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2009.02.06 (week 606)

Oh what tangled webs we weave...
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Coraline" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "He's Just Not That Into You" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "Pink Panther 2" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Push" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: "And You Think That's Funny??" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier - Festival Hall.
..-Su: Winter smART Show at Flat Iron Arts Building.
..-Sa: Tribute to Frank Zappa at Kinetic Playground.
Ongoing: Critical Mass Photo Booth at Mercury Cafe.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Galactic at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Cowboy Mouth at House of Blues.
Fr: BT live "laptop symphony" at Sound-Bar.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dark Sounds at The Zoo.
...
Movie:    ^
"Coraline" now playing.
Voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunders, ...
http://coraline.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"He's Just Not That Into You" now playing.
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly.
http://hesjustnotthatintoyoumovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Pink Panther 2" now playing.
Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, John Cleese, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/thepinkpanther2
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Push" now playing.
Camilla Belle, Dakota Fanning, Chris Evans, ...
http://www.push-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Friday the 13th" (Part ?) now playing.
http://www.fridaythe13thmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
Inkheart, Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, Yes Man, Seven Pounds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Punisher 2, Transporter 3, Bolt, Quantum of Solace, Repo!, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
7:30p Sa,Mo-We; 5+9p Su: Yes Man - Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, ...
9:30p Sa,Mo-We; 7p Su: Role Models - Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, ...
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:    ^
Black History Month (since 1926). -2009.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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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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"And You Think That's Funny??" -2009.02.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Women artists works related to humor. Juror: Famed cartoonist, writer, etc Nicole Hollander.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Whimsicality " -2009.04.16 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Constructions rooted in concepts of irony, naivete and fantasy.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut 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 2009.02.06:    ^
IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-8p.
The largest women's gymnastics invitational meet in the world, judged event, levels 4-Elite, thousands of competitors.
847/504-2453 http://www.chicagostylemeet.com
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
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Winter smART Show. 1st Fridays -Sunday All ages. Free Fr 6-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 12-6p.
Wicker Park/Bucktown comes alive with a unique neighborhood celebration of the arts and everyone is invited. Start here exploring two floors of art displayed in intimate setting of over three-dozen residents' studios and living spaces. Also guest and student artist shows and impromptu performances throughout evening.
http://www.smartshow.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave. At North Ave, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com
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Tribute to Frank Zappa. -Saturday Ages? $10-12 6p.
http://www.schoolofrock.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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Critical Mass Photo Booth. -2009.02.27 All ages. $? 6p.
02.06: Opening.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Mercury Cafe, 312/455-9922, 1505 W Chicago Ave.
http://www.chimercurycafe.com
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.
02.06: "Temptation" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Galactic. 18+ $25+ 8p.
W/ The Mighty Underdogs, Gift of Gab, Lateef the Truth Speaker, Headnodic.
http://www.galacticfunk.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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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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Cowboy Mouth. 17+ $24+ 9p.
http://cowboymouth.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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BT live "laptop symphony" 21+ $20+ 10p-4a.
Dance/Trance heavyweight.
http://www.btmusic.com
Sound-Bar, 312/787-4480, 226 West Ontario. Walkable from Red and Brown lines. Small; dress code enforced.
http://sound-bar.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.myspace.com/berlinnightclub
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Dark Sounds. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
"The Secret Society of DJs Presents Peter Propaganda & a rotating cast" art/local talent in 2nd room.
02.06: Scary Lady Sarah.
http://www.gothicartchicago.com
The Zoo, 773/697-4511, 3369 N Clark.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-zoo-chicago
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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 2009.02.07:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
02.07: Chicago's Magnificent Churches.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Sweet Saturdays. Saturdays in February -2009.02.21 Yearly. All ages. $2+ 11a-4p.
A celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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* El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10 plus donation minus how many pull-ups you can do. 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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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.
02.07: Cuba - 50th Anniversary of the Revolution.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Doomed! 21+ $3+ 9p-3a.
"The party at the end of the world" in super-posh digs. DJs MisterEntropy and WEiRD sKeTCH, special guest DJ :EYG: of the Gothsicles spin the finest electronic music to drown out the alien death rays outside. Showing helpful video documentaries of past apocalyptic intergalactic menaces.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Jun Bar, 773/486-6700, 2050 W Division.
http://www.myspace.com/junbar
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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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Rhombus. 18+ TBD 9p.
"Progressive Jam Band" Unplugged!
773/289-7720 http://www.myspace.com/rhombusband
Uncommon Ground, 773/465-9801, 1401 W Devon Ave.
http://www.uncommonground.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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11p-4a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2009.02.08:    ^
Boyscout Day (since 1910). Yearly.
Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.boyscouts.com
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Grammy Awards (since 1959). Yearly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.
From the Staples Center in LA. W/ dozens of contemporary music stars.
http://grammy.com
WBBM / CBS. http://www.wbbm.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"Shimmer" 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning dream pop / shoegaze / psychedelic / darker, moodier indie music all night.
02.08: Beautiful music for broken hearts, Valentine's decor, treats & flowers. Some pizza.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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 2009.02.09:    ^
Full "Snow" Moon. 9a.
Sun 06:54-17:17, Moon 15:42-06:50.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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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.
02.09: Luis M, Chris Eterno.
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 2009.02.10:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Yes Man, 9:30p Role Models.
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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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.
"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2009.02.11:    ^
Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.
Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
02.11: "Chicago D&B 101" DJs Phantom 45, Lamebrane, Phix, Phil Free Art, Entro MC $3.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2009.02.12:    ^
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.
16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
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Elysian Ball. 21+ $30-100+ 8p-1:30a.
Burlesque by over a dozen beauties; multi-media installations, music w/ Jimmy Sutton, Mark Gertz, Waraksa Brothers, Radiohiro, more; Performers Sam Porretta, Teanna Zarro + Christophe Gauspohl, Nicholas Belton, Candyxxx, Read My Hips, The Amazing Tomas; Circus Aerials & Suspension w/ Shayna Swanson, Angela Eve, Miss Maya Sinstress. Sell out likely. After party at Flat Iron 2-4a.
http://angelaevestwistedtasselfest.com/elysianball/info.html
Xchange West, 312/239-2350, 344 N Ogden. At Carroll.
http://www.xchange-west.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" 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, 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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