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2007.09.14 (week 533)

"Be the change you wish to see."
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Eastern Promises" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "In The Shadow Of The Moon" at Music Box Theatre.
Movie: "Mr. Woodcock" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Brave One" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Su: Jazz Poster Exhibition at Poster Plus.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: "The Princess Club" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Abstract & Geometric" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Zoppe Italian Family Circus at Dvorak Park.
..-Fr: Rosh Hashanah.
Ongoing: The Fool (Returns to His Chair) at Neo-Futurarium.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Fr: Doctor Who at SCI-FI.
Fr: Sneaker Pimps at Aragon Ballroom.
..-Sa: Cocktails & Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
...
Movie:    ^
"Eastern Promises" now playing.
Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller-Stahl, ...
http://www.focusfeatures.com/easternpromises
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"In The Shadow Of The Moon" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
2007 Sundance winner, Ron Howard presents a film by David Sington.
http://intheshadowofthemoon.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Mr. Woodcock" now playing.
Billy Bob Thornton, Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, ...
http://www.woodcockmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Brave One" now playing.
Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Naveen Andrews, Nicky Katt, Mary Steenburgen, Jane Adams, ...
http://thebraveone.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
3:10 to Yuma, Shoot 'Em Up, Balls of Fury, Halloween, Mr. Bean's Holiday, Resurrecting the Champ, The Nanny Diaries, War, Rush Hour 3, Stardust, Becoming Jane, El Cantante, Bourne Ultimatum, Underdog, The Simpsons, Hairspray, Chuck and Larry, Sunshine, Harry Potter 5, License to Wed, Transformers, Live Free or Die Hard, Sicko, Evan Almighty, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2007.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, 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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Jazz Poster Exhibition. -2007.09.16 All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Showing American and European jazz performance posters, including 1980s Art Ensemble of Chicago posters drawn from private collections, a rare 1934 Cab Calloway poster, and a selection of Chicago Jazz Festival posters dating back to the 1st festival in 1979. Most are for sale.
http://www.posterplus.com/department.asp?deptid=3990
Poster Plus, 312/461-9277, 200 S. Michigan Ave.
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Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2007.10.28 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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* "The Princess Club" -2007.10.07 Ages 14+ $20 Sa 4p, Th/Fr/Sa/Su 7:30p.
Spins classic fairy tales in an exploration of gender roles, fantasy, and beauty by an all-female ensemble. Through outrageous physicality, transforming tapestries, and a hip hop runway featuring Redmoon's version of haute couture, the princesses explore the virtues and vices of being naughty and nice.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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"Abstract & Geometric" -2007.10.04 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Non-objective works by women.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Zoppe Italian Family Circus. -Sunday All ages. $10-15 Various times.
World Renowned, entertaining audiences for over 160 years. Captivating equestrian showmanship, daring trapeze acts, and hilarious clown antics under a big top.
312/243-6066 http://www.zoppe.net
Dvorak Park, 1119 W Cullerton. Pilsen.
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* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5768). -2007.09.14 Yearly.
"Head of the year" in Hebrew, this day commemorates the creation of the world. It is celebrated on Tishri 1 by the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. Rosh Hashanah begins the penitential season, culminating ten days later on Yom Kippur. The synagogue service includes the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn), and liturgy stressing the sovereignty of God. It is customary on the first day, to go to a river or pond, and there to recite tashlich, scriptural verses about repentance and forgiveness. Introspect and resolve to do better. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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The Fool (Returns to His Chair). -2007.09.29 All ages. $15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
Explores the fool archetype using sound, music, and milk crates. Highly absurd.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.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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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. -2007.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.12-10.30.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.17-10.4.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.17-10.04.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 07.07-10.25.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.07-10.27.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Norwood 06.17-10.21.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.19-10.27.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 06.02-10.27.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.09-10.20.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.03-10.21.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
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 2007.09.14:    ^
World Music Festival (since 1999). -Thursday Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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Doctor Who. Fridays All ages. Free 1hr 7p.
Ongoing new episodes of the phenomenally long-lived british sci-fi series. Followed by new Flash Gordon series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com
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* Sneaker Pimps. All ages. $15 8p.
With Slick Rick, Jeru The Damaja, Cool Kids, more.
http://www.sneakerpimps.net
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Cocktails & Clay. -2007.09.15 All ages. $15 suggested donation includes art supplies. 8p-12a.
Looking for something different to do on a Friday night? Get your hands dirty in the ceramics studio, enjoy cash bar drink specials, explore exhibitions, dance all night in main gallery. For something really different, 9pm dance performance and workshop with the voguers; improvisors and performers of Third Swan from the End.
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S. Cornell Ave.
http://www.hydeparkart.org
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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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John McLaughlin. 21+ $35-45 9p.
http://johnmclaughlin.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"NEXUS 6" EBM night. 21+ $7 10p-4a.
Kinetic's experiment in non-club-standard old/new EBM balanced with patron requests, industrial, synthpop, cutting-edge releases, forgotten classics, neglected projects, atypical songs by established artists, etc.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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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The Blu Mic. Stand-Up Comedy Performances. Fridays -2007.09.28 17+ $10. About 70min. 10:30p.
