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2008.10.31 (week 592)

Yes we can!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Chicago Underground Film Festival at Multiple locations.
Fr: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
..-Fr: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
..-Fr: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
..-Fr: "Chicagoween" at Daley Plaza.
..-Fr: Trails of Terror at Peterson Park.
..-Sa: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
..-Sa: Haunted Sanitarium at Theater on the Lake.
..-Sa: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
..-Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (Fr/Sa).
..-Su: "The Fear" at Navy Pier (We-Su).
Ongoing: "Object of Desire" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Fr: Coheed and Cambria at Riviera Theatre.
..-Sa: AC/DC at Allstate Arena.
..-Su: Shakesploitation! at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Ongoing: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Fr: Halloween - BoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo!
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: North Halsted Halloween Parade at Boystown.
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Movie:    ^
Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -Sunday Yearly. We-Su.
See event website for schedule.
http://www.cuff.org
Multiple locations.
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Now playing.
W, Max Payne, City of Ember, Religulous, Choke, Eagle Eye, Burn After Reading, Righteous Kill, The Women, Bangkok Dangerous, Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Hamlet 2, Death Race, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Mo-Th; 7p Su: Tropic Thunder - Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., +cameos, ...
10p Mo-Th; 9p Su: Pineapple Express - Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny R. McBride, Kevin Corrigan, Craig Robinson, Rosie Perez, Ed Begley Jr., Nora Dunn, ...
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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Seasonal:    ^
Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/index.asp
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Pumpkin Farms. -2008.10.31 Yearly.
Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
http://chicagofun.com/home/halloween/pumpkin_farms.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2008.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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"Chicagoween" Pumpkin Plaza and Haunted Village (since 1997). City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2008.10.31 Yearly. Mo-We 11a-3p, Th-Su 11a-8p.
Big castle set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, Scary movie classics Fr/Sa 6p, much more. Midnight Circus performs Mo-We 11:30a+12:30p, +2p Th-Su. Fire performers 23+24,30+31 5:30+7p.
http://chicagoween.us
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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Trails of Terror. Over a half mile of haunted scenes. -2008.10.31 Yearly. Ages 8+ $6-8 Open daily. 6:30-9p.
Wind your way through spine-tingling terror. Not recommended for the very young. Editor recommends, spacious, easy parking, well managed, adequate production, original ideas.
2008: The dark side of a deserted carnival, corn maze, ghostly cemetery, bloody red barn, lots of surprises.
Peterson Park, 312/742-7584, 5801 N Pulaski. Near North Park Village Nature Center, north of Bryn Mawr.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2008.11.01 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.
Regularly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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Haunted Sanitarium. -2008.11.01 Yearly. 13+ $10 Certain days. 7-11p.
"This haunted house takes place in what used to be a children's sanitarium. Experience the horrors in 15 different themed rooms, creepy clowns, an eerie castle and a spooky swamp to name a few."
Theater on the Lake, 312/742-PLAY, Fullerton at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2008.11.01 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 7-10p.
Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://www.screamscene.com
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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FIREWORKS!!! Fr/Sa -2008.11.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 9p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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"The Fear" -2008.11.02 Yearly. Teens+ $5-12 We-Su 6-11p.
New evil pirate ship theme, with a cargo of the most feared creatures. Also trick-or-treating, bounty maps, and entertainment Pier-wide.
http://www.thefearhauntedhouse.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Ongoing:    ^
"Object of Desire" -2008.11.13 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Group show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Coheed and Cambria. -Friday All ages. $27+ 7:30p.
Q101.1, "Neverender" tour "the entire saga" 4 albums over 4 nights:
Tu: The Second Stage of Turbine Blade
We: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
Th: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness
Fr: No World For Tomorrow.
http://coheedandcambria.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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AC/DC. -Saturday $20-90+ Two nights. 7:30p.
http://acdc.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Shakesploitation! -2008.11.02 All ages. $15 Su 7p, Fr+Sa 8p.
