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2002.01.04 (week 236)

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DON'T MISS: Friday: Movies, Metro, HotHouse. Saturday: Casper and Ry-N at SmartBar, also Elbo Room and Joes. Sunday: New cartoons, Epiphany, Skating. Monday: Drum&Bass in Wicker Park. Tuesday: New BattleBots. Wednesday: DJ Sage at BigWig, Elvis party at HOB. Thursday: Family Guy mini-marathon, Rive Gauche.
FLABULOUS
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...-Su: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Les Miserables at Auditorium Theatre.
...-Th: The Endurance and Code Unknown now playing at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Ongoing: "A Beautiful Mind" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "Imposter" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Royal Tenenbaums" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: CRC Radio Comp Release Party w/ Tubring and Kim at Metro.
Fr: Love Chaos at Hot House.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: SWEAT at Red Dog.
Fr: Sweet & LowDown at Zentra.
Sa: A Space Idiocy Party at House.
Sa: DJs Casper and Ry-N at SmartBar.
Sa: Dante's Voodoo Cabaret at Elbo Room.
Sa: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Su: Epiphany.
Su: Bears host Jacksonville at Soldiers Field.
Su: NEW CARTOONS!!! on FOX.
Su: Gregg Allman at House of Blues.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: Drum&Bass Starz at Square One.
Tu: Elvis Presley's Birthday.
Tu: Speed-dating at Joe's Sports Bar.
Tu: BattleBots NEW SEASON! on COM.
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Winter Vacation. -2002.01.06 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Les Miserables. -2002.02.02 Various prices. Various times.
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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The Endurance and Code Unknown now playing. Fridays -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
US tale of Shackleton's Legendary 1914 Antarctic Expedition, and an award winning French art film.
ALSO: Vampire Hunter D and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen midnights, matinees.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass. Glass sculptures at Garfield Park Conservatory. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.
"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Now playing.
Joe Somebody, Not Another Teen Movie, Lord of The Rings, Jimmy Neutron, Vanilla Sky, Ali, Shallow Hal, Harry Potter, The One, Monsters Inc, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
Survivor Africa Final 3hr show 7p Th.
8p (Fr-We, 10p Th): Serendipity - John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, ...
10p (Fr-We, midnt Th): Jay&Silent Bob Strike Back - Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): Zoolander - Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Christine Taylor, Milla Jovovich, Jerry Stiller, David Duchovny, Jon Voight , ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2002.01.04:    ^
"A Beautiful Mind" now playing.
Ron Howard story of John Nash, a paranoid-schizophrenic who wins a Nobel Prize in game theory. Reportedly an "unlikely masterpiece", some intense sexual and violent content. Starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Vivien Cardone, Judd Hirsch, ...
http://www.abeautifulmind.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Imposter" now playing.
Sci Fi with Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Vincent D'Onofrio, ...
http://www.dimensionfilms.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Royal Tenenbaums" now playing.
Wes Anderson film stuffed with Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Danny Glover, Bill Murray, Seymour Cassel, Kumar Pallana, Alec Baldwin, Grant Rosenmeyer, Jonah Meyerson, Amadeo Turturro, ...
http://bventertainment.go.com/movies/royal
Theaters Everywhere.
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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $6-12 6-10p.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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* CRC Radio Comp Release Party w/ Tubring and Kim. A wide range of rock and pop to keep you entertained and hoppin'! 18+ $5/$8 door 8p-2a.
TubRing, Volta Do Mar, Kim, Kiss-N-Ride, RollerDome; Compilations will be on sale at discount prices at merch booth. Visit bands' websites to pick up complimentary tickets: gets you in for free -9:30pm or $5 bucks after, otherwise $8 at door; Cutty Sark sponsoring free samples!
773/736-3861 http://www.crcradio.net
Metro, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop; 94 to Addison, E. on Addison to N. on Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Love Chaos. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $0-9 10p.
"This avant-garde musical circus features an art exhibit, music and frolic. Each performance gathers new artists that continue to keep it fresh and exciting. Artwork by the performers will be shown in the gallery. The heart of Love Chaos is intimate improvisation with a big endorphin rush." Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
Well produced hotspot, nice change of scene in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Includes fetish friendly features.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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SWEAT. Unpretentious house music all night long. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p.
Email events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm (for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Spectrum of Sound brings BIG NAME guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Saturday 2002.01.05:    ^
A Space Idiocy Party. Ages? byob 8p-?a.
Acoustic / bands - upstairs / downstairs: 8p Krash / MIMIK; 9p Brother George / Growth LTD; 9:30p Herman Fritz; 10p Jim Musker / Bonfire Mechanics; 10:30p Nancy Connolly; 11p Greg Nelson / Genral Patton; 11:30p Sybil Dorito; midnt Laura Braun / Super Christ; 12:30a Noah Schroer / Tension Wire; 1a Jack Crowfoot / Electric Medicine.
http://www.genralpatton.com
House, 3055 N Kilpatrick. 4700 W.
