Bedno.com - 2006.03.10 (week 454)

2006.03.10 (week 454)

Chillax to the max!

RECOMMENDED:: Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Mo: Halloween Costume and Party Trade Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Ongoing: Heroine - A Woman's Tale at Strawdog Theatre.
Ongoing: Mini Golf Around Chicago at Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens.
Ongoing: Circus Crashers at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: "Ask the Dust" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Failure to Launch" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Hills Have Eyes" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Libertine" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Shaggy Dog" now playing everywhere.
..-Sa: George Carlin at Rosemont Theatre.
Fr: Belle & Sebastian at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Umphrey's Mcgee at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Ghostface Killah at House of Blues.
Fr: "Algorhythm" drum&bass at Lava Lounge.
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* 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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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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* Halloween Costume and Party Trade Show (since 1985). -Monday Yearly. 18+ 9a-5p.: unparalleled range of vendors and seminars. For retailers and entertainment pros only.
800/323-5462 http://www.hcpshow.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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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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* Mini Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2006.04.09 Yearly. All ages. $5.25-6.25 Mo-Fr 10a-10p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.: Fanciful mini-golf course by area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes.
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20010311
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Circus Crashers. -2006.04.09 All ages. $7-15 Sa 4+7p, Su 2:30p.: "Two 30-something clowns crash an all-girl teen circus to stop them from growing up!" W/ silks, unicycles, juggling, spanish web, trapeze, more.
The Actors Gymnasium, 773/764-2896, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://www.actorsgymnasium.com
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Now playing.: 16 Blocks, Ultraviolet, 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, Munich, Rumor Has It, 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,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Walk The Line - Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Fun with Dick and Jane - Jim Carrey, Tea Leoni, Alec Baldwin, ...
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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"Ask the Dust" now playing.: Robert Towne w/ Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek.
http://askthedustthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Failure to Launch" now playing.: Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Kathy Bates, Geoffrey Gould, Johnny Rock, Jessica Stone, ...
http://www.failuretolaunchmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Hills Have Eyes" now playing.: Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan, Vinessa Shaw, Emilie de Ravin, Dan Byrd, Robert Joy, Ted Levine, ...
http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/thehillshaveeyes
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Libertine" now playing.: Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Paul Ritter, Johnny Vegas, Hugh Sachs, Shane MacGowan, ...
http://www.miramax.com/thelibertine
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Shaggy Dog" now playing.: Tim Allen, Jan Devereaux, Kristin Davis, Zena Grey, Spencer Breslin, Jane Curtin, Shawn Pyfrom, Robert Downey Jr., Craig Kilborn, Danny Glover, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/shaggydog
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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George Carlin. -Saturday All ages. $40-50 7p.: http://georgecarlin.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Belle & Sebastian. Ages? $32.50 7:30p.: http://www.belleandsebastian.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Umphrey's Mcgee. All ages. $28-33 7:30p.: http://umphreysmcgee.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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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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Ghostface Killah. 18+ $23 9p.: W/ Lupe Fiasco, M1 and Sam Scarfo.
http://www.ghostface.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Algorhythm" 2nd Fridays 21+ Free 9p-?a.: Showcasing delicious breaks, drum&bass and a tinge of house. $2 PBRs.
03.10: Guest "30Hz" (UK) w/ residents Tolgar and Local Hero.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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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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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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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!"
03.10: Sea Urchin 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 2006.03.11: ^

* Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2006.03.19 Yearly. All ages. $5-13 Su -6p, Mo-Sa 10a-8p.: "25 themed gardens that magically transform Festival Hall into a lush botanical wonderland of color" also lectures, demos and 200 products/info booths.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.: 03.11: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Saint Patrick's Day parade (since 1955). Carried on ABC and WGN. Yearly. 2hrs 12p.: Around 100 bands/floats/balloons, thousands of marchers. Preceded by Mass at Old St. Pats at 9:30 with Irish music and dancing, river dyed green 10:30a, Trinity Dancers and Irish Pipe Band at Buckingham Fountain (11a).
Downtown, 312/942-9188, Columbus, from Balbo to Monroe. Take any train.
http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com
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* St. Patrick's Day Festival (since 1987). Yearly. All ages. $0-15 1-11:45p.: Irish music, step dancers, ceili instruction, bagpipes, kids activities, corned beef and cabbage, and maybe Guinness.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4626 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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Stereolab. 18+ $21 8p.: W/ The Espers.
http://www.stereolab.co.uk
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
03.11: The Illegal State of West Virginia: Reflections on the Arrogance of the Judiciary.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Gaelic Storm. 18+ $26.50 9p.: http://www.gaelicstorm.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-3a.: Nice place, local parking, good guest DJs, sometimes packed.
03.11: Breakage (UK), w/ Carbide and Radiata.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
http://www.sonotheque.org
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"Negative Impact" CD Release Party. 21+ $? 9:30p.: W/ Third Wave Collective artists BioCarbon13, JILT, AM22, and Off World Kick Murder Squad, and DJs AM22, Darus, Kult13, and Peter Propaganda.
http://www.negative1.com
Kitty Moon, 312/927-5844, 6237 N Clark.
http://www.kittymoonchicago.com
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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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p.: "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."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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 2006.03.12: ^

Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.: Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade (since 1979). Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.: Over 100 families, schools, orgs and bizzes.
http://www.southsideirishparade.org
Western from 103rd to 115th.
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"A Grand Day in Wheaton" All day festival of jazz. All $6 2-9p.: Featuring Reginald Robinson, Dave Specter, Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls, Nils Higdon Ensemble, Dave Miller Trio, Marmaduke, Black Bear Combo.
Wheaton Grand Theater, 630/221-0667, 123 N Hale, Wheaton.
http://www.wheatongrand.net
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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.
03.12: (#97) Audio by Alexander Bassett; Video by Myles Faigin.
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 2006.03.13: ^

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 2006.03.14: ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.: http://www.almanac.com
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* Pi Day. Yearly.: Celebrating the world's most popular irrational number: March 14th = 3.14; Uber-geeks celebrate at 1:59:26.
http://www.piday.org
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* Purim. Jewish holiday commemorating queen Esther's intervention to save the Jews of Persia. Yearly.: The story of her actions in the 5th century BC is retold on this day. Observance begins at sunset yesterday.
http://judaism.about.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays Now non-smoking.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
Walk The Line 8p, Fun with Dick and Jane 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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Taste Of Chaos. All ages. $27.50 5p.: Lineup includes Deftones, Thrice, Atreyu, Story of the Year, As I Lay Dying, Dredg, Silverstein, Adair, The Receiving End of Sirens, Pelican, The Confession, Street Dr., Greeley Estates, Millionaire, and The Smashup.
http://www.tasteofchaos.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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The Sisters Of Mercy. All ages. $36 Doors 7:30p.: http://www.the-sisters-of-mercy.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Wednesday 2006.03.15: ^

Ides of March. Yearly.: Simple Roman Nomeclature for the fifteen of March (or middle of other months, not necessarily the 15th), made foreboding in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, referring to the soothsayer's warning to the emperor of his impending murder at the hands of his closest associates.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/ides1.html
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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.
03.15: Beatdown crew w/ DJs Oracle, Addyct, Oddball, Section 9.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"Kollektiv - The sound of breaking ground." 21+ $10 9p-?a.: Featuring State of Bengal (UK), residents Warp and Radiohiro, live percussion by Jamoflage, also DJ Dhakfu, live visuals.
http://www.kollektivmusic.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago. Just east of Ashland and west of Blue Line Chicago stop.
http://sonotheque.org
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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. 18+ $33.50 9p.: http://www.georgeclinton.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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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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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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2006.03.10