Bedno.com
2006.11.17 (week 490)

Less is More.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Casino Royale" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Fast Food Nation" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Happy Feet" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Let's Go to Prison" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Kama Sutra the Musical at Theatre Building Chicago.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Doctor Who new episodes at SCI-FI.
Fr: Primus at Aragon Ballroom.
..-Sa: The Musical Box at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Aretha Franklin at House of Blues.
Fr: Fashion Bomb at Double Door.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
...
Movie:    ^
"Casino Royale" now playing.
Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, ...
http://www.jamesbond.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
"Fast Food Nation" now playing.
Greg Kinnear, Bruce Willis, Catalina Sandino Moreno, ...
http://www.fastfoodnation-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
"Happy Feet" now playing.
Voices of Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman, ...
http://warnerbros.com/happyfeet
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
"Let's Go to Prison" now playing.
Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride, David Koechner, Dylan Baker, Michael Shannon, ...
http://www.letsgotoprison.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Now playing.
A Good Year, Stranger Than Fiction, Borat, Flushed Away, Santa Clause 3, Saw 3, Marie Antoinette, Running with Scissors, The Prestige, Man of the Year, Employee of the Month, The Departed, Open Season, School for Scoundrels, The Guardian, Fearless, Jackass 2, Hollywoodland, The Illusionist, Barnyard, Talladega Nights, A Scanner Darkly, Strangers with Candy, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Sonic Vision. Fr/Sa 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://adlerplanetarium.org/exhibits/starrider.shtml
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Seasonal:    ^
Radio City Rockettes. -2006.12.02 Yearly. All ages. $25-50 Various times.
http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/events.shtm
MAP INFO SHARE
Ongoing:    ^
Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2006.11.26 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times. 7p.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
MAP TICKETS INFO SHARE
Kama Sutra the Musical. -2006.12.31 18+ $25-32+ Various times.
Swami Comonawannagetonya and posse educate a frustrated couple.
http://kamasutrathemusical.com
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
MAP INFO SHARE
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.theofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
TICKETS PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE
Friday 2006.11.17:    ^
* American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow (since 1954). -Sunday Yearly. $0-18 Fr 5p-, Sa/Su 10a-11p.
Dozens of vendors, dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
http://www.aic-chicago.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Doctor Who new episodes. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.
Second season of reincarnation of the phenomenally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
TIMES MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
* Primus. All ages. $32.50 7:30p.
http://www.primusville.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
The Musical Box. -Saturday 18+ $39 7:30p.
Canadian band recreates 1972-1975 era Genesis shows.
http://www.themusicalbox.net
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Fridays All ages. Free 8p.
New series continues. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). 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
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Aretha Franklin. 21+ $97.50 9p.
HOB 10 Year Anniversary Celebration.
http://www.legacyrecordings.com/arethafranklin
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Fashion Bomb. 21+ $7 Doors 8p. 9p.
http://fashionbomb.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Mo-Th: 7p Su: Pirates of the Caribbean II - Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Bill Nighy, Jonathan Pryce, ...
10:30p Mo-Th; 9:30p Su: Talladega Nights - Will Ferrell, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE
Saturday 2006.11.18:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-25 4hr 10a.
11.18: South Shore Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade (since 1992). Treats, ice carvings, Disney. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.
Festivities all day. Evening finale includes parade, activation of a million holiday lights on Michigan Avenue, and some fireworks. Sometimes crowded.
http://www.themagnificentmile.com
Michigan from Oak to Wacker, 312/642-3570.
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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.
11.18: Date Rape Drugs: Safe Holiday Celebrations.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Johnny Lang. 18+ $45+ 9p.
HOB 10 Year Anniversary Celebration.
http://www.jonnylang.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
"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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Naughty Spot. 3rd Saturdays 21+ $7 10p-3a.
Adult event hosted by Mistress Xena and Miss Jaded w/ industrial, electro, EBM and noise by DJs Peter Propaganda, Pasquel, Maldicion, Adrake. Extreme attire encoraged. Free admission for industry pros.
http://www.mistressxena.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. 2blks N of Belmont, S of Wrigley.
http://www.spot6.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.
Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
MAP FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. 3rd Saturdays 18+ $10-15 11p-4a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Sunday 2006.11.19:    ^
Center for Spiritual Living Holiday Expo. Vendor Expo. All ages. Free 12-3p.
"Second annual FREE Holiday Expo, features unique gifts from Chicago artisans, baked goods and sessions with massage therapists and other healing practitioners. We're also collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program so come on down and bring a toy!"
773/248-6452 http://www.chicagocsl.org
Agassiz School, 773/534-5725, 2851 N Seminary. Near Brown Line Diversey stop.
http://www.greatschools.net
MAP SHARE
Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
* Turkeyless Thanksgiving Banquet. Yearly. All ages. $35-40 RSVP encouraged. 4p.
