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July 30
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--Dark Sounds with guest DJ Jim Marcus (of Die Warzau) & resident DJ Peter Propaganda (of Jilt). This will be a night filled with the best classic industrial music - Ministry, KMFDM, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, etc. This is also a special Dark Sounds, celebrating the birthday of Jennifer Anne Buckley - Gothic Art Chicago, KILTER magazine & Visual Artist. Lucky Number Grill (2nd Flr), 1931 N Milwaukee; $5.00; 10pm-2am; 21+.
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July 22
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--Last Rites @ The Abbey presents... Rasputina with Larkin Grimm. "Oh Perilous World, the sixth full length album from chamber-rock trio Rasputina, was performed by the band's creator cellist/lead singer Melora Creager and drummer Jonathon TeBeest with second chair Sarah Bowman contributing additional vocals. Rasputina works as an anomaly in popular music. By ignoring fashion trends and maintaining artistic integrity...." Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace (dinner and appetizers available); $18.00 in advance, $20 at door; 8PM-1AM; 21+.
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--Neverwhere (play based on the urban fantasy by Neil Gaiman). When Richard Mayhew stops to care for an injured girl on the street, he is drawn into a nightmare shadow world beneath the city of London. To return to his normal life, Richard must brave countless trials, uncover the truth behind a dark conspiracy, and face the indomitable Great Beast. Journey to London Below with a rogues’ gallery of liars, outcasts and assassins, on a treacherous voyage to awaken the hero within. Shows most Thursdays through Sundays, see website for times and prices. Lifeline Theatre,
6912 N Glenwood, tickets $30, but see site for student, senior, group, and "pay-what-you-can" discounts; all ages.
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July 8
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--Bittersweet with guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah and resident DJ Peroxide spinning dark romantic alternative and goth music. LateBar, 3534 W Belmont Ave; No Cover; 9pm - 4am; 21+.
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July 3
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--Nocturna 22nd anniversary, with special guest DJ William Faith of Faith and the Muse. Plus performances by Chicago tribal belly dance troupe, Read My Hips, and various giveaways. Metro, 3730 N. Clark; $10; 11pm - 5am; 18+.
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June 19
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--Project Pitchfork with tour guests Ayria.
DJ Sprite spins before, between and after bands; plus vendors offering cool stuff and decent prices!
The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; doors at 9PM; $17 ADV, $20 DOS; 21+ (was 18+, but the venue has been forced to change their policy).
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June 18
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--Vaudezilla presents Lincoln Fair, a Monthly Burlesque Exposition. "...the finest burlesque talent that the Windy City has to offer, the fabulous Vaudezilla Vixens, our trademark swag bags, and more fun than the law should allow! This month, expect celebrity impersonators, temporary tattoos, and more, but you never know just what Vaudezilla has in store for the future of this event! Burlesque performers featured this month include: 9:00pm Show Donna Touch Maria May I Barrett All RenZena Sofi Minx Violet Splash Viva La Muerte; 11:00pm Show Red Hot Annie Donna Touch Maria May I Trixie Sparx Lula Houp-Garou Teddy Bare; Hosted by Charlie Tin." Lincoln Tap Room, 3010 N Lincoln; No Cover; 9pm-1am; 21+.
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June 17
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--Lady~A's Vampire Social Club True Blood Party where vampire enthusiasts of all kinds come together. We will turn Late Bar into Fangtasia for a night and revel in all things True Blood. Come to Late Bar and enjoy a dark atmosphere perfect for the Children Of The Night! Be one of us and become a member. If you have fangs, bare them. If you brought fangs, wear them! $5 Bleed Easy Drink Special-$2 suggested donation for members, $3 for non-members. Come see Lady~A by the door to get your FREE membership card to use at later events. Door Prize raffles! 2 songs by Lana Lake, our resident drag queen! RSVP via Facebook. Late Bar, 3534 West Belmont; $20; 9PM-4AM; 21+.
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May 21
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--Zombie Prom. Live bands, DJ, free Zombie Prom pictures, free buffet from 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Zombie Prom king and queen contest, prize giveaways, zombie makeovers. Vision Nightclub, 640 N Dearborn, tickets $15 and up - special packages $40 and up; 9PM-4AM; 21+.
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May 9
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with Chemlab, 16Volt, Left Spine Down, and Defcon; DJ TBA. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $12 ADV via Darkroom website or etix, $15 DOS; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
--Kinetic's 6-year anniversary party and first night at Exit! DJs Licious and Weird Sketch will blow up the dance floor. CD giveaways from Tynmpanik Audio, including new Geomatic, Fractional, SE, and Candle Nine! This event is also the afterparty for the Chemlab/16 Volt/DefCon show! Exit, 1315 W North; 10pm-4am; NO COVER; 21+ w/ID.
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April 23
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--Wax Trax! Showcase featuring music and videos from
all of your favorite & obscure Wax Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9pm-1:30am. Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus
until 4am. Berlin,
954
W Belmont; no cover before 11:00pm, $5 cover?? after 11:00pm; 21+.
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April 17
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--Windy City Burlesque Festival is proud to announce the following headliners and featured performers: Headliners Kitten DeVille [Hollywood, CA], Anna Fur Laxis [Yorkshire, United Kingdom], Foxy Tann [Twin Cities, MN], Kellita [San Francisco, CA]. Not enough for you? We're presently working on our roster of performers who will be joining our headliners and featured performers for seven performances on four stages over two nights. We're at over 70 right now, with more added every day. The Windy City Burlesque Fest - come back to where it all began! FREE SHOW - Greenhouse Theatre - 2257 N Lincoln Ave; 10PM; 18+.
--Nocturna with live performance of FAITH & THE MUSE on their :ankoku butoh: US tour. Plus DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Metro, 3730 N Clark; $16.00 advance, $18.00 at door; 18+.
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April 16
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--Windy City Burlesque Festival is proud to announce the following headliners and featured performers: Headliners Kitten DeVille [Hollywood, CA], Anna Fur Laxis [Yorkshire, United Kingdom], Foxy Tann [Twin Cities, MN], Kellita [San Francisco, CA]. Not enough for you? We're presently working on our roster of performers who will be joining our headliners and featured performers for seven performances on four stages over two nights. We're at over 70 right now, with more added every day. The Windy City Burlesque Fest - come back to where it all began! TWO FREE SHOWS April 16-17, 2010 - Greenhouse Theatre - 2257 N Lincoln Ave; 10PM; 18+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. This weeks DJ's: Gremlin and Licious plus special guest DJ $#&@! (Censored) "...a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; FREE before 11PM, $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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April 15
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--Windy City Burlesque Festival is proud to announce the following headliners and featured performers: Headliners Kitten DeVille [Hollywood, CA], Anna Fur Laxis [Yorkshire, United Kingdom], Foxy Tann [Twin Cities, MN], Kellita [San Francisco, CA]. Not enough for you? We're presently working on our roster of performers who will be joining our headliners and featured performers for seven performances on four stages over two nights. We're at over 70 right now, with more added every day. The Windy City Burlesque Fest - come back to where it all began! April 15, 2010 - Opening Night Party - Blue Bayou, 3734 N Southport Av; 10PM; 18+ (21+ to drink). TWO FREE SHOWS April 16-17, 2010 - Greenhouse Theatre - 2257 N Lincoln Ave; 10PM; 18+.
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April 10
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--Evil Kitty Trunk Show. View the newest pieces from the Spring 2010 Collection while enjoying free mini makeovers by Sugar & Spice. Complimentary appetitizers and drinks. The 900 Shops, 900 N Michigan; 11AM - 4PM; all ages.
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April 3
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--Chocolate Coated Chaos with guest DJ Siberia (Inferno - Madison); resident DJs Qbot & JenaMax. Lucky Number [2nd Floor Loft], 1931 N Milwaukee; FREE until 11PM, $5 after; 10P-3A; 21+.
--SutureSelf, Komplicator, Meqqa, Sirens in Vein & Dies Mali. Reggie's Rock Club, 2109 S State St; $10.00; 10PM-3AM; 18+.
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March 25
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--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Make no mistake: when it comes to free burlesque in Chicago, no one can bring it better than Vaudezilla. So come on back to Wrigleyville and join us as we remind everyone why Blue Bayou is the hottest spot in the Windy City on a Thursday night. As always, Dick Dijon hosts, as Vaudezilla s best babes take the stage : Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Maria May I, Barrett All, and Trixie Sparx. And each week, different performers around the city will join us for the festivities! Enjoy some authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty $4 drink specials while our dancers entertain you promptly at 10:00pm. The show is FREE and features 7-9 different performers from the roster every Thursday. For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; 21+.
--Join resident DJs Peroxide & Kristine for Bittersweet with guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning a night of dark alternative music & avant-garde films! Drink special: $4. Kir Royale Champagne cocktail! Late Bar, 3534 W Belmont; No cover; 9pm - 4am; 21+.
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March 19
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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March 18
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--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Make no mistake: when it comes to free burlesque in Chicago, no one can bring it better than Vaudezilla. So come on back to Wrigleyville and join us as we remind everyone why Blue Bayou is the hottest spot in the Windy City on a Thursday night. As always, Dick Dijon hosts, as Vaudezilla s best babes take the stage : Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Maria May I, Barrett All, and Trixie Sparx. And each week, different performers around the city will join us for the festivities! Enjoy some authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty $4 drink specials while our dancers entertain you promptly at 10:00pm. The show is FREE and features 7-9 different performers from the roster every Thursday. For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; 21+.
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March 13
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--Leper performs in support of their CD "And Everybody Died" on Grrr Records; opening for Blue Razor Rust and Canibal Galaxy. Be sure to get there early as Leper takes the stage at 9:00. Red Line Tap, 7000 N Glenwood; 9PM-midnight; $5.00?; 21+.
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March 11
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--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Make no mistake: when it comes to free burlesque in Chicago, no one can bring it better than Vaudezilla. So come on back to Wrigleyville and join us as we remind everyone why Blue Bayou is the hottest spot in the Windy City on a Thursday night. As always, Dick Dijon hosts, as Vaudezilla s best babes take the stage : Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Maria May I, Barrett All, and Trixie Sparx. And each week, different performers around the city will join us for the festivities! Enjoy some authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty $4 drink specials while our dancers entertain you promptly at 10:00pm. The show is FREE and features 7-9 different performers from the roster every Thursday. For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; 21+.
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March 4
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--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Make no mistake: when it comes to free burlesque in Chicago, no one can bring it better than Vaudezilla. So come on back to Wrigleyville and join us as we remind everyone why Blue Bayou is the hottest spot in the Windy City on a Thursday night. As always, Dick Dijon hosts, as Vaudezilla s best babes take the stage : Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Maria May I, Barrett All, and Trixie Sparx. And each week, different performers around the city will join us for the festivities! Enjoy some authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty $4 drink specials while our dancers entertain you promptly at 10:00pm. The show is FREE and features 7-9 different performers from the roster every Thursday. For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; 21+.
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February 19
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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February 14
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--SHIMMER: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins shoegaze, dreampop, psychedelic, twee pop, drone, darker, moodier indie. Valentine's day treats. Darkroom, 2210 W Chicago; NO COVER; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
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February 13
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--NOCTURNA Valentine's Ball: DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins a highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial, post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, darkwave, dark indie & more. Plus, "dark" fashion show showcasing the glamorous designs of Devoid and Deveil and clothing by Rhea D. with hats & purses by GiGi Original (who will be featuring the talents of MBH Mafia members), vendors and Valentine's treats. Metro, 3730 N Clark; $10.00; 11:15pm - 5am; 18+.
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February 12
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--FutureRetro: DJ Peter Propaganda, Host & DJ Peroxide and guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah spin new wave, 80's, dark wave, electro, etc. Lucky Number (2nd story loft), 1931 N Milwaukee; $6.00; 9pm - 2am; 21+.
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February 11
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--Black Planet: 80's/Dark Wave/Death Rock dance party with DJs Scary Lady Sarah and Dominion Big Sound, 80s Videos and Room To Dance! Purple Haze, 3407 N Clark; $2.00; 9pm - 2am; 21+.
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January 29
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast - burlesque performances at 10:30pm & 1:00am the last Friday of every month. Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; no cover; 11pm-3am; 21+.
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January 16
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--The Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery/Theatre presents: CAPRICORN. The January Zodiac: Art Gallery Reception - A Twisted Variety of Chicago's Deadliest & Darkest Gothic & Erotic Artists, Musicians & Performers...TBA. Two Nights of Celebration!. 1901 W Belmont (entrance on Wolcott); $1 Donation; 8pm-midnite; 18+.
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January 15
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--The Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery/Theatre presents: CAPRICORN. The January Zodiac: Art Gallery Reception - A Twisted Variety of Chicago's Deadliest & Darkest Gothic & Erotic Artists, Musicians & Performers...TBA. Two Nights of Celebration!. 1901 W Belmont (entrance on Wolcott); $1 Donation; 8pm-midnite; 18+.
--Wax Trax! Showcase featuring music and videos from
all of your favorite & obscure Wax Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9pm-1:30am. Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus
until 4am. Berlin,
954
W Belmont; no cover before 11:00pm, $5 cover?? after 11:00pm; 21+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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January 10
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--The Addams Family Musical! This musical modern rendition
makes it's WORLD PREMIERE debut in Chicago! Runs through Jan. 10, 2010; Ford Center for
the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph; Tickets $28 to $105,
show times vary; all ages.
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December 26
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--Late Bar grand opening with the official return of Planet Earth! DJ Dave Roberts spins new wave club classics; Kristine serves creative cocktails and drink specials. Late Bar, 3534 W Belmont; no cover?; 9pm-5am; 21+.
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December 25
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast - burlesque performances at 10:30pm & 1:00am the last Friday of every month. Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; no cover; 11pm-3am; 21+.
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December 18
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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December 17
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--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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December 12
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--The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery presents DECEMBER NITE II Dark Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. Various regional artists and performances TBA. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
--Holiday of Horrors - holiday themed horror flicks, vendors, giveaways and more! Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee; $10 advance via Horror Society, $12; 5pm - 2am; all ages.
--Vaudezilla presents "ABSOLUT Holidaze" - burlesque performances at 11PM and 2AM. Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; no cover; 11pm-3am; 21+.
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December 11
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--The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery presents DECEMBER NITE I Dark Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. Various regional artists and performances TBA. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
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December 10
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--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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December 9
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--Silent Theatre Company presents a free screening of Tod
Browning's 1932 classic, FREAKS. This screening will be accompanied by live original music by the Silent Theatre Band. Claudia Cassidy Center, inside the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph; 7:00pm - 8:00pm; FREE - arrive EARLY, as seats are limited and always fill up fast. This is a public, free event.
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December 6
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
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December 5
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--Terror in the Aisles 3: a horror triple feature with Blair Witch Project (10th Anniversary) w/ director Eduardo Sanchez in person! -- Night of the Creeps (Director's cut) w/ director Fred Dekker in person! -- Black Christmas -- Chemical 12-D -- Special Guest Wendy Robie (star of People Under The Stairs & Twin Peaks) reads Edgar Allan Poe for Poe's Bicentennial Birthday Celebration! Short films include: Treevenge (A Chilling Tale of Christmas Gone Wrong!) and more! $12.00 in advance via brownpapertickets.com; doors at 7PM; Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; all ages.
--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
--Nocturna with DJ Scary Lady Sarah plus vendors and giveaways. Metro, 3730 N Clark; $10.00; 10PM-5AM; 18+.
