Bedno.com - 2011.10.28 (week 748)

2011.10.28 (week 748)

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RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "In Time" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Puss in Boots" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Rum Diary" now playing everywhere.
Fr: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
..-Su: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Sa-Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
..-Su: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park.
..-Mo: "Really Big Halloween Party" at Navy Pier.
..-Mo: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
..-Mo: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
..-Mo: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
..-Mo: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Su: "Chicagoween" at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Opeth at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Oakenfold & Van Dyk at Congress Theatre.
Fr: The Chainlink Halloween Party at Galway Arms.
..-Sa: "Halloweekend" at Abbey Pub.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Redmoon's Free Halloween Party at Redmoon Central.
Fr: Alien Queen at Metro.
..-Sa: Executioners Ball at Vision Nightclub.
Fr: Broadzilla at Exit.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Bad Bunny at Cafe Lura.
Sa: Golan/Atomic Party at Golan Productions.
Sa: Monkey's Paw Massacre at Metro.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Dieselboy and Cookie Monsta at Logan Square Auditorium.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier.
Sa: NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY at Bottom Lounge.
Sa: Stars Halloween Bash at Double Door.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: "Zombie Revolution" at House of Blues.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk at Montrose Harbor.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Treehouse of Horrors XXII on FOX.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Halloween - BoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo!
Mo: Gwar at House of Blues.
Mo: Widespread Panic at Aragon Ballroom.
Mo: North Halsted Halloween Parade at Boystown.
Mo: Killer Clown CarnEVIL at Berlin.
Mo: Booty Movement Coalition at Martyrs'.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: All Saints Day.
Tu: World Vegan Day.
Tu: Democracy Burlesque at Hamburger Mary's Attic.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: All Souls Day.
We: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
We: Dance Chicago at Multiple venues.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: National Men Make Dinner Day.
Th: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Th: TYK Calendar Launch Gala at The COOP.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie: ^

"In Time" now playing.: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde, Shyloh Oostwald.
http://intimemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Puss in Boots" now playing.: Voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris, Guillermo del Toro, ...
http://pussinbootsthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Rum Diary" now playing.: Johnny Depp, Giovanni Ribisi, Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, ...
http://rumdiarythemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: Johnny English Reborn, The Three Musketeers, The Thing, Real Steel, The Ides of March, I Don't Know How She Does It, Apollo 18, Colombiana, Our Idiot Brother, Conan the Barbarian, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal: ^

** Occupy Chicago.: Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2011.10.29 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 7-10p.: Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://screamscene.org
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 -2011.10.30 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://sixflags.com/greatAmerica
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2011.10.30 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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Trails of Terror. Over a half mile of haunted scenes. -2011.10.30 Yearly. Ages 12+ $10 14-15,21-22,27-30 6:30-9:30p.: Wind your way through spine-tingling terror. Not recommended for the very young. Editor recommends, spacious, easy parking, well managed, adequate production, original ideas.
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski. Near North Park Village Nature Center, north of Bryn Mawr.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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"Really Big Halloween Party" -Monday All ages. Free Fr+Sa noon-9p, Su+Mo -8p.: Animal rides and petting zoo, live music, Harry Houdini's death-defying water chamber escape, costume contests, fireworks (Sa), etc.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Free trolley near Grand Red line stop.
http://navypier.com
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Pumpkin Farms. -2011.10.31 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. -2011.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.: 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. -2011.10.31 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 scary SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2011.10.31 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: ^

