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2006.03.03 (week 453)

Like a fish without a bicycle.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: Heroine - A Woman's Tale at Strawdog Theatre.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
..-We: Irish Film Festival at Beverly Arts Center.
Ongoing: "16 Blocks" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Ultraviolet" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Badfish at House of Blues.
Fr: Dirty Talk at Lava Lounge.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Bassnectar at Sonotheque.
Fr: The Impulse Tour at Sound-Bar.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: The Typecast with Arete and Wraith at Underground Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...
Ongoing:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2006.03.31 Yearly.
2006: "Women: Builders of Communities & Dreams"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Heroine - A Woman's Tale. -2006.03.18 $12-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
An experimental dance opera.
773/841-2663 http://www.breakbone.com
Strawdog Theatre, 773/743-9681, 3829 N Broadway.
http://strawdogtheatre.com
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Now playing.
Doogal, Madea's Family Reunion, Running Scared, Date Movie, Freedomland, Winter Passing, Curious George, Final Destination 3, Firewall, The Pink Panther, Big Momma's House 2, Nanny McPhee, Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, Underworld Evolution, Glory Road, Hoodwinked, Last Holiday, The New World, BloodRayne, Munich, Rumor Has It, The Ringer, Syriana, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.
Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://www.theofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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
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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.
Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.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
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: The Producers - Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Andrea Martin, Debra Monk, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: The Family Stone - Claire Danes, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2006.03.03:    ^
Irish Film Festival (since 2000). -Wednesday Yearly. All ages. $25-40.
Highlights the language, wit and culture.
http://www.chicagoirishfilmfestival.com
Beverly Arts Center, 773/445-3838, 2407 W 111th.
http://www.beverlyartcenter.org
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"16 Blocks" now playing.
W/ Bruce Willis, Mos Def, David Morse, ...
http://16blocks.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Ultraviolet" now playing.
W/ Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund, William Fichtner, Sebastien Andrieu, Ida Martin, Ricardo Mamood, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ultraviolet
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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International Womens Art Open (since 1998). -2006.03.30 Yearly. We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
Opening reception: 03.03 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.
03.03: Honoring Andy Warhol, rock out retro Studio 54 style. Wear your most excessive 1970s outfit. W/ DJ Madrid. After-party at Crobar.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Badfish. A tribute To Sublime. $13 6:30p.
http://www.badfish.com/band.html
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Dirty Talk. 1st Fridays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
Electro techno acid rock indie punk sleaze w/ DJs Johnny Love, Bio-Booster and guests.
03.03: Guest DJs Shannon Jefferson, Miss Michaela, Brian Zomcheck.
http://www.theopaqueproject.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.
DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Bassnectar. 21+ $8 9p-2a.
Bombay Beatbox presents DJs Warp & Radiohiro w/ mind numbing visuals by 3PHAZE.
http://www.bassnectar.net
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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* The Impulse Tour. 21+ $10-20 9p-4a.
Headliners BT live laptop symphony and Juan MacLean. Also DJs Blake Jarrell, Shaka 23, John Grammatis.
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Credit cards accepted. Walkable from Red and Brown lines.
http://sound-bar.com
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/Th 21+ Free 9p-?a.
Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.
Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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The Typecast with Arete and Wraith. 21+ $7 10p-?a.
Hard hitting live guitar driven industrial rock.
773/727-5600 http://www.myspace.com/thetypecast
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://undergroundloungechicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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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Electrobash. 1st Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJs RazerX and Ryan Bedlam spin electro-clash, nuwave, and classic industrial.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.
Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
03.03: Bonito fish battle.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2006.03.04:    ^
Midwest Beauty Show (since 1998). -Monday Yearly. 18+ $20-100 Sa 11a-6p, Su 8:30a-6:30p, Mo 9a-5p.
World-renowned event for professionals w/ vendors, speakers, classes, demos, parties.
http://isnow.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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City of Chicago's Birthday (since 1837). Yearly. 10a-1p.
Mayor Daley scheduled to attend and sign complimentary commemorative certificates for attendees. Free Eli's Cheesecake. Music by David Hernandez and Street Sounds.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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National Cheerleading Competition. Pep+Gymnastics+Dance=Art. Yearly. All ages. $10 10a-6p.
(800)NCA-2-WIN http://www.nationalspirit.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Festival Hall B. Free Trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
03.04: Threads of Ireland.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Chiditarod. Chicago's most absurd race. 21+ $5+ 11a-4p.
Four person teams pull shopping cart and musher by checkpoints gathering donated food en-route. Points for volume and creativity. Start at Pontiac Cafe, 773-252-7767, 1531 N Damen. End at Hideout, 773-227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. Schedule: 11a Registration, 12:30p Starting gun, 2p Festivities begin w/ live performance by Environmental Encroachment, 4p Over.
http://chiditarod.org
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Fangoria's Weekend Of Horrors Convention (since 1971). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-130 11a-6p.