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** DJs Casper and Ry-N. Jungle/Drum&Bass/... 21+ $8 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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* Dante's Voodoo Cabaret. 21+ $? 10p-?a.
Burlesque style performance with band, sultry singing, fan dance. Opening for Red Elephant.
http://voodoocabaret.com
Elbo Room, 773/549-7700, 2871 N Lincoln.
http://www.burn-one.com/music/elboroom/index.html
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Hair Banger's Ball. 21+ $? 10p.
"Hottest 80s band in the city! The play all the classics including Poison, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, more." Complete with full pyrotechnics!
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Sunday 2002.01.06:    ^
More Sunday events. Sundays.
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Epiphany. Yearly.
Observes the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, 12 days after Christmas.
http://christianity.miningco.com
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Bears host Jacksonville. 12p.
Soldiers Field, 425 McFetridge Pl.
http://www.chicagobears.com
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* NEW CARTOONS!!! Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons. Malcolm. Sundays All ages. Free 6p.
May be football delayed.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Gregg Allman. Alternative. 18+ $29.50 6:30p.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.
Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
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Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/chicago
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"Adult Swim" Su/Th All ages. Free 9p-12a.
Extraordinarily strange block of free form thought jazz cartoonage like animated Ken Nordine. Includes Home Movies, Aqua Teens Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Brak Show, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, and Cowboy Bebop. Also don't miss new Reboot episodes Fridays at 4p.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.
Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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Monday 2002.01.07:    ^
** Drum&Bass Starz. All ages. $5 8p-2a.
Biotic Records US tour: DJ Facs and B-Key (UK), Voight-Kampff (Cincinatti), Kid Entropy and Ian Morrison (chi-town).
312/409-4552 http://www.semiconsciousmedia.com
Square One, 1561 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park.
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Tuesday 2002.01.08:    ^
Elvis Presley's Birthday (since 1935). Yearly.
The king of Rock and Roll was born this day in Tupelo MS, and (allegedly) died on August 16th, 1977. Observed by enjoying memorabilia, his 33 films, music and impersonators.
http://www.elvispresley.com
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Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.
Enjoy up to 45 three minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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BattleBots NEW SEASON! Tuesdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.
Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious sport of the future. Now with spokesmodel Carmen Electra! See the new BattleBot toys in stores everywhere.
http://www.battlebots.com
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 18+ $? 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.01.09:    ^
Elvis Birthday Spectacular. 21+ $16 8p.
Variety of acts with a host.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* DJ Sage (SF) hosts Seminar. THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
In her third appearance, with MC Blackeye, residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Simultaneous http://www.bassdrive.com webcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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Justify Your Existence. 2nd Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p.
The Onion presents local bands proving themselves.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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"International Nite" Dance Party featuring World Music & Crowds. Wednesdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
"MamuEvents & GreekChicago join forces to bring together Chicago's hottest international, ethnic crowds with a stellar line-up of DJs representing global dance grooves from Europe to South America to South Asia and the Middle East. International DJs include: Tony T (Indian, Bhangra), Red Lox (Arab, Spanish), Mar (Greek, Mediterranean), Con (Greek, Euro), and special guests each week!!!!"
Email hamed@mamuevents.com for free admission -midnt.
http://www.mamuevents.com
Club NYX, 773/381-7171, 310 S Halsted. (in Greektown).
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Thursday 2002.01.10:    ^
Art Fiction. Thursdays All ages. $6 6p.
"A cosmic cabaret of music, words, soapbox, listening and dinner party, wake-up calls and lullabys." Brian Imig (guitar, dulcimer, etc.) hosts visiting musicians. Family style dinner available at 6p, show at 7p, $10 for both.
No Exit Cafe, 773/465-8005, 6970 N Glenwood. Free parking.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Chicago Vegetarian Society Dine-Out. All ages. 7p.
Special vegan menu, 15% discount.
312/420-8344 (-VEGI)
Arya Bhavan Restaurant, 773/274-5800, 2508 W Devon.
http://chicagovegetariansoc.org
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* FAMILY GUY. Four episodes! All ages. Free 2hr 7p.
Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on, preceded by Simpsons.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" The Nu induced sound. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
Dress casual, ladies free -midnt (except for special events), $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
1.10: Dissolvent, Gabriel Palomo, XsentrX.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^
LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.
A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, 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.
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. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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ENDS SOON! Van Gogh and Gauguin. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.
Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 8a-5p.
New Cleopatra exhibit open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, 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. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
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 8a-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. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
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.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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