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2005.05.20 (week 412)

All the world's a stage.
RECOMMENDED:
..-Sa: Aries Spears at Zanies North.
Ongoing: "Kicking & Screaming" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Mindhunters" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Monster-in-Law" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Unleashed" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Redmoon's "The Cabinet" at Viaduct Theater.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Sa: Kids and Kites Fest at Montrose Park.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Machine Head at House of Blues.
..-Su: Bright Eyes and The Faint at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: Lifehouse at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Mary-Chapin Carpenter at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Dynamite" Drum&Bass at Sonotheque.
Sa: "Pans*xual Pleasuredome" at Berlin.
...
Ongoing:    ^
Aries Spears. -Saturday 18+ 25+ Two evening shows daily.
As seen on Mad TV.
http://ariesspears.com
Zanies North, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Off Rt 60 near Deerpath.
http://www.zaniesvernonhills.com
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"Kicking & Screaming" now playing.
Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka, Kate Walsh, Musetta Vander, Dylan McLaughlin, ...
http://www.kickingandscreamingmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Mindhunters" now playing.
W/ Eion Bailey, Clifton Collins Jr., Will Kemp, Val Kilmer, Jonny Lee Miller, Kathryn Morris, Christian Slater, LL Cool J, Patricia Velasquez, Cassandra Bell, ...
http://www.mindhunters-thefilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Monster-in-Law" now playing.
Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott, Annie Parisse, Monet Mazur, Will Arnett, ...
http://www.monsterinlaw.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Unleashed" now playing.
Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins, Kerry Condon, ...
http://unleashedmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Three months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2005.07.31 Yearly.
Participate in any of the over 150 events including
"Chicago Moves Day" (Daley Plaza 11a-1p 05.17), "Lakefront by Bike Tour" (starts at fountain west of Navy Pier 10:30a-1:30p 05.22), "Bike the Drive" (Buckingham Fountain 05.29 8a), "Bike to Work Week" (6.17-24). Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://cityofchicago.org
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Redmoon's "The Cabinet" -2005.06.05 18+ $15-25 Sa 6+9p, Su 3p, We-Fr 9p.
"Haunting spectacle in minature, sets the story of the murderous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Ceseare in an off-kilter world of puppetry and intricate machinery."
312/850-8440 http://redmoon.org
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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Wolff's Flea Market and Antique Mall. -2005.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $1 Outside Su 7a-3p; Inside Sa+Su 8a-4p, Mo-We 11a-6p, Th+Fr 11a-8p.
350 market spaces, 80 dealers, 50 showcases. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Now playing.
Crash, House of Wax, Jiminy Glick, Kingdom of Heaven, Hitchhiker's Guide, xXx, A Lot Like Love, The Interpreter, Eros, Fever Pitch, Sahara, Sin City, Guess Who, Miss Congeniality 2, ...
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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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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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.
Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.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 Tu-Th; 7p Su: Be Cool - W/ John Travolta, Uma Thurman, The Rock, Danny DeVito, Cedric the Entertainer, Andre 3000, Steven Tyler, Robert Pastorelli, Christina Milian, Harvey Keitel, James Woods, ...
10p Tu-Th; 9p Su: Meet the Fockers - Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, ...
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 2005.05.20:    ^
Colin Quinn. -Saturday 18+ 25+ Two evening shows daily.
As seen on "Tough Crowd".
http://www.colinquinn.net/
Zanies North, 847/549-6030, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Off Rt 60 near Deerpath.
http://www.zaniesvernonhills.com
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"Star Wars Episode III" now playing.
Revenge of the Sith w/ Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Frank Oz, Anthony Daniels, Christopher Lee, Keisha Castle-Hughes, ...
http://www.starwars.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Earth & Fire: Works in Clay" -2005.06.16 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
"sculptural artwork that combines an exploration of intellectual, emotional, technical and aesthetic components. Mixed media, but at least 75% clay.
05.20: Opening Reception 6-9p.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $5 (donation) Fr 4-10p, Sa-Su 12-10p.
Food, music, merchants, major bands late, pet contest. Thousands attend, basic beer tents.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry.
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John Edward. All ages. $39-69 7p.
"May be filmed for TV. Seminar, reading not guaranteed."
http://johnedward.net
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) and blinker STRONGLY encouraged, also bring water. Weather permitting. Ends at Navy Pier beer garden around 9:30p for snax and live music.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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!
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.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Bruce In The Usa. 18+ $15 9p.
A tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
http://bruceintheusa.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/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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Surreal's "Famous Friday Soiree" Fridays 21+ 10p-4a UNCONFIRMED
Hot new Global Adrenaline weekly with dancers and percussion.
http://www.surrealchicago.com
Wet, 312/223-9232. 209 W Lake.
http://wetchicago.com
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Saturday 2005.05.21:    ^
Armed Forces Day. 3rd Saturday in May Yearly.
Day to honor the U.S. combined armed forces.
http://www.defenselink.mil/afd
http://bedno.com/holidays
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Start of Gemini. Astrological sign, the twins. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!). -Tuesday Yearly.
The *OTHER* NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South buildings.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Jarvis Square Flear Market. All ages. Free 8a-6:30p.
Art, goods, clothing, accessories, etc.
Vendors call 773/338-5385.
Beautiful Downtown Rogers Park, Greenview and Jarvis Streets. East of Jarvis Red Line Stop.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.
05.21: Chinatown.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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* Windy City Hemp Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.
Bands, speakers, vendors, food, drum circles, incense, hackeysack, tie-dye, information. Always a pleasant little and excercise in free speech. Rain or shine. Thousand attend. Bring blankets, friends, and high spirits. Bands The Flock, Starrunner, 9MM, Fashion Bomb, Blizzard of Oz, Smoke, Genral Patton & his Privates, Hell's Funk, Frequency Below, Mattithias, The Giving Tree, Laura Braun, food by the Heartland Cafe.
773/381-9330 http://www.genralpatton.com
Cricket Hill, Near Montrose harbor. Walk, bike, blade, or exit LSD East at Wilson. Good parking.
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Don King presents Heavyweight Championship. Ages? $35-500 4p.
Brewster vs Golota.
http://www.donking.com/popup.htm
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Steve Harvey. 21+ $46-66 7:30p.
http://steveharvey.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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* WE drum TRIBE. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-9:30p.
"Community Drumming Circle for all. Gather & join our highest intentions together with the intensity & concentration to charge the planet with the power of our collective rhythms to vibrate peace & healing and broadcast these potent energies into the lens of our growing satellite, instructing the ether, programming for peaceful change & prosperity."
05.21: Celebrating The Buddha, Beltane, the Sun in Gemini, May Day, Walpurgis Night, and fertility.
http://www.shedrums.com
Northwestern University, Sheridan at Clark, Evanston. Stone Circle Fire-pit On The Landfill, South End of Campus.
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Dave Attell. 21+ 32+ 8p.
http://daveattell.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.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.
05.21: Microsoft - Evil Empire or Computer innovators?
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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.
Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
05.21: Armin Van Buuren, JJ Perez, Spin.
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!"
05.21: Guinea Fowl battle.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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Sunday 2005.05.22:    ^
Pigface. "Free For All" tour. 21+ $15. Second show 9:30p. First show 5p.
Industrial/Metal, currently ten members.
Early w/ Nocturne, VooDou, Project .44, and DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
Late w/ Sheep On Drugs, The Countwown, and DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.invisiblerecords.com/bands/pigface
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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Agnostic Front. All ages. $14+ 6:30p.
W/ Champion and Full Blown Chaos and Death Before Dishonor.
http://www.agnosticfront.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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, 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 2005.05.23:    ^
Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
http://www.almanac.com
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Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 8-11p (unconfirmed).
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, fire staff people, fire hula hoopers, fire breathers, etc.
http://regionals.burningman.com
Foster at the Lake. Gathering slightly South in grassy area.
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Metropolis. Mondays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
Smorgasborg of electro, nu/no wave, industrial, synthpop, italo and rock stuff DJs Trancid, Rayalin3 and Mr. Bobby.
http://www.modsquare.com
Bungalow, 1622 W Belmont. Just West of Ashland/Lincoln.
http://www.bungalowlounge.com
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"Spectrum" drum&bass. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
05.23: Jeekoos.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan, 2blks E of Morse L stop. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). 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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Tuesday 2005.05.24:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
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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Boyz Nite. Hard dance music for men. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2005.05.25:    ^
Drowning Pool. All ages. 18+ 6:45p.
http://drowningpool.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Paulina Rubio En Concierto. All ages. $45+ 8p.
http://paulinarubio.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Thursday 2005.05.26:    ^
International Mister Leather competition (since 1979). -Monday Yearly.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot parties at select clubs, tough tourists. Registration Thursday, opening Friday, Pre-judging Saturday, finals Sunday, party at House of Blues.
http://www.imrl.com
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
http://www.chicagohyatt.com
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* "Standard" drum&bass monthly. Last Thursdays 21+ $0-10 9p-2a.
Cheap drinks. $1 Summits, $ Effens.
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 1994). 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-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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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