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2014.06.06 (wk884)

I reject your reality and substitute my own.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Movie: "Edge of Tomorrow" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: Mutations of Otherness at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Bellboys, Bears and Baggage at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Cirque Shanghai at Skyline Stage.
Fr: D-Day.
..-Su: Andersonville Midsommarfest.
Fr: Styx and Foreigner at Charter One Pavilion.
Fr: Clips Beer and Film Tour at Eckhart Park.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: 57th Street Art Fair from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
Sa-Su: Japan Festival at Forest View Educational Center.
Sa-Su: Printers Row Lit Fest at Dearborn and Congress to Polk.
Sa-Su: Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival.
Sa: College of Complexes at Hilltop Restaurant.
Sa: Cher and Cyndi Lauper at Allstate Arena.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Su: National Children's Day.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Bloody Mary Competition at Park West.
Su: Jewish Fest at St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Downtown Sound at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Dance Tribute to Bjork at Martyrs'.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Grant Park Music Festival.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: King Kamehameha Day.
We: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting at City Hall.
We: Backstreet Boys with Avril Lavigne at Charter One Pavilion.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Full Moon.
Th: Loops and Variations at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Th: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Movie:    ^
Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2014.09.13 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
Nice films, neighbors, concessions. Print the handy PDF.
Fr 06.06: 7p @home (documentary), Palmer Park (201 E 111th St)
Sa 06.07: 7:45p A League of Their Own, Edgebrook Park (6525 N Hiawatha Ave)
Mo 06.09: 8p It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Gage Park (2411 W 55th St)
Th 06.12: 8p Monster University, Jefferson Memorial Park (4822 N Long Ave)
Th 06.12: 9p Despicable Me 2, Commercial Club Playground (1845 W Rice St).
http://bedno.com/mind/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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"Edge of Tomorrow" now playing.
Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson, ...
http://edgeoftomorrowmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.
A Million Ways to Die in the West, Maleficent, Fed Up, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, For No Good Reason, Transcendence, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, RoboCop, Her, Lego Movie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2014.09.30 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.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2014.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^
Mutations of Otherness. -2014.06.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Explores mutations in the context of historical/natural references and its connection to personal, cultural, physical, political or observed ideas of identity. Mutations can be natural such as variants in plants, animals, and insects. They can also be a part of our human psychology or cultural that creates a mythos of otherness and transformation. Invites artists to interpret mutations within the concept of multiples and comparatives.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Bellboys, Bears and Baggage. -2014.06.08 $30 Th-Su various times.
Whimsical riff on Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", focused on the thawing of regret. An immersive, site-specific theater experience. Audiences are introduced into this richly detailed and poetic world in intimate groups every half hour. Given freedom to encounter scenes, installations, dances and interactive opportunities. Massive new production is an environmental exploration of love, loss, and the baggage we all carry."
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 2120 S. Jefferson St.
http://redmoon.org
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* Cirque Shanghai. -2014.09.01 Yearly. All ages. $12-30+ We-Su various time.
The best acrobats from the most acclaimed troupes direct from China thrilling audiences with a stunning combination of circus arts set in a breathtaking full-scale theatrical performance.
312/902-1500 http://cirqueshanghai.com
Navy Pier, Skyline Stage, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.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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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 2014.06.06:    ^
D-Day. Yearly.
Anniversary of 1944 Allied troops invasion of Normandy France.
http://gofrance.about.com/travel/gofrance/msubdday.htm
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Andersonville Midsommarfest (since 1966). Nice Swedish-ish neighborhood party. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 11a-10p.
Dozens of vendors, ethnic food, assorted bands, pet parade, family activities come, in a great shopping area.
773/728-2995 http://www.starevents.com
Andersonville, Clark from Foster to Balmorol.
http://andersonville.org
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Styx and Foreigner. All ages. $20-200 7p.
Soundtrack of Summer Tour with guest Don Felder.
http://styxworld.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://charteronepavilion.com
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* Clips Beer and Film Tour. Ages? $? 7:30-10:30p.