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December 4
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
--Dark Sounds (classic old school & some new industrial and goth) with DJ Peter Propaganda and guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Lucky Number Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; no cover?; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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December 3
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
--Vaudezilla presents Bartop Burlesque Show
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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November 29
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
--"Gothic" Stitch n Bitch: a craft & coffee
meet; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click
here for details.
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November 28
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
--Kinetic Underground with DJs Gremlin and Sprite spinning glitch, aggronoize, harsh electronics, and techno-industrial. Underground Lounge, 952 W Newport; $5 cover; 9pm-3am, 21+ w/ID.
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November 27
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast - burlesque performances at 10:30pm & 1:00am the last Friday of every month. Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; no cover; 10pm-3am; 21+.
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November 25
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--Vaudezilla presents Ruffle Your Feathers Burlesque Show. Bettys Blue Star, 1600 W Grand; $10 Adv, $15 at door; show at Midnight; 21+.
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November 22
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--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
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November 21
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--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
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November 20
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--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
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November 19
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--Vaudezilla presents Naughty November: Bartop Burlesque Show
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
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Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
--The Silent Theatre Company presents: CARNIVAL NOCTURNE Delve into the mysterious underground world of a traveling carnival. Witness fire breathers, fortune tellers, freaks & those that tame the beasts! They all share a deep, dark secret. "With a live band and physical acts of carnival performance, this original dark fable combines the styles of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey in a thrilling and enchanting ride through a world of whimsy and macabre." Runs through December 20, 2009 most Thursdays through Sundays. $20, $10 students/seniors (also half off with Goldstar membership); Storefront Theater, 66 E Randolph St.; see show link for showtimes; all ages.
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November 14
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--Zombie Outbreak Film Festival. MOVIES: Chemical 12-D, The Basement, Fleshbeast, Colin, Pathogen, Zombie Girl the Movie, Tales from the Script Promo, Sub Hub Trailer, The Return of the Living Dead - 35mm; GUESTS: Ron Fitzgerald (co-star of Tales from the Script), Claire "Fluff" Ryan (Director of Tales from the Script), Kitty Zombie, Scott Kenmore (Author Zen of Zombie and Z.E.O." Zombie Executive Officer), The Undead Comic, Justin Johnson (Director of Zombie Girl the Movie), Mac Eldridge (Director of Chemical 12-D), Walter J. Walsh (Director of The Basement), Special Appearance by Sam the Zombie Hunter, and more. Come Dressed as a ZOMBIE; Zombie Photo Op; Return of the Living Dead Trivia; Giveaways; Raffle of H2 poster signed by Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie; and more. Schedule and vendors TBA. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave; $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at door; 4:00PM-2AM; all ages (18+ recommended).
--Vaudezilla presents "The ABSOLUT Retro Show". Hop in the Wayback Machine with Vaudezilla as we team up with Exit and Absolut Vodka to bring you Absolut Retro! Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; no cover; 11pm-3am; 21+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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November 13
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--The Addams Family! This musical modern rendition
will make it's WORLD PREMIERE debut in Chicago! Group tickets are
available now, individual tickets will be available via Ticketmaster
soon (some less desirable seat tickets may be available now, but watch
out for scammers). Runs Nov. 13, 2009 - Jan. 10, 2010; Ford Center for
the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph; ticket prices and
show times vary; all ages.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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November 7
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--Informatik [only Midwest show] live with support TBA. Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee; $10.00 ADV, $12.00 DOS; doors 9PM, show 10PM; 21+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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November 1
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--Post Halloween party with live bands Cylab, i:scintilla and The Dark Clan plus DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Darkroom, 2110 W Chicago; 7PM-2AM; $6.00 ($3.00 with costume); 21+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 31
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--Ron Fitzgerald presents Extreme Halloween! An unforgettable evening of Gothic illusions, Horror, and Madness for some truly freaky Halloween fun! Also including a costume contest with prizes and the music of Absinthe Kiss! Sponsored by Chicagoland Halloween's Haunts Against Hunger food drive which benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Bring a can of food to donate and don't miss this amazing Halloween event! Lakeshore Theatre, 3175 N Broadway; $15.00 and up in advance; doors 6:00PM, show 7:30PM; all ages.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Vaudezilla presents "Monster Burlesque Academy". President Red Hot Annie and Vice President Dick Dijon cordially invite you to the inaugural graduation ceremony for Vaudezilla's Monster Burlesque Academy! Vendors, raffle, burlesque! Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at door; 10PM-midnight; 18+.
--The Annual NOCTURNA All Hallow's Eve Ball with DJ Scary Lady Sarah; costume contest, giveaways, films, treats, belly dance performance and more. Metro, 3730 N Clark; 11:30PM-5AM; $18.00 ($15 with costume); 18+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 30
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--Leper and Grave Robber team up to bring you a night of death rock you won't soon forget! The Chelsea House, 920 W Wilson; $5.00; 7PM-11PM; all ages.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 24
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--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 23
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--Wax Trax! Showcase featuring music and videos from
all of your favorite & obscure Wax Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9pm-1:30am. Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus
until 4am. Berlin,
954
W Belmont; no cover before 11:00pm, $5 cover?? after 11:00pm; 21+.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 17
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--11th annual Halloween Art Exhibit national Halloween art show - 2 days only - Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
--Terra Mysterium performance collective presents their Halloween show. "Professor Marius Mandragore, internationally renowned master of multifarious arcane arts, once again hosts a magical salon for seekers of mysterium. For this auspicious symposium, the salon room will be unveiled in the Windy City and is currently aligning itself to the terrestrial energies of American soil. It misses tea time terribly. The professor cordially invites you to join him and his esteemed colleagues for an evening devoted to an exploration of the phenomenon of witchcraft, cunning creatures of the night, and phantasms from beyond. The professor guarantees that he and his colleagues shall be able to elucidate the impenetrable (or at least make their topics somewhat permeable) for even the most insensitive of sensitives. In other words, no prior experience in the occult sciences is required for attendance. Open minds, fancy dress, and polite manners, however, are most welcome. Cumbersome parcels, melancholic dispositions, and demon spawn may be stored at the coat check. Refreshments shall be provided for a slight fee (we have to pay the apprentices something, otherwise it will be another year of watercress sandwiches)." La Costa Theatre, 3931 N Elston, 2nd floor, (773) 383-9104; $20 adults, $18 students with ID (visit Terra Mysterium for advance tickets); 7:30pm-10:30pm (3 nights only, 10/15-17); all ages.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 16
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--Terra Mysterium performance collective presents their Halloween show. "Professor Marius Mandragore, internationally renowned master of multifarious arcane arts, once again hosts a magical salon for seekers of mysterium. For this auspicious symposium, the salon room will be unveiled in the Windy City and is currently aligning itself to the terrestrial energies of American soil. It misses tea time terribly. The professor cordially invites you to join him and his esteemed colleagues for an evening devoted to an exploration of the phenomenon of witchcraft, cunning creatures of the night, and phantasms from beyond. The professor guarantees that he and his colleagues shall be able to elucidate the impenetrable (or at least make their topics somewhat permeable) for even the most insensitive of sensitives. In other words, no prior experience in the occult sciences is required for attendance. Open minds, fancy dress, and polite manners, however, are most welcome. Cumbersome parcels, melancholic dispositions, and demon spawn may be stored at the coat check. Refreshments shall be provided for a slight fee (we have to pay the apprentices something, otherwise it will be another year of watercress sandwiches)." La Costa Theatre, 3931 N Elston, 2nd floor, (773) 383-9104; $20 adults, $18 students with ID (visit Terra Mysterium for advance tickets); 7:30pm-10:30pm (3 nights only, 10/15-17); all ages.
--11th annual Halloween Art Exhibit national Halloween art show - 2 days only - Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
--Secret Society of DJs present dark sounds every 1st & 3rd Friday. Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda and $#&@! with guest DJs spinning industrial, electro and EBM. The Naughty Go-go dancers perform throughout the night. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER B4 10pm, $5 after; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Historic Ghost Tours of Naperville $2.00 tour discount with DnD Card for the 2009 season: Weekend Evenings NOW thru the 2nd week of November. Reservations required.
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October 15
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--Terra Mysterium performance collective presents their Halloween show. "Professor Marius Mandragore, internationally renowned master of multifarious arcane arts, once again hosts a magical salon for seekers of mysterium. For this auspicious symposium, the salon room will be unveiled in the Windy City and is currently aligning itself to the terrestrial energies of American soil. It misses tea time terribly. The professor cordially invites you to join him and his esteemed colleagues for an evening devoted to an exploration of the phenomenon of witchcraft, cunning creatures of the night, and phantasms from beyond. The professor guarantees that he and his colleagues shall be able to elucidate the impenetrable (or at least make their topics somewhat permeable) for even the most insensitive of sensitives. In other words, no prior experience in the occult sciences is required for attendance. Open minds, fancy dress, and polite manners, however, are most welcome. Cumbersome parcels, melancholic dispositions, and demon spawn may be stored at the coat check. Refreshments shall be provided for a slight fee (we have to pay the apprentices something, otherwise it will be another year of watercress sandwiches)." La Costa Theatre, 3931 N Elston, 2nd floor, (773) 383-9104; $20 adults, $18 students with ID (visit Terra Mysterium for advance tickets); 7:30pm-10:30pm (3 nights only, 10/15-17); all ages.
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October 10
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--The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery presents OCTOBER NITE II Dark Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. Various regional artists and performances TBA. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
--Chicago VeganMania is an all-inclusive celebration
of the diverse and positive vegan lifestyle. This day-long festival will
showcase the unique vegan commerce, culture, community and, of course,
food!! The event is open to all (regardless of age, income or diet) and
will feature a large vending area with live entertainment, games,
contests and art show, a kids area and much more! EarthSave Chicago
invites you to join us for this fun and enlightening experience. DJs
Scary Lady Sarah, VeganInBlack & Peter Propaganda will be spinning
Ethereal, 80's & Darkwave music throughout the event. Pulaski Park
Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk; 10am - 4pm; no cover; all ages.
--Vaudezilla presents "The ABSOLUT Retro Show". Hop in the Wayback Machine with Vaudezilla as we team up with Exit and Absolut Vodka to bring you Absolut Retro! Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; no cover; 11pm-3am; 21+.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Music Box Massacre - 24-hours-of-horror-movie-madness!!! Films: RE-ANIMATOR (Stuart Gordon) with Stuart Gordon in Person; FROM BEYOND (Stuart Gordon); HUNCHBACK OF THE NOTRE DAME (Lon Chaney); ISLE OF THE DEAD (Boris Karloff/Val Lewton); THE BROOD (David Cronenberg) with star Art Hindle in Person; BLOOD FEAST (Herschell Gordon Lewis); BUCKET OF BLOOD (Roger Corman); PONTYPOOL (Midwest Premiere!); DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (Chicago premiere); with writer J.D. Feigelson in Person; MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE (Stephen King); CARRIE (Brian DePalma); PLUS: A bicentennial birthday tribute to EDGAR ALLEN POE with a reading of Edgar Allen Poe poems; PLUS: Short films & Vintage Trailers! Bring pillows! Wear pajamas! Wear Costumes! Surprises, prizes, dealer tables, more guests, and a live charity auction for Vital Bridges. Special guests: Stuart Gordon (director of Re-Animator, From Beyond, Dagon, Dolls, Castle Freak); Art Hindle (star of The Brood, Black Christmas and Invasion of the Body Snatchers); J. D. Feigelson (writer of Dark Night of the Scarecrow); Greg Hollimon (star of Strangers with Candy), Tim Kazurinski (star of Shakes The Clown, Neighbors, Saturday Night Live). All films and guests are subject to change - no refunds. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport; Pre-sale tickets: $27 available from www.brownpapertickets.com or Laurie's Planet of Sound (4639 N Lincoln Ave) and the Music Box Theatre box office, Day of sale tickets: $33; Noon 10/10 until Noon 10/11; 18+ recommended.
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October 9
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--The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery presents OCTOBER NITE I Dark Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. Various regional artists and performances TBA. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
--Facets Night School - October Fright School edition: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives! (For October only, the Night School will be an all-horror event and run both Friday and Saturday at midnight). Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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October 7
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--Hocico with support TBA; DJs before, between & after bands. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace (at Elston, just south of Irving Park Rd); $18 ADV, $23 DOS; 18+. More info TBA.
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--GOTHtoberfest - October 2 & 3--
Icon of Coil, Genitorturers,
FGFC820,
Aesthetic Perfection, Cruciform Injection, Northborne (side project of Icon of Coil member),
The Azoic,
V1rtual D3scent, i:scintilla,
Cyanide Regime,
mindFlux Funeral,
The Gothsicles, and
Interface. Plus vendors, a drawing for a cabin on the 2010 Gothic Cruise, and more! See the press release here.
The Abbey, 3420 W Grace; [2-day pass $70.00]
[Friday-only $35]
[Saturday-only $45] via TicketWeb.com; doors 6:00 p.m., ages 18+!
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September 29
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA!. Exit, 1315 W North; NO COVER; 10PM-2AM; 21+.
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September 27
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September 26
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--Vaudezilla presents "Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque". Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N Milwaukee Av; $15.00; 10PM; 18+.
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--Chicago Horror Film Fest returns with three days of horror films from around the world. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; pricing and times TBA; 18+ recommended (21+ with ID to drink). This historic theater serves beer and wine in addition to traditional theater snacks! Visit ChicagoHorrorFest.com for schedule information and updates. |
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--Project Apocalypse featuring DJ's Noir, Cytokine, Sorcery Kid and Easy E. GOTHtoberfest pass will be raffled! Inexpensive drinks! Cafe Lura, 3184 N Milwaukee; $6.00; 9PM-2AM; 21+. |
--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast. Exit, 1315 W North; NO COVER; 10PM-2AM; 21+.
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September 23
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--*PROCESSION* Every 4th Wednesday. "An eclectic mix of darkwave, gothic, synthpop, and industrial" with DJ's Beazuberin, Tiger Lily, Michael No-wave and Joshua. Drink specials and NO COVER! Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave; 9pm-2am; 21+.
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September 19
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--WildClaw Theatre proudly presents ZOMBIE BOWLING II: The Dawn of the Dude. For an extra $5, get zombified by WildClaw! Undead America Founder and Zombie Engineer, Aly Renee Greaves, will be heading up a team of gruesome makeup specialists on site to transmogrify you. The folks who brought you the critically acclaimed Zombie hit, The Revenants, present an evening of shambling, brains and undead bowling, with a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-..have-yous, and perhaps an undead Pomeranian. Featuring: - The Horror Queen Scream-off! - The Maniacal Laugh-off - Zombie-aoke! - The Ultimate Horror Movie Trivia Contest! - The Undead Prize Lane. Proceeds from this benefit will go directly towards WildClaw Theatre's DEATHSCRIBE 2009: The Second Annual International Festival of Radio Horror Plays, which will take place on Monday, October 5th, at the historic Music Box Theatre. Timber Lanes Bowling Alley, 1851 W Irving Park,; $20.00 admission includes bowling and shoes; 9:00pm - 2am; 18+.
--Vaudezilla presents "Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque". Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N Milwaukee Av; $15.00; 10PM; 18+.
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
--Secret Society of DJs present dark sounds every 1st & 3rd Friday. Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda and $#&@! with guest DJs spinning industrial, electro and EBM. The Naughty Go-go dancers perform throughout the night. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER B4 10pm, $5 after; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Leper (performing their new CD "And Everybody Died") and The Spiritual Bat (from Italy). The Nite Light, 7009 W Ogden Rd, Berwyn, IL; $8.00; 8:00pm - 12:00; all ages.
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September 12
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Vaudezilla presents "Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque". Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N Milwaukee Av; $15.00; 10PM; 18+.
