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2006.10.13 (week 485)

FREE HUGS!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Chicago International Film Festival at Multiple Theaters.
Movie: "Man of the Year" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Grudge 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: From the Mind of Terry Gilliam at Music Box Theatre.
Th: Haunted Elevated Train Rides (Sa/Su/Th).
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: "Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Navy Fear" at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet Presents Cinderella at Auditorium.
..-Fr: Sukkoth.
..-Sa: "Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck" at Neo-Futurarium.
..-Su: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: The Tempest at Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Ongoing: Kama Sutra the Musical at Theatre Building Chicago.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
...

Movie:    ^
Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.
World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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"Man of the Year" now playing.
Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, Jeff Goldblum, David Alpay, Faith Daniels, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Doug Murray, Chris Matthews, James Carville, ...
http://www.manoftheyearmovie.net
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Grudge 2" now playing.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amber Tamblyn, Edison Chen, Arielle Kebbel, Jennifer Beals, Teresa Palmer, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/thegrudge2
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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From the Mind of Terry Gilliam. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Presenting five films by the acclaimed director, including Time Bandits, Adventures of Baron Munchausen, 12 Monkeys, Jabberwocky, Brazil.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.
Employee of the Month, The Departed, Open Season, School for Scoundrels, The Guardian, Fearless, Jackass 2, Black Dahlia, Hollywoodland, The Illusionist, The Wicker Man, Barnyard, Talladega Nights, A Scanner Darkly, Strangers with Candy, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Fr/Sa/Th -2006.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Come early for tickets, first come first serve.
Th+Fr 7p,7:25p,7:50p,8:15p; Sa 11:40a,12:05p,12:30p,12:55p,1:20p.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2006.10.28 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $7 7-10p.
Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://www.screamscene.com
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.
VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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"Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2006.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.
Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, much more. Midnight Circus performs daily at 11:30a, 12:30p, 2p, also Th-Su 5:30p, 7p.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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"Navy Fear" -2006.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $5-12 Pier hours.10.06-09, 10.12-13, 10.20-31.
"Courageous families will find an abundance of frightening activities for youngsters and teens." In a series of compounds visitors see sacred sea artifacts haunted by restless souls. Also trick-or-treating, bounty maps, and entertainment Pier-wide.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2006.10.31 Yearly. Seasonal hours vary. Call to check. 9:30a-9p.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2006.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.
Newly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Ongoing:    ^
Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2006.11.12 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.
Showcase of experimental new plays.
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/267-6660, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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Joffrey Ballet Presents Cinderella. -2006.10.15 All ages. $25-130 Fr 7:30p, Sa 2+7:30p, Su 2p.
Highlight of the 50th season, first American company to perform the fairy-tale classic in a lavish production.
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Sukkoth. -2006.10.13 Yearly.
Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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"Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck" -2006.10.14 All ages. $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
Brilliant and funny play reflecting on war and painting heartbreaking backstory on the tragic 1918 Chicago-area locomotive accident.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2006.10.15 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.
Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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* The Tempest. "A Magical Circus" -2006.10.22 All ages. $8-15 Sa 4+7:30p, Su 2:30p.
Shakespeare adapted for circus performance by The Actors Gymnasium advanced students.
773/784-6872 http://magictempest.com
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 847/448-8260, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://cityofevanston.org/departments/parks/centers/noyes.shtml
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Kama Sutra the Musical. -2006.12.31 18+ $25-32+ Various times.
Swami Comonawannagetonya and posse educate a frustrated couple.
http://kamasutrathemusical.com
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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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.
Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://www.theofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Cut out the middlemen. -2006.10.28 Yearly. All ages. Free 11a or 7a-2p.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 06.06-10.24.
Th: Daley Plaza 05.18-09.28.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 06.01-10.26.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 07.08-10.28.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 05.20-10.28.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 06.03-10.28.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 06.03-10.21.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 06.03-10.21.
Su: Logan Square, Logan/Milwaukee/Kedzie 06.04-10.29
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 06.04-10.22.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
Various city locations.
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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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Friday 2006.10.13:    ^
Badfish. A Tribute To Sublime. All ages. $18+ 6p.
W/ Shotgun Elvis, the Rosedales and Asteria.
http://www.badfish.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Meals on Wheels Chicago Celebrity Chef Brunch (since 1989). Yearly. $175+ 6p.
