Bedno.com - 2005.11.04 (week 436)

2005.11.04 (week 436)

To better days.

RECOMMENDED:: ..-Th: Women of the African Diaspora at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Chicago Humanities Fest at Various downtown locations.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
..-Sa: Health Club Industry Convention at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: "Chicken Little" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Jarhead" now playing everywhere.
..-Sa: Riot Fest at Congress Theatre.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Digable Planets at Park West.
Fr: Australian Pink Floyd at Rosemont Theatre.
Fr: Bonnie Raitt at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Justify Your Existence at Schubas.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
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Women of the African Diaspora. -2005.11.10 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.: Original work in all media by women that addresses diasporal concerns or topics in form or content.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2005.11.13 Yearly. Various times.: Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. 2005: "Home+Away" addresses the role of place in the creation and shaping of identity.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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Network sweeps. -2005.11.29 Yearly.: Extra special new TV programming this month on major networks.
http://www.tvguide.com
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2005.11.13 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.: http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Health Club Industry Convention. -Saturday Yearly. Th 12:30-5:30p, Fr 11:30a-5:30p, Sa 11a-3p.: Over 200 leading industry suppliers, over 900 booths, over 100 seminars, fitness fashion show, discounts, ...
215/489-9556 http://www.clubindustryshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Now playing.: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime, Saw II, The Legend of Zorro, The Weather Man, In Her Shoes, Waiting, Wallace & Gromit, Corpse Bride, Flightplan, Roll Bounce, Just Like Heaven, Lord of War, Constant Gardener, Brothers Grimm, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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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.: Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also 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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Friday 2005.11.04: ^

"Chicken Little" now playing.: Voices of Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, Don Knotts, Patrick Stewart, Amy Sedaris, Steve Zahn, Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Patrick Warburton, Adam West, Mark Walton, Mark Dindal, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/chickenlittle
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Jarhead" now playing.: Sam Mendes w/ Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Jacob Vargas, Skyler Stone, Wade Williams, Katherine Randolph, ...
http://www.jarheadmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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* Riot Fest. -Saturday All ages. $28+ Fr 3p, Sa 12p.: Fri: Dead Kennedys, The Dickies, The Lawrence Arms, Angry Samoans, Suicide Machines, Street Brats, The Unmutuals, Settle For Nothing, Vacation Bible School, Rule 22, Short Of All. Sat: Misfits, The Germs, The Bouncing Souls, Agent Orange, The Tossers, The Effigies, Flatfoot 56, Channel 3, Minority One, Much The Same, Secret Agent Bill, The Gravetones, The Adversaries, The Groodies, Poison Control, Store Bought Rebels, Capital Eye, Out Of Place, Hotlips Messiah.
http://riotfest.indietickets.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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* First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.: 11.04: "Sultry Carnivale" eleven-piece samba band and scorching dancers, Absolut Tropicalismo, Brazilian delights by Wolfgang Puck, Capoeira dancers and face painters.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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* Digable Planets. 18+ $23 7:30p.: http://digableplanets.net
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Australian Pink Floyd. All ages. $37-45 8p.: Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Bonnie Raitt. All ages. $30-50 8p.: http://bonnieraitt.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.: 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.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/We 21+ Free 9p-?a.: Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
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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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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Justify Your Existence. Monthly. Ages? $10 10p.: Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, Reckless Records, etc.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.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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* Electrobash. 1st Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs RazerX and Ryan Bedlam spin electro-clash, nuwave, and classic industrial.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.: Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
11.04: Mango battle.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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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 2005.11.05: ^

Guy Fawkes day. Yearly.: Anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot kill the English king and parliament.
http://www.worldbook.com/fun/holidays/html/fawkes.htm
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Chevy-Vette Fest. Super great show for enthusiasts. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-12 9a-6p.: Up to 300 of the world's finest, parts, sales, swap meet, contests.
708/563-4300 http://www.midamericapromotions.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.: 11.05: Greek Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Susan Tedeschi. All ages. $29 7:30p.: http://susantedeschi.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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** GOTHtoberfest. 21+ $5-7 8p-2a.: Dance to German gothic, industrial & new wave. Featuring DJ Scary Lady Sarah, DJ (censored), and DJ Brianne. Official Susan and Andrew birthday party, with comped after-party at Exit for pals.
http://www.gothiccouncilofchicago.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.com
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Tim Conway and Harvey Korman. All ages. $56-66 8p.: Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.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.
11.05: Everything You Know About the McCarthy Era is Wrong.
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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DJs Q-Bert and Paul Johnson. 18+ $24-30 10p.: House Arrest Events and Guitar Center present "The Throne B-Boy Battle". Also DJs Danny The Wildchild and Flipside.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 10p.: "The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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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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Relient K and MXPX. All ages. $18.50 Doors 5p.: http://relientk.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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Veruca Salt. 18+ $15.50 7p.: W/ Juliette & The Licks, The Lovemakers, Porsealin.
http://www.verucasalt.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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Audioslave. All ages. $41+ 7p.: W/ Seether, and 30 Seconds to Mars in Concert.
http://www.audioslave.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
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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 (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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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.: "The best fake news show ever!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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"Flower 15" fest. -Sunday.: Proceeds Benefit P.L.A.Y. (Possibilities in Life: Art for Youth). Special pass available to all days of shows.
11.08: $15 9p 18+: Local H w/ Detachment Kit, Russian Circles, Big Business.
http://www.flowerbooking.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Bauhaus. -Wednesday All ages. $35 Two shows. 7:30p.: http://www.bauhausmusik.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Wednesday 2005.11.09: ^

* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.: After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
11.09: DJs Calyx (Moving Shadow, Metalheadz, V), w/ MF, Four/4.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?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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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.: Followed by a new Drawn Together.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Thursday 2005.11.10: ^

Bad Religion w/ Pennywise. All ages. $24 Doors 5p.: http://badreligion.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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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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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/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/Sa 10a-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-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.: 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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