Mention this at the box office ad and receive $5 off per ticket
Check out Chicagoland's top stand-up comedians in an intimate, comfortable theater setting. With so many talented, diverse comedians residing in Chicagoland, audiences will be treated to hilariously unique perspectives during each and every show.
http://nicklullo.com/html/the_blu_mic.html
Apollo Studio Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.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! -Wednesday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr-Sa,Mo-We; 7p Su: Live Free or Die Hard - Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long, Maggie Q, Kevin Smith, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-We; 9p Su: Die Hard - Bruce Willis, Reginald VelJohnson, Bonnie Bedelia, Alexander Godunov, ...
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 2007.09.15:    ^
Chalk4Peace (since 2004). -2007.09.23 Yearly.
"Take Action... Participate in this global public art project where individuals make their personal statement for peace on the pavements in cities all over our world." Decorate pavement anywhere with anti-war messages.
http://www.infinitepossibility.org
Anywhere.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2007.10.28 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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Applefest (since 1988). Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.
Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giddings Plaza.
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AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://www.aidschicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Taste of Romania (since 1991). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 10a-11p.
Unusual roasted animals and Transylvanian beer, live regional music, folk dance, cabage, grape stomping, more.
http://www.tasteofromania.com
Romanian Village, 773/604-8500, 2345 W Elston Ave.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
09.15: Pullman Historic District.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Chicago Celtic Festival (since 1997). Music all day on two stages. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9:30p.
Over 150k people celebrating the Irish and the ancient. 9 performance stages.
http://celticfestchicago.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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EarthDance. All ages. $10 5:30-10p.
"The H2om Project -A Synchronized Global Event Healing the Earths Water with Sound-Vibration, Positive-Intention, Sacred Dance, Storytelling, Drums & Puppetry." Bring a picnic dinner.
http://myspace.com/shedrums
Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd between Lake St and Greenwood, Evanston.
http://www.cityofevanston.org
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $15-20 Doors 5p, bout 6p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.com
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History Of House Music. 21+ $25-50 Doors 7p.
30 influential artists and DJs perform, including Farley "Jackmaster" Funk The King Of House, Fast Eddie, Paul Johnson, Shawn Christopher, DJ Pierre, Joe Smooth, Steve "Silk" Huirley, Terry Hunter, Maurice Joshua, Mike Dunn, Ron Carroll, White Knight, CZR, Lego, DJ Wayne Williams, DJ Skip, DJ Slugo, E-Smoove, Ggene Hunt, Kelly G., Malik Yusef, Mr. K. Alexi, Ricky Bradshaw, Hyper Harp, Roy Davis Jr., Amanda Shane, Jean Davis, George Jackson, Donnie Devoe, The Hot Boys.
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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Toby Keith. All ages. $30-69+ 7:30p.
With Miranda Lambert and Flynnville Train.
http://tobykeith.com
FMWB Ampitheatre (formerly Tweeter), 708/614-1616, 19100 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.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.
09.15: Greening the Dollar - American Monetary Institute.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Family Guy Live! 18+ $42-72. Two shows: 7p and 10p.
Creators and voices of the popular cartoon perform uncensored readings and song from classic episodes, plus unreleased future material.
http://familyguy.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.
Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
Final night at this location.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Diplo and Switch. 18+ $18+ 11p.
http://www.formdiplo.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2007.09.16:    ^
Mexican Independence Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the call for independence from Spain in 1821.
http://www.mexico.com
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Stepfamily Day (since 1997). Yearly.
http://www.happystepfamilyday.org
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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" 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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
A club "Industry" night with quality local guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2007.09.17:    ^
Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.
Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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All Candy Expo (since 1884). National Confectioners Association. -Wednesday Yearly. 9a-5p.
Industry or connected only.
703/790-5750 http://www.allcandyexpo.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center.
http://www.mccormickplace.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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.09.18:    ^
Estrojam. -Sunday Yearly.
A woman driven music and culture fest w/ film, music, art, workshops. Over a dozen performers. See site for schedule.
http://www.estrojam.org
Various venues.
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Live Free or Die Hard; 10p Die Hard.
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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Smarty Pants Balloon Art & Family Dining Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-8p.
Mention this ad for a free Kids under 12 Meal!
See Chicago's most fantastic (and humble) balloon sculptor create "the most eye popping balloons ever seen on the planet!" Eat some tasty pizza and go home with your own balloon sculpture masterpiece. Fun for kids from 3-93!
773/562-6789 http://smartypantsworld.com
Ranalli's Restaurant, 773/334-1300, 1512 W. Berwyn. Andersonville.
http://ranallisofandersonville.com
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Wednesday 2007.09.19:    ^
Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly.
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
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Rise Against. All ages. $20+ 7p.
http://riseagainst.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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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
09.19: DJs Teebee & Calyx, Pipeline.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Margaret Cho. -Saturday 21+ $5 We/Th 8p, Fr+Sa 7p+ 10p.
"The Sensuous Woman" show, featuring renowned burlesque performers and hilarious stand-up and sketch comedy from emerging and established artists.
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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"Inked" Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
The unofficial tattoo service industry night with DJ Gilly Smash. Free Pizza and other prizes at 2a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Thursday 2007.09.20:    ^
UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2007.10.14 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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Common and Joss Stone. All ages. $45+ 7p.
http://jossstone.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.com
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G. Love & Special Sauce. 18+ $20 8p.
With JJ Grey & Mofro.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, 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-5p, 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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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2007.09.14