Bedno.com
2012.05.04 (wk775)

LOVE HARDER!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Anarchist Film Festival at Various locations.
Movie: "The Avengers" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Perfect Family" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
..-Su: Cinco De Mayo Festival at Douglas Park.
..-Su: Long Grove Chocolate Fest at Historic Long Grove.
Ongoing: Consumer Culture at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Version Festival opening at Various bridgeport locations.
Fr: The News by JacobTV at Park West.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Rammstein at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Full Moon.
Sa: Cinco De Mayo.
..-Tu: National Restaurant Association show at McCormick.
Sa: Bark In The Park at Montrose Harbor.
Sa-Su: Green Festival at Navy Pier.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Polish Constitution Day Parade at Downtown.
Sa: Marijuana March at Daley Plaza.
Sa: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Sa: Rusko, Sigma, Zebo at Congress Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Lucha Vavoom Cinco De Mayo Spectacular at Park West.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Police Memorial March at Museum Campus Drive.
Su: MS Walk at Grant Park.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Harry Truman's Birthday.
Tu: National Teachers Day.
Tu: V.E. Day.
Tu-Th: Sweets & Snack Expo at McCormick Place.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We-Th: StarKid Apocalyptour at House of Blues.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: GrandMothers of Invention at Martyrs'.
Th: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at Cubby Bear.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
Anarchist Film Festival (since 2001). -2012.05.17 Yearly.
http://chicagoanarchistfilmfest.com
Various locations.
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

"The Avengers" now playing.
W/ Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, ...
http://marvel.com/avengers_movie
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

"The Perfect Family" now playing.
Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Kathleen Turner, Richard Chamberlain, ...
http://theperfectfamilymovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Now playing.
The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven, Safe, Bernie, The Giant Mechanical Man, 3 Stooges, American Reunion, Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Hunger Games, A Thousand Words, John Carter, Wanderlust, Journey 2, Safe House, Star Wars I 3D, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Ongoing:    ^
* Occupy Chicago.
Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
MAP SHARE

Joffrey Ballet. -2012.05.06 All ages. $25-150.
"Spring Desire"
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
MAP TICKETS INFO SHARE

"Bikes! The Green Revolution" -2012.09.09.
Explores American bicycle culture, styles, history, and why they are the way of the future.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://naturemuseum.org
MAP SHARE

Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 Yearly.
Participate in any of many events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2012.10.28 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
MAP INFO SHARE

Cinco De Mayo Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 10a-10p.
Food, live music, carnival rides, soccer. Celebrating Hispanic culture. Culimantes with large parade Sunday.
http://chicagocincodemayo.com
Douglas Park, 773/847-9889, 1401 S. Sacramento. At Roosevelt.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

* Long Grove Chocolate Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-6p.
Freshly made chocolate dipped everythings; fruits, popcorn, donuts, martinis, etc. Chef demos, specialty shops, two entertainment stages. Well managed popular family event in a lovely town.
http://www.starevents.com
Historic Long Grove, 847/634-0888, Route 83 and Old Route 53, Long Grove. North Suburban.
http://www.longgroveonline.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE

Friday 2012.05.04:    ^
Consumer Culture. -2012.06.21 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Women employ irony and humor to expose the deficiencies of modern ideology and discourse regarding the desire for meaning and purposeful.
05.04: Opening Reception 6-9pm.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Version Festival opening (since 2001). Yearly. All ages. $? 5p.
Amplifying micromovements and nowtopian ideas.
http://facebook.com/events/320671491334697
Various bridgeport locations.
http://versionfest.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

The News by JacobTV. Ages? $20-150 6p.
"Video reality opera" of socio-political satire, skewering, and sendup of pop figures.
http://jacobtv.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.
DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
05.04: New Wave theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
800/979-3370 http://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Rammstein. $50-100+ 8p.
http://rammstein.de
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Saturday 2012.05.05:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 9:30p.
May: Flower.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
PHOTOS INFO SHARE

Cinco De Mayo. Spanish for May 5th. Celebrated loudly. Yearly.
Not an independence day. Commemorates a major victory by the outnumbered and underarmed Mexican army, against the occupying French, on this day in 1862.
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org
http://www.laraza.com
PHOTOS INFO SHARE

National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!). -Tuesday Yearly.
The other NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South buildings.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
MAP PHOTOS SHARE

Bark In The Park (since 1995). 5k walkathon w/ dogs benefiting Anti-Cruelty. Yearly. All ages. $15-25 Registration from 7a. 9-?a.
Snax, canine performers, entertainment, more. Registration now full. Thousands participate.
312/329-8726 http://www.barkinthepark.org
Montrose Harbor, Montrose and Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.anticruelty.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

