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2012.09.21 (wk795)

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RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Dredd 3D" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Trouble with the Curve" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Th: Celebrating Illinois Women Artists at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
..-Su: EXPO Chicago at Navy Pier.
..-Su: Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements at Riverfront Theater.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: International Day of Peace at Observances locally.
Fr: Urban Mini-Golf at Milwaukee from Kimbal to Central Park.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: John Digweed at The Mid.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
..-Su: Bobcat Goldthwait at UP Comedy Club.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Autumnal Equinox.
Sa: Applefest at Lincoln Square.
Sa: EE Garage Sale BBQ Concert at The Sacred Garage.
Sa: Bridgeport Octoberfest at Bridgeport VFW.
Sa-Su: Circus In The Parks at Holstein Park.
Sa: "Art On Track" at Blue Line.
Sa: World Carfree Day.
Sa: Earthdance.
Sa: George Lopez at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Cirque De Allay at Grandbar.
Sa: Planet Bass TBA.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Start of Libra.
Su: North Shore Century ride at Dawes Park.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: National Punctuation Day.
Mo: Prince: "Welcome 2 Chicago" at United Center.
Mo-Sa: Red Bull Thre3style DJ World Finals at Various locations.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Yom Kippur.
Tu: Ani DiFranco at Vic Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Icon of Coil at Reggie's.
We: Circus Cats at Stage 773.
We: Blondie and Devo at Chicago Theatre.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th-Sa: Emo Philips at Zanies Comedy Club.
Th: Table Tennis Fest at Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Blues Traveler at Navy Pier.
Th: Anthrax / Testament at Vic Theatre.
Th: Peter Gabriel at United Center.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: "Future Bass" at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Dredd 3D" now playing.
W/ Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Rachel Wood, ...
http://dreddthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Trouble with the Curve" now playing.
W/ Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake, Ed Lauter, ...
http://troublewiththecurve.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2012.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 09.21: Austin Town Hall 5610 W. Lake St. - The Last Holiday
Fr 09.21: Ridge 9625 S. Longwood Dr. - Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.
Resident Evil: Retribution, Premium Rush, The Expendables 2, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, The Campaign, Bourne Legacy, Total Recall, The Watch, Ruby Sparks, Step Up Revolution, Dark Knight Rises, Amazing Spiderman, Ted, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of many 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!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Ongoing:    ^
* 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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Celebrating Illinois Women Artists. -2012.09.27 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2012.10.14 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.
Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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EXPO Chicago. -Sunday All ages. $20-100+ 11a-7p.
Featuring leading international galleries, curated blend of contemporary and modern art, design and new technology. Museum-quality, concept-driven programming to attract top artists, thinkers and collectors.
http://expositionchicago.com
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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Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements (since 2010). -Sunday All ages. $10-30+ 7-10p.
"With a vaudevillian approach, Brilliant Corners unites stylistically disparate forms of entertainment under one tent. This year's incarnation packs the days with late-afternoon circus, evening musical performances, and late-night comedy revues."
http://brilliantcornersofpopularamusements.com
Riverfront Theater, 888/556-9484, 650 W. Chicago.
http://riverfronttheater.com
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World Music Festival (since 1999). -2012.09.27 Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
Various locations.
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.
Sa 09.22: Pullman Historic District, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2012.10.31 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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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 2012.09.21:    ^
* International Day of Peace (since 1982). Yearly.
United Nations global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
http://internationaldayofpeace.org
Observances locally.
http://buildthepeace.org
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Urban Mini-Golf. All ages. $? 8a-8p.
Parking spaces transformed by artists and activists into a nine hole course. Honoring PARK(ing) Day.
http://ow.ly/i/X6kj
Milwaukee from Kimbal to Central Park.
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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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Group Skate. 1st/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 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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John Digweed. 21+ $10+ 10p-4a.
W/ Monty Luke, Zebo, Mayhem.
http://johndigweed.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
"Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.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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Bobcat Goldthwait. -Sunday Ages? $20 8+10:30p.
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobcat_Goldthwait
UP Comedy Club, 312/662-4562, 230 W. North Ave. 3rd Floor.
http://upcomedyclub.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 2012.09.22:    ^
* Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.
Night and day are equal length (sun 05:47-17:56), official start of fall.
2012: 09.22 14:49am (09:49UT-5).
http://tinyurl.com/usnoseasons
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Applefest (since 1988). Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.
Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giddings Plaza.
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EE Garage Sale BBQ Concert. All ages. $5-10 12p-12a.
