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RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Bangkok Dangerous" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
..-Su: German-American Fest at Lincoln Square.
Ongoing: "One Planet, One Experiment" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest at Andersonville.
Sa: Flugtag Chicago at North Avenue beach.
Sa: Mexican Independence Day parade at Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo.
Sa: Von Steuben Parade at Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Wilson and beyond.
Sa: Lucha Libre Mexicana at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at Cicero Stadium.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Kinetic" at Spot6.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Su: National Grandparents Day.
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Movie:    TOP
"Bangkok Dangerous" now playing.
Nicolas Cage, Shaun Delaney, Charlie Yeung, Shahkrit Yamnarm, ...
http://www.lionsgate.com/bangkokdangerous
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies.php
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Now playing.
Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Hamlet 2, Death Race, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, Traveling Pants 2, Swing Vote, The Mummy 3, Step Brothers, X-Files 2, Batman Dark Knight, Mamma Mia!, Hellboy II, Meet Dave, Hancock, WALL-E, Wanted, Love Guru, Get Smart, Indiana Jones 4, Chronicles of Narnia, Speed Racer, Iron Man, Baby Mama, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies.php
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Sex in the City - Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, ...
10:30p Fr,Mo-Th; 9:30p Su: Forgetting Sarah Marshall - Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, ...
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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Ongoing:    TOP
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2008.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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German-American Fest (since 1920). -Sunday Yearly. Fr 6-10p, Sa 2-10p, Su 12-10p.
"Famous bands for dancing & entertainment in two huge fest tents. Delicious German food & drink"
773/728-3890
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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"One Planet, One Experiment" -2008.10.02 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Group show by skilled contemporary women artists.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" -2008.10.19 All ages. $10-15 Various times.
"Through puppetry, projected animation, original music, and performance, this exquisite production raises issues surrounding genetic modification in a fun and whimsical setting."
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.
Sep.05: Music Theatre Workshop "Unlock'd".
Sep.06: American English (YEA! Highland Park Benefit).
Sep.06: Music Theatre Workshop "Unlock'd".
Sep.07: Celebration of Summer/Lawn of Lincoln.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2008.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.10-10.28.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.13-10.28.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.15-10.02.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.05-10.30.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.12-10.25.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.17-10.25.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.31-10.25.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.14-10.18.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.08-10.26.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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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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Saturday 2008.09.06:    TOP
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2008.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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** HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale fest. Yearly. All ages. Free Saturday following labor day weekend. 9a-4p.
About 16 blocks of sales; among the world's largest. Sunday rain date.
Andersonville, 773/784-5277, Bryn Mawr at Lakewood. 5200-5500 North on Magnolia, Lakewood and Wayne.
http://www.edgewater.org
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* Flugtag Chicago. Flight Competition using home-built planes. All ages. Free 11a-5p.
Come watch people try to fly (or crash) ridiculous contraptions off ramps into the lake. See pigs fly. Truly wild, first time here in five years. Fun for the whole family.
http://www.redbullflugtagchicago.com
North Avenue beach, 1800 N Lakeshore.
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Mexican Independence Day parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-2:15p.
773/523-8105 http://cityofchicago.org
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
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Von Steuben Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 2-3p.
630/653-3018 http://www.germanday.com
Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Wilson and beyond., 312/744-3370.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Lucha Libre Mexicana. All ages. $0-12 6:30p.
Insane Mexican Wrestling.
773/276-1235
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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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $15-20 Doors 6p, game 7p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
09.06: WCR All-Stars vs. Rocky Mountain Rollergirls.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.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.
09.06: Top Ten Blacked Out Subjects of 2008.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* "Kinetic" Monthly. 21+ $0-5 9p-3a.
Chicago's angriest monthly is back. Rhythmic noize, industrial, hard EBM, IDM, breakcore, glitch, etc w/ various interesting DJs, bands and bartenders.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com/
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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* Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.
Nine rooms of fun. Drum Circle 9p-?, Fire Spinning 11p-1a, music and healers all night. No smoke, no alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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.
http://www.berlinchicago.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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Sunday 2008.09.07:    TOP
National Grandparents Day (since 1978). Yearly. First Sunday after Labor day.
Day to honor grandparents. Spearheaded by West Virginia's Marian McQuade as an advocacy for nursing home residents and shut-ins, officially proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter.
http://www.grandparents-day.com
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Boulevard Lakefront Tour (since 1989). 10 or 35mi bike ride by historic sites. Yearly. All ages. $25-30 7:30a.
312/42-PEDAL http://www.chibikefed.org
University of Chicago, 1212 E 59th. Midway Plaisance.
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FINAL SERVICES: The Best Church of God. Sundays -2008.09.14 All ages. Donations. 10:30a.
"Weekly comedic service satirizing the hypocrisy, absurdity, and immorality of the Christian Right Wing. Brand new ceremony weekly complete with literal interpretations of Old and New Testaments, exciting new hymns, riveting sermons, speaking in tongues, healings, and occasional animal sacrifice as prescribed in The Bible. Wash your dirty souls in the pristine waters of Chicago's only true assembly of God and His unerring Word. Come early to get a front-row pew, your own hymnal, loaner Bible, and a hot cup of coffee from our Concessional."
http://bestchurchofgod.org
Donny's Skybox, 312/337-3992, 1616 N Wells. Second City, Piper's Alley, 4th floor.
http://www.secondcity.com
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C.A.P.E. Summer Blowout. All ages. 7p.