An evening of beer, short films and local food hosted by New Belgium Brewing, benefits The Recyclery.
http://newbelgium.com/Events/clips-beer-and-film.aspx
Eckhart Park, 1330 W Chicago. At Noble.
http://ChicagoParkDistrict.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 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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Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
06.06: Daft Punk: A Multimedia Mixdown.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://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://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2014.06.07:    ^
57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). -Sunday Yearly. Sa 11a-6p, Su 10a-5p.
Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine. Some very fine works, many ethnic.
773/493-3247 http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
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Japan Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-5 10a-5p.
Drums, dances, martial arts, food.
http://japanfest-chicago.org
Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights.
http://d214.org
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Printers Row Lit Fest (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-6p.
Midwest's largest outdoor book festival. New, used and antiquarian goods from 170 vendors. Continuous signings by major authors. See site for details.
312/987-9896 http://chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest
Dearborn and Congress to Polk.
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Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival (since 1985). -Sunday Yearly. 18-34 Free? 12-10p.
Continuous live acts, beloved local bands, food, beer, shopping.
http://chicagoevents.com
Belmont and Sheffield. Belmont train stop.
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
06.07: Plans for a Medical Rights Amendment to the Constitution.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Hilltop Restaurant, 2800 W Foster. At California.
http://facebook.com/HilltopChicago
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* Cher and Cyndi Lauper. All ages. $37-170+ 8p.
Dressed to Kill Tour!
http://cher.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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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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* 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
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2014.10.29 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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Sunday 2014.06.08:    ^
National Children's Day. 2nd Sunday in June Yearly.
Day to honor and be kind to children. Proclaimed by President Clinton in 1997 "As we observe National Children's Day this year, let us recommit ourselves to creating a society where parents can raise healthy, happy children; where every newborn is cherished, where every child is encouraged to succeed, and where all our young people are free to pursue their dreams."
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Day
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2014.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Bloody Mary Competition. 21+ $? 11a-3p.
Attendees vote. Admission includes samples from 15 participating bars and restaurants. Continental food spread and cash bar.
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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* Jewish Fest (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. $? Even numbered years. 11a-6p.
Dozens of performers on four stages. Also book fair, vendors, artisans, kosher food, etc. Many thousands attend.
847/933-3000 http://jewishfestival.org
St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve, Dempster St. at Lehigh, Morton Grove.
http://www.fpdcc.com
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://facebook.com/chicagobikepolo
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.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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Monday 2014.06.09:    ^
Downtown Sound. Mondays All ages. Free 6:30p.
Two extraordinary bands most Monday nights.
06.09: Omar Souleyman + Joshua Abrams' Natural Information Society.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Dance Tribute to Bjork. 21+ $7 8p.
Fifteen tunes choreographed, 30+ performers.
http://kaseyfoster.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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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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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.
"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.09: Wolf of Wall Street Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2014.06.10:    ^
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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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2014.08.16 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p.
World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical.
312/742-7638 http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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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.
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2014.06.11:    ^
King Kamehameha Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the victories of Kamehameha I (1758-1819) of Hawaii. He and his descendants united and ruled the Hawaiian Islands until their annexation by the United States in 1898.
http://www.hawaii.gov
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Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. (MBAC). All ages. Free 3-4:30p.
Representatives from various gov't orgs present to invited representatives from local cycling interests about legislation, safety and planning for about 90 minutes once about every 90 days.
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1103.
http://bike2015plan.org
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Backstreet Boys with Avril Lavigne. All ages. $20-175 7:30p.
http://backstreetboys.com/
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://charteronepavilion.com
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Terrapin Flyer. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.
Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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"Unbridled" Wednesdays 21+ $10 10p-2a.
"Unleash your inhibitions at Unbridled - a fun, funky, freaky evening of titillating variety." DJs with vaudevillian, burlesque and extreme acts throughout the bar.
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Thursday 2014.06.12:    ^
Full Moon ("Strawberry"). Always adds an interesting twist. 10:15p.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Loops and Variations. Thursdays -2014.07.03 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.
New music and electronica most Thursdays.
06.12: Third Coast Percussion + Ghost Beach; Chicago based.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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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.
06.12: "Strawberry" (10:15p) 7:30p.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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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. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
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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2014.06.06