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2002.09.13 (week 272)

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Ongoing: Chihuly in the Park at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Ongoing: Vagina Monologues at Apollo Theater.
..-Sa: Oregon at Martyrs'.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Different culturally diverse performances nightly at Hot House.
Ongoing: Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night at Empty Bottle.
Ongoing: Different rock show almost every night at Double Door.
Ongoing: WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! at 89.3FM.
Ongoing: "Barbershop" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
..-Su: Around The Coyote Fall Arts Festival at Wicker Park.
..-Su: Taste of Romania at Little Bucharest Restaurant.
Fr: "Political Woman" opening reception at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Virginia Coalition at House of Blues.
Fr: Marianne Faithfull at Park West.
Fr: The Rolling Stones at Comiskey Park.
Fr: College of Complexes - South Side campus at Future World Cafe.
Fr: C.U.R.V.E at Star Bar.
Fr: G-Force at Circuit.
Fr: DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things. at Hollywood East.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: DJ Mark Farina at Crobar.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Fr: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
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Chihuly in the Park. All ages. $0-2 Open -8p some Thursdays. 9a-5p.
"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect." See the new Bedno.com photos.
http://chihuly.com
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. Fr/Sa/Su $24.75-55 Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.
Kim Farber, Miriam Plotkin, Jacqueline Williams.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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** Oregon. -Saturday 21+ $20 Three days! 8p.
Children of the 70s remember! Grammy winning quartet of virtuoso improvisers, still creating wonder.
http://www.oregonband.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Now playing.
S1m0ne, Adventures of Pluto Nash, Spy Kids 2, XXX, Blue Crush, Master of Disguise, Signs, Goldmember, Stuart Little II, Mr. Deeds, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Farmers Markets. Cut out the middlemen. -2002.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free 7a-2p.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams 5.14-10.15.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 6.18-10.22.
Tu: Museum of Contemporary Art 5.25-10.15 11a-7p.
Th: Daley Plaza 7.11+25, 8.8+22, 9.5+19+26, daily 10.17-31 7a-3p.
Th: Prudential Plaza, Lake/Beaubien: 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10 7a-3p.
Th: Jackson/Wacker park: 5.16-10.17.
Th: Eli's/Wright College, Mntrs&Forest 6.20-10.17.
Th: Edison/Norwood Park, Oshkosh&NW HW 7.18, 8.1+15+29, 9.12+26, 10.10+24.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 6.20-10.24.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Edgewater, Broadway&Thorndale 6.22-10.19.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Halsted 6.22-10.26.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 6.22-10.19.
Sa: North Halsted, Grace/Brdwy/Halsted 6.22-10.19.
Su: Farm-In-The-Zoo, 2001 N Stockton, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22.
Su: Galewood, Cortland&Newlnd 7.14,8.11,9.8,10.13.
Su: Rogers Park, Howard&Marshfield, 6.23, 7.28, 8.25, 9.22 10a-2p.
Su: WickerPark, Schiller&Damen 6.23-10.20.
Su: Roscoe Village, Belmont&Wolcott 7.7, 8.4, 9.1, 10.6.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/farmersmarket.html
Various city locations.
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.
Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.
Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock show almost every night. 21+ $? 9p.
Three bands and a beer for $3 some Tuesdays.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.
Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p (Fr-Tu,Th): Minority Report - Senor Spielbergo: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow, ...
10p (Fr-Tu,Th): About a Boy - Hugh Grant, Rachel Weisz, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, Isabel Brook, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Undercover Brother - Eddie Griffin, Aunjanue Ellis, Dave Chappelle, Denise Richards, Chris Kattan, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2002.09.13:
"Barbershop" now playing.
A day in the life of a South Side Chicago barbershop, w/ Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Leonard Howze, Troy Garity, ...
http://www.mgm.com/barbershop
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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* Around The Coyote Fall Arts Festival (since 1990). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 Th-Fr 6-10p, Sa-Su 11a-10p.
See over 300 visual artists as well as dancers, poets, filmmakers, actors, music and more at dozens of locations throughout the Wicker Park/Bucktown area. Primary locations include Pulaski Park and the Flat Iron Arts Building at 1579 N Milwaukee. Kids workshops also available.
