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2008.03.14 (week 559)

SHOWTIME!!!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Doomsday" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Horton Hears a Who!" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
..-Su: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Fr: Pi Day.
Fr: Pilobolus at Paramount Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Audiobon, Algren, Bullet Called Life at Reggie's Music Joint.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Sa: Ides of March.
Sa-..: "Boneyard Prayer" at Redmoon Central.
Sa-Su: NBC5 Health and Fitness Expo at Navy Pier, Festival Hall A.
Sa-Su: St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Navy Pier, Family Pavilion.
Sa: Saint Patrick's Day parade at Downtown.
Sa: St. Patrick's Day Festival at Irish American Heritage Center.
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Movie:    ^
"Doomsday" now playing.
Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Alexander Siddig, ...
http://www.doomsdayiscoming.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Horton Hears a Who!" now playing.
Voices of Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Carol Burnett, Dane Cook, Jaime Pressly, Amy Poehler, ...
http://www.hortonmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
10K BC, Semi-Pro, The Other Boleyn Girl, Be Kind Rewind, Charlie Bartlett, Vantage Point, Witless Protection, Definitely Maybe, Jumper, Hottie and Nottie, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Meet the Spartans, Rambo, Untraceable, 27 Dresses, Aliens v Predator 2, The Bucket List, The Great Debaters, Juno, Sweeney Todd, Charlie Wilson's War, National Treasure 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p daily, 7p Su: Sweeny Todd - Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jamie Campbell Bower, Laura Michelle Kelly, Jayne Wisener, Ed Sanders, ...
10p daily, 9p Su: Edward Scissor Hands - Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, Caroline Aaron, Dick Anthony Williams, ...
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:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2008.03.31 Yearly.
2008: "Women's Art: Women's Vision"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2008.03.16 Yearly. All ages. $5-14 Su-We -6p, Th-Sa 9:30a-8p.
"25 themed gardens that magically transform the space into a lush botanical wonderland of color" also lectures, demos and 200 products/info booths.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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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 2008.03.14:    ^
**** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). FOUR SHOWS ONLY! Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 7p, Th+Fr 7p.
Annual local circus with true spirit and extraordinarily skilled performers in all classic specialties; acrobats, trapeze, juggling, wire, clowns, feats of strength, much more. No animal acts. Come early (doors open 1hr before show) for tickets and pre-show. Popcorn, drinks, candy available. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday matinee interpreted for hearing impaired, and pancake breakfast with the cast 8a-noon.
Triton College, 2000 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, East side of street, just North of North Avenue (64), just West of 1st Avenue (171). Near Maywood Park and Kiddieland. From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://TritonTroupersCircus.com
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* Pi Day. Yearly.
Celebrating the world's most popular irrational number: March 14th = 3.14; Uber-geeks celebrate at 1:59:26.
http://www.piday.org
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Pilobolus. All ages. $10-60+ 8p.
Unique modern dance experience, as seen on Academy Awards, Oprah, commercials, ...
http://pilobolus.com
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.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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* Konkrete Jungle. 2nd Fridays 21+ $10+ 9p-2a.
Drum&Bass may include DJs General Malice, De La Mota, Sliz Taylor, Doc Toxic, Axsent & Didactikid, other.
03.14: Swarm, Dstar, Mason, Armanni. W/ Stunna, Didactikid, Axsent.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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Audiobon, Algren, Bullet Called Life. Great night of free rock music. 21+ Free. 10p.
Psychedelic Audiobon, bluesy Bullet Called Life, and hard rock Algren party it up on St. Patrick's Day weekend at the south side's newest music venue.
Reggie's Music Joint, 312/949-0120, 2105 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://www.reggieslive.com/musicjoint
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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 2008.03.15:    ^
**** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). FINAL TWO SHOWS! Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 7p.
Annual local circus with true spirit and extraordinarily skilled performers in all classic specialties; acrobats, trapeze, juggling, wire, clowns, feats of strength, much more. No animal acts. Come early (doors open 1hr before show) for tickets and pre-show. Popcorn, drinks, candy available. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday matinee interpreted for hearing impaired, and pancake breakfast with the cast 8a-noon.
Triton College, 2000 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, East side of street, just North of North Avenue (64), just West of 1st Avenue (171). Near Maywood Park and Kiddieland. From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://TritonTroupersCircus.com
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Ides of March. Yearly.
