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2006.03.17 (week 455)

Dare to live.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Dame Edna at Cadillac Palace Theatre.
..-Sa: Heroine - A Woman's Tale at Strawdog Theatre.
..-Su: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier.
..-Su: Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Jamboree at Crowne Plaza O'Hare.
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.
Fr: Saint Patrick's Day.
Ongoing: "She's the Man" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "V for Vendetta" now playing everywhere.
Fr: Robotics Competition Opens at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Bellydance Superstars at Park West.
Fr: The Cult at Vic Theatre.
Fr: DR WHO at SCI-FI channel.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "Kinetic" at Spot6.
...

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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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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Dame Edna. -Sunday Ages? $35-68 Fr 8[, Sa 2+8p, Su 3p.

International housewife, megastar and guru.
http://www.dame-edna.com
Cadillac Palace Theatre, 312/902-1500, 151 W Randolph.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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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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* 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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* Inkin' Lincoln Tattoo Jamboree (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-30 Fr noon-11p, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10:30-7p.

Many vendors, artists, and judged shows.
608/857-3100 http://www.tattooshow.com
Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 847/671-6350, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.com
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* Mini Golf Around Chicago (since 1996). -2006.04.09 Yearly. All ages. $4.25-7 for 9 holes Mo-Th 10a-10p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Fanciful mini-golf course by top area architects, depicts many famed local buildings and themes. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago.
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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.

Ask the Dust, Failure to Launch, The Hills Have Eyes, The Libertine, The Shaggy Dog, 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.
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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 Mo-Th: Running Scared - Paul Walker, Cameron Bright, Vera Farmiga, ...
10p Mo-Th: 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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Friday 2006.03.17:    ^

* Saint Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain. Yearly.

Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc. PARTIES AT EVERY BAR.
http://www.ireland.com
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"She's the Man" now playing.

Amanda Bynes, Laura Ramsey, Channing Tatum, ...
http://www.shestheman-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"V for Vendetta" now playing.

Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Rupert Graves, John Hurt, ...
http://vforvendetta.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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* Robotics Competition Opens (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-6p.

Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-4p. Concludes Saturday.
http://www.usfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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Bellydance Superstars. $25-32 7:30p.

"Featuring fresh music, exciting choreography and fantastic costumes."
http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Cult. 18+ $39 SOLD OUT 7:30p.

http://www.the-cult.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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* DR WHO. Fridays 2hr special 8p.

U.S. Premier of new episodes of the reincarnation of the phenomonally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI channel.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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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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* "Kinetic" Monthly. 21+ $3 9p-3a.

Industrial, rhythmic noise and hard EBM w/ resident DJs Sprite, Gremlin and MisterEntropy.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.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 Crystal Method. 21+ $0-20 10p-4a.

DJ set, touring their new "London" soundtrack CD. W/ ohn Grammatis, Lee Foss, Shaka 23.
http://www.thecrystalmethod.com
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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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!"
03.17: Sea Bass 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 2006.03.18:    ^

** Demonstration on the 3rd Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq.

Starting w/ 3p rally at Union Park, then converge at 6p at State and Walton for a permitted march at 7p down Michigan ending at Daley Plaza.
http://chicagoworldcantwait.org
http://www.chicagoactions.org
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** ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.

Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-3p.
http://www.usfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

03.18: Greek Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Donald Fagen. Ages? $45-65 8p.

Steely Dan co-founder.
http://donaldfagen.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Dream Theater. 18+ $38 Doors 8p.

http://dreamtheater.net
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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The Sawdoctors. 18+ $26.50 8p.

http://sawdoctors.com
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.
03.18: 7 Ways the President Has Failed to Protect Us.
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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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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10 11p-5a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2006.03.19:    ^

Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $15-20 12:30p.

Chicago's newest vegetarian restaurant! Offering a lavish brunch of organically grown vege and vegan dishes.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Lake Side Cafe, 773/262-9503, 1418 W Howard.
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Steven Wright. 18+ $30 7:30p.

http://stevenwright.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
03.19: (#98) Audio by Peter Margasak; Video by Rook TV.
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 2006.03.20:    ^

* Great American Meatout (since 1985). Yearly.

Eat nothing with eyes today.
http://www.meatout.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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* Vernal Equinox. Night and day are equal length, official start of spring. Yearly.

http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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* The Prodigy. All ages. $32.50 7p.

http://theprodigy.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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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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"Beatdown" drum&bass. 3rd Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

03.20: DJs Stickyfingaz, Hysteria, Josh Naster, Rifleman.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
The Tini Martini Ranch, 773/269-2900, 2169 N Milwaukee. Logan Square.
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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 2006.03.21:    ^

* Start of Aries. Astrological sign, the ram. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN
Running Scared 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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MxPx. All ages. $16 No smoking. 6p.

http://www.mxpx.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Anna Nalick. 21+ $16 7:30p.

http://annanalick.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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The Comedy of Mark The Knife. 21+ $10-12 9p.

Chicago Comedy Coalition presents The world's Most Dangerous Comic with magic, sharp objects, juggling, etc. Also performing: Dave Odd, Mike Stanley, Jeff Hansen.
http://marktheknife.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Wednesday 2006.03.22:    ^

* "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.
03.22: DJs Danny The Wildchild, High Speed Chase, Al Fonz De La Mota.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Toni Braxton. 21+ $50 7:30p.

http://www.tonibraxton.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Garaj Mahal. 21+ $12 9p.

Four first-class musicians with pro resumes. W/ Kick The Cat.
http://www.garajmahal.net
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

Followed by a new Drawn Together.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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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 2006.03.23:    ^

Hugo Awards (since 1965). Yearly. $75+ 6-11p.

Honoring the Best in Television.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Queen w/ Paul Rodgers. All ages. $35-200 8p.

http://www.ticketmaster.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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The Samples. 21+ $22 9p.

http://www.thesamples.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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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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2006.03.17