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September 9
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--Apoptygma Berzerk with guests Into The Presence, The Surrender and Comasoft. Double Door, 1572 N Milwaukee; $20 ADV; doors @ 8PM; 21+. Special $5 discount on advance tickets: with promotional code "DnD"!
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September 5
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Vaudezilla presents "Rollin' Outta Here Naked: A Big Lebowski Burlesque". Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N Milwaukee Av; $15.00; 10PM; 18+.
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--:Ruina:Tour with dual headlining Imperative Reaction and Psyclon Nine plus guests Inure and Critical System Error. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace (at Elston, just south of Irving Park Rd); $20 ADV, $25 DOS; doors @ 8PM; 18+.
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August 29
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--Vaudezilla presents Strip Tease Symposium w/Penny Starr Jr. Think Big Studios, 2120 W Grand; $35.00; 11am-3pm; 18+.
--The Apocalypse Project presents... Project Pitchfork, i:scintilla, and Fragmentation; DJs before, between & after bands. The Abbey, 3420 W Grace (at Elston, just south of Irving Park Rd); $20 ADV, $26 DOS; doors @ 8PM; 18+.
--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery presents HOTTER THAN HELL NITE II Dark Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. Various regional artists and performances TBA. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
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August 28
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast. Final Friday of every month!
Exit, 1315 W North; NO COVER; 10PM-2AM; 21+.
--The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery presents HOTTER THAN HELL NITE I Dark Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. Various regional artists and performances TBA. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 18+ recommended.
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August 27
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--Vaudezilla presents Summertime Sizzle Burlesque
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.com.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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August 26
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--*PROCESSION* Every 4th Wednesday. "An eclectic mix of darkwave, gothic, synthpop, and industrial" with DJ's Beazuberin, Tiger Lily, Michael No-wave and Joshua. Drink specials and NO COVER! Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave; 9pm-2am; 21+.
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August 23
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--Special screening of Chicago filmmaker Robert Cappelletto's latest feature, Pickman's Muse. "Based loosely on H.P. Lovecraft's short story: Haunter of the Dark, PICKMAN'S MUSE is the story of an artist, Robert Pickman, who becomes obsessed by visions of unworldly horror, revealed to him through an ancient artifact discovered in an abandoned church. His doctor and friend, Ambrose Dexter, becomes embroiled in the mysteries surrounding Pickman's newfound obsession, and struggles to combat forces determined to drag Pickman down the inevitable road to madness." Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; FREE ADMISSION; 1:00 PM; all ages.
--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with My Cold Dead Hand, The Drowning Season and Some Desperate Glory. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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August 22
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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August 21
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--Horrorbles and Reaper Madness present: Exclusive tours of Haunted Archer Avenue! These ghost tours of Chicago's southside are limited to 10 people per trip. Tour departs Horrorbles, 6729 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL at 7:30pm; advance reserveration highly recommended - call 708-484-7370! Tickets $29.95 per person for a 2 hour tour including Monk's Castle, The Lady of Archer Woods, Resurrection Mary, Maple Lake and more. Over a dozen of Chicago's most prevalent & infamous haunted locations are brought to life in the cozy confines of an actual first-call vehicle, still serving the funeral industry in the "off" hours!
--Secret Society of DJs present dark sounds every 1st & 3rd Friday. Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda and $#&@! with guest DJs spinning industrial, electro and EBM. The Naughty Go-go dancers perform throughout the night. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER B4 10pm, $5 after; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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August 20
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--Vaudezilla presents Summertime Sizzle Burlesque
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.com
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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August 15
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Terror in the Aisles 2! Featuring classic horror films and more, including EVIL DEAD (with Evil Dead make up master TOM SULLIVAN in person with his traveling Evil Dead museum); MY BLOODY VALENTINE (original director's cut); short films GAY BY DAWN (cult classic) and HELLCAT AND TALA (Chicago premiere); plus - BLUE MATERIAL - A VERY SEXY SIDESHOW!!! And vintage trailers, dealer tables, prizes, surprises, a live charity auction for Vital Bridges and more! Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; $12 advance via Brown Paper Tickets; 7:00PM-?; 18+ recommended.
--Vaudezilla presents The Absolut Sexy Show - two free burlesque shows! Monthly!
Exit, 1315 W North; NO COVER; 10PM-2AM; 21+.
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August 13
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--Vaudezilla presents Summertime Sizzle Burlesque
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.com.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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August 8
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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--Wizard World Comic Convention. Donald E Stephens
Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL. Tickets $25 and up in
advance, $30+ at door;
see website for convention hours, advance ticket locations; all ages.
--Vaudezilla presents Summertime Sizzle Burlesque
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.com.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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August 1
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
--Back by popular demand... Dave Roberts and Peter Propaganda team up for the 4th WAX TRAX ERA event! Hear music from (and inspired by) the Wax Trax! record label. Dance until 5am! Cool video wall! Huge dance floor! Free parking behind venue. Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence; $10.00; 10pm-5am; 21+.
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July 31
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast. Final Friday of every month!
Exit, 1315 W North; NO COVER; 10PM-2AM; 21+.
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July 30
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--Vaudezilla presents Red, White, and Boobs
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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July 26
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase - this time joining forces with Kinetic: Torrent Vaccine vs Synnack plus DJ's Licious and Weird Sketch. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $5.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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July 25
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--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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July 23
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--Vaudezilla presents Red, White, and Boobs
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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July 22
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--*PROCESSION* Every 4th Wednesday. "An eclectic mix of darkwave, gothic, synthpop, and industrial" with DJ's Beazuberin, Tiger Lily, Michael No-wave and Joshua. Drink specials and NO COVER! Subterranean, 2011 W North Ave; 9pm-2am; 21+.
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July 19
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--"Gothic" Stitch n Bitch: a craft & coffee
meet; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click
here for details
--Summer Gothic Craft Faire. Over 15 of Chicago's Gothic Crafters & Artists, jewelry, candles & incense, dolls & toys, hats & parasols, baked goods, and other unique handmade items. Coffee and other refreshments provided; $1.00 donation requested; The Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 1:00pm-6:00pm; all ages.
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--Century Guild presents Dave McKean
(The Sandman, Coraline, Mirrormask, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) "Nitrate and Kinogeists" - An exhibition of rare European Silent Film posters plus new artworks by legendary British artist Dave McKean. Fri., 7/17 6 p.m.: Artist Reception; 9 p.m.: Showing of Faust; Sat., 7/18 6 p.m.: Showing of McKean's Short Films; 9 p.m. Showing of MirrorMask; Live performers and surprises throughout both days. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $18 day/$30 for the weekend, advance tickets available through Indie Tickets; 6 p.m. - midnight.
--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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July 17
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--Century Guild presents Dave McKean
(The Sandman, Coraline, Mirrormask, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) "Nitrate and Kinogeists" - An exhibition of rare European Silent Film posters plus new artworks by legendary British artist Dave McKean. Fri., 7/17 6 p.m.: Artist Reception; 9 p.m.: Showing of Faust; Sat., 7/18 6 p.m.: Showing of McKean's Short Films; 9 p.m. Showing of MirrorMask; Live performers and surprises throughout both days. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $18 day/$30 for the weekend, advance tickets available through Indie Tickets; 6 p.m. - midnight.
--Secret Society of DJs present dark sounds every 3rd Friday. Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda and $#&@! with guest DJs spinning industrial, electro and EBM. The Naughty Go-go dancers perform throughout the night. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER B4 10pm, $5 after; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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July 16
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--Vaudezilla presents Red, White, and Boobs
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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July 11
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--Horror Society Film Festival presents Summer Slaughter, featuring the best slashers, psychos, sickos, and serial killer filled movies that you will ever see! Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $12 adv, $15 at door; 5PM-midnight; 18+ recommended.
--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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July 10
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--VNV Nation with War Tapes & Ayria. House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn; $21.00 - $26.00; Doors 6PM, Show 7PM; all ages.
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July 9
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--Vaudezilla presents Red, White, and Boobs
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with Babyland, Caustic and Drug Honkey plus DJ Pathogen. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $7.00 in advance, $10.00 @ door; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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July 2
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--Vaudezilla presents Red, White, and Boobs
Every Thursday features different burlesque performers from the Vaudezilla group and guests.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
midnight; 21+.
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June 27
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--O'Banion's Reunion - relive the good ol' days of classic punk music - join hosts Terry Fox and Roseann for the 14th annual O'Banion's reunion! For more information and cool old photos, go to the official O'Banion's web site. Holiday Club, 4000 N Sheridan Rd; NO COVER; 8PM-2AM; 21+.
--Facets Night School: An off-shoot of Facets' long-running, popular film school program, Facets Night School digs into cinema's wild side with special Saturday night midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets' expert staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. It's a schooling in Midnight Movies that you won't find anywhere else! Horror greats, sci-fi wonders, action and kung-fu whirlwinds, exploitation favorites, classic and contemporary oddities, black comedies, rock 'n' roll docs, crazy animation and much more all go under the microscope at the hands of Facets' movie obsessives!. Visit Facets Multimedia (www.facets.org) for information on each "class"; 1517 W Fullerton; $5.00; midnight; 18+.
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June 26
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast. "When it comes to free burlesque in Chicago, nobody throws it down like Vaudezilla! With PBR as our sponsor and Exit as our host, our BROADZILLA! show is a sure-fire hot spot for anyone looking for some sexy fun on a Friday night.". Exit, 1315 W North; NO COVER; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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June 20
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--Chicago Horror Society presents Zombie Disco Party. Celebrate the Horror Society's One Year Anniversary with their first annual Zombie Disco! DJ Joe Wallace will spin your favorite retro disco beats mixed with horror classic tunes all night in tandem with screenings of classic zombie movies. Come dressed as a zombie or get zombified on the premises and win the Best Zombie Contest! Other games and events include Zombie Twister, Shoot'em In The Head, booze, trivia, games, vendors, raffle & more! Viaduct Theater, 3111 N Western; $10.00; 9PM-5AM; 21+?
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June 19
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--Secret Society of DJs present dark sounds every 3rd Friday. Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda and $#&@! with guest DJs spinning industrial, electro and EBM. The Naughty Go-go dancers perform throughout the night. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER B4 10pm, $5 after; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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June 13
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--Junebug Doomsday Dark & Erotic Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. A two-day event featuring artwork by: Kate Tastrophe, Lilly Prinn, Brian Patrick, Candy XXX, Volium & Vine, and ~E~. Special guests Friday: DJ Ain Sof, Special Musical Guest Alla', Wearable Art Fashion Show by HARD WEAR; Saturday: DJ GiGi Deluxe, Musical performance by Circuit Bender, Hot performance by "The Girls of SS-Triple-X", Spicy Burlesque performance by Lola Getz & Natasha Minsk of "The Honey Buns". Appetizers and drinks provided; donation requested. The Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 8pm-11:30pm; 21+.
--Vaudezilla presents The Absolut Sexy Show + Punk Rock Red Carpet. "Here are the Sirens of the Strip that will treat you right late into the night: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Maria May I, Paris Green, Naughty Natanya, Titi Touché, Natasha Minsk, Lula Houp-Garou, Violet Vogue, Bizarre Sally, Dizzy Lizzy Delicious, Lola Martinet, Tila von Twirl, and The Flaming Dames." Exit Chicago, 1315 W North Ave; NO COVER; 9PM-5AM; 21+.
--Nocturna returns with the 21st anniversary celebration! DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins a
highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial,
post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, darkwave, dark
indie & more. CD giveaways often. Metro, 3730
N
Clark; $10; 11PM-5AM; 18+.
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June 12
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--Junebug Doomsday Dark & Erotic Art Gallery Reception & Celebration. A two-day event featuring artwork by: Kate Tastrophe, Lilly Prinn, Brian Patrick, Candy XXX, Volium & Vine, and ~E~. Special guests Friday: DJ Ain Sof, Special Musical Guest Alla', Wearable Art Fashion Show by HARD WEAR; Saturday: DJ GiGi Deluxe, Musical performance by Circuit Bender, Hot performance by "The Girls of SS-Triple-X", Spicy Burlesque performance by Lola Getz & Natasha Minsk of "The Honey Buns". Appetizers and drinks provided; donation requested. The Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 8pm-11:30pm; 21+.
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June 6
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--Doomed! is cancelled this month. Instead, a rescheduled Kinetic
with DJs spinning cutting-edge nonstandard industrial
club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything in between.
Jun Bar
(2nd floor), 2050 W Division St;
$3.00??;
9pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
--Dave Roberts and Peter Propaganda team up for their third (and final) WAX TRAX ERA event! Hear music from (and inspired by) the Wax Trax! record label. Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence; $10.00; 10pm-5am; 21+.
--Raks Gothique 3 - A Gothic/Alternative Belly Dance Fusion show featuring Tempest and Tim Rayborn. Vittum Theater, 1012 N Noble St; $18/$28; show 7:20pm - 10:00pm; all ages.
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--Time Tunnel Toys presents Spine-Tingling Saturday. Films to be shown: 6:00- Attack of the Crab Monsters; 7:20- It Conquered the World; 8:45- Time Men; 10:30- Day of the Triffidsshow. Portage Theatre, 4050 N Milwaukee; $10.00 for all 4 films; 4:00PM-midnight; all ages.
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May 29
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--Vaudezilla presents BROADZILLA!. "Free Chicago Burlesque Show the last Friday of every Month! People always say you get what you pay for. We respectfully submit that you get a whole lot MORE than what you pay for when you come to the premiere FREE burlesque show in Chicago - BROADZILLA! TWO burlesque sets in one night! Come early for our 10:00 show and stay late for our 1:00am show - TWO sexy and sassy hosts: Vaudezilla's very own Red Hot Annie and Wham Bam Pam keep the shows fast, funny, and ferocious with the help of the prettiest pickup girls in town, the Vaudezilla Vixens! -SWAG BAGS! That's right. You get free stuff! Magnets, pens, candy, tee-shirts, and all kinds of fun stuff from Vaudezilla and sponsor PBR. -Plus performances by the most appealing peelers in Chicago. Performers Include: Violet Vogue, The Flaming Dames, Siren Jinx, Backdoor Aly, Bizarre Sally, Apple Venus, Coo d'Twat, Miss Teddy Bare, MsPixy, Viva La Muerte, Jolie Roberson, Petite Moll, Dolls of Doom, S.I.R., as well as Vaudezilla's own Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, and Maria May I!" Exit Chicago, 1315 W North Ave; NO COVER; 10PM-2AM (burlesque shows at 10PM and 1AM sharp; 21+.
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--Vaudezilla presents Speakeasy Burlesque. "Brother, can you spare a dime? Join Vaudezilla as we reach back to that other worst economic dive in history to offer a little recession relief. Speakeasy Burlesque evokes the style and spirit of Depression-era burlesque, with Vaudezilla's divine dancing girls, thrifty drink specials and -no kidding- free bread and soup all at Brando's! This FREE weekly slice of nostalgia comes to you on Tuesdays beginning May 12th. All shows start at 7pm. So amble on over to Brando's for a healthy helping of bread, soup, and booze, and let the lovely ladies of Vaudezilla melt your cares away. May 26: Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch and Bonny Babs, plus The Honey Buns." Brando's Speakeasy, 343 S Dearborn; NO COVER; 7PM-midnight; 21+.
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May 22
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--Wax Trax! Showcase featuring music and videos from
all of your favorite & obscure Wax Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9pm-1:30am. Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus
until 4am. Berlin,
954
W Belmont; no cover before 11:00pm, $5 cover after 11:00pm; 21+.
