Bedno.com - 2008.11.14 (week 594)

2008.11.14 (week 594)

Elevated peace level.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Quantum of Solace" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
..-Su: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Su: Windy City Con at Westin Lombard.
..-Su: American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow at UIC Pavilion.
..-Su: Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Fr: Fine Arts Building Open Studios.
Fr: Chicago Noise Machine Launch Party at Cubby Bear.
Fr: Cuatro Festival at Auditorium.
Fr: Jackopierce at Park West.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: "Shaking Your Willy" at Donny's Skybox.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-..: Winter Pageant Redux at Redmoon Central.
Sa: "All Out For Equal Rights" at Federal Plaza.
Sa: Video Games Live at Chicago Theatre.
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Movie: ^

"Quantum of Solace" now playing.: W/ Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, ...
http://www.quantumofsolace.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.: Repo!, Soul Men, W, Max Payne, City of Ember, Religulous, Choke, Eagle Eye, Burn After Reading, Righteous Kill, The Women, Bangkok Dangerous, Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Hamlet 2, Death Race, Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 7p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: Dark Knight - Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th: Burn After Reading - George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, ...
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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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2008.11.16 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.: "Over The Top - Blue Tour"
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2008.11.16 Yearly. Various times.: Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2008: "Thinking Big" Considers the sweep and scale of human ambition.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2008.11.30 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.: 130 companies performing 300 works.
http://dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.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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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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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 2008.11.14: ^

Windy City Con (since 1974). -Sunday Yearly. $35-50.: Sci-Fi/Fantasy type convention. Many fine featured guests. Art, vendors, films, gaming, workshops, costume contests, room parties.
http://www.windycon.org
Westin Lombard, 630/719-8000, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Yorktown Center.
http://starwoodhotels.com
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* American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow (since 1954). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-18 Fr 5p-10p, Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-5p.: Dozens of vendors, dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
773/275-5871 http://www.aic-chicago.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. -Sunday Ages? $15-30+ Fr 2p-12a, Sa 12p-12a, Su 12-8p.: Many vendors, judged shows, over 300 artists. Roast of Guy Aitchison 11.03. W/ The Enigma, Olde City Sideshow, Miss Maya Sinstress Burlesque Show, Nu Ethix.
630/552-3465 http://www.tattooedkingpin.com
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
http://www.chicagohyatt.com
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Fine Arts Building Open Studios. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free 4:30-9:30p.: Guests tour all ten floors of the building, exploring living artists in their creative environment. Exhibits include painting, music, drawing, musical instruments, photography, architecture, dance, graphic design, theater, installation art, yoga, sculpture, massage, etc...
http://www.myspace.com/fineartsbuildingstudios
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S. Michigan Ave.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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Chicago Noise Machine Launch Party. 21+ $10 7p.: Nine Chicago Band Showcase, uniting to form a partnership of musicians collaborating a series of concerts and compilation albums over the next year. Including A Birdsong Valentine, Algren, Bullet Called Life, Echoson, Heavy the Fall, Lucid Ground, Reverie, 72 Hours, and Simplistic Urge. Draws attention to the local music scene by coordinated performance and promotion efforts. Kickoff show will feature performances from all, the start of something special!
219/617-6533 http://www.myspace.com/chicagonoisemachine
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W. Addison St. 90/94 to Addison exit, head east; CTA Red line to Addison stop.
http://www.cubbybear.com
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Cuatro Festival (since 1999). All ages. $25-75 7p.: Puerto Rican Arts Alliance presents a rich cultural palate including Pedro Guzman, Maribel Delgado, Quique Domenech, more.
http://www.festivaldelcuatro.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Jackopierce. 18+ $28+ 8p.: http://jackopierce.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $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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Konkrete Jungle. Monthly. 21+ $10+ 9p-2a.: Good local Drum&Bass crew with varying guests.
11.14: General Malice New Era EP release tour, plus Dr. Groo, Skolla, Axsent, MC Anti.
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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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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* "Shaking Your Willy" Final show. 18+ $5-10 10:30p.: Naughty ensemble comedy with Shakespeare connections.
http://www.myspace.com/painhappy
Donny's Skybox, 312/337-3992, 1616 N Wells. Second City, Piper's Alley, 4th floor.
http://www.secondcity.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 2008.11.15: ^

