Bedno.com - 2007.10.19 (week 538)

2007.10.19 (week 538)

Sweets for the sweet.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "My Kid Could Paint That" at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: 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: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Best haunted house in Illinois at Dream Reapers Haunted House.
Ongoing: Haunted Sanitarium at Theater on the Lake.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: "The Princess Club" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "In Praise of Physical Labor" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet presents Giselle at Auditorium.
..-Su: Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Ongoing: The Magnificents at Viaduct Theater.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
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Movie: ^

"My Kid Could Paint That" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.: American Dream or Art World Scheme?
http://sonyclassics.com/mykidcouldpaintthat
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.: Elizabeth The Golden Age, Lars and the Real Girl, Michael Clayton, Why Did I Get Married?, Heartbreak Kid, Feast of Love, The Game Plan, The Kingdom, Good Luck Chuck, Into the Wild, Resident Evil: Extinction, Eastern Promises, Mr. Woodcock, The Brave One, 3:10 to Yuma, Shoot 'Em Up, Balls of Fury, Halloween, The Nanny Diaries, Rush Hour 3, Stardust, Becoming Jane, Sicko, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Wednesday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 8p Mo-We: Knocked Up - Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, ...
10:15p Mo-We: Rush Hour 3 - Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Vinnie Jones, Max von Sydow, Roman Polanski, ...
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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Haunted Elevated Train Rides. Guided tour of spooky city history. Fr/Sa/Th -2007.10.27 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.
312/744-3370 http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2007.10.27 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 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 -2007.10.28 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 -2007.10.28 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. -2007.10.31 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" -2007.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $5-12 Pier hours. 10.05-08, 10.12-14, 10.19-21, 10.24-31.: "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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Pumpkin Farms. -2007.10.31 Yearly.: Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
http://chicagofun.com/home/halloween/pumpkin_farms.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2007.10.31 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. -2007.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.: Regularly 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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Haunted Sanitarium. -2007.10.31 Yearly. 13+ $10 Certain days. 7-11p.: "This haunted house takes place in what used to be a children's sanitarium. Experience the horrors in 15 different themed rooms, creepy clowns, an eerie castle and a spooky swamp to name a few."
Theater on the Lake, 312/742-PLAY, Fullerton at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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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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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" -2007.10.27 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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"In Praise of Physical Labor" -2007.11.08 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.: Artworks by women in all media.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Joffrey Ballet presents Giselle. -2007.10.28 All ages. $25-140+ Various times.: http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show. -Sunday 16+ $0-5 9:30a-5:30p.: "The biggest bargains and widest selection of fall styles are here". Buy direct from 350 vendors.
800/323-5462 http://www.jfashow.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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The Magnificents. -2007.11.03 All ages. $10+$ Th-Sa 8p, Su 7p.: "A magical clown show; provocative, whimsical, funny and very entertaining."
773/251-2195 http://www.thehousetheatre.com/
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western. At Clybourn and Belmont.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.: Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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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 2007.10.19: ^

Bright Eyes. All ages. $25-35 7:30p.: With Special Guest Andrew Bird.
http://www.thisisbrighteyes.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Henry Rollins. 18+ $26.50 7:30p.: http://henryrollins.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.: Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Rolls into the All Star Sports bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30ish.
10.19: "Gallery Opening Rave" tours "about 20 or so Gallery Openings".
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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Stevie Nicks. All ages. $65-125 8p.: http://stevienicks.net
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Al Green. -Saturday 21+ $75+ Two nights 9p.: http://algreenmusic.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. Monthly. 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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Project Object. -Saturday 21+ $18-20 Two nights. 10p.: Performing the works of Frank Zappa, featuring alumnus Napoleon Murphy Brock.
http://www.projectobject.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 Flaming Dames in "Bump and Grindhouse" Fridays -2007.11.09 21+ 10:30p.: A multi-media burlesque review. They dance, they sing, they bite.
312/458-9083 http://myspace.com/flamingdames
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Near Lawrence.
http://www.spotchicago.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 2007.10.20: ^

Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.: Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
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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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* International Model and Hobby Show (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. $3-8+ 10a-5p.: Largest such show in the U.S. with over 400 exhibitors. Includes tons of R.C., trains, planes, boats, rockets and educational toys. Many thousands attend.
877/TO-HOBBY http://www.ihobbyexpo.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 10.20: Literary Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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English 101 Writing for Artists. $18-25 2:30-5p.: "Your catchiest PR kit, grant proposal, and marketing materials might bomb if your English is not in order. This pithy and fun flashback to English 101 is open to artists of all disciplines. You will learn 25 techniques for transforming written brainstorms into well crafted compositions, marrying juicy imagery with proper language, avoiding common grammar faux pas, and following the key elements of style." Presented by Kairol Rosenthal.
Links Hall, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.org
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Fall Out Boy. All ages. $15-30 7p.: http://falloutboy.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Golden Dragon Acrobats. All ages. $28-32 7:30p.: Award winning acrobats, dance, spectacular costumes and more from premier Chinese touring company.
Elgin Performing Arts Center, 847/622-0300. 1700 Spartan Dr.
http://elgin.edu/arts
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Jewel. All ages. $45-60 8p.: With Chicagoland Pops Orchestra and Nicola Congiu.
http://www.jeweljk.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Kathy Griffin. All ages. $55-75 Two shows 10p and 8p.: http://www.kathygriffin.net
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Ween. All ages. $25 8p.: http://ween.com
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.
10.20: World Can't Wait - Impeachment of Cheny and Bush.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. 18+ $10 9p-2a.: Nine rooms of fun. Drum Circle 9p-?, Fire Spinning 11p-1a, music and healers all night. No smoke, no alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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Unkle. 18+ $17+ 9p.: WLUW & Abstract Science 10th anniversary with DJ sets by Chris Widman & Luke Stokes of Abstract Science.
http://www.unkle.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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Sunday 2007.10.21: ^

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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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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Type O Negative. 21+ $27.50 7p.: http://typeonegative.net
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Bruce Springsteen. -Monday 21+ $65-95 Two shows. 7:30p.: And The E Street Band.
http://brucespringsteen.net
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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* Acumen Nation. 21+ $10 Doors 8p. 9p.: With Cyanotic and DJ? Acucrack.
http://myspace.com/acumennation
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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, 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 2007.10.22: ^

Misfits 30th Anniversary Show. All ages. $18+ 6:15p.: http://misfits.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Curious Theater Branch - How the Actor Works. Mondays All ages. $60 7-10p.: In conjunction with the Rhino Festival, performance workshop for the novice or restarting performer. Artistic Director Beau O'Reilly and Rhino actors will work with participants to choose, discuss, rehearse, and perform a number of scenes by Beckett, Churchill, Albee, and some of the featured new plays at this year's Rhino. The two intensive sessions will culminate in a performance of scenes created in collaboration between participants and facilitators.
http://www.curioustheatrebranch.com
Link's Hall Workshop, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.org
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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 2007.10.23: ^

Mother-in-law Day. Honor and be kind to mothers-in-law. Yearly.: http://www.motherinlawstories.com/
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Start of Scorpio. Yearly.: Astrological sign, the scorpion.
MY SIGN! Scorpios RULE!!!
http://www.astrology.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Knocked Up, 10:15p Rush Hour 3.
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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Trapt and Fuel. All ages. $23 5:30p.: http://trapt.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Viva La Bands. All ages. $25 6p.: With Cradle Of Filth, Gwar, CKY, Vains of Jenna. Rockstar Energy Drink presents.
http://rockstarenergydrink.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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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 2007.10.24: ^

United Nations Day. Yearly.: Commemorates 1945 ratification of U.N. charter.
http://www.un.org
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World Origami Day. Yearly.: Dedicated to exposing the art of folding.
http://www.worldorigamiday.org
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Myspace Music Tour. All ages. $19+ 5p.: With Hellogoodbye and Say Anything.
http://myspace.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.: 10.24: DJs Digital (UK), Carbide, Entro MC.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Australian Pink Floyd. -Thursday All ages. $45-55 Two shows. 8p.: Dark Side Of The Moon show. The only world touring Pink Floyd tribute act.
http://www.aussiefloyd.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.: Followed by new Sarah Silverman. Also catch new Drawn Together episodes Thursdays.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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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Queens Of The Stone Age. All ages. $27 Doors 5:30p. 6:30p.: Special guests Biffy Clyro and Black Angels.
http://queensofthestoneage.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Spooky Bowlathon (since 1998). Yearly. All ages. $40 7-10p.: Halloween-themed fundraiser (benefits Alternatives Youth), flat price includes shoe rental, dinner and three hours of bowling for one. Also available raffle, and bar for 21+.
773/506-7474 http://alternativesyouth.org
Diversey River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
http://www.drbowl.com
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The Art of Political Satire. $15 ($10 admission for Economist Subscribers) 7:15-8:30p.: The Economist's world famous editorial cartoonist joins Second City for an evening of comedy and caricature. In a one-show feature presentation, Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher teams up with Chicago's renowned comedy theater, to explore the art of political satire through cartooning, animation and improvisational theater. All proceeds benefit Gilda's Club Chicago for cancer patients and families.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph Dr.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org
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HIM. All ages. $27.50 8p.: Hot Topic presents.
http://www.heartagram.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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Queens of the Stone Age AfterParty. 21+ $5 10p-?a.: Official QotSA after-party with Featuring Voice Of Addiction, Roller, and TBA. Drink specials.
773/576-3165 http://www.voiceofaddiction.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.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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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. $0-8, Free 1st Mons. 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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2007.10.19