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Wednesday 2010.09.08 ^
- "More Than Clouds in the Sky" -2010.10.29 All ages. $5.
- Chicago Robotic Theater's entry in the 'Make Believe' contest. Audience activated, fully automated. Vote for your favorite.
http://www.chicagorobotictheater.com
Storefront, 1271 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/
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- Star Trek debut anniversary (since 1966). Animated series also (1973). Yearly.
- Check out the photos of Andrew's Star Trek collection.
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http://www.startrek.com
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- Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). Monthly. All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
- Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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- Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
- Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Thursday 2010.09.09 ^
- * Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5771). -2010.09.10 Yearly.
- "Head of the year" in Hebrew, this day commemorates the creation of the world. It is celebrated on Tishri 1 by the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. Rosh Hashanah begins the penitential season, culminating ten days later on Yom Kippur. The synagogue service includes the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn), and liturgy stressing the sovereignty of God. It is customary on the first day, to go to a river or pond, and there to recite tashlich, scriptural verses about repentance and forgiveness. Introspect and resolve to do better. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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- The Astronaut's Birthday. -2010.09.26 All ages. $15-20 Th/Fr/Su 7:30p.
- Redmoon production. "An enormous storybook of epic adventure! Collision of science fiction, comic book, spectacle performance, silhouette and berserk music on museum facade. Weird and wonderful tale of a single astronaut's journey to save the earth."
http://www.redmoon.org
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Friday 2010.09.10 ^
- Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Fridays $20-45 4hr 10a.
- 09.03 Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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 http://www.germanday.com
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Brown line train Western stop.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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- Fine Arts Building Open Studios. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free 5-9p UNCONFIRMED
- Tour ten floors of the landmark building, exploring living artists in their creative environment. Includes refreshments, music, exhibits of drawing, photography, architecture, dance, graphic design, theater, installation art, yoga, sculpture, etc...
http://www.myspace.com/fineartsbuildingstudios
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S. Michigan Ave.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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- ** North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves before 7p.
- THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
http://massup.us/-nscm
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- El Circo Cheapo. 2nd Fr/Sa $10-ish. 9p.
- Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out.
09.10: "Presents: ticktock no 1"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.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 2010.09.11 ^
- 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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- ** Colossal 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. Come early. 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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- * Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-1p.
- Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- Mexican Independence Day parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-2:15p.
- http://www.chicagoparades.us
Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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://www.chicagoparades.us
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- ** Circus In The Parks. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-15 advance. Sa 2+5p, Su 1+4p.
- Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows. Also other weeks in other parks.
http://circusintheparks.com
Gompers Park, 4100 W. Foster. W of Pulaski (5000).
http://chicagoparkdistrict.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.
alues and history
09.11: Encountering Life's Endings - new book by Dr. Louis Silverstein.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Sunday 2010.09.12 ^
- 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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- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p UNCONFIRMED
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
- Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Tuesday 2010.09.14 ^
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Wednesday 2010.09.15 ^
- Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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- "More Than Clouds in the Sky" -2010.10.29 All ages. $5.
- Chicago Robotic Theater's entry in the 'Make Believe' contest. Audience activated, fully automated. Vote for your favorite.
http://www.chicagorobotictheater.com
Storefront, 1271 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/
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- Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
- Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Thursday 2010.09.16 ^
- Mexican Independence Day. Yearly.
- Commemorates the call for independence from Spain in 1821.
http://www.mexico.com
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- Stepfamily Day (since 1997). Yearly.
- http://www.happystepfamilyday.org
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- The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2010.10.01 Yearly. $12-35.
- Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
773/880-5402 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- * Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. -2010.09.18 Yearly.
- Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, romance or frivolity. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Friday 2010.09.17 ^
- Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.
- Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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- Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Fridays $20-45 4hr 10a UNCONFIRMED
- 09.03 Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). -Saturday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-9p.
- Numerous famous performers at two stages.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
Millennium, 312/744-3316, N. Michigan Ave. & E. Randolph St. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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- Advanced Group Skate. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p UNCONFIRMED
- Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All Stars B&G (555 W Madison) around 9:30p.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://ChicagoSkater.org
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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 2010.09.18 ^
- ** Circus In The Parks. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-15 advance. Sa 2+5p, Su 1+4p.
- Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows. Also other weeks in other parks.
http://circusintheparks.com
Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside. West field near Western. South of Brown line Western stop.
http://friendsofwellesparkplaylot.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.
alues and history
09.18: Labor Party of Illinois.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Sunday 2010.09.19 ^
- Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly. 10a-1p.
- Observed locally at the "Real Pirates: The Untold Story" exhibit of the Golden Age of Piracy (1680s-1720s). Excellent performers, sword-fights, learn from real parlance speaking mariners. Prizes for kids in costumes.
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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- Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
- Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p UNCONFIRMED
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
- Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Tuesday 2010.09.21 ^
- World Music Festival (since 1999). -2010.09.30 Yearly.
- Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
Various locations.
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- Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2010.09.30 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.
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- Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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- Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. UNCONFIRMED
- Sep.3 Nelly Furtado
Sep.4 Train
Sep.5 Tom Chapin (Kids Concert)
Sep.5 Hershey Felder In Maestro: The Art Of Leonard Bernstein
Sep.6 Labor Day Spectacular/"1812" With Cannons
Sep.7 Hershey Felder In Maestro: The Art Of Leonard Bernstein.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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- Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2010.10.31 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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Ongoing ^
- Now playing.
- Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, The Expendables, Middle Men, The Other Guys, Cats & Dogs 2, Dinner for Schmucks, Get Low, Salt, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Inception, Despicable Me, Predators, Twilight Eclipse, Last Airbender, Toy Story 3, Grown Ups, A-Team, Karate Kid, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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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- 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.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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- Daredevils' Hamlet. -2010.09.25 $10-15 Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
- "Stunts! Jack-Assery! Melancholy!"
http://bedno.com/hamlet
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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