows daily.
As seen on Mad TV.
http://ariesspears.com
Zanies North, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Off Rt 60 near Deerpath.
http://www.zaniesvernonhills.com
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"Kicking & Screaming" now playing.
Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka, Kate Walsh, Musetta Vander, Dylan McLaughlin, ...
http://www.kickingandscreamingmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Mindhunters" now playing.
W/ Eion Bailey, Clifton Collins Jr., Will Kemp, Val Kilmer, Jonny Lee Miller, Kathryn Morris, Christian Slater, LL Cool J, Patricia Velasquez, Cassandra Bell, ...
http://www.mindhunters-thefilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Monster-in-Law" now playing.
Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott, Annie Parisse, Monet Mazur, Will Arnett, ...
http://www.monsterinlaw.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Unleashed" now playing.
Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins, Kerry Condon, ...
http://unleashedmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2005.07.31 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED
Participate in any of the over 150 events including Bike to Work Week (6.12-18), Bike the Drive (5.30), helmet sale and Police auction, workshops, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ Free? 7p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
05.13: The Kerryman, 661 N Clark.
http://www.barrevu.com
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Enterprise SERIES FINALE!!! Newest Star Trek series, double feature. -2005.05.15 All ages. Free 7-9p.
Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
05.13: 1. Terra Prime (097): A human isolationist leader threatens to destroy Starfleet Command unless all aliens leave Earth immediately.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. Repeats late Sunday.
http://www.upn.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!
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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Karl Densons Tiny Universe. 18+ 25+ 9p.
http://www.karldenson.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Surreal's "Famous Friday Soiree" Fridays 21+ 10p-4a.
Hot new Global Adrenaline weekly with dancers and percussion.
http://www.surrealchicago.com
Wet, 312/223-9232. 209 W Lake.
http://wetchicago.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 2005.05.14:    ^
** Kids and Kites Fest (since 1999). Family event, education, expert demos. Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-4p.
Includes build it yourself tents for kids and MASSIVE show kites in the air. Rain date Sunday. Over 2k expected.
http://cityofchicago.org
Montrose Park, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive. Cricket Hill.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
05.14: Neighborhood Sampling.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Machine Head. All ages. $15 6:30p.
W/ Devildriver & It Dies Today.
http://www.machinehead1.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Bright Eyes and The Faint. -Sunday Ages? $25 7p.
http://thefaint.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Lifehouse. 18+ $22.50 7:30p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Mary-Chapin Carpenter. $25-45+ 8p.
W/ special guest Mindy Smith.
http://marychapincarpenter.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
05.14: Poisoning the American Mind: Corporate Propaganda about Unions.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $7-10 9p-3a.
Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed. Residents Flipside, Poolside, Glyde and Carbide.
05.14: Photek.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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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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Whiplash. Monthly. 21+ $10+ 10p-3a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJs Chilliwinters and WEiRD Sketch spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: F*t*, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Newly moved from SpyBar, now somewhat more low-key.
http://www.whiplashchicago.com
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. One block West of Belmont/Clark.
http://www.thebottomlounge.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.
Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
05.14: DJs James Holden, Eddie Halliwell, Hipolito Sanchez, JJ Perez, Spin.
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!"
05.14: Clam battle, Iron Chef Kenichi is challenged by Yoshiko Takemasa.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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 2005.05.15:    ^
Police Memorial Day. Yearly.
Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org
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Oregon. -Monday 21+ $15-20 Two shows. 7:30a.
Children of the 70s remember! Grammy winning quartet of virtuoso improvisers, still creating wonder.
http://www.oregonband.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* Walk&Roll Chicago (since 1973). Walk / skate / bike to fight cancer. Yearly. All ages. 9a.
Unique charity event for the American Cancer Society. Pledged Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi). Dogs permitted. Around 5000 people will participate to raise more than $1000000.
312/372-0471 http://www.walkandrollchicago.org
Monroe Harbor, Randolph and the lakefront.
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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.
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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"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 2005.05.16:    ^
The Mars Volta. -Tuesday Ages? 24+ 7p.
http://themarsvolta.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Thievery Corporation. 18+ 32+ 8p.
http://thieverycorporation.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Metropolis. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
Smorgasborg of electro, nu/no wave, industrial, synthpop, italo and rock stuff DJs Trancid, Rayalin3 and Mr. Bobby.
http://www.modsquare.com
Bungalow, 1622 W Belmont. Just West of Ashland/Lincoln.
http://www.bungalowlounge.com
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"Spectrum" drum&bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
05.16: Nebulous.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan, 2blks E of Morse L stop. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.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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Wednesday 2005.05.18:    ^
Tributosaurus becomes Pink Floyd. 18+ $15 7:30p.
http://tributosaurus.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a (unconfirmed).
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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Women Obsession (since 1990). Ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
W/ Go-Go Girls, drink specials, art, lessons, contests, more.
http://www.womenobsession.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2005.05.19:    ^
Keane. All ages. $25 6:30p.
http://www.keanemusic.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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"Back in the Day" 3rd Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"Old-school industrial/Wax Trax era dance night monthly w/ DJs and videos from the genre all night."
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton. Upstairs. Near Red Line Belmont stop.
http://thebottomlounge.com
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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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2005.05.13