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May 19
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--Vaudezilla presents Speakeasy Burlesque. "Brother, can you spare a dime? Join Vaudezilla as we reach back to that other worst economic dive in history to offer a little recession relief. Speakeasy Burlesque evokes the style and spirit of Depression-era burlesque, with Vaudezilla's divine dancing girls, thrifty drink specials and -no kidding- free bread and soup all at Brando's! This FREE weekly slice of nostalgia comes to you on Tuesdays beginning May 12th. All shows start at 7pm. So amble on over to Brando's for a healthy helping of bread, soup, and booze, and let the lovely ladies of Vaudezilla melt your cares away. May 19: Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam and Bonny Babs; May 26: Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch and Bonny Babs, plus The Honey Buns." Brando's Speakeasy, 343 S Dearborn; NO COVER; 7PM-midnight; 21+.
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May 17
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--The Gothic Beltane Craft Faire. Over 15 of Chicago's Gothic Crafters & Artists including: Lady Helene's Flames, DollFaced Horrors, GiGi Deluxe, Natasha Blue, Gothic Art Chicago, Pink Sprout 13, Erin, Lucy Van Horn, Land Under Wave Jewelry, Cassandra Kimmel, The Little Toy Shop of Horrors, ~E~, & Many More. Refreshments include coffee, baked goods and more. $1 donation requested. The Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 1pm-6pm; all ages.
--WTII Record's Dave's Sunday Showcase - SPECIAL UNDERGROUND LOUNGE EDITION!! The Dark Clan, Rein[forced] and Short To Ground; DJ TBA. Underground Lounge, 952 W Newport; $5.00; doors @ 7PM; 21+.
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May 16
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--Midnight MOVIE: "Naked Lunch" at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport.
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May 15
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--Midnight MOVIE: "Naked Lunch" at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport; visit website for full details.
--Secret Society of DJs present dark sounds every 3rd Friday. Featuring DJs Peter Propaganda and $#&@! with guest DJs spinning industrial, electro and EBM. The Naughty Go-go dancers perform throughout the night. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER B4 10pm, $5 after; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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May 13
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--The Birthday Massacre - Show and Tell Tour with I Am Ghost and Dommin. Reggie's Rock Room, 2105 S State; $13; 5pm-10pm; all ages.
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May 12
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--Vaudezilla presents Speakeasy Burlesque. "Brother, can you spare a dime? Join Vaudezilla as we reach back to that other worst economic dive in history to offer a little recession relief. Speakeasy Burlesque evokes the style and spirit of Depression-era burlesque, with Vaudezilla's divine dancing girls, thrifty drink specials and -no kidding- free bread and soup all at Brando's! This FREE weekly slice of nostalgia comes to you on Tuesdays beginning May 12th. All shows start at 7pm. So amble on over to Brando's for a healthy helping of bread, soup, and booze, and let the lovely ladies of Vaudezilla melt your cares away. May 12: Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch and Wham Bam Pam plus Maria May I, Apple Venus and Natasha Minsk; May 19: Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam and Bonny Babs; May 26: Vaudezilla's Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch and Bonny Babs, plus The Honey Buns." Brando's Speakeasy, 343 S Dearborn; NO COVER; 7PM-midnight; 21+.
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May 10-14
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--A Tribute to Stanley Kubrick including 2001: A Space Odyssey, A
Clockwork Orange and more at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport; visit website for full details.
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May 9
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--Horrorbles Rises Again! The Horrorbles store is moving next door, so join the 3rd year anniversary & new store celebration! At the first of two re-opening parties, Master-Of-Ceremonies Svengoolie will be signing autographs from 6:30 until 8:30. We will have plenty of rubber chickens on hand so don't fret! Then join us at the Freindly Tap next door to watch Sven on all screens while imbibing your favorite tavern potion. Horrorbles, 6729 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL.
--3rd annual Sci-Fi Spectacular from NOON to MIDNIGHT at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport; visit website for full details.
--Naughty Playground (also Mistress Xena's Birthday!) Live music performance from Polyfuse, DJs Peter Propaganda, $#&@! and Sean Payne of Cyanotic, plus fetish performances by Happy the Human Pincushion and Master DVNT. Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence Ave; $10.00; 10pm-5am; 21+.
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May 8
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--Midnight MOVIE: "The Shining" at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport.
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May 2
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--Midnight MOVIE: "Dark Crystal" at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport; visit website for full details.
--Every first Saturday: Kinetic presents Doomed! DJs spin rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything in between. Jun Bar (2nd floor), 2050 W Division St; $3.00; 9pm - 3am (free B4 10PM); 21+. This month features DJs Licious and MisterEntropy.
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May 1
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--
Midnight MOVIE: "Dark Crystal" at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport.
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April 30
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--Vaudezilla presents Spring Fling Burlesque
Every Thursday features 5-6 different
performers from the roster: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam,
and Bonny Babs; other friends along for the fun are Paris Green, The
Honey Buns, Lady Jack, Kitten Kaboodle, Cruel Valentine, Bizarre Sally,
Naughty Natanya, Elisa Purls, Coo D Twat, MsPixy, and Miss Teddy Bare.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER - FREE SHOW; enjoy
some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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April 26
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--Becoming Edvard Munch: Influence, Anxiety, and Myth.
Who was the man behind The Scream and other iconic images of modern
anxiety and despair? Two potent myths continue to define our
understanding of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch: first, that he was
mentally unstable... The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave;
tickets $10 and up (discounts for children, seniors, members); exhibit ran Feb. 14 - Apr. 26; open M-W & F: 11:30–5:00; Th: 11:30–8:00; Sa & Su: 11:00–5:00;
special access hours for members; all ages.
--Women of Horror Film Festival. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $15 5:00PM-midnight; all ages.
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April 25
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--Zombie Pub Crawl - dress up as a zombie and hang
out at various bars in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago from
3PM-8PM; pre-registration $15, day-of registration $20; 21+ to enter
bars! Visit
website for all updates and to register (registration includes goodies)!
--Women of Horror Film Festival. Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $15 5:00PM-midnight; all ages.
--First
Annual Zombie Army Prom a fund-raiser for the next Zombie Army
Productions feature film, featuring music, dancing, beer & wine,
fingers (er, finger foods), King & Queen Zombie Costume Contest,
Zombie Dance-Off, the Zombie Army Wheel of Pain and more! Formal attire
is not required; however, you HAVE to be zombified! Those still living
upon their arrival can get zombified at the door by the Zombie Army's
talented makeup artists for a $10 donation! The Orphanage, 643 W 31st
St; $15 in advance, $20 at door; 8PM-2AM; 18+.
--Throbbing Gristle First USA
tour since May 1981. TG will play TWO sets, a new live soundtrack to
Derek Jarman’s 60min alchemical film 'In The Shadow of The Sun'
(filmwork 1974, TG soundtrack 1980 & 2006)
PLUS a second set of material from across TG’s history.
Epiphany Episcopal, 201 S Ashland Ave; $20 single show, $30 both shows,
$50 VIP (both shows); first show @ 7PM, second show @ 10PM; ALL AGES.
--Every last Saturday: Kinetic
with DJs spinning cutting-edge nonstandard industrial
club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything in between.
Jun Bar
(2nd floor), 2050 W Division St;
$3.00??;
9pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
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April 24
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--Vaudezilla presents "BROADZILLA!" Free
burlesque show on the last Friday of every month at 10PM sharp and 1AM.
"Performances from: host Red Hot Annie, Wham Bam Pam, Bonny Babs, Lady
Jack, Salome Slaughter, Siren Jinx, Lady Annabelle, Backdoor Aly,
Bombshell, Diva Von Breeze, Lyra Belecqua, Violet Vogue, Sauda Namir,
and Mae the Bellydancer. This FREE event is sponsored by PBR and
Weichert-Endeavor Realty.
There’s no cover charge, and if you’re really lucky, you might just
walk out of there with some free swag from Vaudezilla and our sponsors!"
Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; NO COVER; bar open 10-4; 21+.
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April 23
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--Vaudezilla presents Spring Fling Burlesque
Every Thursday features 5-6 different
performers from the roster: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam,
and Bonny Babs; other friends along for the fun are Paris Green, The
Honey Buns, Lady Jack, Kitten Kaboodle, Cruel Valentine, Bizarre Sally,
Naughty Natanya, Elisa Purls, Coo D Twat, MsPixy, and Miss Teddy Bare.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER - FREE SHOW; enjoy
some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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April 20
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--The
Coyote Road Show Art Reception & Book Signing. Artwork and Book
Signing by: ~Dave Archer "Survival Art; Painting & Sculpting for
Food, Clothing & Shelter" ~Steven Johnson Leybe "Sexpressionist
Portraits" and special guest author Will Taylor.
Vegan & traditional hors
d'oeuvre & beverages available - donations very much appreciated! Nineteen
Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W
Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 8pm-11:30pm; 21+.
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April 17
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with Kinetic DJs and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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April 16
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--Vaudezilla presents Spring Fling Burlesque
Every Thursday features 5-6 different
performers from the roster: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam,
and Bonny Babs; other friends along for the fun are Paris Green, The
Honey Buns, Lady Jack, Kitten Kaboodle, Cruel Valentine, Bizarre Sally,
Naughty Natanya, Elisa Purls, Coo D Twat, MsPixy, and Miss Teddy Bare.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER - FREE SHOW; enjoy
some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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April 11
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--Rites
of Spring Dark & Erotic Art Gallery NITE II. Chicago Artwork
by: Ellen Greene,
Zachary Pelka, Ary Gierut, Jennifer Anne Buckley, ProDeviant & ~E~
original Dark Sounds by DJ Dep & DJ Ain Sof Dark & Hot
Burlesque
Performances by: Dollface, Red Hot Annie & Viva LaMuerte Live Dark
Musical Performance by Mark Bose + Vegan & Traditional Hors
d'oeuvre,
Drinks & Surprises!!! Donations Appreciated! Click here to RSVP now! Nineteen
Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W
Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 8pm-11:30pm; 21+.
--The Anvil Ballet is a collaboration of modern tribal
fusion and improvisational tribal style bellydance performed to the
music of local musician Ersatz Modem in a multimedia performance at the
EP Theater - an event like none other seen in Chicago, crossing tribal
boundaries and pushing the limitations of electronic music.
Performances by Marci Ann, Lee, Mae the Bellydancer, Jatare and Neta of
Hipnotic and Hanan and Arcelia of Smoke. EP Theater,
1820 S Halsted; suggested donation $10; show 9PM-10PM; all ages.
--Candy Coated Chaos with DJs DJ JenaMax
and Qbot &
guest DJ Larissa. 2nd
Saturdays at LNG (2nd floor) - every month will have a different theme
but there will always be lots of candy and candy themed drink specials.
Setlists
open, no restrictions... so you could hear anything. Just as long as
it's got a good beat and you can dance to it. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; Free before 11pm, $5 cover after 11pm;
10PM-3AM; 21+.
--
Midnight MOVIE: Repo! The Genetic Opera at the Music Box
Theatre,
3733 N Southport; visit website for full details.
--Nocturna with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning a
highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial,
post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, darkwave, dark
indie & more. CD giveaways often. Metro, 3730
N
Clark; $10; 11PM-5AM; 18+.
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April 10
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--The Anvil Ballet Preview Show. The Anvil Ballet is a
collaboration of modern tribal fusion and improvisational tribal style
bellydance performed to the music of local musician Ersatz Modem in a
multimedia performance at the EP Theater - an event like none other
seen in Chicago, crossing tribal boundaries and pushing the limitations
of electronic music. Performances by Marci Ann, Lee, Mae the
Bellydancer, Jatare and Neta of Hipnotic and Hanan and Arcelia of
Smoke. EP Theater,
1820 S Halsted; suggested donation $10; show 8PM-10PM; all ages.
--Rites
of Spring Dark & Erotic Art Gallery NITE I. Chicago Artwork by:
Ellen Greene,
Zachary Pelka, Ary Gierut, Jennifer Anne Buckley, ProDeviant & ~E~
original Dark Sounds by DJ Dep & DJ Ain Sof Dark & Hot
Burlesque
Performances by: Dollface, Red Hot Annie & Viva LaMuerte Live Dark
Musical Performance by Mark Bose + Vegan & Traditional Hors
d'oeuvre,
Drinks & Surprises!!! Donations Appreciated! Click here to RSVP now! Nineteen
Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W
Belmont Ave (entrance on Wolcott); 8pm-11:30pm; 21+.
--
Midnight MOVIE: Repo! The Genetic Opera at the Music Box
Theatre, 3733 N Southport; visit website for full details.
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April 9
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--Vaudezilla presents Spring Fling Burlesque
Every Thursday features 5-6 different
performers from the roster: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam,
and Bonny Babs; other friends along for the fun are Paris Green, The
Honey Buns, Lady Jack, Kitten Kaboodle, Cruel Valentine, Bizarre Sally,
Naughty Natanya, Elisa Purls, Coo D Twat, MsPixy, and Miss Teddy Bare.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER - FREE SHOW; enjoy
some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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March 19 - April 5
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--Playing
with Fire (after Frankenstein). Bohemian Theatre Ensemble explores
a literary classic from a different perspective. Runs March 19-April 5;
Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N Glenwood; $20 ($10 for Goldstar.com
members... free membership!); all ages.
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April 4
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--Morrissey with The Courteeners.
Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence; $37.50 AND UP advance purchase via Ticket Triangle or Ticketmaster.com; 8PM; all ages?
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April 2
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--Vaudezilla presents Spring Fling Burlesque
Every Thursday features 5-6 different
performers from the roster: Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam,
and Bonny Babs; other friends along for the fun are Paris Green, The
Honey Buns, Lady Jack, Kitten Kaboodle, Cruel Valentine, Bizarre Sally,
Naughty Natanya, Elisa Purls, Coo D Twat, MsPixy, and Miss Teddy Bare.
For a schedule of appearances, visit Vaudezilla.
Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER - FREE SHOW; enjoy
some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase ON MONDAY! with Moulin Noir,
Faith Assembly and more TBA plus DJ Eric Turnillo.
Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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--Halloween Art Exhibit presents "Halloween in
March"! Every Sunday in March a new event! A celebration with art,
live music, magic and a costume ball! Visit Halloween
Art Exhibit for complete information. The
Orphanage, 643 W 31st St; $10 donation kindly
requested; 7PM - midnight; 18+ recommended.
--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with Dies Mali, Lockjaw, Incekt and Defcon
plus DJ Sean Payne (from Cyanotic). Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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March 28
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--Every last Saturday: Kinetic
with DJs WEiRD sKeTCH & MisterEntropy spinning cutting-edge
nonstandard industrial
club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything in between.
Jun Bar
(2nd floor), 2050 W Division St;
$3.00??;
9pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
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March 27
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--Kinetic
presents IT
AIN'T DEAD YET! featuring live music from pr0metheus
buRning,
Caustic & The
Gothsicles and Kinetic DJs.
Underground Lounge,
952 W Newport; $10.00; doors 9PM, show 9:30PM-2AM; 21+.
--Vaudezilla presents "BROADZILLA!" Free
burlesque show on the last Friday of every month at 10PM sharp and 1AM.
"Performances from: host Red Hot Annie, Wham Bam Pam, Bonny Babs, Lady
Jack, Salome Slaughter, Siren Jinx, Lady Annabelle, Backdoor Aly,
Bombshell, Diva Von Breeze, Lyra Belecqua, Violet Vogue, Sauda Namir,
and Mae the Bellydancer. This FREE event is sponsored by PBR and
Weichert-Endeavor Realty.
There’s no cover charge, and if you’re really lucky, you might just
walk out of there with some free swag from Vaudezilla and our sponsors!"
Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; NO COVER; bar open 10-4; 21+.
