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2005.01.21 (week 395)

Four more years...

RECOMMENDED:

..-Su: Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Show at McCormick Place.
..-Su: Jazz Fair at Chicago Cultural Center.
Ongoing: One Man Lord of the Rings at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: "Are We There Yet?" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Assault on Precinct 13" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Merchant of Venice" now playing at Select Theaters.
Ongoing: Devils and Dolls at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Emergenza Music Fest 2005 at The Note.
Fr: Enterprise new episode on UPN.
..-Sa: Super Diamond at House of Blues.
Ongoing: "The Edge" comedy improv contest at Cafe Amante.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Crobar 13th Anniversary Party.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives at Double Door.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Futurarium.
Sa: NBC5 Health and Fitness Expo at Navy Pier, Festival Hall A.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Show (since 1931). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $4-8+ (-6p Sun) 10a-9p.

Largest consumer show of it's kind in the US. Hundreds of exhibitors.
312/946-6200 http://www.chicagoboatshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Jazz Fair (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. Various times.

City event including music, poetry and film. Featuring local as well as world renowned performers.
01.21: Chicago Jazz Jams; 01.22: Triple Threat; 01.23: Reginald Robinson and Jon Weber.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Now playing.

Elektra, Racing Stripes, White Noise, Fat Albert, Meet The Fockers, The Life Aquatic, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Spanglish, The Aviator, Closer, Finding Neverland, SpongeBob, The Polar Express, Kinsey, The Incredibles, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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One Man Lord of the Rings. Various times and prices.

ALSO: One Man Star Wars Trilogy and "Menopause - the musical".
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.

Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Also hear Randi Rhodes after, and Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" (8-11p).
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available locally on web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.

Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: The Grudge - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, William Mapother, Clea DuVall, KaDee Strickland, Bill Pullman, ...
10p Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Team America - Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2005.01.21:    ^

"Are We There Yet?" now playing.

Director Brian Levant; Stars Ice Cube, Nia Long, Aleisha Allen, Philip Bolden, ...
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/arewethereyet
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Assault on Precinct 13" now playing.

Director Jean-Francois Richet; Writer John Carpenter; Stars: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne, Ja Rule, Maria Bello, Peter Bryant, Gabriel Byrne, Fulvio Cecere, Kim Coates, Matt Craven, Drea de Matteo, Brian Dennehy, Hugh Dillon, ...
http://www.ap13movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Merchant of Venice" now playing.

Shakespeare w/ Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins,
http://merchantofvenicemovie.com
Select Theaters.
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Devils and Dolls. -2005.02.24 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Group Show with work in all media by women.
01.21: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Emergenza Music Fest 2005. Battle of the Bands. Fr/Sa/Th -2005.03.05 21+ $10-15 7p-?a.

01.21: The Lost Anthology, In The Mourning, Jersey Wednesday, No Apology, Jimi Falls, Haegers Bend, Detour, Kk & The Flying Hamsters Of Doom.
1-888-923-BAND http://emergenza.net
The Note, 773/489-0011, 1565 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Damen stop.
http://thenotechicago.com
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Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer.
01.21: Observer Effect (#87) - Noncorporeal aliens study the Enterprise crew as they respond to a fatal viral infection brought on board from an away mission.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN/WPWR. May repeat late Sunday.
http://www.upn.com
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Super Diamond. -Saturday 18+ $19+ Doors 7:30p.

http://www.superdiamond.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"The Edge" comedy improv contest. Fridays -2005.02.18 21+ Free 8-11:45p.

Competing for a $500 prize. Starts with short films.
Cafe Amante, 773/385-9411, 3308 N Harlem.
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
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.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Crobar 13th Anniversary Party. 21+ $? 9p-?a.

DJs Felix Da Housecat, Marc Ryan, Victor R.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.

Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.com
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The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. 21+ $15+ 10p.

Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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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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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2005.01.22:    ^

NBC5 Health and Fitness Expo. Yearly. All ages. Free Sa -5p, Su 10a-4p.