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education fest w/ "Kidz In The Hall, Hollywood Holt & Million Dollar Mano, The Hood Internet, Sammy Bananas w/ Willy Joy"
http://www.capeweb.org
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Unconventional Madonna Tribute. 21+ $5 1hr 7:30p.
Local funsters perform to M's classics and covers, hostess Miss Tamale, expect burlesque, variety, bellydance, hoops, fans.
http://www.myspace.com/readmyhips
Mary's Attic, 5400 N Lark. Andersonville.
http://www.hamburgermaryschicago.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 2008.09.08:    TOP
* Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973). Yearly.
Check out the photos of Andrew's Star Trek collection.
http://bedno.com/album.php?c=20020428
http://www.startrek.com
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Spiritualized. 18+ $20 8p.
http://www.spiritualized.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Tricky. 18+ $25+ 9p.
W/ Telepathique.
http://www.trickyonline.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 9p-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.
09.08: DJs Mark Farina, Gene Farris.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
Struggling along without writers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.09.09:    TOP
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Sex in the City, 10:30p Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
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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Wednesday 2008.09.10:    TOP
Cheer on White Sox for charity. ALL Ages $32 7p.
See Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays and half of your ticket will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Discounts available.
773/784-6704 http://www.friendsofstjude.org/chicago
U.S. Cellular Field, 312/643-2461, 333 W. 35th St.
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-7 7p-2a.
09.10: "grime dn-dub" DJs Sushi, BRC, Cary Pope.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.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 2008.09.11:    TOP
Patriot Day. Yearly.
Remembers the hijacking of four civilian aircraft on this day in 2001 resulting in huge casualties, the destruction of the twin World Trade Center towers in New York, and damage to the Pentagon outside Washington DC. It honors those individuals who lost their lives, and those who responded in the crisis. Observed with flags at half-staff, a moment of silence. Some closings may occur, though it is not a designated federal or civil holiday. Public Law No: 107-89 signed 2001.12.18, initially dubbed Remembrance Day due to pre-existing "Patriot's Day" war of independence related holiday.
http://www.voicesofsept11.org
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Fundraiser for Lance Armstrong Foundation at Texas de Brazil. Join the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Imerman Angels and CancerClimber Association. $35 3 6p.
Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks of beer, wine or the signature Texas de Brazil cocktail, the Caipirinha, and appetizers from the Texas de Brazil menu. See the canvas of Chicago’s first Wine Artists, who gracefully retrieve bottles from Texas de Brazil’s 2-story wine room in Cirque du Soleil-style as diners watch through the glass walls.
312/643-0610
Texas de Brazil, 312/643-2460, 51 E. Ohio Street. Off of Michigan Ave. at Ohio, next to ESPN ZONE.
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Joffrey Ballet honors 9/11. All ages. Free Open seating. 6:30-8p.
"An Evening of Remembrances Honorary Performance for the victims"
http://joffrey.com
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Chicago Muscle's Black Collar Ball. 21+ $10 min donation 8p-1a.
"Fashion collection celebrating pure Chicago philosophy. 'La Satana' little black dress, 'Six Shooter' pencil skirt, 'Buc Danger' long and 'Tiki' short sleeve shirts, are to be seen by the city's sexiest, tattooed somebodies."
312/334-9100 http://www.426brand.com
Old Oak Tap, 773/772-0406, 2109 West Chicago Avenue.
http://www.oldoaktap.com
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Heavy Metal In Baghdad. 21+ Free with RSVP. 8p.
RSVP at http://www.scion.com/route
Scion Route Film Series presents a unique documentary. W/ DJ set by Tone B. Nimble.
http://www.heavymetalinbaghdad.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"Die Maschine" Thursdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
DJs Noir, Easy E, Sprite, others spin agro, noise, ebm in back; Momma Kitty VJs 80-90s up front.
http://demonsanddarlings.com
Spin Nightclub, 773/327-7711, 800 W Belmont.
http://www.spin-nightclub.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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Friday 2008.09.12:    TOP
Wicker Park's "smARTshow" -Sunday All Free Fr 6p-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 12-6p.
Local artists continue fall festival tradition, celebrating the 20yr year tradition the former Around the Coyote September event. Focus on visual arts, features dozens of artists working in the historic Flatiron Arts Building. Juried guest artists showcase there and surrounding.
http://www.smartshow.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
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Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick. All ages. $25-125+ 7p.
http://www.livenation.com
FMWB Ampitheatre (formerly Tweeter), 708/614-1616, 19100 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays -2008.09.26 Ages? $14 8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
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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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Konkrete Jungle. Monthly. 21+ $5+ 9p-2a.
Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
09.12: DJs Searchl1te, Mega Mic, Dottcom, Whoa-B.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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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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Attractions:    TOP
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://www.sheddnet.org
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