Winter Pageant Redux. -2008.12.21 All ages. $10-15 Various times.: "A Wild New Look at a Fantastic Old Favorite!"
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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"All Out For Equal Rights" All ages. Free 12:30p.: Nationwide protests against Proposition 8. Bold public pressure must demand an the end to this prehistoric discrimination.
http://www.jointheimpact.com
Federal Plaza, 220 S Dearborn. At Adams.
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Video Games Live. All ages. $35-72 8p.: Immersive event created by game industry, with orchestra, visuals, live action, more.
http://videogameslive.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
11.15: The Death of Expertise - Dr. Holland returns.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Rhombus. CD Release Party! 21+ Free 9p.: New LP "Arkadoomia"
http://www.myspace.com/rhombusband
The Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace.
http://www.abbeypub.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 2008.11.16: ^

**** ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY (since 1965). Yearly.: The prodigious brilliance behind this system turns a year wiser. SCORPIOS RULE!!! I turn 47 making me THE SAME AGE as our president! So being a late 40s lean male Chicago intellectual is officially ubercool.
http://bedno.com/andrew
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Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $12 12-3p.: Night-clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents. With DJ Bald Eagle.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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All Time Low. All ages. $16+ 5p.: Hot Topic Presents w/ Mayday Parade, The Maine, Every Avenue.
http://alltimelow.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.: Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Atmosphere: Paint The Nation Tour. 18+ $20 7:30p.: W/ Abstract Rude, Blueprint, DJ Rare Groove.
http://www.myspace.com/atmosphere
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert. All ages. $15-50 7:30p.: Works by Gershwin, Barber, Hanson, Adams. Allen Tinkham conducts.
Symphony Center, 312/294-3000, 220 S Michigan. Orchestra Hall.
http://www.cyso.org
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Brian Wilson. All ages. $32-72 8p.: http://brianwilson.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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MC Chris. 18+ $12+ 9p.: Of Adult Swim fame, w/ Totally Michael, The Delicious.
http://mcchris.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.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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Monday 2008.11.17: ^

The Sisters Of Mercy. 17+ $36+ 8:30p.: W/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
http://thesistersofmercy.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
11.17: Fred Everything.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.: Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.11.18: ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7p Dark Knight, 10p Burn After Reading.
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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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2008.11.30 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times. 7p.: "Over The Top - Blue Tour"
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Smashing Pumpkins. -Wednesday 18+ $50-65+ 7:30p.: 20th Anniversary Shows, different sets nightly.
http://smashingpumpkins.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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The Herbaliser. 21+ $15+ 8p.: W/ Shala, DJs Intel & Striz.
http://www.herbaliser.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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Wednesday 2008.11.19: ^

Dir En Grey. All ages. $27+ 6:30p.: Hot Topic and Revolver Magazine Present w/ The Human Abstract.
http://www.direngrey.co.jp
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Ingrid Michaelson. All ages. $20 6:30p.: W/ Newton Faulkner / David Ford.
http://ingridmichaelson.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-7 7p-2a.: 11.19: "Mia Mania" DJs Redshift Ghost, Riverman.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.: COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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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Sexy Circus. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.: Performer, costume, dance friendly circus theme small club party w/ hosts Carla Starla, Dave Zim. Giveaway and drink offers. Nice place, good decor.
http://www.brilliantlymad.com
Cocktail, 773/477-1420, 3359 N Halsted.
http://www.cocktailbarchicago.com
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Great American Smokeout (since 1977). 3rd Thursday in November Yearly.: Promoted by the American Cancer Society. Quit smoking, at least for the day.
877-YES-QUIT http://www.smokefreeyou.org
http://www.cancer.org
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Radio City Rockettes. -2008.12.07 Yearly. All ages. $25-50 Various times.: http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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Rise Against. -Friday All ages. $36+ Doors 6p.: http://www.riseagainst.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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Susan Tedeschi. 18+ $35 7:30p.: W/ James Hunter.
http://susantedeschi.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"Die Maschine" 3rd 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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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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