A healthy dose of information, activities, seminars, entertaining events, and fitness-related products and services for the entire family. Activity areas include dance, golf, rock climbing, fitness stage, healthy cooking demos, seminars, blood drive, more.
http://www.nbc5.com
Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Harlem Globetrotters. All ages. $12-40+ 7p and 1p.

W.U. presents "World Of Fun" tour. No vid/cam.
http://harlemglobetrotters.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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.
01.22: The Greatest Capitalist Depression Ever World-Wide is Coming.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.

"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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Liquid Soul. Saturdays -2005.01.29 21+ $10 10p.

Great jazz/funk band with a rapper and horns.
http://liquidsoul.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Replaces Spundae. Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
01.22: Bad Boy Bill, Steve Smooth, Josh Da Funky 1, more.
http://www.godskitchen.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Parking sometimes hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Saturdays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
01.22: Milk Battle: Challenger Masahiko Miyamoto.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Sa/Su 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. Wicker Park, 1blk N 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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Sunday 2005.01.23:    ^

"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2005.01.24:    ^

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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns twice a day. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!"
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.01.25:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.

Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
The Grudge 8p; Team America 10p.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

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 2005.01.26:    ^

* TT 5.0. One crazy man rents out The Metro, Flies in his fav bands, and puts on his own rock show for 50th birthday. 21+ $10 7p-12a.

Q101, Illinois Entertainer, W Hotels, I-Ride Limousine, Barcello's Wicker Park, and Tommy Thaviu present TT 5.0: Bands Dremana, A.R.E. Weapons, Terminal Bliss, Backyard Tire Fire, DJs from Venue, VJs from Razor Video.
773/549-4140 http://www.tommythaviu.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. 2blk N of Wrigley Fld.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Ja*oFF & Drop Q. 21+ $8 9p-?a.

Drop Q is drums Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee), kbds Brian Felix (OM Trio), bass Chris Clemente (Kick the Cat), percussion Kalyan Pathak (Fareed Haque Grp). A veritable Supergroup of local musicians, focuses on Improvised Electronica and Drum n Bass, bringing substantial jazz and fusion chops to the table for a totally unique experience every time. Ja*oFF is perversely honest and strangely beautiful.
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Area big name DJs join resident Chris Gin. $2 domestics, $5 RedBull/vodkas.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-1699, 1600 W Grand. At Ashland.
http://www.bettysbluestarlounge.com
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Future Roots. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Drum&Bass, Broken Beat, Funk, Dub; w/ R&S Soundsystem DJs: Stunna, Radiata, Pipeline, 40oz. $3 Goose Island Drafts, tasty food.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage. At Kedzie.
http://streetsidecafe.net
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Thursday 2005.01.27:    ^

Queensryche. -Saturday 18+ $36.50+ Doors 7:30p.

http://queensryche.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Psychotronic Movies. Thursdays -2005.02.10 21+ Free. 9p.

Each table has its own HUGE state-o'-de-art monitor, with individual volume controls Food and drink available.
01.27: Bettie Page Uncensored and Varietease - Varietease is a color feature length document of the burlesque era, directed by Irving Klaw, a Bettie Page photographer. Stars Bettie Page and Lily St. Cyr, two of the top strippers of the day in burlesque, Bettie in New York and Lily nationally. Singers, comedians and the denizens of burly-q as it was known captured in the remarkable film. In those days strippers were into the tease, and had to have an act! Bettie Page Uncensored is the film based on the play that ran in Chicago for 43 weeks, starring Sarah Masters reprising her role from the stage.
http://www.psychotronic.info
Improv Kitchen, 773/868-6423, 3419 N Clark. One block south of CTA Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.improvkitchen.com
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*** Healthy Dose Of Chicago Drum-n-Bass. Last Thursdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.

Cheap drinks. $1 Summits, $ Effens.
01.27: DJ TeeBee (Norway), w/ Pipeline, Grafik, Midway, MF.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Just west of Ashland.
http://www.liarsclub.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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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.
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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.

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) 9a-5p.

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.

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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