Crazy sale, lots of weird, fun, useful and creative items, musical instruments, artworks and supplies, tools, scientific instruments and ephemera, fascinating antiquities, bicycles and parts, baked goods, oddities, tsotchkes, ee shirts, cd's, panties and enigmas. Please bring items to donate.
Performances at 8:30+10:30p.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/349699785118644
The Sacred Garage, 2030 West Hubbard.
http://encroach.net
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Bridgeport Octoberfest. 21+ $? 2p.
Handmade and local craft beer, sausages and kugelis.
http://ChiHops.com
Bridgeport VFW, 3202 S May St.
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* Circus In The Parks. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-15 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
Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley. SE of Fullerton/Western.
http://ChicagoParkDistrict.com
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* "Art On Track" Yearly. All ages. $0-10 5-10p.
"A mobile art experience aboard an eight-car CTA train, which circles the Chicago loop for a day-long celebration of fine arts culture."
http://artontrack.com
Blue Line, Between Logan Sq and UIC.
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** World Carfree Day (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5:30p.
Promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture.
http://worldcarfree.net/wcfd
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Earthdance (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free (23:00 UTC) 6p.
International spiritual event culminating in "Prayer for Peace" simultaneous moment of music & meditation shared worldwide.
http://earthdance.org
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George Lopez. $68 7p.
http://georgelopez.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
09.22: Why Genetically Engineered Food Is Dangerous.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Cirque De Allay. 21+ $? 9p-5a.
Featuring Circus Performers, Trapeze Artists, Fire Breathers, Stilt Walkers, Dark Burlesque Dancers, Jugglers, Naughty Clowns, more. DJs Zebo, Jamie 3:26, Psycho B*tch, CzBoogie, Semaj.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/223049761153890
Grandbar, 312/733-1661, 1600 W. Grand.
http://grandbarchicago.com
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Planet Bass. 18+ $9+ 9p-4a.
DJs High $ociety, 3d, Alfonz De La Mota, Stunna , Ragga Scum, Quest, Krsp, M1d1 vs Xile, Mega Mike vs J Cross, ...
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/302977053116129
TBA, 773-888-1MIA.
http://miachicago.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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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 2012.09.23:    ^
Start of Libra. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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North Shore Century ride (since 1985). Yearly. 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
Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2012.10.28 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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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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"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 2012.09.24:    ^
National Punctuation Day (since 2004). Yearly.
http://nationalpunctuationday.com
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Prince: "Welcome 2 Chicago" All ages. $50-150 7p.
Promoting "a sustainable, fair economic future."
http://RebuildTheDream.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Red Bull Thre3style DJ World Finals. -Saturday 21+ $10 9p-2a.
18 DJs battle. Judges: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Cosmo Baker, Skratch Bastid.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/453473184692414
Various locations.
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2012.09.25:    ^
* Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. Yearly. Sunset to sunset.
Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, romance or frivolity.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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Ani DiFranco. 18+ $40+ 7:30p.
http://anidifranco.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2012.09.26:    ^
Icon of Coil. 17+ $15 6p.
W/ SITD, Caustic.
http://facebook.com/IconOfCoilOfficial
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2105 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://reggieslive.com
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Circus Cats. Wednesdays -2012.10.10 All ages. $18-20 9:30+7p.
Samantha Martin's amazing performing Acro-Cats ride skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire, play in a band and more!
http://circuscats.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Blondie and Devo. All ages. $45-75 7:30p.
http://clubdevo.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays -2012.10.31 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 2012.09.27:    ^
Emo Philips. -Saturday 21+ 25+drinx Various times.
http://emophilips.com
Zanies Comedy Club, 312/337-4027, 1548 North Wells. 1/2 south of North Ave and Wells St.
http://chicago.zanies.com
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Table Tennis Fest. All ages. $5+ 5:30-8:30p.
Chicago International Table Tennis Festival. Olympic champions compete.
http://killerspin.com/tabletennisfestival
Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.
Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
09.27: PBR themed art contest. Winner gets it tattooed.
http://atomicsketch.com
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Blues Traveler. All ages. Free 7:30p-12a.
http://bluestraveler.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Harry Caray's Tavern's patio.
http://www.navypier.com
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Anthrax / Testament. 18+ $28+ 7:45p.
W/ Death Angel.
http://anthrax.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Peter Gabriel. All ages. $40-175 8p.
http://petergabriel.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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"Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.
Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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"Future Bass" Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.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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2012.09.21