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Sunday 2018.09.23
- ** Circus In The Parks. -2018.10.21 Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Shows at 2+5p.
- Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
09.21-23: Lake Shore Park, 808 N Lake Shore Dr, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm
09.29-30: Ridge Park, 1817 W 96th St, Sa+Su 2+5pm
10.06-07: Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N Avers Ave, Sa+Su 2+5pm
10.12-14: Oriole Park, 5430 N Olcott Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2pm+5pm
10.19-21: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm.
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- Start of Libra. Yearly.
- Astrological sign, the balance.
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- Sukkot. -2018.09.30 Yearly. Sunset to sunset.
- Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar).
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- World Music Festival (since 1999). -2018.09.23 Yearly.
- Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 worldmusicfestivalchicago.orgVarious locations.
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- Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
- 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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- Long Grove Apple Fest (since 1993). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
- Cider donuts, caramel apples, apple pies, even apple popcorn and apple martinis! Bands including country, rock and roll, Dixieland, and jazz, more. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
starevents.comHistoric Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
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- Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays -2018.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $15+ 2hr 1:30p.
- VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
architecture.org/experience-caf/tours/detail/graceland-cemeteryGraceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
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- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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- Frontline Assembly. 18+ $45+ Doors 5:30p.
- Cold Waves VII (Day Three) w/ Die Krupps * The Black Queen * Actors * Continues * Ganser.
coldwaves.netMetro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
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- "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
- Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
adultswim.comTOON. On cable.
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Monday 2018.09.24
- National Punctuation Day (since 2004). Yearly.
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- * Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p.
- Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
fullmoonjam.org4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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- Full "Corn" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 10p.
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- Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p.
- Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Tuesday 2018.09.25
- Chi Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.
- "Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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Wednesday 2018.09.26
- When Women Ruled The World. $$ 7p.
- Dr. Kara Cooney speaks for National Geographic Live.
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
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- Proper Drum&Bass. Wednesdays 21+ $0-10+ 9p-2a.
- 09.26: Danny the Wild Child w/ Skrimshaw, Midway, Misfit.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
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- * South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.
- 22nd season.
southparkstudios.comCOM. On cable.
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- "In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
- "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
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Thursday 2018.09.27
- EXPO Chicago. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-100+ 11a-7p.
- Featuring leading international galleries, curated blend of contemporary and modern art, design and new technology. Museum-quality, concept-driven programming to attract top artists, thinkers and collectors.
expochicago.comNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
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- Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.
- Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome.
facebook.com/atomicsketchGreen Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
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- Unbridled. Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.
- Weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
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Friday 2018.09.28
- Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2018.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours. UNCONFIRMED
- Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
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- Halloween in the Parks. -2018.10.31 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED
- Kid-friendly events, patches, parties, spooky movies, haunted houses, fall festivals and annual runs.
chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/halloweenMany Locations.
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- * Horror Film Festival (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. $10-35.
- Major special guests, classic and modern flicks, makeup demos, scream contest, babes, blood, booze, ...
chicagohorrorfest.comThe Patio Theater, 6008 W Irving Park Rd.
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- Native American Day. 4th Friday in September Yearly.
- Honors the indigenous people of the Americas.
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- Pumpkin Farms. -2018.10.31 Yearly.
- Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
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- World's Best Costume Shop. -2018.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.
- Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
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- Language of the Voiceless. -2018.10.20 Th+Fr -6p, Sa+Su 12-4p.
- Curated show of works by women.
09.28: Opening reception 6-8pm.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 2150 S Canalport.
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- * Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
- THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making our 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.
chi.bikeDaley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
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- Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 9p-4a UNCONFIRMED
- "A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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Saturday 2018.09.29
- Jazz Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa -midnt, Su 1-8p.
- Dozens of performers at 13 stages.
hydeparkjazzfestival.orgHyde Park, 773/324-6926, 1511 E 53rd. About a mile radius.
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- College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.
- Structured Weekly Free Speech Forum With Quality Lecturers and Good American Food And Bar.
09.29: The Reborn McCarthyism Trend in the Anti-Trump Movement - activist Stansfield Smith.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
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- Start Making Sense. 17+ $20 Doors 7:30p.
- Premier Talking Heads tribute.
startmakingsenseband.comHouse of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
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- Dark Star Orchestra. 18+ $30 8p.
- Premier Grateful Dead homage.
darkstarorchestra.comVic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
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- "Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
- "Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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- Bittersweet. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- DJs Philly Peroxide and Scary Lady Sarah spins goth club classics and new dark alternative music & video.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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- Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Ongoing
- "Colette" now playing.
- Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw, ...
bleeckerstreetmedia.com/coletteTheaters Everywhere.
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- * "Fahrenheit 11/9" now playing.
- Michael Moore's Trumpumentary.
michaelmoore.comTheaters Everywhere.
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- "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" now playing.
- W/ Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, ...
housewithaclock.comTheaters Everywhere.
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- Bears Home Games. -2018.12.16 All ages. $$.
- ChicagoBears.comSoldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr.
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- Now playing.
- Hal, The Predator, The Happytime Murders, The Wife, Juliet Naked, Alpha, Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Teen Titans Go!, Generation Wealth, Shock and Awe, Skyscraper, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Sorry to Bother You, Leave No Trace, Three Identical Strangers, Woman Walks Ahead, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The King, Incredibles 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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- Reeling (since 1983). International LGBT Film Festival.
- Quite interesting assortment of about 90 films in a variety of genres.
reelingfilmfestival.orgVarious theaters.
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- WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
- Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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