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2010.09.10 (week 689)

Up from the ashes of disaster grow the roses of success.
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Movie: Resident Evil 4 now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Fr: Rosh Hashanah.
Ongoing: "More Than Clouds in the Sky" at Storefront.
Ongoing: The Astronaut's Birthday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ongoing: Daredevils' Hamlet at Neo-Futurarium.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: German-American Fest at Lincoln Square.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Cocktails & Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Patriot Day.
Sa: Colossal Neighborhood Yard Sale fest at Andersonville.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Mexican Independence Day parade at Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo.
Sa: Von Steuben Parade at Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Wilson and beyond.
Sa-Su: Circus In The Parks at Gompers Park.
Sa: The Best Church of God at Victory Gardens (Richard Christiansen) Theater.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Led Zeppelin 2 at House of Blues.
Sa: Ludacris at Park West.
Sa-Su: TickTock circus at Aloft Aerial Dance.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Su: National Grandparents Day.
Su: North Shore Century ride at Evanston High School.
Su: Urban Assault Ride at Murphy's Bleachers.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Salon de Vine" at Joie de Vine.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Break The Gridlock's "unHappy Hour" at Quenchers Saloon.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Mexican Independence Day.
Th: Stepfamily Day.
Th: The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Th: Alice in Chains at Charter One Pavilion.
Th: "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" at Neo.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

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"Resident Evil: Afterlife" now playing.
Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, ...
http://us.imdb.com/nowplaying/
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, The Expendables, Middle Men, The Other Guys, Cats & Dogs 2, Dinner for Schmucks, Get Low, Salt, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Inception, Despicable Me, Predators, Twilight Eclipse, Last Airbender, Toy Story 3, Grown Ups, A-Team, Karate Kid, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2010.09.30 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://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2010.10.31 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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^
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* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5771). -2010.09.10 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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"More Than Clouds in the Sky" -2010.10.29 All ages. $5.
Chicago Robotic Theater's entry in the 'Make Believe' contest. Audience activated, fully automated. Vote for your favorite.
http://www.chicagorobotictheater.com
Storefront, 1271 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/
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The Astronaut's Birthday. -2010.09.26 All ages. $15-20 Th/Fr/Su 7:30p.
Redmoon production. "An enormous storybook of epic adventure! Collision of science fiction, comic book, spectacle performance, silhouette and berserk music on museum facade. Weird and wonderful tale of a single astronaut's journey to save the earth."
http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Daredevils' Hamlet. -2010.09.25 $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
"Stunts! Jack-Assery! Melancholy!"
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Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.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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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.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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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 2010.09.10:    ^
German-American Fest (since 1920). -Sunday Yearly. Fr 6-10p, Sa 2-10p, Su 12-10p.
"Famous bands for dancing & entertainment in two huge fest tents. Delicious German food & drink"
773/728-3890 http://www.germanday.com
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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** North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves before 7p.
THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/-nscm
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Cocktails & Clay. 2nd Fridays 18+ $15 suggested donation. 8p-12a.
Late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time. 45 minute studio sessions, live DJ, drink specials.
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell Ave.
http://hydeparkart.org
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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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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
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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Saturday 2010.09.11:    ^
Patriot Day. Yearly.
Remembers the attacks on this day in 2001 resulting in huge casualties, the destruction of the twin World Trade Center towers in New York, and damage to the Pentagon outside Washington DC. It honors those individuals who lost their lives, and those who responded in the crisis. Observed with flags at half-staff, a moment of silence. Some closings may occur, though it is not a designated federal or civil holiday. Public Law No: 107-89 signed 2001.12.18, initially dubbed Remembrance Day due to pre-existing "Patriot's Day" war of independence related holiday.
http://www.voicesofsept11.org
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** Colossal Neighborhood Yard Sale fest. Yearly. All ages. Free Saturday following labor day weekend. 9a-4p.
About 16 blocks of sales; among the world's largest. Come early. Sunday rain date.
