Events for August 7th, 2008

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Thursday - August 7th

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Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience

Icon-mmx-pick Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience

United Center - 1901 W. Madison St. - Chicago (United Center)

7 p.m.

Life-size reproductions of 15 dinosaurs roar, snarl and move across the floor in this theatrical spectacle based on the award-winning BBC television series "Walking with Dinosaurs." The show vividly depicts dinosaurs' evolution and the climatic and tectonic changes that led to their demise. The $20...

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The Spot - 4437 N. Broadway - Chicago (Uptown)

7 p.m.

Hear original tales from writer-performers Margot Bordelon, Byron Flitsch, Molly Each and Max Glaessner.

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Cirque du Soleil: Kooza

Icon-mmx-pick Cirque du Soleil: Kooza

United Center - 1901 W. Madison St. - Chicago (United Center)

The renowned troupe returns to Chicago with a new production under its trademark blue-and-yellow grand chapiteu (big top) in Parking Lot K.

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Icon-mmx-pick Michelle L'amour presents 'French Quarter Burlesque'

Blue Bayou - 3734 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

L'amour (Miss Exotic World 2005) performs New Orleans-style striptease atop the bar. Catch her garter and win a drink. Also features themed drink specials.

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This is How it Goes

Loyola University Studio Theatre - 1125 W. Loyola Ave. - Chicago (Rogers Park)

A thirty-something interracial couple finds themselves in an antagonistic love triangle when the wife reconnects with a formerly nerdy high school classmate. Neil LaBute ("The Shape of Things," "In the Company of Men") penned the drama.

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Open Mic Night

CJ's Eatery - 3839 W. Grand Ave. - Chicago (Humboldt Park)

Local poet Marisel M. hosts an all-ages spoken word show. BYOB.

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Melissa Young: Lucky Star

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret - 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)

A Madonna tribute show in honor of the Material Girl's 50th birthday on Aug. 16. With pianist Mark Burnell.

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