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2007.11.23 (week 543)

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RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Enchanted" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Sing-Along Grease at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: A Winter Wonderland at Cuneo.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Buy Nothing Day.
Fr: City Holiday Tree Lighting at Daley Plaza.
Fr: The "Second Verse Same as the First" Karaoke Benefit at Trader Todd's.
Fr: Poi Dog Pondering at Metro.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Ongoing: Suspicious Clowns X at Live Bait Theater.
Fr: Hair Banger's Ball at Joe's Sports Bar.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Full Moon.
Sa: Santa Arrives at Navy Pier.
Sa: The Academy Is at Riviera Theatre.
...

Movie:    ^

"Enchanted" now playing.

With Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, ...
http://enchantedmovie.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.

Beowulf, Mr. Magorium, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Mo-Th: Superbad - Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, ...
10:00p Mo-Th: The Simpsons - Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, ...
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:    ^

Ice Skating. -2008.02.29 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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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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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2007.12.23 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.

50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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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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A Winter Wonderland. -2008.01.05 Yearly. All ages. $5-10/car. Closed xmas+eve. 6-10p.

Drive thru gardens lavishly decorated 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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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 2007.11.23:    ^

* Buy Nothing Day (since 1992). International celebration of consumer awareness and simple living. Yearly. Day after Thanksgiving.

Very real global day of protest against the corporate brainwashing which leads to the un-sustainable Western hyper-consumerist culture. Includes anti-commercials and events at the world's largest malls. Intentionally occurs on the biggest shopping day of the year. See the website for more info.
http://www.adbusters.org
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* City Holiday Tree Lighting (since 1914). The mayor does his thing! Music, etc. Yearly. All ages. Free 4:30p.

Uses 40 Wisconsin Balsam Firs, 80 foot tall, 10000 lights, 1000 bows, 1000 ornaments.
http://cityofchicago.org
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
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The "Second Verse Same as the First" Karaoke Benefit. 21+ $20 7-11:45p.

Benefits AIDS Foundation of Chicago. 2hr open bar, snacks, award winning Karaoke, fun!
847/312-6699 http://tinyurl.com/26he5p
Trader Todd's, 773/348-3250, 3216 N Sheffield Ave. At Sheffield and Belmont across the street from Leona's and around the corner from the Belmont El stop.
http://www.tradertodd.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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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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.

"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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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 2007.11.24:    ^

Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Santa Arrives. Yearly. All ages. Free 6p.

Welcome Santa and the Mrs and elves, on Dock Street, near the ferris wheel. Fireworks after, juggling and acappella caroling shows before.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. At the Grand Staircase. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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The Academy Is. All ages. $19 7p.

http://theacademyis.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Jagermeister Music Tour. -Sunday 18+ $38+ 8p.

With The Cult, Action Action, The Cliks, and Mindsight.
http://thecult.us
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
11.24: From Jesus to Paul, The Rise of Early Christianity.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. Monthly. 18+ $10 9p-2a.

Nine rooms of fun. Drum Circle 9p-?, Fire Spinning 11p-1a, music and healers all night. No smoke, no alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-5a.

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
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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 2007.11.25:    ^

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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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam clique.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.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."
11.25: "Farenheit Far Away" with Telefon Tel Aviv.
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 2007.11.26:    ^

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.
11.26: Homage to the 80's.
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 2007.11.27:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Superbad, 10:00p The Simpsons.
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 2007.11.28:    ^

* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

11.28: DJs Beet, Random Movement.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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John Fogerty. All ages. $37-65 8p.

http://johnfogerty.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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Thursday 2007.11.29:    ^

Hunchback. -2008.01.20 Ages? $35 Su 4p, Th-Sa 8p.

Remount of the company's acclaimed adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel; a hypnotic, dark, monumental tale of loss and redemption featuring multiple styles of puppetry.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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. $0-12, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Mo-We,Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa-Su 10a-5p.

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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Notes:    ^

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2007.11.23