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March 22
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--Halloween Art Exhibit presents "Halloween in
March"! Every Sunday in March a new event! A celebration with art,
live music, magic and a costume ball! Visit Halloween
Art Exhibit for complete information. The
Orphanage, 643 W 31st St; $10 donation kindly
requested; 7PM - midnight; 18+ recommended.
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March 21
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--Kinetic
presents Mono
No Aware with special guests [CRITICAL][SYSTEM][ERROR] &
Aphorism and Kinetic DJs.
Underground Lounge,
952 W Newport; $10.00; doors 9PM, show 10PM-2:30AM; 21+.
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March 20
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with DJs WEiRD sKeTCH and Gremlin and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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March 15
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--"Gothic" Stitch n Bitch: a craft & coffee
meet; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click
here for details
--Halloween Art Exhibit presents "Halloween in
March"! Every Sunday in March a new event! A celebration with art,
live music, magic and a costume ball! Visit Halloween
Art Exhibit for complete information. The
Orphanage, 643 W 31st St; $10 donation kindly
requested; 7PM - midnight; 18+ recommended.
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March 14
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--WildClaw Theatre Company proudly announces Zombie
Bowling! You provide the zombie or the victim, we provide the shoes
and the bowling. Tickets are limited so buy your tickets today! $20
ADV, $25 at door; Timber Lanes, 1851 W Irving Park Rd; 9:00pm - ?; all
ages?
--Candy Coated Chaos with DJs DJ JenaMax
and Qbot. 2nd
Saturdays at LNG (2nd floor) - every month will have a different theme
but there will always be lots of candy and candy themed drink specials.
Hosted by Paulie; Photos
by Shriek Entertainment; Video by Pillbox79. We're keeping our setlists
open, no restrictions... so you could hear anything. Just as long as
it's got a good beat and you can dance to it. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; Free before 11pm, $5 cover after 11pm;
10PM-3AM; 21+.
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--Halloween Art Exhibit presents "Halloween in
March"! Every Sunday in March a new event! A celebration with art,
live music, magic and a costume ball! Visit Halloween
Art Exhibit for complete information. The
Orphanage, 643 W 31st St; $10 donation kindly
requested; 7PM - midnight; 18+ recommended.
--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with
Cruciform Injection, The Dark Clan, The
Gothsicles and xuberx plus DJ Sean Payne (from Cyanotic). Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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--Kinetic
presents: DOOMED! with DJs Licions & Gremlin. Jun Bar (2nd floor),
2050 W Division St;
$3.00;
9pm - 3am (free before 10!); 21+ w/ID.
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March 6-8
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--Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors.
Icons of the horror film industry, films, vendors/exhibitors,
presentations, costume contest, various performances and more. Wyndham
O'Hare, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL;
tickets $20 and up (evening events may be additional fee); Fri 3/6:
2PM-midnight-ish; Sat 3/7: 11AM-midnight or later; Sun 3/8: 11AM-7PM;
all ages. Our own DJ Brianne DJ'd the Celebrity Party and the
Spooktacular!
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March 5
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Top
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--Vaudezilla presents "Erin Go BraLess" "FREE weekly bar-top burlesque show with some of the
loveliest lasses to grace a Chicago burlesque stage, including:
Vaudezilla s fabulous foursome of Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam
Pam, and Bonnie Babs; other friends along for the fun are Paris Green,
The Honey Buns, Lady Jack, Pearl Pistol, Dizzy Lizzy Delicious, Titi
Touche, Kitten Kaboodle, Cruel Valentine, Bizarre Sally, Violet Vogue,
and Petite Moll." Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; enjoy some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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February 28
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Top
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--Time Tunnel Toys triple feature Creature Classic
B-Movie Fest! 6:45 - The Giant Gila Monster; 8:15 - Gammera the
Invincible; 10:00 - Dementia 13. Portage Theatre,
4050 N Milwaukee Ave; $10.00 for all three films; 5PM-12AM; 18+
recommended.
--Kinetic with DJs Sprite & Pathogen. Jun Bar
(2nd floor), 2050 W Division St;
$3.00??;
9pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
--Art show & Fundraiser for Hotei Gallery featuring
over 20 artists, more than 100 pieces of art, plus DJs. Hotei Gallery
& Art Center, 1445 W Morse; $20 donation includes open bar;
7pm-12am; all ages (21+ bar).
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February 27
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Top
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--Vaudezilla presents "BROADZILLA!" Free
burlesque show on the last Friday of every month at 10PM sharp and 1AM.
"Performances from: host Red Hot Annie, Wham Bam Pam, Bonny Babs, Lady
Jack, Salome Slaughter, Siren Jinx, Lady Annabelle, Backdoor Aly,
Bombshell, Diva Von Breeze, Lyra Belecqua, Violet Vogue, Sauda Namir,
and Mae the Bellydancer. This FREE event is sponsored by PBR and
Weichert-Endeavor Realty.
There’s no cover charge, and if you’re really lucky, you might just
walk out of there with some free swag from Vaudezilla and our sponsors!"
Exit Chicago, 1315 W North; NO COVER; bar open 10-4; 21+.
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February 26
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--Vaudezilla presents "Beads! Boobies! Booze!
Burlesque!" "Hotter than Louisiana asphalt! Spicier
than a bowl of Cajun jambalaya! Sexier than a stroll down Bourbon
Street ! What could it be? It’s Vaudezilla’s month-long Mardi
Gras-themed celebration... a little slice of the French Quarter right
here to the Windy City. Your scintillating host Red Hot Annie hosts a
free weekly burlesque show featuring the sparkliest, most bejeweled,
most beguiling burlesque performers in Chicago, including: Salome
Slaughter, Paris Green, Lady Jack, Pearl Pistol, Natasha Minsk, Donna
Touch, Bizarre Sally, Wham Bam Pam, & Siren Jinx." Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; enjoy some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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February 21
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--Kinetic
presents Unter
Null with special guests BioCarbon13
and guest DJ $#&@! with Kinetic DJs. Underground Lounge,
952 W Newport; $10.00; doors 9PM, show 10PM-2:30AM; 21+.
--Horror
Avenue's Horror Punk Festival
presents live music from Grave Robber, Grave Dirt, The Ugly, The
Horrids, Horror is Dead, The Creeperz, The Acne Kids, Violent Buddy
System plus zombie contest, tarot readings, make-up artist, merchants
and more. Klas, 5734 W Cermak, Cicero, IL; $8 ADV, $10 DOS; doors
6:30PM, show 7PM-midnight; all ages (21+ drink specials).
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with DJs WEiRD sKeTCH and MisterEntropy and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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--Vaudezilla presents "Beads! Boobies! Booze!
Burlesque!" "Hotter than Louisiana asphalt! Spicier
than a bowl of Cajun jambalaya! Sexier than a stroll down Bourbon
Street ! What could it be? It’s Vaudezilla’s month-long Mardi
Gras-themed celebration... a little slice of the French Quarter right
here to the Windy City. Your scintillating host Red Hot Annie hosts a
free weekly burlesque show featuring the sparkliest, most bejeweled,
most beguiling burlesque performers in Chicago, including: Salome
Slaughter, Paris Green, Lady Jack, Pearl Pistol, Natasha Minsk, Donna
Touch, Bizarre Sally, Wham Bam Pam, & Siren Jinx." Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; enjoy some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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--Bloody
Valentine's Day with Zombie Pin-up Contest! Dress
up as your faveorite dead sex symbol/heart throb. Get
dolled up and join the
Zombie Pin-up contest brought to you by Sinister Visions inc. Winner
will be featured on www.zombiepinups.com and don't forget the prizes
and join Kitty for pin up style photo shoot! Pin up contest
starts at 1:00 am, so get there early to ensure your place as space IS
LIMITED.
So bring your sexy self and enjoy a Valentine's evening that you are
sure to remember. Neo, 2350 N
Clark; $5; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
--Candy Coated Chaos with DJs DJ JenaMax
and Qbot. 2nd
Saturdays at LNG (2nd floor) - every month will have a different theme
but there will always be lots of candy and candy themed drink specials.
This month, a special Valentine's Day edition! Hosted by Paulie; Photos
by Shriek Entertainment; Video by Pillbox79. We're keeping our setlists
open, no restrictions... so you could hear anything. Just as long as
it's got a good beat and you can dance to it. Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; Free before 11pm, $5 cover after 11pm;
10PM-3AM; 21+.
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--The Prairie Cartel, Mr Russia, Apteka and Lasers
& Fast & Shit with DJ Scary Lady Sarah. Metro, 3730
N
Clark; $8; doors 8PM, New Wave Dance Party after the concert until at
least 1AM; 18+.
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--Vaudezilla presents "Beads! Boobies! Booze!
Burlesque!" "Hotter than Louisiana asphalt! Spicier
than a bowl of Cajun jambalaya! Sexier than a stroll down Bourbon
Street ! What could it be? It’s Vaudezilla’s month-long Mardi
Gras-themed celebration... a little slice of the French Quarter right
here to the Windy City. Your scintillating host Red Hot Annie hosts a
free weekly burlesque show featuring the sparkliest, most bejeweled,
most beguiling burlesque performers in Chicago, including: Salome
Slaughter, Paris Green, Lady Jack, Pearl Pistol, Natasha Minsk, Donna
Touch, Bizarre Sally, Wham Bam Pam, & Siren Jinx." Blue
Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Av; NO COVER; enjoy some
authentic New Orleans cuisine and some tasty beverages while dancers
perform in a bar-top show that starts promptly at 10:00pm until
11:00pm; 21+.
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--Haute
Horror - two horror films, one week.
Dazzling animated anthology FEAR(S) OF THE DARK, presented in
beautifully austere black-and-white, plumbs the dark recesses of the
mind—cerebral, sexual, and primal. LET THE RIGHT ONE IN centers on
12-year-old loner Oskar who becomes attracted and attached to the new
girl next door and learns she is quite different from other kids. LET
THE RIGHT ONE IN is an adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist's
international bestseller and is uniquely Swedish, beautiful, and
quietly terrifying. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St; various
film times; $9.00 general admission, discounts for students, members
and discount on 2nd film when purchased together.
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with Sensuous
Enemy, Lady Parasyte and We Are Now
Awake plus DJ :EYG: (of The Gothsicles). Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
--Shimmer with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning
shoegaze, dreampop, psychedelic and darker, moodier
indie music. Free pizza (while supplies last) and drink specials! Smart
Bar (below Metro),
3730
N
Clark; NO COVER; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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--Kinetic
presents: DOOMED! with DJs Pathogen and Licious, along with special
guest DJ Qbot. Jun Bar (2nd floor), 2050 W Division St;
$3.00;
9pm - 3am (free before 10!); 21+ w/ID.
--Nocturna with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning a
highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial,
post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, darkwave, dark
indie & more. CD giveaways often. Metro, 3730
N
Clark; $10; 11PM-4AM; 18+.
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--Wax Trax! Showcase featuring music and videos from
all of your favorite & obscure Wax Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9pm-1:30am. Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus
until 4am. Berlin,
954
W Belmont; no cover before 12:30pm or with Going.com RSVP, $5 cover after 12:30pm; 21+.
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--Dark Sounds with DJs Peter Propaganda
and special guest Scary Lady Sarah. Come out for some great industrial
and EBM. Cool new
club - great atmosphere and great musicK. The Zoo, 3369 N Clark; NO
COVER!;
10:00-2:00; 21+.
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--Combichrist with guests Black
Light Burns and Desillusion with DJ Scary Lady Sarah. House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn; $14.50 and up advance; doors 5:30PM; all ages.
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--Chicago's Candlemass 2009 presented by Sempiternal
Productions and Nocturnal Dominion. Celebrating the Pagan festival
and promoting diversity among dark subcultures and extreme music! Live
music from Nightshade, Critical System Error, Leproso & Den of
Vipers. Nocturnal Dominion merchandise will also be available. La Costa
Theatre, 3931 N Elston, 2ND floor; $20.00 ADV (includes 5 FREE drinks
& FREE Nightshade DVD; doors 7PM, show 8PM; 18+ (21+ for alcohol).
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--Gothic Art Chicago and Bondage
Night Chicago present Naughty Playground. Live set from Whore in
Babalon (featuring Jonathan of Cruciform Injection) with DJs Peter Propaganda,
Qbot
and $#&@!, plus fetish play with Mistress Xena, Candy XXX &
Ammunition. Kinetic Playground, 1113 W Lawrence; $15.00 (Reduced cover
before 11:00PM with RSVP to Going.com);
10p-4a; 21+.
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Annual Winter
Carnival Masquerade
• Live music from Voltaire
& full band, Comasoft
and
Curiosity
(just off of their Japanese tour!)
• Dark
Illusionist, Master Ron Fitzgerald
• Merchant Bazaar including
• Crisiswear
• Darby's
Dungeon Chainmaille
• Fitzgerald's
Realm
• Horror
Avenue
• Mad
Queens and just added:
• WTII Records
• ProDeviant.com
and
• Dollfaced
Horrors / Adaxonica Art!
• Plus FREE
face painting {just
added!}, Masquerade Contest,
Party
Favors,
Giveaways, and yes...
MORE!
*Fun
will start right
away - get there early, have
dinner, do some
shopping, dancing & drinkin'!*
The
Abbey, 3420 W Grace; $20 ADV, $25 DOS; 8PM-2AM; 18+.
$20 ADVANCE TICKETS
AVAILABLE NOW!
-Online
via Ticketweb OR
no-fee, cash-only pre-sale at
-99th
Floor, 3406 N Halsted, 773-348-7781
(open M, Th
& F 1-9; Sa
12-9; Su 12-7),
-from Slash
and at
-The Abbey box office
Thanks to event sponsors Computer Geeks, Projekt and Fitzgerald's
Realm
P.S. Voltaire's birthday is the
next day -- please DON'T
bring gifts (he can't take them with), but wish him a happy birthday!
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--Dark Sounds with DJs Peter Propaganda
and guests. Come out for some great industrial and EBM. Cool new
club - great atmosphere and great musicK. The Zoo, 3369 N Clark; $5.00;
10:00-2:00; 21+
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--Horror Society Chicago presents B-Movie Madness. Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; $15 at door, $12 advance; 5:00PM-midnight; ALL AGES.
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with DJs Licious and Gremlin and Neo resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
--Dark Sounds with DJs Peter Propaganda
and guests. Come out for some great industrial and EBM. Cool new
club - great atmosphere and great musicK. The Zoo, 3369 N Clark; $5.00;
10:00-2:00; 21+
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with Oneiroid
Psychosis, Illusion of Safety, Mister
Fuckhead Ensemble and Aphorism
plus
DJ TBA. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00 DOS; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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De/Vision
and Seabound
dual headlining Alliance Tour II
DJs Brianne and
Noir
plus guest DJ Jason
Ash
before, between & after bands.
The Abbey,
3420 W Grace; 9PM-2AM; 18+.
$17.00
ADV online
via Ticketweb OR
no-fee, cash-only pre-sale at
99th Floor, 3406 N Halsted, 773-348-7781
(open M, Th
& F 1-9; Sa
12-9; Su 12-7),
from Slash
and at
The Abbey box office,
$20.00 day of show.
Click
here to read press release
Chicago show
supported by
Computer
Geeks - Neo
Nightclub - Chicago Suicide Club
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& Seabound after party! Neo, 2350 N
Clark; $5.00 cover; 10PM-5AM; 21+.
