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2008.09.19 (week 586)

No going back.
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: "One Planet, One Experiment" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Chalk4Peace at Anywhere.
Ongoing: The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Ongoing: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: "Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Fr: Talk Like a Pirate Day.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Fr: Advanced Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: "Morse Code Fridays" at Enclave Nightclub.
Fr: "NEXUS 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Sa: AIDS Run/Walk 5K at Grant Park.
Sa-Su: Hideout Block Party at The Hideout.
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Movie:    ^
Now playing.
Burn After Reading, Righteous Kill, The Women, Bangkok Dangerous, Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Hamlet 2, Death Race, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, Traveling Pants 2, Swing Vote, The Mummy 3, Step Brothers, X-Files 2, Batman Dark Knight, Mamma Mia!, Hellboy II, Meet Dave, Hancock, WALL-E, Wanted, Love Guru, Get Smart, Indiana Jones 4, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr,Mo,Tu; 7p Su: Indiana Jones 4 - Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, ...
10:15p Fr,Mo,Tu; 9:15p Su: Hellboy II - Guillermo del Toro w/ Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, Luke Goss, Anna Walton, John Hurt, ...
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:    ^
Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2008.09.30 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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"One Planet, One Experiment" -2008.10.02 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Group show by skilled contemporary women artists.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chalk4Peace (since 2004). -2008.09.21 Yearly.
"Take Action... Participate in this global public art project where individuals make their personal statement for peace on the pavements in cities all over our world." Decorate pavement anywhere with anti-war messages.
http://www.infinitepossibility.org
Anywhere.
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The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2008.10.03 Yearly. $12-35.
Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
800/838-3006 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2008.10.12 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.
Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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"Dr. Egg and the Man with No Ear" -2008.10.19 All ages. $10-15 Su 3+8p, Th/Fr/Sa 8p.
"Through puppetry, projected animation, original music, and performance, this exquisite production raises issues surrounding genetic modification in a fun and whimsical setting."
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2008.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.10-10.28.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.13-10.28.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.15-10.02.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.05-10.30.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.12-10.25.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.17-10.25.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.31-10.25.
Sa: North Center, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.14-10.18.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.08-10.26.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?
Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2008.09.19:    ^
Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly.
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
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World Music Festival (since 1999). -Thursday Yearly.
Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.
Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into the All Star Sports bar at Presidential Towers around 9:30ish.
09.19: "Chicago Fire Road Rave" planning to skate the event's historic perimeter.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays -2008.09.26 Ages? $14 8p.
Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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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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"Morse Code Fridays" Fridays 21+ Free with RSVP 9p-?a.
Celebrate end of week with resident DJs from LAX, BORGATA and FLUID nightclub coming to show off skills, also DJs AM, Crooklyn Clan, Spider, Scene, Kevin Scott, Fashen. Cocktail recep 9-10:30p.
312/643-2461
Enclave Nightclub, 312/654-0234, 220 W. Chicago Ave. Brown Line Chicago stop.
http://www.enclavechicago.com
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* "NEXUS 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $7 10p-4a.
Kinetic DJs Gremlin, Pathogen, et.al. spin club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other familar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.
09.19: One year anniversary.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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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 2008.09.20:    ^
Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2008.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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AIDS Run/Walk 5K (since 1990). Yearly. Register -8:30a. 10a.
Midwest's largest such pledged event, many thousands expected.
312/922-2322 http://www.aidschicago.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Hideout Block Party (since 1997). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-35+ Sa 11a, Su 12-10p.
Bands, beer, kid-friendly arts and crafts, no pets. Some proceeds to local charities.
http://hideoutblockparty.com
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 2 blocks north of North, 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
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** Circus In The Parks. -Sunday All ages. $0-15 advance. 6p and 3p.
Midnight Circus' troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, actors and a dog perform eight exciting outdoor shows.
http://circusintheparks.com
Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside. West field near Western. South of Brown line Western stop.
http://friendsofwellesparkplaylot.com
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $15-20 Doors 6p, game 7p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
09.20: WCR All-Stars vs. Kansas City Roller Warriors.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
Cicero Stadium, 708/652-3545, 1909 S Laramie, Cicero.
http://www.thetownofcicero.com
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Xavier Rudd. 18+ $22+ 8p.
http://xavierrudd.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3 food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.
Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
09.20: Globalization and Labor.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* GOTHtoberfest (since 2005). 17+ $17-20 9p-3a.
Featuring Cruxshadows! Also bands Ayria and i:scintilla, DJs Brianne, Noir. Tarot, vendors, more.
http://www.demonsanddarlings.com
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2105 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://www.reggieslive.com
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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 2008.09.21:    ^
Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.
Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Author Reading: "Since My Last Confession: A Gay Catholic Memoir" All ages. Free 4:30-6p.
Federal prosecutor and gay erotica writer Scott Pomfret takes on the Roman Catholic Church in his funny, irreverent new book. What better way to spend the Sabbath!
http://www.sincemylastconfession.com
Women & Children First, 773/769-9299, 5233 N Clark.
http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com
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Sidewalk Astronomy. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:15-8:30p.
See a 60x view of Jupiter's moon's and overhead pass of the ISS space station if sky is clear.
312/659-0004 http://sidewalk-astronomy-club.com/chicago
Sidewalk Astronomy, North and Wells. 200 ft south, by flower shop.
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Live. 17+ $38+ 9p.
http://www.friendsoflive.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Monday 2008.09.22:    ^
Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.
Day in fall when the night and day are of equal length. Official start of the fall season.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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* World Carfree Day (since 1997). Yearly.
Promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture.
http://worldcarfree.net/wcfd
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 9p-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.
09.22: DJs Silky, Uncle Milty.
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 2008.09.23:    ^
Start of Libra. Yearly.
Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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Estrojam. -Monday Yearly.
A woman driven music and culture fest w/ film, music, art, workshops. Over a dozen performers. See site for schedule.
http://www.estrojam.org
Various venues.
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Indiana Jones 4, 10:15p Hellboy II.
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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Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.
People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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Wednesday 2008.09.24:    ^
"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-7 7p-2a.
09.24: "drumn-dub-hop" DJs C, Code Blue, 40oz.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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The Eagles. -Thursday All ages. $50-185 8p.
http://www.eaglesband.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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 2008.09.25:    ^
Chicago Balloon Jam. 4th Thursdays All ages. Free 6-?p.
Monthly mostly industry gathering of Chicago's most amazing balloon twisters, for chat, dining, drinking, and skill sharing. Magic, face painting, etc also welcome.
http://chicagoballoonjam.com
Merle's BBQ, 847/475-7766, 1727 Benson Ave, Evanston. Near Davis train stops.
http://merlesbbq.com
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Janet Jackson. $50-250 7:30p.
http://janetjackson.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://rosemont.com/rosemont_event_calendar.aspx
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"Die Maschine" Thursdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
DJs Noir, Easy E, Sprite, others spin agro, noise, ebm in back; Momma Kitty VJs 80-90s up front.
http://demonsanddarlings.com
Spin Nightclub, 773/327-7711, 800 W Belmont.
http://www.spin-nightclub.com
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Atomic. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^
Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-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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2008.09.19