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Sunday 2012.02.12 ^
- Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.
- 16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
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- Black History Month (since 1926). -2012.02.28 Yearly.
- February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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- Cirque du Soleil Quidam. -Sunday All ages. $38-103+ Various times.
- A young girl's escape into a world of imagination.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
Sears Centre, 847/649-2222, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates.
http://searscentre.com
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- IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.
- The largest women's gymnastics invitational meet in the world, judged event, levels 4-Elite, thousands of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://www.chicagostylemeet.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Sweetheart Run 5K (since 2001). Yearly. $30+ 8a.
- Benefit for Lee Evans. Gold Medal 1968 Olympics, 400 meter. Track coach. Recovering from cancer surgery.
http://athletecalendar.com/details.php?race=9422
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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- Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays 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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- * Vege Bowling. $12+ 12:30p.
- And bar and snacking and socializing.
http://chicagoveg.org
Timber Lanes, 773/549-9770, 1851 W Irving Park. At Brown line Irving Park stop.
http://timberlanesbowl.com
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- Monster Jam. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $25-30+ 7:30+2p.
- Killer trucks, jumps, motorcyclists, thrill acts, etc.
http://ushra.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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- Gapers Block Dance-a-Thon. 21+ $10 3p.
- DJ Mu-Mu James, entertainment, comedy, The Revelettes go-go dance, raffle prizes. Bring food drive stuff.
http://gapersblock.com
Quenchers, 773/276-9730, 2401 N Western. At Fullerton.
http://quenchers.com
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- New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
- May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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- Burlesque Tribute to The Wall. -2012.02.12 18+ $22 Th+Fr 10p, Sa 7+10p, Su 7p.
- Hot & Heavy Burlesque presents a grand full album tribute to the Pink Floyd classic.
http://vivalamuerte.us
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.org
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- Grammy Awards (since 1959). Yearly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.
- Dozens of contemporary music stars perform.
http://grammy.com
WBBM / CBS. http://www.wbbm.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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- Carnal. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
- Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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- Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.
- 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Monday 2012.02.13 ^
- Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
- "America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2012.02.14 ^
- * Valentine's Day. Yearly.
- Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
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- Four course Valentine's Day Dinner. Yearly. All ages. $95+ 5-10p.
- Four course Valentine's Day special menu directed by executive chef Michael Pivoney. Includes Champagne, Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake for two, breath-taking view, and live jazz. Reservations almost all booked.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock.
http://www.signatureroom.com
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- Anti-Valentines Day party (since 2009). Yearly. 21+ $14 7p.
- Chicago Reader "Twisted Tales of Dating in the Windy City" w/ performances by 2nd Story and The Black Belles, hosted by Seth & Kellen. Pleasure Chest gift bags and roller derby girls.
http://chicagoreader.com/antivday
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://www.logansquareauditorium.com
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- All About Love. $60+ 8p.
- Valentine's day concert with Fantasia, Keith Sweat and Eric Benet.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://ariecrown.com
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- Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
- "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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- The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
- "Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2012.02.15 ^
- Die Antwoord. All ages. $22 7:30p.
- Futuristic rap-rave from South Africa.
http://dieantwoord.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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- Joffrey Ballet "Winter Fire" -2012.02.26 All ages. $25-150+ 7:30p.
- http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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- Paradise Waits. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p.
- Grateful Dead homage.
http://facebook.com/paradisewaits
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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- "In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
- "2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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- Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
- Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2012.02.16 ^
- Critical Lass. Monthly. All ages. Free 6p.
- Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://FaceBook.com/CriticalLass
Eckhart Park, 1330 W. Chicago Ave.
http://massup.us/cl
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- * Bicycle Dreams. All ages. $15 7-10p.
- Stephen Auerbach's feature documentary about the Race Across America premieres. Named among top adventure films of all time.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/171007533002988
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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- Dubstep night. 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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Friday 2012.02.17 ^
- Windy City Circus. -2012.02.26 All ages. $8-45+ Various times.
- Benefits special needs. Features international aerial and trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers, magicians, dog acts, Miniature Champion White Horse, Chicago historical characters, and world renowned quick change artists David & Dania.
http://windycitycircus.org
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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- Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
- 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.
800/979-3370 http://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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- Cocktails & Clay. 3rd Fridays 18+ $15 suggested donation. 8p-12a.
- Late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time. 45 minute studio sessions, live DJ, drink specials.
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell Ave.
http://hydeparkart.org
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- Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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- Mute Math. All ages. $30+ 8p.
- http://mutemath.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Star Trek Burlesque. Fridays 21+ $20 9:30p.
- Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com
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- "Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
- "Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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- Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
- Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Saturday 2012.02.18 ^
- Flogging Molly. Ages? $27+ 7p.
- http://floggingmolly.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
02.18: Obamacare, Medicare, and Social Security. Time for a Change. Time for Solutions.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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- Think Floyd. All ages. $20 8p.
- "The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute"
http://thinkfloyd.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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- Tribute to Heavy D. $50-90+ 8p.
- Legends of Hip Hop.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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- * Midnight Marauders Pron Ride. Yearly. 21+ 9:15p-?a.
- Drinking club with a biking problem exploits other vices dishonoring St. Valentine over several adult themed stops.
http://www.thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Bike Lane, 773-888-BIKE, 2130 N Milwaukee. Across from the Congress Theater.
http://bikelanechicago.com
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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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- Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com.
- Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com for hosting this system. ChicagoFun.com is THE one-stop special-event planning resource for the Chicagoland area.
http://ChicagoFun.com
Ongoing ^
- "Journey 2" now playing.
- Mysterious Island w/ Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Vanessa Hudgens, ...
http://themysteriousisland.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- "Safe House" now playing.
- Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick, Vera Farmiga, ...
http://nooneissafe.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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- Ice Skating. -2012.02.26 Yearly.
- Wrigley Field; Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- Lost and Found: A Recycled Circus. -2012.03.11 All ages. $10-15 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 3p.
- A collaborative work by an amazing team explores second-hand treasures. Cast-off junk and characters are saved and given thrilling new life. Features aerial acrobatics, live music, and magical, found-object invention.
The Actors Gymnasium, 773/764-2896, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://actorsgymnasium.com
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- Now playing.
- Adventures of Tintin, Girl with Dragon Tattoo, We Bought a Zoo, Mission Impossible 4, Sherlock Holmes 2, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Young Adult, Shame, Hugo, The Muppets, Immortals, J. Edgar, Harold & Kumar Christmas, Tower Heist, In Time, Puss in Boots, The Rum Diary, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- * Occupy Chicago.
- Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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- Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2012.02.12 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.
- Showcase of experimental new plays.
http://rhinofest.com
Prop Theatre, 773/267-0666, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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- Star Wars I 3D now playing.
- Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, ...
http://starwars.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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- Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2012.02.19 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.
- Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars and other grotesquely over-compensating monuments to mammon.
http://chicagoautoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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- Twenty in Their Twenties. -2012.02.23 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
- Art by women 20-29.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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