Andersonville, 773/784-5277, Bryn Mawr at Lakewood. 5200-5500 North on Magnolia, Lakewood and Wayne.
http://www.edgewater.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
09.11 Pilsen & Little Village.
09.11 Pullman Historic District.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-1p.
Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Mexican Independence Day parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-2:15p.
http://www.chicagoparades.us
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Von Steuben Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 2-3p.
630/653-3018 http://www.germanday.com
Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Wilson and beyond., 312/744-3370.
http://www.chicagoparades.us
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** Circus In The Parks. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-15 advance. Sa 2+5p, Su 1+4p.
Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows. Also other weeks in other parks.
http://circusintheparks.com
Gompers Park, 4100 W. Foster. W of Pulaski (5000).
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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The Best Church of God. Saturdays 18+ $15 8p.
"Comedic service satirizing the hypocrisy, absurdity, and immorality of the Christian Right Wing. Brand new ceremony weekly complete with literal interpretations of Old and New Testaments, exciting new hymns, riveting sermons, speaking in tongues, healings, and occasional animal sacrifice as prescribed in The Bible. Wash your dirty souls in the pristine waters of Chicago's only true assembly of God and His unerring Word. Come early to get a front-row pew, your own hymnal, loaner Bible, and a hot cup of coffee from our Concessional."
http://bestchurchofgod.org
Victory Gardens (Richard Christiansen) Theater, 773/871-3000, 2433 N Lincoln. Fullerton Red/Brown line stop, 1blk S of Fullerton/Halsted.
http://victorygardens.org
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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.
alues and history
09.11: Encountering Life's Endings - new book by Dr. Louis Silverstein.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Led Zeppelin 2. 17+ $20+ 9p.
http://www.ledzeppelin2.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Ludacris. 18+ $40 9p.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludacris
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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TickTock. -Sunday All ages. $15 9p.
"deconstructed circus meets post-modern dance"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/113664375355478
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.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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Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-5a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2010.09.12:    ^
National Grandparents Day (since 1978). Yearly. First Sunday after Labor day.
Day to honor grandparents. Spearheaded by West Virginia's Marian McQuade as an advocacy for nursing home residents and shut-ins, officially proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter.
http://www.grandparents-day.com
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North Shore Century ride (since 1985). All ages. $17-25 6a-7p.
Evanston Bike Club "incredibly scenic biking... tranquil tree-lined streets... refreshing lake breezes." Uses cue sheets and painted street markings. Five distance options from 25-100 miles.
http://evanstonbikeclub.org/nsc
Evanston High School, 1600 Dodge Ave.
http://www.eths.k12.il.us
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Urban Assault Ride. Yearly. All ages. $30-65 9a-5p.
New Belgium Brewing's funky adventure ride with mystery and checkpoints. Benefits West Town Bikes.
http://www.urbanassaultride.com/chicago
Murphy's Bleachers, 773/281-5356, 3655 N. Sheffield.
http://www.murphysbleachers.com
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"Salon de Vine" Sundays 21+ Free 8+9:30p.
Girlie-Q presents "Premier Queer Burlesque and Variety Performances" in "Chicago's Most intimate". Fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
http://girlieq.net/upcoming-shows/
Joie de Vine, 773/989-6846, 1744 W. Balmoral.
http://joiedevine.com
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Carnal. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2010.09.13:    ^
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://boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2010.09.14:    ^
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 2010.09.15:    ^
* Break The Gridlock's "unHappy Hour" 21+ Free 7-9p.
Bi-monthly event networking people interested in reducing automobile dependency.
"Welcoming Bike Winter... talk about how all season riding fits into overall efforts to promote car-freedom and share tips for convincing others to stay in the saddle year round."
http://breakthegridlock.org
Quenchers Saloon, 773/276-9730, 2401 N Western. At Fullerton.
http://quenchers.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2010.09.16:    ^
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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The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2010.10.01 Yearly. $12-35.
Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
773/880-5402 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Alice in Chains. All ages. $50+ 7p.
http://aliceinchains.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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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJs QBot, Kamar, special guests spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://atomicnewwave.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
09.16: Plastician, Richie August, Mertz , Searchl1te.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, 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. $0-18 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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
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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2010.09.10