Bedno.com - 2009.02.27 (week 609)

2009.02.27 (week 609)

That's what SHE said.

RECOMMENDED:: ..-Sa: Black History Month.
..-Sa: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Fr: Critical Mass Photo Booth at Mercury Cafe.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet - Winter Program at Auditorium.
Ongoing: "Cold Weather Comfort" at Oracle Theatre.
Fr: Robotics Competition at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Avenged Sevenfold at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Bike Winter Art Show closing party at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Michael Mcdermott at Metro.
..-Sa: Moe at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Chicago Noise Machine bash at Elbo Room.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Led Zeppelin 2 at House of Blues.
Ongoing: Battlestar Galactica FINAL EPISODES on SCI.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dark Sounds at The Zoo.
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Now playing.: Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, Pink Panther 2, Push, Inkheart, Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 7:30p Fr,Sa,Mo,We,Th; 3p+7p Su: Marley & Me - Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner, Alan Arkin, ...
9:30p Fr,Sa,Mo,We,Th; 5p Su: Twilight - Vampire teens.
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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Black History Month (since 1926). -2009.02.28 Yearly.: February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -2009.02.28 Yearly.: Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"Whimsicality " -2009.04.16 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Constructions rooted in concepts of irony, naivete and fantasy.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Critical Mass Photo Booth. -2009.02.27 All ages. $? 6p.: http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Mercury Cafe, 312/455-9922, 1505 W Chicago Ave.
http://www.chimercurycafe.com
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Joffrey Ballet - Winter Program. -2009.03.01 All ages. $25-145.: http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Cold Weather Comfort" Fr/Sa/Su -2009.03.08 12+ $15 Su 3p. Fr+Sa 7:30-3p.: Dramatic ensemble piece examines family loyalty and the things we do for love.
773/282-0344 http://www.nufanensemble.com
Oracle Theatre, 773/244-2980, 3809 N Broadway.
http://www.oracletheatre.org
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?: Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2009.02.27: ^

* Robotics Competition (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-6p.: Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-4p. Concludes Saturday.
http://www.illinoisfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.: THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
02.27: Ends at bike art show closing.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Avenged Sevenfold. $0+ 6:30p.: W/ Buckcherry & Papa Roach.
http://avengedsevenfold.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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* Bike Winter Art Show closing party. 7p-?a.: "Bike Winter Carnival" High attendance West Town Bikes benefit party. Critical Mass endpoint. EE expected.
http://bikewinter.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com/CriticalMass/
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Michael Mcdermott. 18+ $12-15 8p.: 93XRT welcomes w/ Anna Fermin and Divebar.
http://www.michael-mcdermott.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Moe. -Saturday 18+ $27+ Two nights. 8p.: http://www.moe.org
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.: Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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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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Chicago Noise Machine bash. 21+ $9 8:30p.: Members of 72 Hours, Algren, Echo Son, Glittermouse, Oakley Skim, ... celebrate Joseph Luat's birthday and debut new material.
Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. 1blk N of Diversey, 3blk S of Belmont, at George. Brown line Wellington stop or #76 Diversey bus or #11 Lincoln/Sedgwick bus.
http://www.elboroomchicago.com
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* Konkrete Jungle. 21+ $5+? 9p-2a.: Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
02.27: DJ Sage!
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant. E of Blue Line Belmont stop.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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Led Zeppelin 2. 17+ $10-15 9p.: "The Live Experience" - A Tribute Band.
http://www.ledzeppelin2.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Battlestar Galactica FINAL EPISODES. Fridays -2009.03.20 All ages. Free 9p.: http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.myspace.com/berlinnightclub
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Dark Sounds. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: The Secret Society of DJs Presents Peter Propaganda & a rotating cast of co-conspirators +art+local talent.
http://www.gothicartchicago.com
The Zoo, 773/697-4511, 3369 N Clark.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-zoo-chicago
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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 2009.02.28: ^

** ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.: Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-3p.
http://www.illinoisfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 02.28: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Circus Cats. -Sunday Monthly. All ages. $12 Sa 2+4p, Su 1+ 3p.: Samantha Martin's amazing performing Acro-Cats ride skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire, play in a band and more!
http://www.circuscats.com
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com
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Art and Soul Benefit. All ages. $125 7p.: Includes silent and live auction from premier Chicago artists. Cocktails and light dinner served while acclaimed act the Blue Lightning Band plays. Proceeds benefit the Art Therapy program, helping troubled students develop a positive language of expression.
312/643-0610 http://www.arttherapyconnection.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Art of Unbearable Sensations. Saturdays -$15 7p.: A series of musings on the intricacies of self-torture, inspired by P.T. Barnum, featuring actual sideshow acts.
http://themagpiesproject.com
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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70s Soul Jam. All ages. $30-40 7:30p.: The Stylistics, The Dramatics, The Chi-Lites, Eddie Holman, Jimmie "JJ" Walker.
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.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.
02.28: The Encroaching Economic/Police State - UN, WTO, etc.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $? 9p-3a.: Cutting-edge nonstandard industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything betwix w/ various interesting DJs, bands and bartenders at new digs.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Jun Bar, 773/486-6700, 2050 W Division.
http://www.myspace.com/junbar
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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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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.: The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2009.03.01: ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2009.03.31 Yearly.: 2009: "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Wacky Snacky 5K Run (since 1992). Benefits Blind Service Association. Yearly. All ages. $25 10a.: Refreshments, raffle and HUGE snack food party for participants. New course this year.
312/236-0808 http://www.chicagoevents.com
Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W Washington. West Loop.
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"Celebrate Poland" All ages. Free 12-6p.: 6hrs continuous free international fun on the eve of Pulaski Day. Top local Polish-American entertainers and costumes, vendors, Polish Consulate and Polish Museum of America representing. More.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.: May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2009.03.02: ^

Pulaski Day. Honors revolutionary war general Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779). 1st Monday in March Yearly.: A Polish pride celebration observed much like a legal holiday in Chicago.
http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/pulaski.html
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.: Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2009.03.03: ^

"Rain" -Sunday All ages. $35-75 Various times.: A "multi-media multi-dimensional" Beatles tribute.
http://www.raintribute.com/
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Nicklebee Idol" Charity Fundraiser. All ages. $20 7p.: Nicklebee.org and 97.1 (The Drive) charity fundraiser. Compete in live music karaoke sing-off, guests vote on favorites. Price includes drinks and front seats. Winner gets all-inclusive trip to Las Vegas. Others win downtown hotel stay.
773/398-0842 http://www.nicklebee.org
The Globe Pub, 773/871-3757, 1934 W. Irving Park Rd.
http://www.theglobepub.com
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Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.: People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.: "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2009.03.04: ^

City of Chicago's Birthday (since 1837). Yearly.: Celebrated early at Chicago History Museum.
http://cityofchicago.org
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.: http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.: Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians hosted by Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles.
03.04: Dennis Watkins, Randy Shine.
773/984-3817 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15 7p and 10p.: "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
03.04: Becomes Donald Fagen (ie. Steely Dan).
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 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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Fleetwood Mac. -Friday All ages. $50-150 Two nights. 8p.: "Unleashed: Hits Tour"
http://fleetwoodmac.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Busta Rhymes. 17+ $28+ 9p.: http://bustarhymes.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Erin Go BraLess" Thursdays 18+ Free 9:30-11:30p.: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Bonny Babs and others present bejeweled beguiling burlesque amidst New Orleans dining.
http://vaudezilla.com
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 773/871-3300, 3734 N Southport.
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.: Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"JungleFly" drum and bass. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-?a.: 03.05: DJs Bio Booster, The Untouchables, Soljazz, Oracle, MC Anti, more.
http://www.myspace.com/miachicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.: 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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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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