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2009.04.03 (week 614)

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RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Adventureland" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Weekend of Horror at Portage Theater.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Chick Corea & John McLaughlin at Chicago Theatre.
..-Sa: DJs Ladytron & The Faint at Metro.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: "Bass Goes Boom" at Lava Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dark Sounds at The Zoo.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Sa: AmeriCheer Great Lakes Championship at Navy Pier, Festival Hall B.
Sa: Creative Chicago Expo at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: World Pillow Fight Day at In front of Art Institute.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Aerial Dance.
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Movie: ^

"Adventureland" now playing.: Jesse Eisenberg, Kelsey Ford, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, ...
http://www.adventurelandthefilm.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.: Monsters v Aliens, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 7:30p Fr,Mo-Th; 3+7p Su: Slumdog Millionaire.
9:30p Fr,Mo-Th; 5p Su: Friday the 13th 2009
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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"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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*** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). FOUR SHOWS ONLY! 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, 2001 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, 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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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.: 04.03: "Meditation" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Wicker Park Gallery Night. 1st Fridays All ages. $5-ish 6-10p.: Evening of Culture w/ open art studios, dining, music and more in WP/Bucktown. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife community.
708/415-6370 http://www.wpbfirstfriday.com
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com
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Chick Corea & John McLaughlin. $35-85 8p.: With Five Peace Band.
http://chickcorea.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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DJs Ladytron & The Faint. -Saturday 18+ $25 Two nights. 8p.: W/ Telepathe, Figo.
http://www.ladytron.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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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"Bass Goes Boom" Monthly. 21+ $7+ 10p-2a.: Dubstep monthly by Four/4, Timid, BBP, ...
04.03: "jus wan screendoor merrick brown vs 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.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.
04.03: Peter's B-Day party w/ 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 2009.04.04: ^

*** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). FINAL TWO SHOWS! Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 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, 2001 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, 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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AmeriCheer Great Lakes Championship. Yearly. All ages. $8-12 10a-7p.: Stepping stone to competing at Nationals at Walt Disney World.
http://www.americheer.com.
Navy Pier, Festival Hall B., 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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Creative Chicago Expo. All ages. Free 10a-4p.: 20+ workshops, 100+ vendors, 40+ consultants, top resources, services and expertise for all artists, arts businesses and organizations in dance, fashion, media, music, theater, visual, word, etc.
http://chicagoartistsresource.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 04.04: Great Parks of Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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World Pillow Fight Day. BYOP. Yearly. All ages. Free 2:15p.: http://www.pillowfightday.com
In front of Art Institute, 111 S Michigan.
http://www.myspace.com/pillowfightchicago
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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. May sell out.
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Lez Zeppelin. 21+ $20 8p.: All fem, all Zep.
http://www.myspace.com/lezzeppelin
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.com/shows.php
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Morrissey. All ages. $38+ 8p.: http://www.itsmorrisseysworld.com/
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
04.04: Earth Month Series of Speakers: My Progressive Environmental-Energy-Economic Agenda ofr the New Administration.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Resonate (since 2006). Yearly. 18+ $20 9p-?a.: Chicago Burner Community presents an evening of sound, light, art, fire, more. W/ tons of DJs, artists, fire performers, etc, til dawn.
http://resonatechicago.com
Private Near West Side location. BYO things, be traceless, dress for dirt.
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.: Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. 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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Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $15+ 7p and 10p.: "The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
04.04: Becomes Creedence Clearwater Revival.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Sunday 2009.04.05: ^

* Palm Sunday. A Christian holiday, Sunday a week before before Easter, 6th (last) Sunday of Lent. Yearly.: Commemorates the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, one week before resurrection, when the people placed palm branches in his path.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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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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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 2009.04.07: ^

* World Health Day. Commemorates founding of the W. H. Organization in 1948. Yearly.: Observed by reflecting on world health issues.
http://www.who.org
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Slumdog Millionaire, 9:30p Friday the 13th 2009
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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Flower Festival. Yearly.: Celebrates Buddha's birthday (around 500BC).
http://buddhism.about.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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* Passover. A most important Jewish festival. -2009.04.27 Yearly.: Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC. Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals. The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year. Observance begins at sundown of evening before listed start date. See the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston.
http://judaism.about.com
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Full "Pink" Moon. 10a.: Sun 06:20-19:25, Moon 19:58-05:55.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.: Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://spunn.org
4950 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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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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"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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"JungleFly" drum and bass. Thursdays 21+ 10p-?a.: 04.09: Danny The Wildchild, Riverman, Alfonz De La Mota, M1d1 & Oracle, $0.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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