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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"Chicagoween" City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2011.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free Various times.: Big "Franken Plaza" set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, more.
http://chicagoween.us
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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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.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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Opeth. All ages. 7:30p.: W/ Katatonia.
http://opeth.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 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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Oakenfold & Van Dyk. 17+ $25-100 8p.: http://pauloakenfold.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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The Chainlink Halloween Party. 21+ $5 8-12p.: Half Acre Beer sponsors, raffle prizes, bicycle films, coupons, cyclists.
http://thechainlink.org/events/chainlink-halloween-party
Galway Arms, 773/965-3396, 2442 N Clark.
http://galwayarms.com
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"Halloweekend" -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $12 Two nites. 8p.: Dozens of local bands cover other major bands.
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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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Redmoon's Free Halloween Party. Ages? 9p-1a.: Likely to be beautiful and interesting.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Alien Queen. 18+ $16-30 10p.: "Concert combines the legendary music of Queen with an outrageous parody of the Alien films"
http://scootyjojo.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Executioners Ball (since 2002). -Saturday Yearly. 21+ $? Two nites. 10p.: $$$ costume contests, huge venue.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Broadzilla. The Burlesque Beast. Last Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: Vaudezilla presents two different sets at 10:30p+1a.
http://vaudezilla.com/broadzilla.htm
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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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/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.: 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2011.10.29: ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 10.29: Chinatown & Greek Town.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Bad Bunny. 21+ 8p-?a.: DJs Andre Solaris, Nosmo, Rikler, ultra heavy sound and visuals, artists, snax, ...
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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Golan/Atomic Party (since 1986). "Transmonsters-Bark at the Moon" Yearly. 21+ $75-150 8p-3a.: Noteworthy Halloween shindig, includes open bar, un-dead music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, prizes.
http://www.atomicimaging.com
Golan Productions, 312/649-1800, 1501 N Magnolia. West bank of Chicago River.
http://www.golan.tv
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Monkey's Paw Massacre. 21+ $30 8p.: Freakeasy takes over the whole building, promising "everything is coming up evil monkeys" with over a dozen musical performers, plus live art and installs, video and lights, an outdoor stage, "an event unlike any other"
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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.
10.29: Socialism: A European Model - A Political Travelogue.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Dieselboy and Cookie Monsta. 17+ $26 9p-3a.: http://reactpresents.com
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://www.logansquareauditorium.com
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays in October Yearly. All ages. Free 9p.: Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 18+ $15+ 9p-3a.: THE SINGLE BEST Halloween party in Chicago for the goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes costume contest with prizes, CD giveaways, frightening film features, treats and more. "For people who live everyday like it's Halloween"
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.com
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Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. Yearly. 21+ $12-20+ Doors 8p. 9p.: AM Taxi as The Clash, The Last Vegas as The Runaways, Blackbox as Stone Temple Pilots, The Fold as NOFX, Hessler as Judas Priest, Dorian Taj as Bob Dylan.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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"Zombie Revolution" 21+ $30-50 10:30p.: DJ Tony Moran.
http://circuitmom.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.: All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2011.10.30: ^

Trick or Treat Trot 5K run/walk (since 1988). Adult and kids runs. Yearly. $20-25 9a.: Popular Halloween athletic event, includes costume contest.
http://caprievents.com/trick
Montrose Harbor.
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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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* Treehouse of Horrors XXII (since 1990). Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.: Three Simpsons horror shorts. Followed by other new Fox cartoon episodes.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Carnal. Monthly. 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 2011.10.31: ^

* Halloween - BoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo! Yearly.: Perfect wedding night or birthday.
http://www.halloween.com
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* Gwar. All ages. $27 6p.: "Every Time I Die" tour.
http://gwar.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Widespread Panic. All ages. $42 6p.: http://widespreadpanic.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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North Halsted Halloween Parade (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5p reg. Step off 7p.: Presented by Triangle Neighbors Association and Northalsted Area Merchants Association, this iconic annual parade is the city's most outrageous and imaginative Halloween celebrations. Thousands watch, dozens perform. Big costume prizes.
http://chicagoevents.com
Boystown, Halsted at Belmont. Marches North to Cornelia, then back to Roscoe.
http://lakeviewcitizens.org/halloween.asp
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Killer Clown CarnEVIL. 21+ Free 9p-4a.: Hostess Scary Lady Sarah, DJs VoxBox and Greg Haus.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/247330178648708
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 9p.: Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Tuesday 2011.11.01: ^

All Saints Day. Yearly.: Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.about.com
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* World Vegan Day (since 1944). Yearly.: http://www.worldveganday.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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Democracy Burlesque. Tuesdays 18+ $15+ 7:30-9p.: "All of it is spin, nothing is real, and it seems the world is built on ... HYPOCRISY NOW! a show about the truth about lies."
Hamburger Mary's Attic, 773/344-6328, 5400 N Clark. Andersonville.
http://hamburgermaryschicago.com
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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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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: "Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2011.11.02: ^

All Souls Day. Yearly.: Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls'_Day
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). Yearly. Various times.: Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues.
http://www.chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.: 100s of performers, 100s of works.
http://dancechicago.com
Multiple venues.
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* Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $20+ 10+7p.: "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.02: Becomes Pink Floyd.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.: Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow, easy parking.
11.02: Andrew Goldenhersh, Mick Napier and Jennifer Estlin.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.: http://southparkstudios.com
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.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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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.11.03: ^

National Men Make Dinner Day. 1st Thursday in November Yearly.: "One guaranteed meal cooked by the man of the house one day of the year."
http://www.menmakedinnerday.com
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* Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.: "Fully Charged" All-New Red Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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TYK Calendar Launch Gala(since 2008). 6-10p.: Fabulous bicyclist pinups benefiting women. Brews from Finch's Beer. Get yours autographed!
http://thoughtyouknew.us
The COOP, 312/602-3335, 230 W Superior. #2F.
http://coworkchicago.com
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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://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $0 10p-4a.: SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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://comedycentral.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. $0-12, 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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2011.10.28