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2008.01.25 (week 552)

Circus without a clown.

Circus without a clown.

Chicago's Circus/Vaudeville/Clowning community was recently shocked by the sudden loss of Ottavio Canestrelli. Just last month I told him sincerely that I'd seen lots of clowns and he was among the very best. His one man play "Clown Without a Circus" was unparalleled. Rest in peace.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Rambo" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Untraceable" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Hunchback at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Critical Mass Art Show at Mercury Cafe.
Ongoing: "The Commercial Woman" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Disney's High School Musical on Ice at Allstate Arena.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Sa: Chinese New Year Spectacular at Arie Crown Theater.
..-Sa: Jazz Fair at Chicago Cultural Center.
..-Su: "Method to Madness" at Link's Hall Studio.
..-Su: Carquest World of Wheels at McCormick Place.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Editors at Vic Theatre.
Fr: New Shanghai Circus at Star Plaza Theatre.
Fr: Todd Rundgren at Park West.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
..-Sa: Super Diamond at House of Blues.
Fr: Peter, Paul and Scary at Morseland.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...

Movie:    ^

"Rambo" now playing.

Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, ...
http://movies.break.com/rambo
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Untraceable" now playing.

Diane Lane, Billy Burke, Colin Hanks, Joseph Cross, Mary Beth Hurt, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/untraceable
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

27 Dresses, Aliens v Predator 2, The Bucket List, The Great Debaters, Juno, Sweeney Todd, Charlie Wilson's War, National Treasure 2, P.S. I Love You, Walk Hard, Alvin and the Chipmunks, I Am Legend, Golden Compass, Enchanted, Beowulf, Mr. Magorium, Fred Claus, Lions for Lambs, Bee Movie, Martian Child, Dan in Real Life, Darjeeling Limited, Saw IV, Across The Universe, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Mo-Th; 7p Su: American Gangster - Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, RZA, ...
10:30p Mo-Th; 9:30p Su: We Own the Night - Joaquin Phoenix, Eva Mendes, Mark Wahlberg, Robert Duvall, ...
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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Ongoing:    ^

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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Hunchback. -2008.02.03 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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Critical Mass Art Show (since 1998). -2008.02.01 All ages. Free.

Celebrates the bicycle as a way for people to connect with their community and be better citizens.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow2008
Mercury Cafe, 312/455-9922, 1505 W Chicago Ave.
http://www.chimercurycafe.com
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"The Commercial Woman" -2008.02.21 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Works by women drawing inspiration from advertising and graphic design formally or conceptually.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Disney's High School Musical on Ice. -Sunday All ages. $13-75 Various times. 7p.

http://highschoolmusical.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.

Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
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 2008.01.25:    ^

Chinese New Year Spectacular. -Saturday All ages. $28-128 Three shows.

Captures the spirit of authentic Chinese culture through a graceful combination of Chinese classical dance and music.
http://bestchineseshows.com/chicago
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Jazz Fair (since 1979). -Saturday Yearly. All ages. Free. Various times.

City event including music, poetry and film. Featuring local as well as world renowned performers.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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"Method to Madness" Multi-disciplinary art festival. Fr/Sa/Su -2008.01.27 $12.

Includes puppetry, performance, film, and sound. Each week artists investigate the process of their creative practice, offering behind the scenes exploration of the catalogs, regimen, recipes and obsessions that make them go.
Link's Hall Studio, 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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Carquest World of Wheels (since 1963). Custom and antique cars. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-15 Fr 3-10:30p, Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

Includes a variety of special guests and features.
248/293-1700 http://www.worldofwheels.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Critical Mass (since 1996). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:30p.

THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route slowly winds a dozen miles or so. Over a thousand attend. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, freak bikes, more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Editors. 18+ $21+ 7:30p.

With Hot Hot Heat / Louis XIV.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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New Shanghai Circus. All ages. $11-19+ 7:30p.

Incredible acrobats, jugglers and contortionist of China - "show-stopping rarities of daunting difficulty"
http://www.acrobatsofchina.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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Todd Rundgren. All ages. $52.50 8p.

http://trconnection.com/
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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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
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Super Diamond. -Saturday 18+ $20+ Two nights. 9p.

Neil Diamond tribute w/ Dudley Manlove Quartet.
http://superdiamond.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Peter, Paul and Scary. 21+ $6 10p-3a.

Peter Propaganda, Gothic Paul, Scary Lady Sarah spin goth/post-punk/deathrock/industrial.
http://gothicartchicago.com
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.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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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 2008.01.26:    ^

Lucha Libre. All ages. $15-20 6p.

Insane Mexicana Wrestling.
http://www.fmll.net
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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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $15-20 Doors 5p, bout 6p.

A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
01.26: WCR 2008 Season Opener.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.com
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Miss America Pageant (since 1921). Yearly. Live. 7-10p.

Now on a new date, in a new city (Las Vegas), on a new channel.
http://www.missamerica.com
CMT, Country Music Channel on cable.
http://www.cmt.com
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New Shanghai Circus. All ages. $35+ 7p.

Incredible acrobats, jugglers and contortionist of China - "show-stopping rarities of daunting difficulty"
http://www.acrobatsofchina.com
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.com
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Salute To The 60s. All ages. $24-34 7:30p.

Micky Dolenz Of The Monkees, The Grass Roots Featuring Rob Grill, The Buckinghams.
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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Jeff Tweedy. 18+ $100 8p.

http://www.wilcoworld.net
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.
01.26: U.S. Presidential Candidates - Campaign Representatives, Kucinich, Ron Paul, etc., and CoC Vote for Winner.
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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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th 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 2008.01.27:    ^

Chicago Children's Theatre's The Selfish Giant. All ages. $10 4p.

Adapted/created by Blair Thomas/Fast Fish Puppet Theatre. Original puppets and music tell the story of a grumpy old giant who forbids the children in his village from playing in his beautiful garden. After the children are locked out it plunges into an eternal winter, until the children sneak back into the garden, bringing with them the joyous rebirth of spring.
Link's Hall Studio, 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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Chicago Music Awards (since 1982). Yearly. 18+ $55 7p.

http://www.irawma.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Fox cartoons new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

May include Simpsons, 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."
01.27: DJs James Curd (Greenskeepers), John Simmons, James Lauer.
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 2008.01.28:    ^

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.
Struggling along without writers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.01.29:    ^

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

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p American Gangster, 10:30p We Own the Night.
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 2008.01.30:    ^

Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Birthday (1882-1945). Yearly.

The 32nd president of the United States was born in New York to a wealthy family, and died in office. He held office for an unprecedented four terms, leading America through the great depression and World War II.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/fr32.html
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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.

01.30: NYC in CHI, Reid Speed, Pipeline, $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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The Go-Go's. 21+ $48+ 7:30p.

http://gogos.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 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 2008.01.31:    ^

Strictly Sail Chicago (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-12 (-6p Sun) 11a-8p.

The midwest's premier show exhibiting new sailboats and equipment. Over 200 vendors, free seminars and activities.
http://www.sailamerica.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Todd Rundgren. All ages. $52.50 SOLD OUT 8p.

http://www.tr-i.com/
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* DJs Funk and Reid Speed. 21+ $5+ 10p-?a.

"The New Guard welcomes..." drum&bass DJs with Chris B (FL), Keith Mackenzie, Local Hero, Serch, ...
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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. $0-12, 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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