Simple Roman Nomeclature for the fifteen of March (or middle of other months, not necessarily the 15th), made foreboding in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, referring to the soothsayer's warning to the emperor of his impending murder at the hands of his closest associates.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/ides1.html
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"Boneyard Prayer" -2008.05.11 18+ $?
Explores struggle, sorrow, and salvation drawing from varied sources. A Depression-era tale of one man's fractured life and ultimate redemption using puppetry, shadow images, and extraordinary music.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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NBC5 Health and Fitness Expo. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa -5p, Su 10a-4p.
A healthy dose of information, activities, seminars, entertaining events, and fitness-related products and services for the entire family. Activity areas include dance, golf, rock climbing, fitness stage, healthy cooking demos, seminars, blood drive, more.
http://www.nbc5.com
Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration. -Sunday All ages. Free 11:30a-4:30p.
Celebrate Chicago's rich Irish heritage with traditional Irish/Celtic acoustic music and bagpipers.
Navy Pier, Family Pavilion, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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* Saint Patrick's Day parade (since 1955). Carried on ABC and WGN. Yearly. 2hrs 12p.
Around 100 bands/floats/balloons, thousands of marchers. Preceded by Mass at Old St. Pats at 9:30 with Irish music and dancing, river dyed green 10:30a, Trinity Dancers and Irish Pipe Band at Buckingham Fountain (11a).
Downtown, 312/942-9188, Columbus, from Balbo to Monroe. Take any train.
http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com
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* St. Patrick's Day Festival (since 1987). Yearly. All ages. $0-15 1-11:45p.
Irish music, step dancers, ceili instruction, bagpipes, kids activities, corned beef and cabbage, and maybe Guinness.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4626 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.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.
03.15: The People's Campaign for the Constitution - Patriot Act, Nat'l Security Letters, Military Commissions Act, etc.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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ATB. 18+ $25+ 9p.
Michael Burian, Angello Mike w/ DJs Ryan B, Inphinity, Rozz, M ProjectNors, XPosur, ...
http://atb-music.com
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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Antigone Rising. 21+ $12 Doors 8p. 9p.
http://www.antigonerising.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.com/shows.php
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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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Sunday 2008.03.16:    ^
* Palm Sunday. A Christian holiday, Sunday a week before before Easter, 6th (last) Sunday of Lent. Yearly.
Commemorates the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, one week before resurrection, when the people placed palm branches in his path.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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World Water Week. TAP Project for UNICEF. Yearly.
For one week, Chicagoans can visit their favorite eatery or watering hole and pay $1 for tap water, something they normally get for free. All money raised will support UNICEF's TAP Project, which helps supply clean water to those parts of the world where clean, safe tap water is a rare commodity.
Various locations.
http://www.tapproject.org/cities/chicago
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Fox cartoons new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 7p UNCONFIRMED
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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"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 DJ James Lauer and quality guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
03.16: DJs Hugo Moya, Nathaniel Shreve.
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 2008.03.17:    ^
* Saint Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain. Yearly.
Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc. PARTIES AT EVERY BAR.
http://www.ireland.com
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Deorad Roundabout Theatre. Irish Tea Party and Music. All ages. $5 5:30p.
Join Chicago's very own Deorad Roundabout Theatre in celebration of Saint Patrick's Day. Enjoy live Irish music and dance as well as traditional Irish tea and snacks. Try your hand at making a harvest knot and learn an Irish jig.
708/383-2654 http://www.myspace.com/deorad
Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave, Oak Park.
http://www.oprf.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://redlionchicago.com
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* Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.
Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Diz, Just Joey, Uncle Milty; Hosts JoJo, Sal-E, Reggie, Christopher Banks, Danielle, Dr. Cho; 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
03.17: Louie Vega (MAW/Masters At Work/Vega Records) - Our 17 year anniversary.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.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 2008.03.18:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Sweeny Todd, 10p Edward Scissor Hands.
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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RetroForward. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJs Qbot + Kamar spin the music, crowd determines which band moves on to the next round, final match in December.
03.18: Front 242 vs. Nine Inch Nails.
http://events.retroforward.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Wednesday 2008.03.19:    ^
* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
03.19: "Electrofied" John V, Carbide, $10.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 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 2008.03.20:    ^
* Great American Meatout (since 1985). Yearly.
Eat nothing with eyes today.
http://www.meatout.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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* Vernal Equinox. Night and day are equal length, official start of spring. Yearly.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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Little Feat. 18+ $25+ Doors 7:30p.
http://littlefeat.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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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