773/342-6777 http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Wicker Park, Damen/North/Milwaukee. Near Brown Line at North Ave. Approx 1 mile west of 90/94 exit at North Ave.
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Taste of Romania. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 11a-10p.
Unusual roasted animals and Dracula brand beer, live regional music, folk dance, and grape stomping.
http://hometown.aol.com/simonagscu/romancook.html
Little Bucharest Restaurant, 773/929-8640, 1602 W Barry.
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* "Political Woman" opening reception. All ages. Free 6-9p.
"Art by women with politics as the theme or as the motivation in its creation. Personal responses to political happenings." Juried by Christie Hefner and Carrie Secrist. Also solo exhibit "Paradura Two" by Leah Oates.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Virginia Coalition. Alternative. All ages. $13.50 7:15p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Marianne Faithfull. 21+ $22.50 8p.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Rolling Stones. 40th anniversary tour. All ages. $? Not sold out. 8p.
http://rollingstones.com
Comiskey Park, 333 W 35th Street.
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Iron Chef - Shark's Fin Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD.
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C.U.R.V.E. Chic - Uncommon - Revolutionary - Voyeuristic - Elite. Fridays 21+ 9p.
Email rsvp@starbarandgrill.com for comp admission.
"Experience as a new era begins in Chicagoland, Nightlife Evolved." Live Energy 92.75FM broadcast, DJ Billy The Kid.
Star Bar, 630/236-0900, 2150 Ogden, Aurora. Corner at Montgomery, west of Fox Valley Mall.
http://www.starbarandgrill.com
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G-Force. 2nd Fridays 21+ $2-5 9p-4a.
Performers such as Laura B, Aubrey Jones, Rubio & Kidd, Louie Louie. Lots of glow stix, phosphorescence, dance performers, primarily gay. As seen on MTV. Formerly "Trance Dance", now protests the RAVE act.
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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DJ Danny Miller's stuff and things.. Fridays 21+ $5 9:30p-2a.
Email guestlist@euphoriachicago.com for guestlisting.
http://euphoriachicago.com
Hollywood East, 773/271-4711, 5650 N Broadway. Near ByrnMawr Red Line stop, end of LSD.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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DJ Mark Farina. W/ Gene Farris. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Email natural_seth72@hotmail.com for special deals.
Well produced hotspot, Lots of house, crowded late. Nice change of scene w/ Hiroki in the mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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* Hair Banger's Ball. 21+ $? 11p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 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 2002.09.14:
"Political Woman" -2002.10.10 All ages. Free We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
"Art by women with politics as the theme or as the motivation in its creation. Personal responses to political happenings." Juried by Christie Hefner and Carrie Secrist. Also solo exhibit "Paradura Two" by Leah Oates.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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** HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest. 2nd Saturday in September Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-4p.
Over 12 blocks of sales, among the world's largest.
Andersonville, 773/784-5277, Bryn Mawr at Lakewood. 5200-5500 North on Magnolia, Lakewood and Wayne.
http://www.egdewater.org
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* Free Airplane Rides for Kids. EAA Young Eagles Program. 2nd Saturdays Ages 7-17. Free! 9a-2p.
Kids enjoy free airplane rides every month at Meigs Field thanks to generous Chicago-area pilots. Children see major Chicago landmarks, such as the Sears Tower and Comiskey Park, and learn about the principles of flight. Reservations recommended. Call after 7a on flight day for weather status.
Chicago Meigs Field (CGX), 312/409-5691, 1500 S Linn White Dr. Just south of Adler Planetarium.
http://www.friendsofmeigs.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore. Bring a snack. 2nd Saturday in September Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Awareness In Fashion. Fashion Show, Luncheon and Raffle. All ages. $40 Luncheon at noon, Cash Bar 11a.