Well reviewed modern Shakespeare parodies including "Ninja Hamlet - Burning Fist of Denmark", "Romeo & Juliet 2: Dead by Dawn", and "Grand Theft Othello".
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://gorillatango.com
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2008.11.16 Yearly. Various times.
Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2008: "Thinking Big" Considers the sweep and scale of human ambition.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2008.10.31:    ^
* Halloween - BoooOOOoooOOOoooOOOooo! Yearly.
Perfect wedding night or birthday.
http://www.halloween.com
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*** Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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North Halsted Halloween Parade (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5:30p reg. Step off 7p.
Presented by Triangle Neighbors Association and Northalsted Area Merchants Association, this iconic annual parade is the city's most outrageous and imaginative Halloween celebrations. Thousands watch, dozens perform. Big costume prizes.
2008: "Rat" theme, Chinese rat year, Ratatouille, Rat Pack, Rug Rats, Franken-Rat, ... Miss Foozie hosts.
http://chicagoevents.com
Boystown, Halsted at Belmont. Marches North to Cornelia, then back to Roscoe.
http://lakeviewcitizens.org/halloween.asp
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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"Halloweekend" cover bands. 21+ $8-10 8:30p.
Dead Electric as AC/DC, Bon Mots as Heart, Fringe Benefits as The Cars, Phil Angotti as The Who, Nicholas Tremulis as The New York Dolls, John Aselin as Tommy James and the Shondells, Avalanche Rescue Team as The Smiths.
773/463-5808
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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* Monster Mash Party. Yearly. 18+ $10-15 Doors 8p. 9p-?a.
With Nu Ethix Suspension, Miss Maya Sinstree, Tomas The Geek Magician, The Dwarves, monster music DJ, costume contest, ...
Reggie's Live, 312/949-0120, 2109 S State St.
http://www.reggieslive.com
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Stars Halloween Bash (since 1997). Local bands appear costumed as other famous bands. Yearly. 21+ $10+ Doors 8p. 9p.
The Sleepers as Aerosmith, Blackbox as Michael Jackson, The Midnight Shows as Eddie Money, My Cold Dead Hand as The Cramps, The Slingerland Ride as Tom Waits.
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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* Xecutioners Ball (since 2002). Yearly. 21+ $10-45 Before 10p-5a.
Five rooms of horror and decadence at Chicago's only haunted castle. "Lethal lighting, intense fog, and a homicidal sound system" THREE costume contests with many thousand$ prizes.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"Shaking Your Willy" Fridays -2008.11.14 18+ $5-10 10:30p.
Naughty ensemble comedy with Shakespeare connections.
http://www.myspace.com/painhappy
Donny's Skybox, 312/337-3992, 1616 N Wells. Second City, Piper's Alley, 4th floor.
http://www.secondcity.com
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*** NOCTURNA HALLOWEEN PARTY (since 1989). Hosted by Scary Lady Sarah, Yearly. 18+ $10-15 11p-4a.
THE SINGLE BEST Halloween party in Chicago for the goth/industrial/ethereal community. Includes costume contest with prizes, CD giveaways, frightening film features, treats and more. "For people who live everyday like it's Halloween"
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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 2008.11.01:    ^
All Saints Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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* World Vegan Day (since 1944). Yearly.
http://www.worldveganday.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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Underoath. All ages. $21 6p.
W/ Saosin, The Devil Wears Prada, Person.
http://underoath777.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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All Souls Something Something Something... All Ages Goth Night [Safe Haven Benefit Show]. All ages. Donations 7p-1a.
Featuring bands: Bridgeshadows, Curiosity, more. DJs Ultra, Jander VK, Strive, Count. Giveaways, snax, limited parking. Benefits homeless and at risk youth. Bring non-perishable food, clothing, blankets, cash etc.
http://myspace.com/c3belmontundead
Chicagoland Community Church, 773/248-4243, 836 W Aldine St. 1blk N of Belmont/Clark.
http://chicagolandcc.org
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* "Homecoming Dance...of DEATH!" All ages. $30 8p-?a.
