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2009.03.27 (week 613)

No Agony, No Bragony!
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Movie: "Monsters vs. Aliens" now playing everywhere.
..-Tu: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Space Shuttle/Station mission.
..-Sa: World Water Week at Various locations.
..-Su: NBC5 Health and Fitness Expo at Navy Pier, Festival Hall A.
..-Su: International Vintage Poster Fair at Chicago Cultural Center.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Jill and Julia Show at Lakeshore Theater.
Fr: One Night of Queen at Genesee Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dark Sounds at The Zoo.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Mo: America's Beauty Show at McCormick Place.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Black Label Society & Sevendust at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Davy Jones and David Cassidy at Rosemont Theatre.
Sa: The Fab Faux at Park West.
...
Movie:    ^
"Monsters vs. Aliens" now playing.
Voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Julie White, Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Poehler, Ed Helms, ...
http://www.monstersvsaliens.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Weekend of Horror. -Sunday Ages? $10-25 Fr 3-6p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p.
Classic films on big-screen: Rodan, Nosferatu, Brides of Dracula, Time Machine, Clash of Titans. Also vendors, etc.
773/875-7582
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://portagetheater.org
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Now playing.
Duplicity, I Love You Man, Knowing, Watchmen, Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, Pink Panther 2, Push, Inkheart, Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2009.03.31 Yearly.
2009: "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet"
http://www.nwhp.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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Space Shuttle/Station mission. -2009.03.28.
STS-119 (Shuttle Discovery) delivers the final (S6) solar arrays to the ISS (space station), and conducts flight related experiments and crew changes.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main
http://tinyurl.com/isschicago
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World Water Week. TAP Project for UNICEF. -Saturday Yearly.
Varying events raising awareness and supporting UNICEF's TAP Project which helps supply clean water in parts of the world where it is a rare commodity.
Various locations.
http://www.tapproject.org/cities/chicago
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NBC5 Health and Fitness Expo. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa -5p, Su 10a-4p.
A healthy dose of information, activities, seminars, entertaining events, and fitness-related products and services for the entire family. Activity areas include dance, golf, rock climbing, fitness stage, healthy cooking demos, seminars, blood drive, more.
http://www.nbc5.com
Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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International Vintage Poster Fair. -Sunday All $15-45+ Fr 5-9p, Sa 10s-7p, Su 11a-6p.
Showgoers enjoy/purchase thousands of original vintage posters dated 1890s-1980s. and enjoy feature exhibitions. Styles include Nouveau, Deco and Modern Belle Epoque to stylized 1930s and post wars.
03.27: Opening night benefits AIC, includes wine, appetizers, raffle, lecture.
800/856-8069 http://www.posterfair.com
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.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 2009.03.27:    ^
* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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Jill and Julia Show. Ages? $25+ 7:30p.
Songwriter Jill Sobule and comic actress Julia Sweeney perform!
Followed by Dance Crash KTF Belt Battle.
http://JillSobule.com
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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One Night of Queen. $23-45 8p.
World recognized Freddy Mercury recreationist Gary Mullen.
http://www.onenightofqueen.com.
Genesee Theatre, 847/782-2366, 203 N Genesee, Waukeegan.
http://www.geneseetheatre.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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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-2a.
The Secret Society of DJs Presents Peter Propaganda & a rotating cast of co-conspirators +art+local talent.
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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! Fridays 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
7:30p Fr,Mo-We; 3p Su: Hot Fuzz - Simon Pegg, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, ...
9:30 Fr,Mo-We; 5p Su: Fan Boys - Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, ...
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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Saturday 2009.03.28:    ^
America's Beauty Show (since 1998). -Monday Yearly. $20-100.
Renowned event for cosmotology professionals, with vendors, speakers, classes, demos, competitions, parties.
800/883-7808 http://www.americasbeautyshow.com/
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
03.28: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Black Label Society & Sevendust. All ages. $35+ Doors 5p.
+ Dope & The Infinite Staircase.
888-512-SHOW http://blacklabelsociety.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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Davy Jones and David Cassidy. All ages. $37-75+ 8p.
Two teen idols, one stage, one night only.
http://www.davyjones.net
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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The Fab Faux. 18+ $60-85+ 8p.
Famed Beatles cover band, including strings and horns.
http://thefabfaux.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
03.28: Stop the Mega Dairy / Factory Farm Campaign in Western Illinois.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Earth Hour. Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30-9:30p.
"Sends a powerful message of concern beyond our city that demonstrates a readiness to address the harmful effects of climate change. Turns attention towards the need for substantial, long-term action to raise awareness about energy efficiency and global climate change." (Ed: Over-advertised self-congratulation fest for under .01% annual reduction).
http://www.earthhourus.org/chicago
Turn off all lights., Wherever you are.
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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $? 9p-3a.
Cutting-edge nonstandard industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything betwix w/ various interesting DJs, bands and bartenders at new digs.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Jun Bar, 773/486-6700, 2050 W Division.
http://www.myspace.com/junbar
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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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Bret Michaels Rock of Love tour. 21+ $35 10:30p.
VH1 star with band.
http://bretmichaels.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2009.03.29:    ^
LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. Always fills. 9:30a.
Columbus to Grand to State to Jackson to Clinton to Van Buren to Balbo to Roosevelt to Columbus.
http://www.shamrockshuffle.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Balbo. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Dies Mali. 21+ $6 7p.
W/ Lockjaw, Incekt, Defcon, more.
http://www.diesmali.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.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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Cheech & Chong. $40-60+ 7:30p.
"Light Up America" tour.
http://cheechandchongtour.com
Genesee Theatre, 847/782-2366, 203 N Genesee, Waukeegan.
http://www.geneseetheatre.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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Synthetic. Last Sundays 21+ Free 10p.
"rADIOaCTIVE's new night featuring all dark dance music. Think industrial, new wave, synth pop, ebm, electro, techno, goth, dark wave, punk"
http://www.myspace.com/radioactiveindustrial
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2009.03.30:    ^
Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 8:30p.
Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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.
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 2009.03.31:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Hot Fuzz, 9:30 Fan Boys.
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 2009.04.01:    ^
* April Fools' Day. Observed by playing brilliant practical jokes. Yearly.
Tell your boyfriend you're pregnant.
http://www.2meta.com/april-fools
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians hosted by Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles.
04.01: Comedy Conjuror Jeff Bibik, Illusions and Escapes by Michael Uphues & Tammy Zeglis.
773/984-3817 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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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 2009.04.02:    ^
*** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 7p, Th+Fr 7p.
Annual local circus with true spirit and extraordinarily skilled performers in all classic specialties; acrobats, trapeze, juggling, wire, clowns, feats of strength, much more. No animal acts. Come early (doors open 1hr before show) for tickets and pre-show. Popcorn, drinks, candy available. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday matinee interpreted for hearing impaired, and pancake breakfast with the cast 8a-noon.
Triton College, 2000 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, 708/456-0300 x3383, 800-526-0844 TTY. East side of street, just North of North Avenue (64), just West of 1st Avenue (171). Near Maywood Park and Kiddieland. From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://TritonTroupersCircus.com
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"Erin Go BraLess" Thursdays 18+ Free 9:30-11:30p.
Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Bonny Babs and others present bejeweled beguiling burlesque amidst New Orleans dining.
http://vaudezilla.com
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 773/871-3300, 3734 N Southport.
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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"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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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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2009.03.27