* Green Festival (since 2002). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? 10a-6p.
See some of the most innovative and cutting-edge green technologies in over 300 exhibits; everything from eco-fashion and natural home and health products, to solar panels, organic produce, workshops, speakers and networking.
http://greenfestivals.org
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
05.05: STRIKE! Chicago Labor History, 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Polish Constitution Day Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 11:30a.
http://may3parade.org
Downtown. Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
http://www.chicagoparades.us
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Marijuana March. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-3p.
Gather at High Noon for rally & speakers & music & marching. Making a joyful noise for change.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/347787328590514
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

* FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.
Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://fbcchicago.blogspot.com
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
MAP SHARE

Rusko, Sigma, Zebo. 17+ $28-75+ 8p-1:30a.
http://ruskoonfire.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
MAP PHOTOS SHARE

College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
05.05: Special May Day Speaker on "Revolutionary Nonviolence" - War Resisters League, Chicago Chapter.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Lucha Vavoom Cinco De Mayo Spectacular. Yearly. 18+ $25-150 9p.
"A Mexi-celebration of Epic Proportions" Insane wrestling, Burlesque, Comedy, Mariachis, etc.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.
Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE

"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.
Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out. "BYO Picnic Basket"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft Circus Arts, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
MAP TICKETS SHARE

Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.
All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
MAP SHARE

Sunday 2012.05.06:    ^
Police Memorial March. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a.
Thousands of uniformed Chicago Police officers honor brethren who paid for our sins.
Museum Campus Drive. Solidarity to Waldron.
MAP SHARE

MS Walk (since 1989). Yearly. All ages. $50-? 9a-12p.
Major charity event, 7-9 lakefront miles. Prizes, parking. Also several suburban walks.
312/423-1101 http://walkild.nationalmssociety.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Hutchinson Field. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 1st Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
MAP SHARE

Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
TIMES MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE

Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-10:15p.
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE

"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Monday 2012.05.07:    ^
Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.
Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
MAP PHOTOS SHARE

Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE

Tuesday 2012.05.08:    ^
Harry Truman's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the U.S. (1945-1953), who presided during the Cold War and Korean War. Known for the New Deal economic policies. He was born in Lamar MO in 1884 and died on December 26th, 1972 in Kansas City MO.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ht33.html
INFO SHARE

National Teachers Day. 2nd Tuesday in May Yearly.
Part of National Teachers Week, sponsored by the National Educators Association. Day to honor and be kind to teachers.
http://www.nea.org/teacherday
SHARE

V.E. Day. Yearly.
Victory in Europe day. Commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, 1945.
http://www.dtic.mil/soldiers/may95/p50.html
SHARE

Sweets & Snack Expo (since 1884). National Confectioners Association. -Thursday Yearly. 9a-5p.
Candy industry or connected only.
703/790-5750 http://www.allcandyexpo.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
MAP PHOTOS SHARE

Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
"Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Wednesday 2012.05.09:    ^
StarKid Apocalyptour. -Thursday All ages. $32-125 2 nites 7:30p.
Musical theatre concert tour.
http://teamstarkid.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
MAP INFO SHARE

Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.
Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE

Thursday 2012.05.10:    ^
GrandMothers of Invention. 21+ $10 8p.
Ex Frank Zappa comrades.
http://grandmothersofinvention.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. 21+ $30+ 9p-?a.
http://georgeclinton.com
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

"Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.
Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
MAP SHARE

Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE

Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free.
With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, classic spinning swing ride, new mini-golf course, major VR games, food court, quality restaurants and bars, stained glass window museum, enclosed garden, wonderful specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis, several cruise lines and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

See how the universe works. All ages. $10-18+ Mo-Fr 9:30a-4:30p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-4:30p, closed xmas, open -6p 12.26-1.5.
Much high tech exhibitry.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

Masterpieces. All ages. $0-18 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

World class gardens. Easy to get to. All ages. $8.75 parking. 8a-sunset, closed xmas.
385 acres, 23 gardens, 9 islands, prarie simulation, oriental features, miniature railway, produce, shows, restaurant, more...
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
MAP INFO

Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

Natural History done right. All ages. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 9a-5p.
"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, much more.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free (Building hours vary) 9a-6p.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO

Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $6-11 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.
Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore.
http://www.msichicago.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18, some deal days. Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), some later days.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO

Notes:    ^
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
MAP

Disclaimer.
My mom the attorney would want me to remind you that no Bedno accepts any liability whatsoever for your use of any information presented here, as-is, at your own risk, ad infinitum, etc etc.
http://bedno.com/terms

Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com.
Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com for hosting this system. ChicagoFun.com is THE one-stop special-event planning resource for the Chicagoland area.
http://ChicagoFun.com


2012.05.04