Benefit party for circus arts center w/ band, snax, drinx, performances, dance, more.
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Gallagher. $25-35 8p.
http://gallaghersmash.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.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.
11.01: Presidential Candidates Debate.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Golan/Atomic Party (since 1986). "Dark Fright" Yearly. 21+ $65-150 8p-?a.
Noteworthy Halloween shindig, includes open bar, un-dead music, dancing, hors d'oeuvres, prizes.
http://www.atomicimaging.com
Golan Productions, 312/649-1800, 1501 N Magnolia. West bank of Chicago River.
http://www.golan.tv
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* Devils Nite - "A Date With The Dead" Yearly. 21+ $25+ 9p-?a.
Mistress of ceremonies GiGi DeLuxe, DJs DJ Peter Propaganda and "END", dungeon play, costume contest, extreme performances by Maya Sinstress, Mistress Xena, Rob Fitzgerald, more. Dress to impress required.
http://www.myspace.com/devilsniteproductions
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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* Xecutioners Ball Part 2 (since 2002). Yearly. 21+ $10-45 Before 10p-5a.
Five rooms of horror and decadence at Chicago's only haunted castle. "Lethal lighting, intense fog, and a homicidal sound system" THREE costume contests with many thousand$ prizes.
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sunday 2008.11.02:    ^
Daylight Saving Time ends. Set clocks back to 1a. 1st Sunday in November Yearly. 2a.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966, then changed by a few weeks in 2007. Daylight Savings Time starts on the second Sunday in March.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
http://www.standardtime.com
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All Souls Day. Yearly.
Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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* Treehouse of Horrors! (since 1991). Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.
Three Simpsons horror shorts. Followed by other new Fox cartoon episodes.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2008.11.03:    ^
Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Diz, Just Joey, Uncle Milty; Hosts JoJo, Sal-E, Reggie, Christopher Banks, Danielle, Dr. Cho; 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
11.03: DJs Paul Johnson, Dajae, more.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.
Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows, fresh through the election.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.11.04:    ^
**** General Election day. Choose the good of the many. 1st Tuesdays after 1st Monday.
First Tuesday after first Monday in November, every fourth year. 2008 is 44th president, 55th election.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election
Polling places everywhere.
http://chicagoelections.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Tropic Thunder, 10p Pineapple Express.
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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Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.
People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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* Stewart / Colbert Live Election Night Coverage! All ages, Free. 2hr 9p.
Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows anchors team up an hour early.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Wednesday 2008.11.05:    ^
Guy Fawkes day. Yearly.
Anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot kill the English king and parliament.
http://www.worldbook.com/fun/holidays/html/fawkes.htm
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-7 7p-2a.
11.05: "Dubsteppers Local 808" DJs Nameloc, Borja, Black Lotus.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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* Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians hosted by Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles.
11.05: Gordon Meyer, Jeff Scanlan, Magic Sam.
773/984-3817 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15 7p and 10p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.05: Becomes Van Halen.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2008.11.06:    ^
National Men Make Dinner Day. 1st Thursday in November Yearly.
"One guaranteed meal cooked by the man of the house one day of the year."
http://www.menmakedinnerday.com
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2008.11.16 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
"Over The Top - Blue Tour"
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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DJ Seb Fontaine. 21+ $? 9p-2a.
"UK's Hottest Spinmaster" w/ Ciroc recep -10:30p.
http://www.enclavechicago.com
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. By Brown Line Chicago stop.
http://enclavechicago.com
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"JungleFly" drum and bass. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-?a.
11.06: Liquid Funk D'N'B Revival w/ DJs Stunna vs Submorphics, Carbide vs Grandmarquee, Ciro vs BRC.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.
With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.
Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $12 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute 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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
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World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-6p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $6-11 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.
Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
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Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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Notes:    ^
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2008.10.31