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2008.12.05 (week 597)

here we are in this precisely now

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Punisher: War Zone" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Christkindl Market at Lincoln Square.
..-Su: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: The Hipmas Carol at Center for Performing Arts.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant Redux at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: "Icons" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Hubbard Street Dance company at Harris Theater.
Fr: Scarface at Congress Theatre.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Prostate Cancer Foundation's Movember Event at Enclave.
Fr: Stella at Vic Theatre.
Fr: The Black Crowes at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: They Might Be Giants at Metro.
Fr: "Bass Goes Boom" at Lava Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...

Movie:    ^

"Punisher: War Zone" now playing.

Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchison, Colin Salmon, Wayne Knight, Dash Mihok, Julie Benz, ...
http://www.punishermovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

Transporter 3, Four Christmases, Bolt, Quantum of Solace, 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.

8p Mo,Tu,Th; 7p Su: Saw V - bodies...
10p Mo,Tu,Th; 9p Su: Lake View Terrace - Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, ...
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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Seasonal:    ^

FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2009.01.03 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for mobile.
http://bedno.com/winter
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Ice Skating. -2009.02.28 Yearly.

Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Christkindl Market. -Sunday Yearly.

"Enjoy traditional German food, German beer and glogg, and entertainment under the Big Tent at Leland and Lincoln. Kids Tent with crafts and fun at Giddings Plaza"
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.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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The Hipmas Carol (since 2000). Fr/Sa -2008.12.20 Yearly. All ages. $12-22 SatMat 5p, 8p.

Blends beat poetry, spoken word, storytelling and live music to deliver the classic story with an urban edge.
http://headcheesefatboss.com
The Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 312/733-6000, 777 N Green Street.
http://www.theaterland.com/CCPA
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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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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2008.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.

50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2008.12.27 Yearly. All ages.

* A Christmas Carol: 11.21-12.31 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.18-28 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.15-12.24 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.14-01.04 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.28-01.04 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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* Winter Wonderfest. -2009.01.04 Yearly. All ages. $10-17+ Hours vary.

Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
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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Ongoing:    ^

"Icons" -2008.12.18 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Juried group show.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Hubbard Street Dance company. Modern and innovative. -2008.12.07 All ages. $17-50.

http://www.hubbardstreetdance.com
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millennium Park.
http://www.harristheaterchicago.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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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 2008.12.05:    ^

Scarface. All ages. $30 6p.

W/ Swag.
312/559-1212 http://www.rapalotrecords.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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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.

12.05: "Hibernation" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Prostate Cancer Foundation's Movember Event. 21+ $35 Required Donation 6:30p.

"Mo's" (Australian slang for men with moustaches) strut their stuff at annual charity where men grow moustaches all month to raise research funds and awareness for prostate cancer, men's number one health threat. One Mo Bro participant will be named the Man of Movember. All proceeds support PCF.
773/643-2461 http://www.pcf.org
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. By Brown Line Chicago stop.
http://enclavechicago.com
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Stella. 18+ $28+ 7:30p.

Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain.
http://www.stellacomedy.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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The Black Crowes. 18+ $40 8p.

W/ Vetiver.
http://theblackcrowes.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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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They Might Be Giants. 21+ $25 9p.

http://www.theymightbegiants.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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"Bass Goes Boom" 1st Fridays 21+ $7+ 10p-2a.

Dubstep monthly by Four/4, Timid, BBP, ...
12.05: "Gritsy Invasion" Suraj K & Kam Franklin, Nameloc, Timid.
http://bassgoesboom.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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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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Sexy Santa's Naughty List Burlesque Spectacular. Fr/Sa -2008.12.20 18+ $16 11:30p.

12.05: Fr: Jack & Jinx. Sa: Maria the Purple Goddess.
http://www.Vaudezilla.com
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.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 2008.12.06:    ^

Next Big Thing. All ages. $15+ Doors 11a.

25+ local alternative & punk acts.
http://www.concertsfirst.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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CWS Holiday Fair. All ages. $1 12p.

"Wandering Mummer Minstrels+U" celebration with vendors, unique hand-crafts, dining, candling, crafts. Ribbon cutting ceremony for new solar panels! "Focused Curiosity is a kind of Superpower" Environmental Encroachment plays -1p.
Chicago Waldorf School, 773/465-2662, 1300 West Loyola.
http://www.chicagowaldorf.org
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* El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10 plus donation minus how many pull-ups you can do. 10p and 7p.

Hosting gaggle of local circus artists in a casual, fun, and free for some show. Interested artists from all over come share the stage, get easy applause and promotional video.
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Dave Koz. Ages? $42-62 8p.

http://davekoz.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.
12.06: ACLU of Illinois, American Civil Liberties Union.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. Monthly. 18+ $10 9p-1a.

Nine spaces of fun. in and out. Drum Circle +Fire Spinning -11p, music and healers all night. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.

"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sunday 2008.12.07:    ^

Pearl Harbor Day (since 1941). Yearly.

Remembers Japanese surprise attack which brought the U.S. into WW II. Almost 2400 Americans were killed and 1300 injured, 18 ships and 200 aircraft destroyed.
http://www.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html
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Toys For Tots motorcycle parade (since 1978). 1st Sunday in December Yearly. All ages. Bring a toy. 9:30a.

World's largest, drawing over 20000 participants! Many biker Santas. Assembly begins hours earlier.
Dan Ryan Woods, 83rd and Western. Travels all the way North to Foster.
http://www.chicagolandtft.org
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elodieO. 21+ $10 7p.

with The Atomica Project, Alla, Sonic Skies, DJs Alexander Bassett, Beta Theta DJ Brock, ...
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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Kenny G. All ages. $42-62 7:30p.

http://kennyg.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Smashing Pumpkins. All ages. $45+ 7:30p.

http://smashingpumpkins.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2008.12.08:    ^

* 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.
12.08: Detroit's Kevin Saunderson, Gene Farris.
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 2008.12.09:    ^

Burlesque Nutcracker. -Wednesday 18+ $30 Four shows.

"Land Of The Sweets"
http://www.landofthesweets.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Saw V, 10p Lake View Terrace.
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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Neil Young. All ages. $50-250 7p.

http://neilyoung.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.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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Reverend Horton Heat. 18+ $2 8p.

W/ Nashville P.
http://www.reverendhortonheat.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2008.12.10:    ^

Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.

U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
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Suicidal Tendencies. All ages. $25+ 6p.

http://suicidaltendencies.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.

12.10: BBP 11th Anniversary! Total Science (UK), Submorphics, Cary Pope.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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Cheap Trick. 18+ $49 7:30p.

http://cheaptrick.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Harry Connick, Jr. Ages? $37-72 8p.

http://harryconnickjr.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
12.10: Environmental Encroachment visits!
http://www.brilliantlymad.com
Cocktail, 773/477-1420, 3359 N Halsted.
http://www.cocktailbarchicago.com
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Thursday 2008.12.11:    ^

"Make Me an Offer" Gallery Show. -2009.01.23 All ages. Free 9a-6p.

Themed exhibition of nationwide artists emphasizing growing ambiguity between commercial arts and fine arts and the artificial nature of this distinction.
12.11: Opening Reception 5-7:30p.
http://www.LGrace.com/MakeMeanOffer
Gallery 350: Illinois Institute of Art, 312/280-3500, 350 N. Orleans.
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/chicago/
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Trapt. All ages. $15+ 6:30p.

http://trapt.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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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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2008.12.05