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--Kinetic presents a NEXUS 6 night with guest DJ
Unter Null with Neo resident Razer-X. "Since
1996, Erica Dunham has been recording and releasing music under the
pseudonym Unter Null, ranging from early powernoise to aggressive EBM,
eventually becoming one of the top sellers on her home label, Alfa
Matrix. Only a few months ago she headlined a tour with C/A/T across
the US, playing to a full house at the Underground Lounge here in
Chicago..". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $8.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
--Dark Sounds with DJs Peter Propaganda,
Qbot
and $#&@!. Come out for some great industrial and EBM. Cool new
club - great atmosphere and great musicK. The Zoo, 3369 N Clark; $5.00;
10:00-2:00; 21+
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--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera returns for another
limited engagement! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Runs Jan.
2-3; tickets $9.25; midnight; mature audience recommended.
--Kinetic
presents: DOOMED! with DJs MisterEntropy & WEiRD sKeTCH and guest
DJ :EYG: of the Gothsicles. Jun Bar (2nd floor), 2050 W Division St;
$3.00;
9pm - 3am (free before 10!); 21+ w/ID.
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--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera returns for another
limited engagement! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Runs Jan.
2-3; tickets $9.25; midnight; mature audience recommended.
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--Gothic Art Chicago and Bondage
Night Chicago present: Naughty New Year 2009. DJs Peter Propaganda
and &$#&@ plus Mistress Xena will be as Naughty as ever...
Complimentary Champagne Toast @ midnight. Manhattan's Bar, 415 S
Dearborn; $20; 10PM-2AM;
21+.
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--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera returns for another
limited engagement! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Runs Dec.
5, 6, 26 & 27; tickets $9.25; midnight; mature audience recommended.
--KINETIC, always featuring cutting-edge nonstandard
industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything
in between, with DJ Sprite & Guest DJ Arcanus. First Saturdays @ Fiesta Cantina, 3407 N Clark; $3 cover, free
before 11pm; 10pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
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--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera returns for another
limited engagement! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Runs Dec.
5, 6, 26 & 27; tickets $9.25; midnight; mature audience recommended.
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--KILTER Magazine: Winter Release Party & movie
night. Take this opportunity to talk about art, music, writing, etc.
Fuzzy & Peter Propaganda host A Christmas Nightmare Double Feature:
A Christmas Story & The Nightmare Before Christmas films will be
shown beginning at 8PM. KILTER Magazine copies available for $5.00;
free popcorn; BYOB. Nineteen
Hundred and One Gallery,
1901 W Belmont (entry on Wolcott); $3 donation requested; 7PM-midnight;
18+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with DJs Sprite and Pathogen and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "Once a month, the
inmates take over the
asylum and unleash a barrage of dancefloor madness. The music format is
a mix of club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familiar genres.". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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--Chicago Flair Benefit for Maria the Purple
Goddess. JILT
and Stewed Tomatos perform live. Burlesque performances by Viva La
Muerte and Ms. Bea Haven (of Girlie-Q Productions); insanely funny
video comedy skits by Chicago's very own RookieTV; the Chicago
Dominatrix with an international reputation and wicked way, Miss Maya
Sinstress, as she performs a dynamic work of performance art;
incredible punk by The Stewed Tomatoes;Industrial by JILT (feat. Peter
Propaganda) House grooves by THE DJ Lee Farmer; edgy and intelligent
Hip-Hop by Cochise Soulstar (of Paradox); spoken word performance by
the hypnotic Miss Vine; magical illusions by Master Illusionist Ron
Fitzgerald; a freaky fetish performance by the incomparable Miss Xena;
a special appearance on Single Payer Healthcare by Donna Smith of
Michael Moore's SiCKO; and more! There will also be a fashion show of
hard-to find and exquisitely sexy latex clothes created by Chicago
latex fashion's House of Bias. Martyr's,
3855 N Lincoln; $15; 8PM-2AM;
21+.
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--Dave
of WTII Records
presents his Sunday Showcase with Chris
Connelly, i:scintilla and Side-Project
plus
DJ Toast and a special holiday burlesque performance from Red Hot Annie
and the ladies of
Vaudezilla. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00 DOS; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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--The
Goth Wintertime Craft Faire: Over 20 of Chicago's best gothic
crafters & artists featuring jewelry, art work, knitting, leather,
dolls, toys, candles and other unique gifts plus coffee, bake sale,
more refreshments, raffles and MORE. Nineteen
Hundred and One Gallery,
1901 W Belmont (entry on Wolcott); Noon to 8:00PM;
all ages.
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--Spetsnaz and Obscenity
Trial dual headlining United Tour 2008 with DJs Noir and Brianne. Cafe Lura,
3184 N Milwaukee; $8.00 cover; 10PM-3AM; 21+.
"Swedish electro-berzerkers Spetsnaz were formed by
Pontus Stålberg and Stefan Nilsson in Örebro, Sweden in the
autumn of 2001. With the powerful vocals, frenetic pounding bass lines
and relentless rhythmic assault, Spetsnaz have the aggression and the
melody to be the missing link between the heavy scene and the pop
scene."
"..it is the strong voice of Oliver Wand that carries the catchy
electropop songs like ’Go Away’ and ’Lecture’... ’My Mind Your Mind’ is
a potential single with a huge 80’s feel that can go straight into the
charts. ’So Easy’ and ’Inside Out’ remind a bit of And One and the dark
EBM influenced ’This Place’ reminds of Covenant.. Obscenity Trial
delivers a very well-balanced album with That Night of which I’m sure
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--KINETIC, always featuring cutting-edge nonstandard
industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything
in between, begins again at a new location with DJs Licious &
Gremlin. First Saturdays @ Fiesta Cantina, 3407 N Clark; $5 cover, free
before 10pm; 9pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera returns for another
limited engagement! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Runs Dec.
5, 6, 26 & 27; tickets $9.25; midnight; mature audience recommended.
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--Fierce Drag Cabaret with Brianne
VJ'ing in the video bar with 80's, New Wave and
early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; special guests; free drag
show. Spin,
800 W
Belmont; NO COVER; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
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--Amanda Palmer (of The Dresden
Dolls) with The
Builders and The Butchers. $22.50 ADV; Metro,
3730 N Clark; doors 6:30PM, show 7:30PM; all ages.
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--Bruce Campbell on tour with his new movie "My Name is Bruce". Film runs three days only,
through 11/30, at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark;
see theater website for times and cost; all ages.
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--Apathademon presents The Awakening II: Dark
Bazaar, an
intense
night of dark music and celebration! Featuring live music performances
by Funker
Vogt and Lady Parasyte. Additional performances by fire and
performance art troupe Pyrotechniq, industrial dance troupe The Noir Dolls
and DJs Noir,
Mama
C & Mannchild. There will also be vendors, giveaways,
and sponsored by All Genre Travel: a featured raffle of a cabin for
two on the 2009 Goth Cruise! Reggie's
Rock Club, 2109 S State St; $22.00 advance via TicketWeb (includes 1 cruise
raffle ticket) , $25.00 DOS (includes 1 cruise raffle ticket), $50.00 VIP tickets (ADV or DOS, includes 2 cruise
raffle tickets, free beer and VIP seating); additional raffle tickets
may be purchased at the event for $5 each or 6 for $20; 8PM-3AM; 18+. Sponsored
by All Genre
Travel and ReGen
Magazine with local promotional sponsorship by us, Demons and
Darlings!
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--Bruce Campbell on tour with his new movie "My Name is Bruce". Film runs three days only,
through 11/30, at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark;
see theater website for times and cost; all ages.
--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera extremely limited
release RETURNS to Chicago for an additional two nights only! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Advance
tickets $10.00; midnight; mature audience recommended.
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--Bruce Campbell on tour with his new movie "My Name is Bruce". Film runs three days only,
through 11/30, at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark;
see theater website for times and cost; all ages.
--The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery presents Friday Film Double
Feature: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988; 88 min), Tales from
the Crypt (1972; 92 min). Guest hosted by GiGi Deluxe. First movie
begins at 8pm with
a 15 minute break between each, come for one or both. Popcorn, beer,
pop provided for $3 suggested donation. The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (entrance on
Wolcott); 8PM-12AM; 18+.
--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera extremely limited
release RETURNS to Chicago for an additional two nights only! The
Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Advance
tickets $10.00; midnight; mature audience recommended.
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--The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum presents IN THE DARK,
a spooky
kid-friendly exhibit. Surround yourself with the sights, sounds,
smells, and sensations of nature's night shift. See exhibit link for
all of the various programming, times and fees. Runs through November
25. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Drive.
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--Nocturna with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning a
highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial,
post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, darkwave, dark
indie & more. CD giveaways often. Metro, 3730
N
Clark; $10; 11PM-5AM; 18+.
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--The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery presents Friday Film Double
Feature: films TBA. Guest hosted by Happy. First movie begins at
8pm with
a 15 minute break between each, come for one or both. Popcorn, beer,
pop provided for $3 suggested donation. The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (entrance on
Wolcott); 8PM-12AM; 18+.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with DJs WEiRD sKeTCH and MisterEntropy and Neo
resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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--KINETIC presents Nachtmahr,
Alter Der Ruine & [critical][system][error].
Underground
Lounge, 952 W Newport; $10 cover; doors 8PM, show 9PM - 2AM; 21+
w/ID.
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--"Gothic" Stitch n Bitch: a craft & coffee
meet; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click
here for details
--First annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr; $15 single day, $35 for the
weekend, children under 12 free; Friday 2pm-midnight, Saturday
noon-midnight, Sunday noon-8pm; all ages.
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--First annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr; $15 single day, $35 for the
weekend, children under 12 free; Friday 2pm-midnight, Saturday
noon-midnight, Sunday noon-8pm; all ages.
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--First annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr; $15 single day, $35 for the
weekend, children under 12 free; Friday 2pm-midnight, Saturday
noon-midnight, Sunday noon-8pm; all ages.
--The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery presents Friday Film Double
Feature: The
Shining (1980; 146 min), The
Exorcist (1973; 122 min). Guest hosted by Mistress Xena. First
movie begins at 8pm with
a 15 minute break between each, come for one or both. Popcorn, beer,
pop provided for $3 suggested donation. The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (entrance on
Wolcott); 8PM-12AM; 18+.
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--"Repo!
The Genetic Opera" horror/sci-fi/rock opera extremely limited
release comes to Chicago for one night only! The Repo! Road Tour
stops at Music Box Theater, 3733 N Southport Ave. Advance
tickets $15.00; 10:30
p.m.; mature audience recommended.
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--Dave of WTII Records presents his Sunday Showcase with Mind
Flux Funeral, AM.Psych and French
Horn Rebellion plus DJ TBA. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $6.00 DOS; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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--The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery presents Art of the Dead
Dark & Erotic
Arts Reception Nite II featuring live flesh painting by Zore, live
dark musical seranade by Mark Bose and the debut of "Turtle" by
performance artist Elena, Artwork by: Jennifer Anne Buckley, Zore, Lady
Helene's Flames, Samsarah, Adan Holzrichter, Natasha Blue, Decades,
Volium
& Vine, and ~E~, plus DJ Peter Propaganda. The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (entrance on
Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 21+.
--KINETIC, always featuring cutting-edge nonstandard
industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything
in between, begins again at a new location with DJs Licious &
Gremlin. First Saturdays @ Fiesta Cantina, 3407 N Clark; $5 cover, free
before 10pm; 9pm - 3am; 21+ w/ID.
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--The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery presents Art of the Dead
Dark & Erotic
Arts Reception Nite I featuring live trip-hop set by The Key
Commander, Gore-tastic Burlesque performance by Viva LaMuerte, Artwork
by: Jennifer Anne Buckley, Zore, Lady Helene's Flames, Samsarah, Adan
Holzrichter, Natasha Blue, Decades, Volium
& Vine, and ~E~, plus DJ Scary Lady Sarah. The
Nineteen Hundred & One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (entrance on
Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 21+.
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--Tokyo Gore Police film runs 10/31-11/6 at Facets Cinematheque,
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--Tokyo Gore Police film runs 10/31-11/6 at Facets Cinematheque,
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--Tokyo Gore Police film runs 10/31-11/6 at Facets Cinematheque,
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--Tokyo Gore Police film runs 10/31-11/6 at Facets Cinematheque,
1517 W Fullerton; see Facets website for show times, ticket prices and
details.
--Night Falls. Four scenes culled
from the scripts of a never-before-seen television
horror show will be presented live on stage. In the town of Knight
Falls, Maine, nothing is as it seems. A zero turns hero by manipulating
time itself in the chilling "Take Your Time." A mime is framed for a
grisly murder but has nothing to say in his defense in "Tiny Dancer." A
failing salesman takes control of his life, as well as the lives of
others, in "Influence People." A beautiful, young co-ed boards a train
to oblivion in the terrifying "Nightmare on Rails." Narrator Rob
Burlington will guide audiences through this tiny, terrifying town
trapped in time. The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N Broadway; $10.00;
Sundays at 7PM through Nov. 2; mature audience recommended.
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--Oscar Wilde's classic haunting story, The Picture of
Dorian Gray play adaptation runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N Glenwood 773-761-4477.
Visit website for complete information.
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--Tokyo Gore Police film runs 10/31-11/6 at Facets Cinematheque,
1517 W Fullerton; see Facets website for show times, ticket prices and
details.
--Planet Earth! Subterranean, 2011 W North; $10.00 ADV, $12 DOS; 10:00 p.m.; 21+.
--Devil's Night - A Date With The Dead 2008 Fetish Ball.
DJs Peter
Propaganda and END The DJ plus Miss Maya
Sinstress, Vine , Gigi DeLuxe, and more TBA. Dress code will be
strictly enforced by Dominatrices with cattle prods! Last year was a
big success. This year will be even more incredible with a Fetish
Fashion Show featuring the works of Darklord 1000000 & Vex Latex,
Hardcore Burlesque & Fetish Performances and a Day Of The Dead
themed costume contest. $25.00 ADV, $35.00 DOS; Kinetic Playground,
1113 W Lawrence; 8PM-5AM; 21+.
--Splatter Theater is back with a
raging vengeance at the Annoyance Theatre. Reserve your "blood seats"!
Parodying slasher films, stereotypical characters die in
different, hilarious, ways. Runs Saturdays through 11/1 (special
midnight performance Fri., Oct 31st). Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N
Broadway; $15.00; 10:01pm; mature audiences recommended. See Splatter
Theater link for tickets and more info.
--"Life got you down? Giant ants
rampaging through the streets? Martians in the White House? 50-foot
women using your train as nunchucks? When burdened with the harsh
realities of super science gone horribly wrong and impending alien
invasions, do what we do: Get a frosty beverage and dance your ass off.
Well then welcome to DOOMED! The party at the end of the world will be
at the super-posh Jun Bar in scenic Wicker Park. Your DJs Licious and
MisterEntropy, along with special guest DJ Cytokine, will provide the
finest in electronic music to drown out the alien death rays in the
background. The bar will serve you vodka and whiskey drink specials so
you can meet the interstellar menace with a stern look and a wobbly
stance. Helpful documentaries of past apocalyptic intergalactic
menaces, such as This Island Earth and I Married A Monster From Outer
Space (note: please do not marry monsters from outer space) will be on
hand to guide you in your new life as Martian chow". Kinetic
presents: DOOMED! at Jun Bar (2nd floor), 2050 W Division St; $5.00;
9pm - 3am (free before 10!); 21+ w/ID.
