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2007.11.16 (week 542)

Nothing but a number.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Beowulf" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY.
..-Su: American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: "NEXUS 6" EBM night at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Ongoing: Suspicious Clowns X at Live Bait Theater.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Chicago Toy and Game Fair at Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade at Michigan from Oak to Wacker.
Sa: Some Time for Time: Body, Space, Image and Gravity at Link's Hall.
Sa-Su: Riot Fest at Congress Theatre.
Sa: All About The Comedy Tour at Arie Crown Theater.
Sa: Goths Gathering to Give at Chicagoland Community Church.
Sa: KT Tunstall at Vic Theatre.
...
Movie:    ^
"Beowulf" now playing.
Robert Zemeckis CGI with voices of Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, ...
http://www.beowulfmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" now playing.
With Natalie Portman, Dustin Hoffman, Jason Bateman,
http://www.magorium.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Sing-Along Grease. -Saturday $15 7p.
The hip-swivelling 1978 musical comedy now released in a sing-along version subtitled with lyrics. Each audience member receives a goodie bag of fun props to help interact with the film, and a live host introduces each performance, warms up the audience's vocal cords, and give a prize for the best costume.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.
Fred Claus, Lions for Lambs, Bee Movie, Martian Child, Dan in Real Life, Darjeeling Limited, Saw IV, Across The Universe, Elizabeth The Golden Age, Lars and the Real Girl, Michael Clayton, Why Did I Get Married?, Heartbreak Kid, Feast of Love, The Game Plan, The Kingdom, Good Luck Chuck, Into the Wild, Resident Evil: Extinction, Eastern Promises, Mr. Woodcock, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
7:30p Su; 8:30p Fr,Mo-Th: The Simpsons - Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, ...
9p Su; 10p Fr,Mo-Th: Mr. Woodcock - Billy Bob Thornton, Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, ...
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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Seasonal:    ^
Radio City Rockettes. -2007.12.02 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
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2007.12.27 Yearly. All ages.
* A Christmas Carol: 11.16-12.29 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.12-30 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, $15-90, http://www.joffrey.com
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.17-12.23 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.16-1.6 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.24-01.01 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Ongoing:    ^
Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2007.12.02 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.
13 programs over 5 weeks.
http://dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2007.11.25 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times. 7p.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.
Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2007.11.16:    ^
** ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY (since 1965). Yearly.
The prodigious brilliance behind this system turns a year wiser.
http://bedno.com/andrew
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* American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow (since 1954). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-18 Fr 5p-, Sa/Su 10a-11p.
Dozens of vendors, dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
773/275-5871 http://www.aic-chicago.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 1150 W Harrison.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Frank Bidart's The Third Hour of the Night. -Sunday Free 7:30p.
Poetry magazine presents; Complex and beautiful poetic exploration of the Egyptian myth of The Third Hour of the Night is interpreted for the stage.
http://poetrymagazine.org
Link's Hall, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.org
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"NEXUS 6" EBM night. Monthly. 21+ $7 10p-4a.
Kinetic's experiment in non-club-standard old/new EBM balanced with patron requests, industrial, synthpop, cutting-edge releases, forgotten classics, neglected projects, atypical songs by established artists, etc.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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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Suspicious Clowns X. Maverick sketch comedy team's tenth original production in five years. Fr/Sa -2007.11.30 18+ $12 10:30p.
Vincent Truman directs the edgy group's latest comedy opus. Includes over a dozen dark and/or amusing vignettes. "Sketch comedy at its best" - Chicago Reader.
http://www.vincenttruman.net/clowns_slidex.htm
Live Bait Theater, 773/871-1212, 3914 N Clark. 3 blocks north of Wrigley Field.
http://www.livebaittheater.org
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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 2007.11.17:    ^
Chicago Toy and Game Fair (since 2003). Yearly. All ages. $5-25+ 10a-6p.
