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2008.04.25 (week 565)

Hooray for Happiness!

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Baby Mama" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Harold & Kumar Escape Guantanamo" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Boneyard Prayer" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Clay and Fiber" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Passover.
..-Su: TV Turnoff Week.
..-Su: Green Festival at McCormick Place.
..-Mo: Art Chicago at Merchandise Mart.
Fr: Arbor Day.
Fr: Parental Alienation Awareness Day.
..-Mo: Artropolis.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Andrew 'Dice' Clay at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Ongoing: The Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" at The Spot.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Zombie Pub Crawl at Andersonville.
...

Movie:    ^

"Baby Mama" now playing.

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Sigourney Weaver, Steve Martin, ....
http://www.babymamamovie.net
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay" now playing.

John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, ...
http://www.haroldandkumar.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

88 Minutes, Smart People, Street Kings, Leatherheads, Shine a Light, 21, Flawless, Superhero Movie, Drillbit Taylor, Doomsday, Horton Hears a Who, 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, Juno, Sweeney Todd, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8:15p Sa,Mo-Th; 7:15p Su: Juno - Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, ...
10p Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Semi-Pro - Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Maura Tierney, Andrew Daly, ...
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:    ^

"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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"Clay and Fiber" -2008.05.15 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

http://www.dorothyhughes.com
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Passover. A most important Jewish festival. -2008.04.27 Yearly.

Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC. Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals. The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year. Observance begins at sundown of evening before listed start date. See the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston.
http://judaism.about.com
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* TV Turnoff Week (since 1994). Rediscover real life. -Sunday Yearly.

"What happens during a seven-day experiment in life without TV? A whole new space to think emerges. You find yourself passing time in ways you never expected. And you start to wonder: when I reach for the remote, who is really in control?" In the process of being rebranded as "Mental Detox Week".
http://www.tvturnoff.org
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Green Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? Sa 10a-8p, Su 11a-6p.

See some of the most innovative and cutting-edge green technologies in over 300 exhibits; everything from eco-fashion and natural home and health products, to solar panels, organic produce, workshops, speakers and networking.
http://greenfestivals.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Art Chicago (since 1993). Reknowned contemporary show. -2008.04.28 Yearly. Ages? $12-15 11a-6p.

Thousands of international artists in all media represented by hundreds of galleries.
312/226-4700 http://www.artchicago.com
Merchandise Mart, 800/677-6278. Downtown, MM stop on Brown/Purple line trains.
http://www.merchandisemart.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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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 2008.04.25:    ^

Arbor Day. Last Friday in April Yearly.

A special day set aside for the planting of trees. First proposed in Nebraska in 1872, later became a legal holiday there. Different date by state.
http://www.arborday.org
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Parental Alienation Awareness Day. Yearly.

Interfering with visitation is a crime.
http://www.Parental-Alienation-Awareness.com
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Artropolis. -2008.04.28 Yearly.

"Chicago's Citywide Celebration of Arts, Antiques and Culture." Multiple concurrent shows at events at multiple locations, galleries, and museums. Includes Art Chicago, Int'l Antique Fair, more.
http://www.artropolischicago.com
Mostly downtown.
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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. Thousand attend in good weather. 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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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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Andrew 'Dice' Clay. 18+ $53.50 8:30p.

http://andrewdiceclay.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODE. Fridays All ages. Free 9p.

Fantastic new series' fourth (final?) season. 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.
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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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The Flaming Dames in "Vegas Baby!" Burlesque. Fridays -2008.05.30 21+ $15 10:30p.

New Millennium Theatre Company (NMTC) presents the premiere concept burlesque troupe in their latest installment: "Vegas Baby!" Fresh off the strip with hot new hosts Jack Spade and "Mr. Vegas" himself, Tony Clifton, the Dames are "all in" with brand new sexier-than-ever dance numbers; a sleek knockout production that glitters like Elvis' bedazzled white suit without losing their edge.
312/458-9083 http://www.nmtchicago.org
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Between Montrose & Wilson.
http://www.spotchicago.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 2008.04.26:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

04.26: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Zombie Pub Crawl. 21+ $10-15+ 5-8p.

Includes limited edition t-shirt, small makeup kit, more. Doing Simon's Tavern, Charlie's Ale House, Hamburger Mary's Attic, with Zombie movies and drink specials.
http://chicagozombiepubcrawl.com
Andersonville, 5200 N. Clark.
http://andersonville.org
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Mary J. Blige & Jay-Z. -Sunday All ages. $59-150+ Two nights. 7:30p.

"Heart of the City Tour"
http://maryjblige.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood. 18+ $30-40 8p.

Of "Whose Line Is It Anyway"
http://www.myspace.com/colinandbrad
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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Margaret Cho. 18+ $28-46 8p.

http://margaretcho.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Tracy Morgan. 18+ $32.50 8p.

http://www.tracymorgan.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.
04.26: Special Earth Day Speaker - NEIS - Nuclear Energy Information Service - on being Carbon Free.
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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"Zep2: 1975" 21+ $12 10p.

"Recreates the live show of the mighty Led Zeppelin"
http://www.zep2.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 2008.04.27:    ^

March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica). Annual Walk benefiting the March of Dimes. All 9a.

Help raise awareness and funds for the health of all babies at several Chicagoland locations. "One day all babies will be born healthy, but we'll have to walk to get there!"
312/435-4007 http://www.marchforbabies.org
Chicago, Naperville, St. Charles, Highland Park, Elk Grove Village, Midlothian.
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Apocalyptica. All ages. $16+ 7p.

http://apocalyptica.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 DJ James Lauer and quality guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
04.27: DJs Jason Tyler, Heather Doble.
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 2008.04.28:    ^

Jazz and Absinthe. Mondays 21+ Free 5p-2a.

Weekly rotating bands (9-11p), formerly banned booze ($7), and full menu (-10:30p).
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.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.
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 2008.04.29:    ^

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

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8:15p Juno, 10p Semi-Pro.
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.
04.29: DJ Qbot birthday bash.
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 2008.04.30:    ^

Walpurgis Night. Yearly.

Also known as witches' sabbath and eve of May Day. Commemorates the 8th century saint and protectress against witchcraft.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/w/walpurgis_night.html
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Cartel. All ages. $15+ 6p.

W/ State and Madison & Danger Is My Middle Name.
http://cartelrocks.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.

04.30: DJs Will Miles, Release. $5.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Metromix Rock 'N Vote. 21+ Free 9p.

Free show with four local bands chosen by Metromix readers.
http://metromix.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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"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 2008.05.01:    ^

* May Day. Also known as Labor Day in Europe. Yearly.

Honors workers. Gloriously observed in communist nations. Chicago remembers the Haymarket Massacre.
http://www.uniononline.com
http://www.chicagomayday.org
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* World Phone In Sick Day (since 1997). Yearly.

Calls attention to the loss of the eight-hour day and other quality-of-life indices in America, and more generally used to publicize dissatisfaction with new economics.
http://www.gatt.org/sickday.html
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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The B-52's. 21+ $55+ 8:30p.

Touring new "FunPlex" album, w/ Eagle Seagull.
http://b52s.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* "JungleFly" drum and bass. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-?a.

05.01: Submorphics, Timid, Searchlight, Borja.
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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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5+ 10p-4a.

DJs Qbot Kamr and special guests spin 80s, New Wave and more.
http://qbot.net
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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