Vegan and raw feasts. Guest speaker.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Garden Manor, 773/237-4390, 4720 W Armitage. Free parking.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
Followed by new episodes of American Dad and Family Guy.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
TIMES MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
Bass By The Pound event. 21+ $10 10p-4a.
DJ Markey.
http://bassbythepound.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Monday 2006.11.20:    ^
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://redlionchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
TIMES MAP INFO SHARE
Tuesday 2006.11.21:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Pirates of the Caribbean II, 10:30p Talladega Nights.
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND INFO SHARE
Morrissey. 21+ $32.50 7:30p.
W/ Kristeen Young.
http://www.morrisseymusic.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Wednesday 2006.11.22:    ^
Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
INFO SHARE
"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 6:30p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes.
11.22: Nod from dub to trip hop to grinding drones.
http://www.psymbolic.com
F212 Lounge, 312/670-4212, 401 N. Wells. Space-age coffee/desert house, BYOB. Near Merchandise Mart Brown line stop.
http://f212lounge.com
MAP SHARE
Panic! At The Disco. All ages. $30 7p.
http://panicatthedisco.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.vcsa.uic.edu/MainSite/departments/uic_pavilion/home/
MAP TICKETS SHARE
The Australian Pink Floyd Show. $50 8p.
http://www.aussiefloyd.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Brian Setzer Orchestra. 21+ $53.50 9p.
HOB 10 year anniversary celebration "Christmas Extravaganza".
http://www.briansetzer.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
MAP TICKETS PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
"312 Drum & Bass" Wednesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
$3 beer. Open decks from 9-11p. Resident DJs Phantom 45, Midway, Dr. Groo, and guests.
11.22: Old school night w/ DJ Phil Freeart.
Celebrity, 773/365-0091, 1856 W North.
http://www.celebchicago.com
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
Planet Rock. All ages. $10-13 10p-?a.
DJs Delta 9, Submerge 101, Sir Damen, Phil Free Art, Lego, Notorious Nind, Seven, Three Jay, Jade, Rampage, Jackin Andy, Brian S, Source 1, Philosiphee.
773/509-4988 http://www.myspace.com/wonderlandchicago
TBA.
MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
"In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 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
MAP INFO SHARE
Thursday 2006.11.23:    ^
* Thanksgiving. A legal holiday. 4th Thursday in November Yearly.
Day to give thanks for the blessings and bounty one has received. Volunteer somewhere.
http://www.aristotle.net/thanksgiving
INFO SHARE
* State Street Thanksgiving Parade (since 1934). Very big, w/ Santa. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30-11a.
Top marching bands, 100 giant balloons, carried live on ABC, 300K attend. Formerly Field's Jingle Elf, originally Brach's Holiday.
312/781-5681 http://www.chicagofestivals.org
State from Congress to Randolph. Downtown, come by train. Live on ABC.
MAP INFO SHARE
Turkey Trot (since 1978). 8km run, over 4500 expected. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. $20 +two cans of food (7:30a check-in) 9a.
http://www.caprievents.com
Lincoln Park, 773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2006.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.
50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.24.
http://www.gaccom.org
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
* Vegan Thanksgiving (since 1981). Practically an institution. Yearly. All ages. $20-36 RESERVE NOW! Seatings at noon, 2p, 4p, 6p. 12p.
Serving a special multi-course menu all day. Also doing pickup/carry-out, order before Thursday.
http://www.go-veggie.org
Chicago Diner, 773/935-6696, 3411 N Halsted.
http://www.veggiediner.com
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO SHARE
Star and Garter Burlesque. Thursdays 21+ $10 9p.
Miss Exotic World Michelle L'Amour does a season themed show, with "The Star and Garter Girls" and stand-up comics.
http://www.starandgarterburlesque.com
Fizz Barr, 773/348-6000, 3220 N Lincoln. Just north of Belmont.
http://fizzchicago.com
MAP FIND EVENTS INFO SHARE
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
MAP PHOTOS INFO SHARE
Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
Masterpieces. All ages. $12 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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS FIND EVENTS INFO
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $6-11 +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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
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
MAP PHOTOS EVENTS INFO
Notes:    ^
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
ALWAYS call before going to a listed event.
MAP
Disclaimer.
My mom the attorney would want me to remind you that no Bedno accepts any liability whatsoever for your use of any information presented here, as-is, at your own risk, ad infinitum, etc etc.
http://bedno.com/terms
Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com.
Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com for hosting this system. ChicagoFun.com is THE one-stop special-event planning resource for the Chicagoland area.
http://ChicagoFun.com

2006.11.17