Public non-hobby show, with product introductions, demos, seminars, play tables, contests, and many vendors selling. Special Star Wars features.
http://chitag.com
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, 847/303-4100, 1551 N Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg.
http://www.RenaissanceHotels.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
11.17: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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.
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Some Time for Time: Body, Space, Image and Gravity. $30-55 1:30-5:30p.
"Fiona Wright workshops are opportunities for artists and students with an interest in movement investigation to reflect, breathe, and revitalize creatively through improvisation as movement research. Sessions will begin on the floor to bring attention and interest to the particular body we are inhabiting, breath and release, followed by introductory body-voice work. Participants focus on approaches to devising, especially through the use of improvisation scores with writing, speaking, and music. This will include working through individual inclinations and group structures with an emphasis on process and experimentation."
Link's Hall, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.org
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* Riot Fest. -Sunday All ages. $25-45 Two Nights 2p.
Sa: Naked Raygun, Stiff Little Fingers, 7 Seconds Nekromantix, The Queers, Lower Class Brats, The Methadones, Magnafux, Shot Baker, Heart Attacks, The Copyrights.
Su: Bad Brains (original lineup), Sludgeworth (Reunion), The Casualties, Dillinger Four, The Bollweevils, Youth Brigade, Zero To Sixty, Flatfoot 56, Deal's Gone Bad, The Frantic.
http://www.riotfest.org
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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All About The Comedy Tour. 18+ $39-67+ 7p.
With Mike Epps & Rickey Smiley.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Epps
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Goths Gathering to Give. All ages. 7p-?a.
Free with donation of canned goods, clothing/blankets or $3+. C3 Belmont Undead Present bands: AVP, Leper; DJs Ultra, Jander VK.
Chicagoland Community Church, 773/248 - 4243, 836 W Aldine. 1blk N of Belmont/Clark.
http://chicagolandcc.org
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KT Tunstall. 18+ $24 7:30p.
http://www.kttunstall.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
11.17: Taxes in '08 - How You Are Getting Screwed Royally.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2007.11.18:    ^
* Dethklok.
The undisputed greatest animated metal band in the galaxy, opening for And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.
http://adultswimpresents.com
Northwestern University.
http://northwestern.edu
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Red Door Animal Shelter Fall Gift Bazaar. All ages. Free 11a-4p.
Fundraising shopping event benefiting non-profit/no-kill animal shelter helping cats, dogs and rabbits find new homes. Handmade gifts by local artisans, bake sale, wrapping and wreaths. Every dollar helps an animal in need.
http://www.reddoorshelter.com
Indian Boundary Park Cultural Center, 2500 W. Lunt Ave.
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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.
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The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
Followed by new King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad!
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Vanessa Carlton. All ages. $20 7:30p.
http://vanessacarlton.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
A club "Industry" night with quality local guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
11.18: Windy City Rollers fundraiser.
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2007.11.19:    ^
As I Lay Dying. All ages. $18+asilaydying.com 5:30p.
With All that Remains, Haste the Day, Through the Eyes of the Dead.
http://asilaydying.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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://redlionchicago.com
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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
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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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.11.20:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8:30p The Simpsons, 10p Mr. Woodcock.
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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Wednesday 2007.11.21:    ^
* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
11.21: DJs Casper, Pipeline, Code Blue.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Poi Dog Pondering. 18+ $21+ 8:30p.
http://www.poidogpondering.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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M.I.A. 18+ $20 11p.
With The Cool Kids.
http://miauk.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Thursday 2007.11.22:    ^
* 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
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Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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* 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 WGN, 300K attend. Formerly Field's Jingle Elf, originally Brach's Holiday, now McDonald's.
312/781-5681 http://www.chicagofestivals.org
State from Congress to Randolph. Downtown, come by train. Live on ABC.
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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.
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* 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
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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-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, 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. $12 Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-5p, 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. $0-8, Free 1st Mons. 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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. $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
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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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2007.11.16