Dozens of major guests including the likes of George Romero, and continuous films.
http://www.creationent.com
Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 847/297-1234, 6810 N Mannheim Rd.
http://www.wyndham.com
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"Lovecore" Sa/Su -2006.03.05 All ages. 3-6p.
Multi-media event exploring modern day love affairs and stories expressed through works by local emerging artists.
http://www.fluxcore.org
Peter Jones Gallery, 773/472-6725, 1806 W Cuyler. 2nd Floor.
http://www.peterjonesgallery.com
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Cigar Night. "Nicorific" 1st Saturdays 21+ $? 6-10p.
Notorius monthly event that balks the impending smoking ban. Miscreants, raffles, food, booze, crazy videos, and tobacco galore.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Matisyahu. Ages? $24 7p.
Hasidic reggae singer.
http://www.matismusic.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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"An Interstellar Didjeridoo Walkabout for 21st Century Urban Nomads" A Meditative Shamanic Journey. All ages. $20 8-9:30p.
By Karl Sacksteder (didgeridoos) & Preston Klik (electronics) plus Marian McNair (crystal bowls+voice) & Emily Klik (healing). Wear comfy clothes and bring a blanket on which to journey.
YogaNow, 773/561-9642, 5852 N Broadway.
http://www.yoganow.com
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"Resonate - Version 1" $15 Advance purchase required. SOLD OUT 8p.
Chicago Burner Community presents an evening of sound, light, art and fire for just 300 peeps. W/ DJs Bassnectar, Justin Reed, Striz, Radiohiro, Warp, JaGoFF, Brad Miner, Psymbolic, OVT Visuals, SynchroniCity, Spunn fire spinning, 3Phase Video Mixing, ...
312/404-4332 http://www.resonatechicago.com
Private Near West Side location. BYO. Dress to kill.
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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.
03.04: NARAL Illinois - Nat'l Abortion Rights Action League - Women's Day.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.
"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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Drop Q. W/ Ernie Hendrickson & the Make Believe. 21+ $10 10p.
Drums Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee), kbds Brian Felix (OM Trio), bass Chris Clemente (Kick the Cat), percussion Kalyan Pathak (Fareed Haque Grp). A veritable Supergroup of local musicians, focuses on Improvised Electronica and Drum n Bass, bringing substantial jazz and fusion chops for a totally unique experience.
http://www.umphreys.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. 21+ $22.50+ Doors 8p. 10p.
http://www.mylifewiththethrillkillkult.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.
Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Sunday 2006.03.05:    ^
Polar Plunge. All ages. Pledged for special olympics. 8:45a-1p.
Hundreds participate, costume contest, after-party. Dive-in at 10:15a.
312/527-3743 http://www.chicagopolarplunge.org
North Avenue Beach.
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Wacky Snacky 5K Run (since 1992). Benefits Blind Service Association. Yearly. All ages. $25 10a.
Refreshments, raffle and HUGE snack food party for participants. New course this year.
312/236-0808 http://www.chicagoevents.com
Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W Washington. West Loop.
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Academy Awards (since 1929). Yearly. All ages. Free. 7p.
JON STEWART HOSTS!
E! usually runs an eight hour pre-show. Various viewing parties around town.
Watch free at Brew&View from 6p.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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"State Of Emergency" CD Release. Benefits "World Can't Wait" Anti-Bush organization. 21+ $7 8:30p-1a.
W/ spoken word artists and bands including Nadir's Distorted Soul, Radio Mango, many more.
http://chicagoworldcantwait.org
Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. One block North of Diversey, three blocks South of Belmont, at George.
http://www.elboroomchicago.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"Locale" (since 2004). Leading-edge indie audio/video artist showcase. Sundays Ages? Free 10p.
Hosted by Caton Volk and Justin Rickles.
03.05: (#96) Audio by Maximum 50; Video by Galina Shevchenko.
http://www.localeevents.com
Rodan, 773/276-7036, 1530 N Milwaukee. Intimate and comfortable bar/restaurant.
http://www.rodan.ws
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Monday 2006.03.06:    ^
Pulaski Day. Honors revolutionary war general Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779). 1st Monday in March Yearly.
A Polish pride celebration observed much like a legal holiday in Chicago.
http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/pulaski.html
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.
"The best fake news show ever!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2006.03.07:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
The Producers 8p, The Family Stone 10p.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Dilated Peoples. 18+ $22.50 7:30p.
http://dilatedpeoples.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.03.08:    ^
* International (Working) Women's Day. Celebrates the women's liberation movement. Yearly.
Reflect on issues of women's rights and gender equality.
Rally at Daley Plaza at noon.
http://www.ivillage.com
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
03.08: DJs Phantom 45, Amaning, Stunna, Pipeline.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2006.03.09:    ^
Planet Earth (since 1994). 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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Qbot & Kamar. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Spin New Wave, Industrial, Synth-Pop, EBM, more. Low key place w/ decent grub.
http://qbot.net
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan.
http://www.swingersmecca.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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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.
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. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, 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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-8p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 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. $4-9 +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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2006.03.03