--Graveface Records "Day of the Dead" Showcase with
live performances by Black Moth Super Rainbow, Kid Dakota, Dreamend,
Hospital Ships and with guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah. The Abbey,
3420 W Grace; $14 ADV, $16 DOS; doors 8PM, show 9PM; 18+.
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--Frankenstein in Love, a wonderful play by
Clive Barker, twisting on the original idea -
chaos and monsters and oh, such exquisite
pain, directed by Gregory Gerhard. Revolution and chaos. Monsters and
mutants. Good and evil. Life and death. Blood and guts. A
heart-wrenching love story. Literally. Presented by Will Act for
Food Productions. $18 ($15 w/non-perishable food item), $10
students/seniors; Chemically
Imbalanced Theater, 1420 W Irving Park, 773-327-9725; runs
Thursdays thru Saturdays 7:30 p.m.
--New
Millennium Theatre presents The Texas Chainsaw Musical,
a
gore-soaked
musical parody of
the classic cult film! **Blood seats available on
a first
come-first serve basis. *Half-price tix are available NOW if you are a Goldstar
Member. Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at New Millennium Theatre
or reserved by calling 312-458-9083. National Pastime Theater, 4139 N Broadway; Friday
and Saturday 11:00 p.m.; 18+ recommended.
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--HALLOWEEN HAVOC horror film series runs through
October 31. Doors at 6:30 p.m. each night. Vintage toys, collectibles
& monster stuff on sale in the lobby! Halloween costume contest on
10/31, cash prize for best costume! TONIGHT: The Monster Squad,
Frankenstein Meets Wolfman and Fright Night; $7.00 single show, $10
triple feature ($35.00 all-week pass); Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; 7:30 p.m.; 18+.
--Tokyo Gore Police film runs 10/31-11/6 at Facets Cinematheque,
1517 W Fullerton; see Facets website for show times, ticket prices and
details.
--Splatter Theater is back with a
raging vengeance at the Annoyance Theatre. Reserve your "blood seats"!
Parodying slasher films, stereotypical characters die in
different, hilarious, ways. Runs Saturdays through 11/1 (special
midnight performance Fri., Oct 31st). Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N
Broadway; $15.00; 10:01pm; mature audiences recommended. See Splatter
Theater link for tickets and more info.
--A Devil Bunnies Wax Trax! Halloween @ Berlin
featuring music and videos from all of your favorite & obscure Wax
Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9:30pm-1:30am. Candy treats will be a flowin'...
Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus until 4am. Berlin, 954
W Belmont; no cover before 11pm, $5 cover after 11pm; 21+.
--Nocturna All Hallow's Eve Ball! with a costume
contest (win cash, free concert tickets, cds, gift certificates from
local goth-friendly businesses & much more!), frightening film
features, CD giveaways, treats (& maybe tricks?!) for *all*,
Halloween-themed belly dance performance by Read My Hips, and DJ Scary
Lady Sarah spinning a highly request-driven mix of current &
classic goth, industrial, post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new
wave, ebm, darkwave, dark indie & more. Metro, 3730
N Clark; $12 WITH COSTUME, $15 without; 11PM-4AM; 18+.
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--The Scooty
& JoJo Show returns with "Carpenter's HALLOWEEN". The classic
horror film adaptation set to the
Carpenters' classic songs! A hilarious night
that will make you laugh your guts out.
Mary's Attic, 5400 N Clark; $15.00; runs thru October: LIVES every
Tue-Wed-Thur at 8PM, DIES on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31.
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--HALLOWEEN HAVOC horror film series runs through
October 31. Doors at 6:30 p.m. each night. Vintage toys, collectibles
& monster stuff on sale in the lobby! Halloween costume contest on
10/31, cash prize for best costume! TONIGHT: Lost Boys and An
American Werewolf in London; $7.00 single show, $10 double feature
($35.00 all-week pass); Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; 7:30 p.m.; 18+.
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--HALLOWEEN HAVOC horror film series runs through
October 31. Doors at 6:30 p.m. each night. Vintage toys, collectibles
& monster stuff on sale in the lobby! Halloween costume contest on
10/31, cash prize for best costume! TONIGHT: The Texas Chainsaw
Massacre; $7.00 ($35.00 all-week pass); Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; 7:30 p.m.; 18+.
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--HALLOWEEN HAVOC horror film series runs through
October 31. Doors at 6:30 p.m. each night. Vintage toys, collectibles
& monster stuff on sale in the lobby! Halloween costume contest on
10/31, cash prize for best costume! TONIGHT: The Thing (1951 AND
Carpenter remake!); $7.00 single show, $10 double feature ($35.00
all-week pass); Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; 7:30 p.m.; 18+.
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--HALLOWEEN HAVOC horror film series runs through
October 31. Doors at 6:30 p.m. each night. Vintage toys, collectibles
& monster stuff on sale in the lobby! Halloween costume contest on
10/31, cash prize for best costume! TONIGHT: Dawn of the Dead;
$7.00 at door ($35.00 all-week pass); Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; 7:30 p.m.; 18+.
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--CLIVE BARKER - ONE DAY ONLY! Original Concept
Paintings for the film Midnight Meat Train along with other artwork not
yet seen. Clive Barker WILL be in attendance. Exhibit 1 - 7 PM; Mr.
Barker is scheduled for 2 - 5 PM visitation with autographs from 4 - 5
PM only. Packer
Schopf Gallery, 942 W Lake.
--Night Falls. Four scenes culled
from the scripts of a never-before-seen television
horror show will be presented live on stage. In the town of Knight
Falls, Maine, nothing is as it seems. A zero turns hero by manipulating
time itself in the chilling "Take Your Time." A mime is framed for a
grisly murder but has nothing to say in his defense in "Tiny Dancer." A
failing salesman takes control of his life, as well as the lives of
others, in "Influence People." A beautiful, young co-ed boards a train
to oblivion in the terrifying "Nightmare on Rails." Narrator Rob
Burlington will guide audiences through this tiny, terrifying town
trapped in time. The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N Broadway; $10.00;
Sundays at 7PM through Nov. 2; mature audience recommended.
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--Demons and Darlings presents DJ Krischan Wesenberg of Rotersand
at Neo,
2350 N Clark, alongside resident DJ Ryan Bedlam. $10.00 cover; doors
10PM-5AM; 21+.
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--Halloween Art Exhibit CLOSING RECEPTION. Costume
Ball! Music by Thorn Fetish and more! St. Paul Cultural Center, 2215 W
North; $5.00; 7PM-midnight; all ages (some mature content, discretion
advised).
--The Incurable Theater presents the world premiere
of "In The Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea"
a combination of puppetry, masks, live
actors, shadowplay, and projections into a unique production inspired
by F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film Nosferatu. The darkly comic tale
depicts the struggles of Count Orlock as he travels by sea, stowed away
on the Russian schooner, "The Demeter." As he travels to a foreign land
to begin life anew, his debilitating insomnia brings to life his
insecurities and nightmares. This new play was written by Jill Summers,
whose short stories are frequently heard on Chicago Public Radio's
Third Coast International Audio Festival.. Studio
Theater, 78 E Washington St; 7:30PM Fridays and Saturdays through
10/25. See theater link for price and additional info.
--Music Box Massacre 24-Hour Horror Marathon.
Special Guests: Clive Barker, Joseph Zito, Lucky McKee; Film line-up:
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, White Zombie, The Old Dark House, Eyes Without
A Face, Phantom of the Paradise, Midnight Meat Train and more; Plus:
vendor tables, appearances by Count Midnight and Aaron "Dr. AC"
Christensen, Rusty Nails will MC, live auction for AIDS charity Vital
Bridges, free Monster drinks, prizes & surprises! Wear a costume!
Wear pajamas! Bring your sleeping bag! Bring your pillows! See websites
for full line-up and more details. $27.00 ADV, $33 DOS; Music Box,
3733 N Southport; Noon 10/25 to Noon 10/26; all ages (curfew will be
observed).
--An evening of spoken word with: Henry Rollins -
"Recountdown Tour". Vic Theatre,
3145 North Sheffield; $26.50 ADV; doors 7PM, show 8PM; all ages.
--DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Splatter Theater is back with a
raging vengeance at the Annoyance Theatre. Reserve your "blood seats"!
Parodying slasher films, stereotypical characters die in
different, hilarious, ways. Runs Saturdays through 11/1 (special
midnight performance Fri., Oct 31st). Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N
Broadway; $15.00; 10:01pm; mature audiences recommended. See Splatter
Theater link for tickets and more info.
--Prissy
B!tch Productions presents their monthly club event with guest DJ Scary Lady Sarah and DJs Gil G & Prince of
Darkness. Burlesque show featuring: Red Hot Annie, The Honey Buns,
Cherish the Burlesque Goddess, Sioux Sinner, Salome Slaughter, and
Cruel Valentine. Sponsored by the Windy City Comic Con (appearances by
many of the Comic Con artists); Costume contest: prizes awarded to the
top 2 male & female heroes or villains (prizes provided by the
Windy City Comic Con); raffles for one of a kind art. Villains, 649 S
Clark; NO COVER; 9:00pm - 3:00am; 21+.
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of "In The Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea"
a combination of puppetry, masks, live
actors, shadowplay, and projections into a unique production inspired
by F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film Nosferatu. The darkly comic tale
depicts the struggles of Count Orlock as he travels by sea, stowed away
on the Russian schooner, "The Demeter." As he travels to a foreign land
to begin life anew, his debilitating insomnia brings to life his
insecurities and nightmares. This new play was written by Jill Summers,
whose short stories are frequently heard on Chicago Public Radio's
Third Coast International Audio Festival. Studio
Theater, 78 E Washington St; 7:30PM Fridays and Saturdays through
10/25. See theater link for price and additional info.
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--"Gothic" Stitch n Bitch: a craft & coffee
meet; FREE; 3:00PM; ALL AGES. Click
here for details
--Night Falls. Four scenes culled
from the scripts of a never-before-seen television
horror show will be presented live on stage. In the town of Knight
Falls, Maine, nothing is as it seems. A zero turns hero by manipulating
time itself in the chilling "Take Your Time." A mime is framed for a
grisly murder but has nothing to say in his defense in "Tiny Dancer." A
failing salesman takes control of his life, as well as the lives of
others, in "Influence People." A beautiful, young co-ed boards a train
to oblivion in the terrifying "Nightmare on Rails." Narrator Rob
Burlington will guide audiences through this tiny, terrifying town
trapped in time. The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N Broadway; $10.00;
Sundays at 7PM through Nov. 2; mature audience recommended.
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--Halloween Art Exhibit OPENING RECEPTION. Music by
Rusted Halo, dark magic by Fitzgerald's Realm and more! St. Paul
Cultural Center, 2215 W North; $10.00; 7PM-11PM; all ages?
--The Incurable Theater presents the world premiere
of "In The Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea"
a combination of puppetry, masks, live
actors, shadowplay, and projections into a unique production inspired
by F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film Nosferatu. The darkly comic tale
depicts the struggles of Count Orlock as he travels by sea, stowed away
on the Russian schooner, "The Demeter." As he travels to a foreign land
to begin life anew, his debilitating insomnia brings to life his
insecurities and nightmares. This new play was written by Jill Summers,
whose short stories are frequently heard on Chicago Public Radio's
Third Coast International Audio Festival. Studio
Theater, 78 E Washington St; 7:30PM Fridays and Saturdays through
10/25. See theater link for price and additional info.
--DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Splatter Theater is back with a
raging vengeance at the Annoyance Theatre. Reserve your "blood seats"!
Parodying slasher films, stereotypical characters die in
different, hilarious, ways. Runs Saturdays through 11/1 (special
midnight performance Fri., Oct 31st). Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N
Broadway; $15.00; 10:01pm; mature audiences recommended. See Splatter
Theater link for tickets and more info.
--Kinetic presents: Terrorfakt,
pr0metheus bUrning, Tonikom, The
Gothsicles & Defcon; various Kinetic DJs. $15.00 ADV, $17.00 DOS; The
Abbey,
3420 W Grace; doors 7PM, show 8PM; 18+.
If you bought tickets for the Melotron show,
tickets are transferable, with the price difference refunded at the
door. If you bought a ticket for Melotron and don't want to see this
show, please contact Ticketweb or the Abbey Pub, whichever you bought
through, for a refund.
Afterparty at Neo, 2350 N Clark, w/ surprise guest DJ and free entry
with your pass from the show! (Neo is strictly 21+, sorry kids).
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--The Incurable Theater presents the world premiere
of "In The Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea"
a combination of puppetry, masks, live
actors, shadowplay, and projections into a unique production inspired
by F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film Nosferatu. The darkly comic tale
depicts the struggles of Count Orlock as he travels by sea, stowed away
on the Russian schooner, "The Demeter." As he travels to a foreign land
to begin life anew, his debilitating insomnia brings to life his
insecurities and nightmares. This new play was written by Jill Summers,
whose short stories are frequently heard on Chicago Public Radio's
Third Coast International Audio Festival.. Studio
Theater, 78 E Washington St; 7:30PM Fridays and Saturdays through
10/25. See theater link for price and additional info.
--Every third Friday: Kinetic
invades Neo! NEXUS 6 with DJs Sprite and Licious and Neo resident
Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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--Die Maschine - EVERY
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THURSDAY! Presented
by DJs Noir
& Easy E.
Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& special guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop,
aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Momma
Kitty (aka Brianne) VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and
early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; NO COVER; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
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--Killing Joke with support TBA. House of Blues, 329
N Dearborn (note: NO re-entry for smokers!); tickets $23 presale via
Ticketmaster; doors 7:30PM, show 9PM; 17+ (as per
Ticketmaster).
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--Horror
Society Film Festival presenting "12 Hours of the Most Brutal
Horror Ever Seen" such as Vagrant, Eating Razors, The White Lie, Dead Bones, and many more! Advance tickets
online only $10.00! $15.00 at door; Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; NOON to MIDNIGHT; 18+.
--DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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--IMPERATIVE
REACTION (Metropolis Records) / [:SITD:]
(Metropolis Records) / AESTHETIC PERFECTION (Bractune Records); DJ
Noir spins. The
Abbey,
3420 W Grace; $17.00 in advance,
$20.00 on the day of show; 8:00pm - 1:00am; 18+.
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--Dave of WTII Records presents his Sunday Showcase with Android Lust,
Margin of Error and Trigger10D
plus DJs Drees
and Queen
April. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $8.00 adv, $10 dos; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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Voltaire returns to Chicago! Plus special guests, The Glass Hour,
and DJ Brianne.
COSTUME CONTEST - PRIZES for best "spooky" costume! Arrive early for
the GOTHIC BELLY DANCE "GOTHLA". And treat yourself to a tarot reading
by Katthrynn. Cafe
Lura,
3184 N Milwaukee; $15.00 at door only; 9:00pm - 3:00am; 21+.
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--Nick
Cave & the Bad Seeds. Riviera Theatre,
4746 N Racine; tickets $34 presale via Ticketmaster; doors 6:30PM, show 8PM; 18+.
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Three day horror film festival with submissions
from
around the world, including "Spine
Tingler! The William Castle Story", "Dark
Reel", and many more.
Plus, special guest appearances, including Tiffany
Shepis (Dubbed the "Princess of Scream",
Tiffany's horror film
career has spanned more than 10 years with such films as "Nympha", "Ted
Bundy" and "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" and including film
production roles), Svengoolie,
John Everson and more as well as vendors and fun
activities, such as spooky
make-up demos, a scream
contest, special FX
fashion show, and
the Zombie
Pinup Beauty Contest! The Portage
now serves beer and wine at their concession stand! (21+ with
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Film Festival! Join the CHFF crew and possibly film celebrities.
DJs Noir
and Brianne
spin dance music all night and the bar serves reasonably priced drinks.
