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2012.11.09 (wk802)

I've never been more hopeful about our future.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Lincoln" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "Skyfall" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "The Comedy" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Su: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Ongoing: 500 Clown Frankenstein at Viaduct Theater.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: 44 Plays for 44 Presidents at Neo-Futurarium.
..-Su: Magic The Gathering Grand Prix at Navy Pier.
..-Su: Windy City Con at Westin Lombard.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Bob Dylan at United Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Escort at Metro.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Mark Farina and Derrick Carter at The Mid.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Living Dead Film Fest at Portage Theater.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Decompression at Bridgeport Arts Center.
Sa: A Prairie Home Companion at Auditorium.
Sa: This Must Be The Band at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Melissa Etheridge at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Cirque De La Femme at Lincoln Tap Room.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Veterans Day at Ceremony in Soldier Field.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: The Musical Box at Vic Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Mo: Roller Derby Boot Camp at Fleetwood Roller Rink.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
We-Su: Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Navy Pier.
We: Nas & Ms Lauryn Hill at Congress Theatre.
We-Th: Aimee Mann at Park West.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Great American Smokeout.
Th: Critical Lass at Oz Park.
Th: Fun at Riviera Theatre.
Th: UFO at House of Blues.
Th-Sa: Henry Rollins at Old Town School of Folk Music.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Lincoln" now playing.
Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, ...
http://thelincolnmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Skyfall" now playing.
Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, ...
http://007.com/skyfall
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Comedy" now playing.
Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, James Murphy, Gregory M. Brown, ...
http://tribecafilm.com/thecomedy
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
Flight, The Man with the Iron Fists, Wreck-It Ralph, Cloud Atlas, Seven Psychopaths, Looper, Hotel Transylvania, Dredd 3D, Trouble with the Curve, Resident Evil: Retribution, Premium Rush, The Expendables 2, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, The Campaign, Bourne Legacy, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^
Occupy Chicago.
Local presence of movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2012.11.11 Yearly. Various times.
Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues.
http://chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2012.11.11 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
"Dragons" All-New Blue Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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500 Clown Frankenstein. -2012.11.18 All ages. $15-25 Fr+Sa 7:30p, Su 3p.
three clowns embark on a madcap journey, stitching together the tale from scraps of the classic novel and various Hollywood versions, inviting audience involvement throughout.
http://500clown.com
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://viaducttheater.com
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.
Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
800/979-3370 http://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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44 Plays for 44 Presidents. $10-20 Su 3p, Th-Sa 7:30p.
Chronological biographical survey celebrating their comic, tragic and sometimes surreal lives and legacies.
http://playsforpresidents.com
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://neofuturists.org
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2012.11.09:    ^
Magic The Gathering Grand Prix. -Sunday All ages.
Professional competition for huge prizes. Open to public.
http://pastimes.net
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://navypier.com
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Windy City Con (since 1974). -Sunday Yearly. $35-50.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy type convention. Many fine featured guests. Art, vendors, films, gaming, workshops, costume contests, room parties.
http://www.windycon.org
Westin Lombard, 630/719-8000, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Yorktown Center.
http://starwoodhotels.com
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* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.
THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5949 N Clark. East corner at Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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Bob Dylan. All ages. $50-130 7:30p.
W/ Band featuring Mark Knopfler.
http://bobdylan.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Escort. 18+ $15 9p.
Brooklyn's finest disco orchestra.
http://weareescort.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo. Monthly. 21+ Free 11+9p.
"Fabulous Vaudezilla Vixens, our trademark swag bags, and more fun than the law should allow!"
http://vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.com
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Mark Farina and Derrick Carter. 21+ $10+ 10p-4a.
http://djmarkfarina.net
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.
30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2012.11.10:    ^
Living Dead Film Fest. $15-20 9-12a.
Vendors, movies, shorts, zombies, burlesque, more.
http://livingdeadfilmfest.com
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://portagetheater.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
Sa 11.10: Hops & Barley: Pubs & Micro-breweries, 11a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.
Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoKidicalMass
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Decompression. All ages. $25+ 3p-2a.
Burning Man Chicago Community presents dozens of DJs and bands, art, performers, fire, friends, family, FUN! A time for revisiting, reflecting, re-energizing, reviving, rekindling and reconnecting. BYO.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/469687806386733
Bridgeport Arts Center, 1200 W 35th St. at Racine.
http://bridgeportart.com
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A Prairie Home Companion. All ages. $42-67 4:45p.
Live national broadcast with Garrison Keillor and special guests.
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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This Must Be The Band. 18+ $? 7:30p.
Recreating the Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" concert film.
http://thismustbetheband.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Melissa Etheridge. All ages. $38-103 8p.
http://melissaetheridge.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
11.10: The Cuba Connection - powerpoint tour of a communists country.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2012.12.01 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times. 8:15p.
100s of performers, 100s of works.
http://dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6875, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Cirque De La Femme. 2nd Saturdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
"SideShow/GrindShow" extreme performers and DJs.
http://facebook.com/cirquedelafemme
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.com
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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.
All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2012.11.11:    ^
Veterans Day. Legal holiday in the U.S. Yearly.
Anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I in 1918. This day is also known as Armistice Day in Europe and Remembrance Day in Canada. Many offices closed Monday.
http://www.veteransview.com
Ceremony in Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. 11am.
http://explorechicago.org
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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The Musical Box. 18+ $45+ 7:30p.
Performs 1974's "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" licensed by Genesis and Peter Gabriel.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Carnal. 2nd/Last Sundays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Monday 2012.11.12:    ^
Roller Derby Boot Camp. Mondays -2012.12.03 18+ Free 7:30-10:30p.
Weekly practice leading to tryouts.
http://chicagooutfitrollerderby.com
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/470392926327121
Fleetwood Roller Rink, 708/458-0300, 7231 Archer Ave, Summit Argo.
http://fleetwoodrollerrink.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
http://facebook.com/PnCdanceparty
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2012.11.13:    ^
Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.
"Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.com
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2012.11.14:    ^
* Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2012.11.25 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
"Dragons" All-New Blue Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Chicago Toy and Game Fair (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-10, uniformed scouts free. 10a-6p.
Public non-hobby show, with product introductions, demos, seminars, play tables, contests, most vendors selling.
http://chitag.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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Nas & Ms Lauryn Hill. 17+ $55 7:30p.
http://nasirjones.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://venue.congresschicago.com
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Aimee Mann. -Thursday 18+ $35 2 shows 8p.
http://aimeemann.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2012.11.15:    ^
Great American Smokeout (since 1977). 3rd Thursday in November Yearly.
Promoted by the American Cancer Society. Quit smoking, at least for the day.
877-YES-QUIT http://www.smokefreeyou.org
http://www.cancer.org
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Critical Lass. Monthly. All ages. Free 6p.
Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
http://FaceBook.com/CriticalLass
Oz Park, 3259 N Elston Ave.
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Fun. All ages. $? 7p.
W/ Miniature Tigers.
http://ournameisfun.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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UFO. 17+ $45 8p.
W/ Hessler.
http://ufo-music.info
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Henry Rollins. -Saturday $36 8p.
"Capitalism Tour" series of spoken word shows.
http://henryrollins.com
Old Town School of Folk Music, 773/728-6000, 4544 N Lincoln. Between Lawrence & Montrose.
http://oldtownschool.org
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $8-10 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.org
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Notes:    ^
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2012.11.09