Bring your girlfriends for an afternoon of fun, great food and fashion to benefit Ovarian Cancer awareness and education. See Fall's latest fashions presented by Creative Impact Group with makeup by Chicago-based Maven Cosmetics. Then participate in one of the most fashionable raffles around, with prizes ranging from Jewelry from Tiffany, Patricia Locke and Lois Hill, Handbags from Isabella Fiore, LuLu Guinness, Rafe and Maxx New York, Makeup from Maven Cosmetics, Delux Beauty, Paula Dorf and Smashbox plus gift certificates to great stores and restaurants. Raffle tickets are just $10 for six. Reserve your spot early - this event is sure to sell out quickly! National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Illinois Division.
630/718-0047 http://ovarian.org/pages.asp?page=ILME
Cafe La Cave, 847/827-7818, 2777 S Manheim, Des Plaines. South of Touhy, North of Higgins.
http://www.cafelacaverestaurant.com/
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* Chicago Celtic Festival (since 1997). Music all day on two stages. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11:30a-9:30p.
Over 150k people celebrating the Irish and the ancient.
Grant Park, 312/744-3370.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals/Celtic2002/
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Chevelle. Christian Rock. All ages. $10 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Get inline... Chicagoland! inline skating club. Sa/Su/Th All ages. Free 6:30p.
Group skates in the burbs! Get together to skate, socialize and have fun!
847/922-8716 http://www.getinlinechicagoland.com
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, Palatine. I90 to Rt 53N, exit at Dundee, go west a couple miles. Pass Hicks, it's the first entrance on the left.
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The Beach Boys. All ages. $200 7p.
A YEA (Youth Education Arts) Highland Park benefit. Includes dinner and commemorative book.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.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.
9.14: Why Save the Prairies?
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Interactive. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 9p-5a.
RESPOND AT http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com for guestlisting.
DJs Psycho-Bitch and Teri Bristol lead a top clubber mating night. Intense, big, crowded, sexy, long. Pricey drinks, mostly house. Serious clubber attire required.
http://www.djpsycho-bitch.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit, take a cab.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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* Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15, free -9:30p? 9p-4a.
Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
9.14: Max Graham, John Debo, Andre Solaris.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"AUTOBAHN" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.
Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* "WIRE" A Metro 20th Anniversary Performance... 18+ $20 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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CLUBLAND UNDERGROUND. UK Progressive House mix-show with Andre Solaris. Saturdays All ages. 2-6a.
Currently with a special two hour edition starting at 12am. On the air since March 2001, ANDRE SOLARIS delivers the coolest in Prog, Tech, Tribal House, Breaks, and Techno.
http://www.fuelinfo.com/cu.htm
'Energy' 92.7&5 FM.
http://www.energy92fm.com/
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Sunday 2002.09.15:
More Sunday events. Sundays.
Text version users: See the preceding ONGOING and FRIDAY and SATURDAY sections above for multi-day events which may continue through today, and visit Bedno.com for more types of events.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 12-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
630/830-1587 http://www.nira-rocketry.org/
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Beach Poets (since 1991). Sundays -2002.10.27 Yearly. All ages. Free 4-6p.
Varied readings and music.
http://www.chicagopoets.com
Loyola Beach. Greenleaf at the lakefront, south of Heartland.
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* Queens of the Stone Age. 18+ $22.50 7p.
With "And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead"
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th 11a-1:30p 2-4p all $4; Fr 11:30a-1:30p all $4, 2-4:30p 4:30-7p 7-10:30p all $4; Sa 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $5, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/usa/locations/chicago.html
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Ruff Endz. Hip Hop / Rap. 18+ $18.50 9p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 9-11:30p.
Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Baby Blues, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, sometimes Space Ghost and pals.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.
Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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Industry Sundaze. Resident DJ Chris Gin hosts guests weekly. Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
"A night dedicated to waitresses, waiters, bartenders, bouncers, promoters, dancers, DJs and all those that make Chicago nitelife what it is, with variety and flavour." Good club, on a low pressure night. Full service restaurant and bar open all night. Drink specials and valet.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2002.09.16:
* Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. Yearly. Observance begins at sunset prior to first day.
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, sex or frivolity.
http://judaism.about.com
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Mexican Independence Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the call for independence from Spain in 1821.
http://www.mexico.com
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* Sevendust. Heavy metal. All ages. $20 7p.
http://sevendust.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.
Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Rolling Stones. All ages. $50 8p.
http://rollingstones.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Goth Pool Night. Mondays 21+ Free 8:30p-2a.