Cafe
Lura,
3184 N Milwaukee; $5.00 cover, $3.00 cover with ticket stub from
any day of the CHFF; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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--DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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--"Gothic" Stitch n Bitch: a craft &
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Our 4th annual GOTHtoberfest will feature The
Crüxshadows on their 2008
Immortal Tour, plus guest bands Ayria> and
Chicago's own i:scintilla! Plus DJs Brianne and Noir,
drink & dinner specials AND
really cool vendors: Jewelry by Simin, Darby's
Dungeon Chainmail and more TBA. Reggie's Rock Club,
2109 S State[1];
$17.00 in advance (at 99th Floor, Reggie's box office
or online at Ticketweb),
$20.00 on the day of show; 9PM-3AM (note: bands start early!); 17+.
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Directions to
Reggie's:
Reggie's is located just two blocks east of Chinatown on the near
southside.
Contrary to perceptions, this area is actually very safe and crime is
low. For your own comfort, you may wish to travel to the venue with a
friend.
Street parking is plentiful and there is also the Chinatown parking lot
two blocks west at Wentworth & Cermak. If traveling via CTA, take
the Red Line to Chinatown, then walk east on Cermak to State St OR for
less walking, take the Red Line to Roosevelt then catch the #29 State
St bus southbound to 21st St. Click these links: Google Maps to Reggie's | Chicago Transit
to Reggie's |
--Special guest DJ JenaMax
[DJ Mike (Spatula) is on vacation] spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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--Every THIRD FRIDAY: Kinetic
presents NEXUS 6 with DJs [TBA] and Neo resident Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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A special
edition of Die Maschine!
Advance party for GOTHtoberfest,
featuring The
Crüxshadows!
Guest DJs from
GOTHtoberfest support band, and local favorites, i:scintilla.
See Slash at the DnD table in the back room for advance
tickets to GOTHtoberfest
(cash only) AND sign up for
a current Demons
and Darlings
Card for only $1.00 or present your current card (issued in 2008)
to enter drawing
to win prizes:
1st: Single guest
list
spot for GOTHtoberfest (3 prizes)
2nd: Copy of new Crüxshadows "Immortal" single CD (2 prizes)
3rd: Official Crüxshadows Immortal Tour poster (10 prizes)
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Die Maschine - EVERY
3rd
THURSDAY! Presented
by DJs Noir
& Easy E.
Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& special guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop,
aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Brianne VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and
early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will
occasionally be available, from 10PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; NO COVER; 10pm - 2am; 21+. Ticket sales and a drawing for tickets to the Imperative
Reaction show on 10/8 was also held.
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--Dave of WTII Records presents his Sunday Showcase with Iris, CTRL and Comasoft
plus DJ TBA. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $8.00 adv, $10 dos; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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--DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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--Horrorbles
presents a classic horror film double feature every 2nd Friday. See Horrorbles
website for film info and advance tickets. $10.00; Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; all ages.
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--Gothla in Pilsen - A Gothic Hafla featuring
Chicago area bellydancers Mae the Bellydancer, Moxie, Sonya Souk, Midnight Tribe,
and many more. Appetizer buffet provided; BYOB (blanket and bottle);
this is an outdoor event. Interested in performing? Contact Mae the
Bellydancer to get in the lineup. The Old Stage in Pilsen, 814 W
19th St; $5.00; 6PM-10PM; 21+.
--DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial, Retro-Electro,
New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Kinetic, "Chicago's angriest club" is back TO
STAY! Now the first Saturday of the month always featuring cutting-edge
industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything
in between. This month: DJs WEiRD sKeTCH & Killjoy. Drink specials
are $4
vodka crans (the Blood of Our Enemies, for those of you playing at
home) and $2 PBRs. Spot 6, 3343 N Clark St; $5 cover, but free before
10pm! 9pm -
3am, 21+.
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--MYTHIC CREATURES: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids.
The Field Museum offers a temporary exhibit on fantastic
creatures that cannot be found in any natural history collection.
Examine where these legends came from and see imaginative
artwork depicting these imaginary beings. Exhibit runs thru
September 1, 2008 at the Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive,
312-922-9410; $19 Adults, $14 Seniors, $9 Children ages 4-11, incl. gen
adm.
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--NEW NIGHT DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial,
Retro-Electro, New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
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--Secret Society of DJs featuring Goth Paul, Qbot and Peter Propaganda.
Come out and have a drink; let the dark sounds wash your week away and
prepare you for the weekend... No cover, and you don't need to know the
secret handshake to get in... Dukes Hideaway, 6920 N Glenwood; NO
COVER; 10PM-2AM; 21+.
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--NEW NIGHT DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial,
Retro-Electro, New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; NO COVER; 9PM-2AM; 21+.
--Day Three of Reverence
Fest> Madison, WI. See website for full line
up, ticketing and other info; 21+.
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--Kinetic
presents NEXUS 6 with DJs [TBA] and Neo resident Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+. (Note: this event is usually held
every 3rd Friday, but the gang will be out of town then, so this one's
been moved.
--Day Two of Reverence
Fest Madison, WI. See website for full line
up, ticketing and other info; 18+.
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--Day One of Reverence
Fest Madison, WI. See website for full line
up, ticketing and other info; 21+.
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--Movieside & MPShows present: Terror in the
Aisles! Over 14 hours of horror madness. Spine Tingler! The William
Castle Story (Chicago Premiere!); The Tingler (The Vincent Price
Classic!); The Hills Have Eyes (The Original 70's sickness!); Slumber
Party Massacre (Get your sleeping bag ready!); Deadly Spawn (with Doug
McKeown in Person!); Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (with John
McNaughton in Person!); The Machine Girl (The new Japanese Horror
Sensation!); plus these great short films (and more!): The Demonology
of Desire - (Rod from
Rue Morgue's new short film); The Listening Dead (Rue Morgue's Best
Short of 2007!); more guests and films to be announced soon! Plus
Dealer Tables, Guest Host Aaron "Dr AC" Christensen, a live
charity auction, prizes and surprizes! Pay once and come and go
as you please! Bring Blankets, Costumes, Pajamas and Pillows! (All
films and guests are subject to change.) Portage
Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee; $13 presale, $17 @ door; Noon - 2am; all ages.
--NEW NIGHT DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial,
Retro-Electro, New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; 9PM-?; 21+.
--Nocturna with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning a
highly request-driven mix of current & classic goth, industrial,
post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave, ebm, darkwave, dark
indie & more. Metro, 3730 N
Clark; $10.00; 11pm - 5am; 18+.
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--Wax Trax! Showcase featuring music and videos from
all of your favorite & obscure Wax Trax! artists with DJs Greg Haus
& JenaMax from 9pm-1:30am. Afterwards its Cosmix with DJ Greg Haus
until 4am. Berlin, 954 W Belmont; no cover before 11pm, $5 cover after 11pm; 21+.
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--Hotter Than Hell Dark & Erotic Gallery Reception
closing: DJ Dirt Nap; "Insect Inside" Live Erotic Performance Art by
Mistress Vine & Lady Myah; Artwork by: Erik Pertl, Viva La Muerte,
Johnny Tran, Geo, Claudine, Cat, Lady Helene's Flames, ProDeviant,
Volium & Vine, ~E~; appetizers & drinks provided. The
Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W Belmont (enter on
Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 21+.
--NEW NIGHT DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial,
Retro-Electro, New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; 9PM-?; 21+.
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--Hotter Than Hell Dark & Erotic Gallery Reception
opening: DJ Brianne;
Live Burlesque/Performance Art by Viva La Muerte; Artwork by: Erik
Pertl, Viva La Muerte, Johnny Tran, Geo, Claudine, Cat, Lady Helene's
Flames, ProDeviant, Volium & Vine, ~E~; appetizers & drinks
provided. The Nineteen Hundred and One Gallery, 1901 W
Belmont (enter on Wolcott); donation requested; 8PM-11:30PM; 21+.
--Horrorbles presents a classic horror film double feature every 2nd Friday. See Horrorbles
website for film info and advance tickets. $10.00; Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; all ages.
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--Kinetic, "Chicago's angriest club" is back. The
notorious Kinetic dance night returns. Rhythmic noize, aggro EBM, IDM,
glitch, and all the
music in between. w/ DJs Sprite and Gremlin. Drink specials are $4
vodka crans (the Blood of Our Enemies, for those of you playing at
home) and $2 PBRs. Bartending by Michelle, so you know she'll treat you
right. Spot 6, 3343 N Clark St; $5 cover, but free before 10pm! 9pm -
3am, 21+.
--NEW NIGHT DJ Mike (Spatula) spins: Industrial,
Retro-Electro, New Wave, Punk, EBM, etc... Lucky Number
Grill, 1931 N Milwaukee; 9PM-?; 21+.
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--Die Maschine - presented by DJs Noir
& Easy E.
Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& Easy E
and guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Brianne VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will
occasionally be available, from 10PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
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Demons and Darlings at the Gothic
Graze! RSVP required - click the link for info.
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
--Ikonoklast, JILT & CyberGeist
plus DJs Peter
Propaganda & Toast. **Fuzzy's birthday party!** Pub-style food
served late; more info: Gothic Art Chicago. Morseland, 1218 W
Morse Ave; $6.00; 10PM-3AM; 21+.
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--Die Maschine - presented by DJs Noir
& Easy E.
Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& Easy E and guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Brianne VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will
occasionally be available, from 10PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
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runs April 10 - July 20 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington
-FREE- call (312) 744-6630 for information. This juried
exhibit features work by more than 100 orthopaedic
physicians and patients from around the world (16 from Chicago).
The exhibit tells stories of feelings, of injury, dealing with pain and
recovery, disability...all through art... Another artist's piece,
"Degeneration," is a humorous riff on a spine
with
an injured disc - it is a stack of doughnuts with their jelly filling
squirting out... *The glass skeleton sculpture is the centerpiece of
the exhibit,
and from the picture in the paper, looks pretty amazing.
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--Every third Friday: Kinetic
presents NEXUS 6 with DJs [TBA] and Neo resident Razer-X spinning EBM,
industrial, noise & synthpop. "...remains a mix of
club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from
established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other
familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list. Make 'em
count, people!". Neo,
2350 N Clark; $7.00; 10PM-4AM; 21+.
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--Die Maschine - Tonight with special guests Thou
Shalt Not performing live! presented by DJs Noir
& Easy E.
Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& Easy E
and guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Brianne VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will
occasionally be available, from 10PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
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--Dave of WTII Records presents his Sunday Showcase with Dies Mali, Dyksick, Incekt,
and nolongerhuman
plus DJ TBA. Darkroom,
2210 W Chicago; $7.00; 7PM-2AM; 21+.
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--American Gothic Productions presents a live music
showcase with Bullets in Madison, The Sonnets and Loop Brothers with DJ
Scary Lady Sarah before, in between & after the bands. Metro, 3730
N Clark; $10 (Nocturna free w/ concert attendance); 8pm - 10:30pm; 18+.
--Nocturna - DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins a highly
request-driven mix of current & classic
goth, industrial, post-punk, deathrock, ethereal, shoegaze, new wave,
ebm, darkwave,
dark indie & more. Metro, 3730 N Clark; $10; 11pm - 5am; 18+.
--Monstermangraphic & Metal Mondays presents:
The 2nd Annual Metal Mergence: Chicago's Heavy Metal Conference.
Graphic artists, label reps, live bands, DJ showcase & more. One night only networking conference will give top &
upcoming talent in the heavy metal community a chance to showcase their
work, meet record label reps and find graphic artists to assist their
music projects. Art exhibit by renowned CD artists; label reps
accepting demos; DJ showcase; and a live performances by: Cyanotic,
Mindwarp Chamber, Jungle Rot, Smoke! For more information visit Monstermangraphic.com
or call 773 857 2172. Double Door, 1572 N Milwaukee; $10.00;
doors 8pm; 21+.
--The Fishtank featuring Kinetic
residents Gremlin and Sprite spinning EBM & synthpop with
interspersals of rhythmic and tribal noise. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; $5.00; 9pm - 2:30am; 21+.
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presents a classic horror film double feature every 2nd Friday. See Horrorbles
website for film info and advance tickets. $10.00; Portage Theater,
4050 N Milwaukee; all ages.
--Kinetic
presents C/A/T and Unter Null with Chicago local band
[critical][system][error] and DJs Sprite & WEiRD sKeTCH and WTF
resident Pretty Pistol. Underground
Lounge,
952 W Newport; $10.00; 8PM-2AM; 21+. The official afterparty for this
show will be at Neo, 2350 N Clark St - Free admission with a pass from
the show!
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Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& Easy E
and guests in the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Brianne VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables; Demons and Darlings Cards will
occasionally be available, from 10PM-midnight, for $1.00. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; 10pm - 2am; 21+.
--reMODERN, Mr Russia and Camera with DJ Scary Lady
Sarah spinning before & in between the bands. Empty Bottle,
1035 N Western; $7.00 (advance tickets available from
www.ticketweb.com); 9pm; 21+.
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presents Sanctum, Mago and Aphorism; DJs TBA. Underground Lounge,
952 W Newport; $8.00; 8PM-2AM; 21+.
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--FGFC820, V1rtual D3scent and Cyanotic with DJs Rexx Arkana (of Bruderschaft), Noir and Easy E. MOVED to Spot 6, 3343 N Clark; $10.00; 9PM-2AM; 18+.
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--Die Maschine -
presented by DJs Noir
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Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& Easy E
and guests [this week's guest is DJ
Jena Max] in
the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Momma
Kitty (Brianne) VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; 9pm - 2am; 21+.
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--Join the Demons and Darlings crew at Chicago's
PRIDE parade! The parade
usually steps off at noon for a 2 mile route that ends around 2PM.
Often we gather afterward at a restaurant or someone's home for BBQ -
suggestions welcome. Email Slash (slashATdemonsanddarlingsDOTcom) to
register and for more info. All ages.
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Colin Bradford play Elbo Room, 2871 N Lincoln Ave; $7.00; doors 7PM,
show 8:30; 21+.
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--Naughty! featuring Cruciform
Injection and JILT
with DJs Peter
Propaganda, Chri5 Harri5 of project.44 and $#&@!
(Censored). PLUS performances by Mistress Xena,
Miss
Maya Sinstress and Master
DVNT & slavegirl mara mars. Fashion show by VEX Clothing. The Abbey,
3420 W Grace; $10.00 adv, $15 at door; 9PM-2AM;
21+.
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--Wizard World Comic Convention. Donald E Stephens
Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL. Tickets $25 and up;
see website for convention hours; all ages.
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--Special Pride edition: Industrial PRIDE: Die Maschine -
presented by DJs Noir
& Easy E.
Two rooms of your favorite dance
music! DJs Noir
& Easy E
and guests [this week's guest is DJ Greg Haus (of Berlin Nightclub
residency)] in
the back room spinning EBM, synthpop, aggro, industrial
&
goth; DJ Momma
Kitty (Brianne) VJ'ing in the front with 80's, New Wave and early
90's faves! Drink specials; pool tables. Spin, 800 W
Belmont; 9pm - 2am; 21+.
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--Chicago Zombie March - shambling through downtown
Chicago. To participate visit the website. 2PM-6PM; all ages.
--Join Demons and Darlings at the Gothic
Graze! 7PM; all ages. RSVP required - click the link for
info.
--A Midsummer Night's Dream Ritual, a ritual by Altar
Egos at Earth Spiritualists Chicago Summer Solstice Event. 7:00pm:
gather and socialize; 7:45pm: introduction and explanation of evening;
8:15-8:30pm: questions, answers, social interaction, assigning of
parts; 8:30-9:30pm: Ritual; 9:30-10:00pm: more socializing, eating,
shopping, whatever; clean-up begins at 10. Occult Book Store, 1164 N Milwaukee; visit Altar
Egos for further information or questions.
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