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2004.02.06 (week 345)

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Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: "War Forum: Images & Words" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Fr: Full Moon.
..-Su: Around The Coyote Winter Festival at Wicker Park.
..-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Fr: Chicago Rocks at Metro.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: "Real Time" w/ Bill Maher on HBO.
Fr: "Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Buckwheat Zydeco at House of Blues.
Fr: PULSO: Encuentro Argentino at Pasha Restaurant and Club.
Fr: Dynamite at Sonotheque.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dennis Miller on CNBC.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: Network sweeps.
Sa-Su: Chocolate Fest at Garfield Park Conservatory.
Sa: Paramount's Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at House of Blues.
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Ongoing:    ^

* Black History Month (since 1926). -2004.02.28 Yearly.

February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
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"War Forum: Images & Words" -2004.02.19 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.

Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.

Butterfly Effect, Along Came Polly, Monster, Big Fish, Chasing Liberty, Peter Pan, Paycheck, The Company, Lord of the Rings 3, Stuck on You, Honey, Last Samurai, Bad Santa, Cat in the Hat, Elf, ...
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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Different new rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.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
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p (daily): Elf - Will Ferrell, James Caan, Edward Asner, Patrick Baynham, Jane Bradbury, Annie Brebner, Zooey Deschanel, Artie Lange, Claire Lautier, Faizon Love, Bob Newhart, Luke Pohl, Michael Roberds, Amy Sedaris, Richard Side, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Tay, ...
10p (daily): Bad Santa - Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Lauren Graham, John Ritter, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): School of Rock - Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack, Sarah Silverman, ...
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 2004.02.06:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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* Around The Coyote Winter Festival. Over 100 visual/dance/performance artists. 1st Friday in February -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 Fr 6-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 11a-6p.

15-1600s N Milwaukee and nearby businesses. See site for details.
312/342-6777 http://www.aroundthecoyote.org
Wicker Park. Damen/North/Milwaukee.
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IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.

Judged event, levels 4-Elite, THOUSANDS of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://www.region5.com/igi-gymnastics/
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2004.02.15 Yearly. All ages. $0-12 10a-10p.

Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs, ... Preview opening Thu. Now with several live webcams!
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. South Building. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Rocks (since 2003). All ages. $10-12 5:30p.

"Molemen Inc, All Natural Inc, The Opus Featuring Rubberoom, Galapagos 4, Mass Hysteria, Qwazaar, Zoser, O-Type & Jah Safe, Ec Illa, Psalm One & Thaione, Rusty Chains, DJs Pns & 3rd Rail, Hosted by No I.D."
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays All ages? $7-14 6-10p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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"Real Time" w/ Bill Maher. New season. Fridays TV-MA. Free. Repeats at 10:30p. 7p.

New show, now one full hour with comedy showcase segment.
http://billmaher.tv
HBO. On cable.
http://hbo.com
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"Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.

DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, much more. Food and drink, alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
http://www.PointyTeeth.com
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
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Buckwheat Zydeco. W/ The Benjy Davis Project. 18+ $18.50 9p.

http://www.buckwheatzydeco.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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PULSO: Encuentro Argentino. A global party with an Argentinian theme, welcome to the first PULSO party of 2004! 21+ $10 9p.

RSVP pulso@canelaent.com with full name by 2.4 for $8 entry.
Experience the best in Rock Argentino and Latin house, spun by Chicago's hottest Argentinian DJ, as you enjoy drink specials at the lavish bar.
http://www.canelaent.com
Pasha Restaurant and Club, 642 N Clark. Clark/Ontario.
http://pasharest.com
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**** Dynamite. Drum&Bass. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p-2a.

02.06: SJC - Snuggles, Slak, Casper, w/ Poolside, Flipside.
http://bassbythepound.com
Sonotheque, 312/226-7600, 1444 W Chicago.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Dennis Miller. Fr/Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free 1hr 11p.

Still brilliant, now literally a Republican shill.
http://dennis-miller.com
CNBC. http://msn.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2004.02.07:    ^

Network sweeps. -2004.02.26 Yearly.

Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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* Chocolate Fest (since 2000). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-5p.

A weekend celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Paramount's Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular. 18+ $24-26 7:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
02.07: U.S.A. Coal, Not Foreign Oil, for Transport - And Pro's and Con's of High Speed Rail.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Fashion Bomb. 18+ $6-8 9p.

Free -9p.
W/ American Motherload, The Gelheads, High Plains Drifter.
http://www.fashionbomb.net
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"Play :: Drum and Bass Saturdays" Saturdays 21+ Free 9p-3a.

Cheap beers, two floors, residents Burst, Droopy, Nanotech, MF, Pipeline, Disko Kitty, jungle/d&b guests.
02.07: Jesse de la Pena, Phix & Zew, Lamebrane, Biobooster, Grandmarquee, Matthew Martin, Ikai'ka, Detrimental, DubLX, Bender.
http://spsound.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9p-?a.

No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://edgecomedy.com
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
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Live Drumming. Saturdays 21+ $10 No smoking. 9p-3a.

Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons first then drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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"Autobahn" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* Egostatic and Neptune Crush. 21+ $8 10p-5a.

Also Thunderwing, Digital Mindy. Chicago Afro-Beat after-show.
http://www.neptunecrush.com
The Note, 773/489-0011, 1565 N Milwaukee.
http://thenotechicago.com
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* "Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Saturdays 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.

Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.

Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, occasional big name DJs, mostly house, dress well.
02.07: Max Graham.
http://spundae.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sunday 2004.02.08:    ^

Boyscout Day (since 1910). Yearly.

Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.boyscouts.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.

Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak Show, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $7-9 (up to $15 if not in costume) 10p-3a.

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 2004.02.09:    ^

Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.

Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, free. Reruns at midnt, 9a, 6p. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2004.02.10:    ^

Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience. Now in 8th year!
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel on cable.
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Noctronica/Nocturna (since 1988). Electro/Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2004.02.11:    ^

Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.

Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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Joffrey Ballet. -2004.02.22 $25-90 Various times.

Celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Sir Frederick Ashton with some of his most humorous, charming and innovative ballets.
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Enterprise NEW EPISODE. Newest Star Trek series. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer. Sometimes great, sometimes lame. It's said that some ST is playing somewhere on Earth at any given time.
02.11: Harbinger.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2004.02.12:    ^

* Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.

16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. Monthly. 21+ Free? 7:30p-?a.

Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
02.12: J. Alexander's restaurant, 773-435-1018, 1832 N Clybourn. Meat cut on premises. Free appetizers.
http://www.barrevu.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.

Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

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.
6.5-8.28: "Family Fun Night" Thursdays.
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. $6-10, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 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
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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. $6-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 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) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Train, Genetics, Cyberspace, AIDS and toy exhibits.
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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2004.02.06