Long running event, relocated. GG hosts, bring your own CDs and videos. Bar also features good selection, nice space, darts, games.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chicagogoth
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. Blocks from Red line North and Clybourn stop.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective presents House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 Rolling Rock, free Pool, an outdoor section, and of course great people. Resident DJs Liquid G/zus, Peter Rabbit, I.P.X, Kid Ikarus.
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2002.09.17:
Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.
Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.
RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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* Dante's Voodoo Cabaret. Twisted Cabaret Music. 21+ $? Second show at 10p. 8p.
Burlesque style performance with band, sultry singing, fan dance. FILMING tonight for Wild Chicago AND Wild On Chicago.
http://www.voodoocabaret.com
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.undergroundloungechicago.com
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Riverdance. -2002.09.29 $48-73 8p.
Ford Oriental Theater, 312/427-0266, 24 W Randolph. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Strombolli's Island of Donkeys and Dolls. All ages. $10 10p.
"Inspired by the diabolical sideshow creep of Pinocchio lore, this performance cabaret tour combining spoken word, clowning, and hip-hop is a celebration of freaks and misfits, underdogs and tomcats, outsiders and infiltrators. Some performers are queer--some aren't! Some performers are girls, some boys, some both! Truly something for everyone! Performers include Morty Diamond (tranny clown), the End of the World (queer/trans hip-hop duo, featuring MC Katastrophe and MC STD), Tara Jepsen (writer/performance artist), Ricky Lee (poet), Ali Liebegott (poet), Bucky Sinister (poet), and Michelle Tea (writer)."
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
http://www.hothouse.net
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"Forward" Soulful Drum&Bass Night! Tuesdays -2002.09.24 21+ Free 10p-?a.
$2 Bacardi and Cokes, kitchen (Chinese food) and party all night, beatin' sound system, easy dress code, resident DJs Riverman, Ciro, & Katz9.
9.17 Rawkus i.a.m. prod.; 9.24 Dr Groo.
Dragonfly Mandarin Lounge, 312/204-9991, 1206 N State. At Division, East of Dearborn. Limited street parking, good to take train or cab.
http://www.dragonflychicago.com
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Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Upstairs at Metro 18+ every other week.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.09.18:
Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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"Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Wednesdays 21+ Free -10p, $5 after. 8p-2a.
Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* DJs Craze and Klever host Seminar - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p-4a.
With resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed. Also listen to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p. Parking fairly easy (lot next door), dress code unknown.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Red Dog, 773/278-1009, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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Treehouse Project and Grey Ghost. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $7 9p.
"Presenting performances exploring the visual and aural arts, both groups will incorporate projected images in correlation to the music presented. The Treehouse Project consists of Colin Bunn (guitar), Ken Champion (pedal steel), Keefe Jackson (tenor sax), Michael Reed (drums), and Matt Thompson (bass). Grey Ghost is a three-piece performing group consisting of two musicians and one video artist. Aram Shelton creates melody with a saxophone and a laptop, Jonathan Crawford plays rhythms on drums and harmonies on analog synth. Kent Lambert projects images on a screen behind the musicians. The music and images vary from complimentary to random, an attempt at visual and aural stimulation."
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
http://www.hothouse.net
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"Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
RESPOND AT sospromo@worldnet.att.net for guestlisting.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.
"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2002.09.19:
Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.
Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.
Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Sheryl Crow. 21+ $40 Sold out. 9p.
http://sherylcrow.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.
"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, N-DEE, Lamebrane, Radiata. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
9.19: DJ LEE (UK); 9.26: Kaos (Philly).
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, easy parking.
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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Attractions:
Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.
Pier Walk now open! A few dozen large outdoor sculptures on display. One of Chicago's best civil art features. -2002.11.10.
ALSO: 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.
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. $5-15 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. $5-8, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 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. $7.75 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. $0-6.50, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su-Tu 10a-5p, We-Sa 10a-8p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Mo/Tu 9.23-12.24. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.
New PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits now open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, 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. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
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) 8a-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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Free rarely. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p; Jun-Sep/12.26-1.1 9:30a-5:30p.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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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