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2005.12.23 (week 443)

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RECOMMENDED:
..-Su: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs and Recipes.
..-Sa: Holiday Sing-A-Long Double Feature at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: A Winter Wonderland at Cuneo.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: 500 Clown Christmas Carol at The Storefront Theater.
Ongoing: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: The Eight Reindeer Monologues at Theatre Building.
..-Fr: "From Nothing" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: The Awesome 80s Prom at Radio Star.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Fun with Dick and Jane" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Munich" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Rumor Has It" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Producers" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Ringer" now playing everywhere.
Fr: Kill Hannah at Metro.
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Seasonal:    ^
** FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2005.12.25 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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Holiday Sing-A-Long Double Feature (since 1984). -2005.12.24 Yearly. $12-15 Fr/Sa various times.
"White Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life" double features with singing between (and during?) lead by Santa.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2005.12.31 Yearly. All ages.
* A Christmas Carol: 11.19-12.26 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.14-28 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, $15-90, http://www.joffrey.com
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.26-12.23 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
* Decorated State Street Store Windows: Downtown Carson Pirie Scott, Marshall Field's.
* Christmas Around The World: 11.18-1.8 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.25-12.11 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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A Winter Wonderland. -2006.01.01 Yearly. All ages. $5-10/car. Closed xmas+eve. 6-10p.
Drive thru gardens lavishly decoarated with holiday themed lights and music. Also Christmas' past exhibit inside.
Cuneo, 847/362-3042, 1350 N Milwaukee, Vernon Hills. Near 94+60.
http://www.cuneomuseum.org
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* Winter Wonderfest. -2006.01.07 Yearly. All ages. $10-12 Su-Th -7:30p, Fr+Sa 10a-9:30p.
Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
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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500 Clown Christmas Carol. -2006.01.07 All ages. $10-15 Su 3p, Th-Sa 7:30p.
"A pop-rock show featuring A Christmas Carol based songs amid a deconstructed blend of circus arts and improvisation."
312/697-0722 http://www.500clown.com
The Storefront Theater, 312/742-8497, 66 E Randolph.
http://www.storefronttheater.org
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Winter Vacation. -2006.01.09 Yearly.
Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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Ice Skating. -2006.02.27 Yearly.
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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The Eight Reindeer Monologues (since 2001). -2006.12.23 18+ $20 Fr+Sa 11:30p, Su 7:30p.
Santa is accused of harassment and a media circus ensues. Also playing: "Nathan The Wise", "A Christmas Carol", and "Santaland Diaries".
Theatre Building, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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Ongoing:    ^
"From Nothing" -2005.12.23 All ages. $10 We-Fr 6:30-9:30p, Sa+Su 3-8p.
"An invitation to an extraordinary space created to fit fity people to engage and explore an entirely new experience a non-theater theatrical event."
312/850-8440
Redmoon Central, 1438 W Kinzie.
http://www.redmoon.org
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The Awesome 80s Prom. Fr/Sa -2006.02.25 18+ $39-125 8p.
Blast-from-the-past (1989) audience-inclusive performance/party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, filled with stereotypical characters and music. Period dress encouraged.
1-877-RAD-PROM http://awesome80sprom.com
The Ballroom at Radio Star, 312-664-PROM, 901 W Weed St.
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Now playing.
King Kong, The Family Stone, Chronicles of Narnia, Aeon Flux, Rent, Syriana, The Ice Harvest, Yours Mine Ours, Harry Potter 4, Walk The Line, Jesus is Magic , Zathura, ...
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.
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://www.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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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Tu,We: The 40 Year Old Virgin - Judd Apatow w/ Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch, ...
10p Fr,Tu,We: Wedding Crashers - David Dobkin w/ Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, Christopher Walken, ...
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 2005.12.23:    ^
"Cheaper by the Dozen 2" now playing.
Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling, Hilary Duff, Kevin Schmidt, ...
http://www.cheaperbythedozen2movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Fun with Dick and Jane" now playing.
W/ Jim Carrey, Tea Leoni, Deena Adar, Michelle Arthur, Conrad Bachmann, Alec Baldwin, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/funwithdickandjane
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Munich" now playing.
Steven Spielberg w/ Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Geoffrey Rush, ... Wider release next month.
http://www.munichmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Rumor Has It" now playing.
Rob Reiner w/ Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine, Mark Ruffalo, Richard Jenkins, Christopher McDonald, Steve Sandvoss, Mena Suvari, Mike Vogel, ...
http://rumorhasitmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Producers" now playing.