Dozens of top local and national chefs prepare their specialties and personally serve them tableside to hundreds of mixing and mingling affluent and influential guests. Also silent and live auctions.
312/673-4411 http://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org
Marshall Fields, 312/781-1000, 111 N State.
http://marshallfields.com
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Doctor Who new episodes. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.
Second season begins of reincarnation of the phenomenally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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Ani Difranco. All ages. $35 8p.
http://anidifranco.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Ian Anderson. All ages. $65 8p.
http://iananderson.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Fridays All ages. Free 8p.
FINALLY! The new series continues. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
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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Acumen Nation. 21+ $10 Doors 8p. 9p.
W/ Marazene, Left Setter, The Doomsday Social.
http://www.cracknation.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter. 18+ $18+ No smoking. 9p.
Comedians from The State and Stella.
http://www.stellacomedy.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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GothicChicago's 10th Anniversary Bash. 21 FREE 10p-3a.
GothicChicago.com - Chicago's OnLine Gothic/Industrial resource since October 1996 is celebrating it's 10th Year anniversary and you are invited!
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 North Sheridan Rd. Irving Park and Sheridan Rd - 4 blocks north of Wrigley Field.
http://www.swingersmecca.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo,Tu; 7p Su: You, Me and Dupree - Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, Michael Douglas, Seth Rogen, Amanda Detmer, ...
10p Fr,Mo,Tu; 9p Su: Clerks II - Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Trevor Fehrman, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, Jake Richardson, Ethan Suplee, Jason Lee, Kevin Weisman, Wanda Sykes, Earthquake, Ben Affleck, Zak Charles Knutson, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Saturday 2006.10.14:    ^
Music Box Massacre. -Sunday Ages? $24-29 24hr 12p.
24 Hour Horror Movie Marathon including The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari, Bride Of Frankenstein, It Came From Outer Space, Masque Of The Red Death, Joe Dante'S Homecoming, Piranha, Let'S Scare Jessica To Death, John Carpenter'S The Thing, Night Of The Creeps, Lucio Fulci'S Zombie, Friday The 13th Part 2, Dario Argento'S Deep Red, An American Werewolf In London.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Beck. All ages. $35 8p.
http://beck.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
10.14: Brahm Bassford and the Freedom Riders - civil rights recollections.
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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Sunday 2006.10.15:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2006.10.29 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. 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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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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Rembrandt Chamber Players. Tango & Tapas concert. $6-30 5:30p.
Evening showcasing music by Latin American composers. Grammy award winner and internationally renowned harmonica player, Howard Levy, will join us as a special guest soloist and benefit gala honoree.
312/360-3145 http://www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org
Music Institute of Chicago, 847/905-1500, 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston.
http://www.musicinst.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2006.10.16:    ^
Bosses Day. Honor and be kind to bosses. Yearly.
http://www.hallmark.com
http://bedno.com/holidays
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The Fray. -Tuesday All ages. $25 Two shows. 7:30p.
http://thefray.net
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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://redlionchicago.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
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!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2006.10.17:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p You, Me and Dupree, 10p Clerks II.
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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Bad Brains Screening. 21+ Free 7p.
Special one time screening of Bad Brains Live at CBGB 1982, presented by MVD Entertainment Group and Tower Records.
800/888-0486 x115 http://www.mvdb2b.com
Delilah's, 773/472-2771, 2771 N Lincoln Avenue. Brown Line Diversey Stop, then walk west.
http://www.delilahschicago.com
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The Killers. All ages. $28+ 7p.
http://www.thekillersmusic.com
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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Evanescence. All ages. $27.50 SOLD OUT 7:30p.
http://evanescence.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Sister Hazel. 18+ $25+ 9p.
http://www.sisterhazel.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2006.10.18:    ^
Alaska Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.com
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
10.18: DJ LSE - Co-host of Abstract Science on WLUW 88.7FM since 1999.
http://www.psymbolic.com
F212 Lounge, 312/670-4212, 401 N. Wells. Space-age coffee/desert house, BYOB. Near Merchandise Mart Brown line stop.
http://f212lounge.com
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Iron Maiden. 18+ $40-50+ 7:30p.
http://ironmaiden.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.
Followed by new series, "Freak Show". Also new Drawn Together episodes Thursday.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 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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Thursday 2006.10.19:    ^
Gin Blossoms. $27.50 7:30p.
http://ginblossoms.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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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. $12 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-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-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. $6-11 +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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2006.10.13