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman, Will Ferrell, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Andrea Martin, Debra Monk, ... Wider release next month.
http://www.theproducersmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Ringer" now playing.
Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox, Katherine Heigl, Jed Rees, Bill Chott, ...
http://www.foxsearchlight.com/theringer
Theaters Everywhere.
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Kill Hannah. All ages. $18 6:30p.
http://killhannah.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Al Roker Jr's XXL-Mas. 18+ $10 7p.
W/ Urban Achievers, Simplistic Urge, Myllhouse, El Guapo, Bellevue Suite, Perma Crush, The 4th Gear and The Bonnie Situation.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Drop Q. 21+ $8 10p.
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 for a totally unique experience.
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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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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!"
12.23: Lobster battle Ron Seigel vs. Sakai.
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 2005.12.24:    ^
Live Santa tracking. Yearly. All ages. Free.
NORAD air traffic control follows the big guy all night, with radar and video feeds.
http://www.noradsanta.org
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Mass. Yearly. All ages. Free. 8p-1a.
Late Christmas eve gatherings at most churches welcoming all. Last year I did the Evanston cluster.
http://bedno.com/winter?c=songs
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20031225
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Retro Eve (since 1993). Yearly. 21+ $25-30 Hosted bar -10p. 8p-?a.
The biggest Jewish Singles party of the year attended by thousands.
312/953-2767 http://www.retroeve.com
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 213 W Institute.
http://www.enclavechicago.com
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Knishmas. 18+ $20+ 9p.
Kfar Jewish Arts Center presents a hipster alternative to Christmas Eve with various groovy jewish bands.
http://www.kfarcenter.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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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 2005.12.25:    ^
* Christmas (since 0). Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Yearly.
Gifts are exchanged. Spirit of giving encouraged.
http://www.christmas.com
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*** Boogie Down Christmas (since 1999). Mega-Dance event. Yearly. 21+ $10-20 9p-4a.
Excellent sound and lights. Reliably good, rave-like annual event with several thousand peeps. DJs: SKY: Green Velvet, Terry Mullan, Funk, Paul Anthony; DOME: Terry Bristol, Psychobitch, Markski, Inphinity, KCJ; LAIR: Danny The Wildchild, Phantom 45, RY-N, MF; PENTHOUSE: John Simmons, Alex Zelenka.
http://www.purefuture.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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"The Chill" (since 2002). 18+ $18 10p.
White Masquerade Ball w/ DJs Nonstop, Stix, Juan The Predator, Scream, Elite, Control, Rampage, Emvee, ...
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2005.12.26:    ^
Boxing day. Yearly.
Give gifts to service providers such as postal delivery person and trash collector. Alternately observed on first weekday following xmas.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Boxing_Day
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Kwanza. -2006.01.01 Yearly.
An African American holiday, originally observing the fruit harvest, now with broader themes of family, reverence, commemoration, recommitment and celebration.
http://officialkwanzaawebsite.org
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Hanukkah (aka Chanukah). A Jewish holiday, lasts eight days. -2006.01.02 Yearly.
Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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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Tuesday 2005.12.27:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.
Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
8p 40 Year Old Virgin, 10p Wedding Crashers.
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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Phix and Family Groove Company. 21+ $8 9p.
Celebrating the music of Phish.
http://www.phixband.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Wednesday 2005.12.28:    ^
Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival. Dozens of activities planned. -Friday Yearly. All ages. 10a-4p.
Includes tournaments and play zones. Spectators free, registration and fee to participate. Enjoy bungee run, climbing wall, bowling, fishing, aerobics, boxing, golf, ping-pong, badminton, four square, double dutch, tennis, adventure, whiffle ball, fencing, more.
312/744-3315 http://www.choosechicago.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. S A1-2, N B1-2.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* "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.
12.28: Producer "Logistics", w/ Pipeline, Stunna.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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Sister Hazel. -Friday 18+ $20+ 9p.
http://www.sisterhazel.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Thursday 2005.12.29:    ^
Chris Gin's Yet Another Birthday Party. 21+ Free 7p-2a.
Camera-worthy event promised. Various DJs and drink deals.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Moonshine, 773/862-8686, 1824 W Division.
http://moonshinechicago.com
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Lucky Boys Confusion. 18+ $17.50 8p.
W/ Madina Lake, Treaty of Paris, Witroy.
http://www.luckyboys.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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/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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2005.12.23