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2009.05.08 (week 619)

Carry on.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Star Trek XI" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
Ongoing: "The Emotional Body" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Spring Circus "Dream!" at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Fr: Harry Truman's Birthday.
Fr: V.E. Day.
Fr: Fine Arts Building Open Studios.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Cocktails and Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Queensryche at House of Blues.
..-Sa: Signal Path at Beat Kitchen.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Full "Flower" Moon.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Healing Foods & Cooking Techniques at Chicago Public Library.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
...

Movie:    ^

** "Star Trek XI" now playing.

Chris Pine, Jennifer Morrison, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana, Winona Ryder, Karl Urban, Rachel Nichols, John Cho, Diora Baird, Leonard Nimoy, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, Christopher Doohan, Ben Cross, ...
http://www.startrekmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, X-Men Origins Wolverine, Star Trek XI, Earth, The Informers, The Soloist, Observe and Report, Adventureland, Monsters v Aliens, Duplicity, I Love You Man, Knowing, Watchmen, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

7:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 3+7p Su: Gran Torino - Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley...
9:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 5p Su: Taken - Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser, ...
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:    ^

Joffrey Ballet. -2009.05.10 All ages. $20-60.

http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"The Emotional Body" -2009.06.11 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Spring Circus "Dream!" -2009.05.17 All ages. $10-20 Various times.

Aerial exploits, superhuman feats, hilarious physical comedy, and live music make a perfect show for young and old.
The Actors Gymnasium, 847/328-2795, 927 Noyes St, Evanston. By Purple line Noyse stop.
http://actorsgymnasium.com
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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2009.09.30 Yearly.

Participate in any of the over 150 events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Bikes temporarily allowed on certain train and bus lines at certain times. Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
http://biketraffic.org
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2009.11.01 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://www.wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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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 2009.05.08:    ^

Harry Truman's Birthday. Yearly.

Day to remember Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the U.S. (1945-1953), who presided during the Cold War and Korean War. Known for the New Deal economic policies. He was born in Lamar MO in 1884 and died on December 26th, 1972 in Kansas City MO.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ht33.html
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V.E. Day. Yearly.

Victory in Europe day. Commemorates Germany's surrender in World War II, 1945.
http://www.dtic.mil/soldiers/may95/p50.html
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Fine Arts Building Open Studios. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free 4:30-9:30p.

Tour ten floors of the landmark building, exploring living artists in their creative environment. Includes refreshments, music, exhibits of drawing, photography, architecture, dance, graphic design, theater, installation art, yoga, sculpture, massage, etc...
http://www.myspace.com/fineartsbuildingstudios
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S. Michigan Ave.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays Departs after 6:30p.

New monthly gathering of bicyclists living north of Irving Park-ish. Casual route could wind a dozen miles in any direction.
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/northside-cm
Lincoln Statue, Clark and Thorndale.
http://andersonville.org
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Cocktails and Clay. 2nd Fridays 21+ $? 8p-12a.

"Think night on the town meets playing in the mud. Join us for a late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time."
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell.
http://hydeparkart.org
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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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Queensryche. 18+ $40+ 8:30p.

Performing Extended Suites: Rage for Order, American Soldier, Empire.
http://queensryche.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Signal Path. -Saturday 18+ $15+ 2 nights. 10p.

"Big Beat / Electronica / Healing & EasyListening"
http://www.myspace.com/signalpathband
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont. 1bk W of Damen, 2mi E from I94.
http://www.beatkitchen.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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Full "Flower" Moon. 11p.

Sun 05:38-19:57, Moon 19:59-04:52.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Samantha Ronson Back at Crimson Lounge. 21+ 11p.

Since she began her tenure as Crimson Lounge's resident DJ, Samantha Ronson has grown from L.A. celebrity DJ to one of the most highly sought after musical acts in the United States. On Friday, May 8th, Crimson Lounge will host Samantha Ronson as she attracts partygoers and music lovers alike to hear her signature sounds. Ronson's last performance at Crimson Lounge kept people wanting more after she entertained the packed house. Don't miss her latest appearance and energizing beats at her upcoming appearance at Crimson Lounge. Guests who arrive before 11 will avoid cover.
312/923-2473 http://www.crimsconchicago.com
Crimson Lounge, 333 N. Dearborn.
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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 2009.05.09:    ^

Healing Foods & Cooking Techniques. 18+ Free 10a.

Dr. Martha Howard discusses foods with low to moderate "glycemic index" - a measure of blood sugar impact, how to shop for and cook them.
http://ChicagoHealers.com
Chicago Public Library, 1226 W Ainslie Street.
http://www.chipublib.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

05.09: The Great Chicago Fire.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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** Sci-Fi Spectacular (since 2007). 12+ hour marathon. Yearly. No pre-teens. $16 12p-3a.

Q&A w/ Gary Lockwood (Dr. Frank Poole) of 2001. Showing The Incredible Shrinking Man, War of the Worlds, Planet of the Apes, 2001, Brother From Another Planet, Aliens, The Fly, ...
http://movieside.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Fall Out Boy. All ages. $26-41 6:30p.

http://falloutboy.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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* Short Guys With Glasses. 21+ $10 7-8p.

"A Comedy Spectacle" Madcap comedy and magic from Chicago's finest John Sturk and Tomas Medina. Not just another action / comedy / magic / freak / variety show. Featuring comedian David Mascorro.
773/633-9219
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Near Lawrence.
http://www.spotchicago.com
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Ultimate Doo-Wop Show. $48-78+ 7p.

Jay & The Americans, Cleve Dungan & The Penguins, Dick & Dee Dee, The Vogues, The Edsels, The Reflections, The Volumes, The Students, and The Soul Stirrers.
http://ultimatedoowop.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.
05.09: Debate: Should Marijuana Be Legal? NORML vs speaker against it.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Algren Album and Graphic Novel Release Show. 21+ $6 9p.

Debuting "A Wayward Sound Floods the Streets" (sneak peak on website). Atmospheric rockers Makeshift Prodigy headline, The Evening Redness and Arma also perform.
http://www.waywardsound.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, at North Ave, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://doubledoor.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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Naughty Playground. Bondage Night Chicago Returns. 21+ $10 10p-5a.

Come celebrate Mistress Xena's birthday bash with us at Naughty Playground! Featuring Peter Propaganda and DJ censored spinning electro-industrial dance, with special guest DJs Sean Payne (of Cyanotic) and Polyfuse!
http://www.bondagenightchicago.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Free parking. Steps from Red line stop, just east of Broadway.
http://thekineticplayground.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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Sunday 2009.05.10:    ^

*** Mothers' Day. Respect and be kind to mothers, especially your own. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly.

Created in 1914 by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson.
THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!!
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Y-ME Race Against Breast Cancer (since 1992). Pledged 5K Run/1-3m Walk. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.

Over 25000 runners/walkers expected!!! Raises over $1M.
http://www.y-me.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.

May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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"Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2009.05.11:    ^

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 2009.05.12:    ^

National Teachers Day. 2nd Tuesday in May Yearly.

Part of National Teachers Week, sponsored by the National Educators Association. Day to honor and be kind to teachers.
http://www.nea.org/teacherday
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Gran Torino, 9:30p Taken.
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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Speakeasy Burlesque. Tuesdays 21+ Free 7p.

Weekly nostalgia slice of depression-era style and spirit with divine dancing girls, thrifty drink specials, and free bread and soup (no kidding).
http://vaudezilla.com/brandos.htm
Brando's Speakeasy, 312/265-1823, 343 S Dearborn.
http://www.brandoschicago.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 2009.05.13:    ^

The Fuggit Show. Wednesdays -2009.06.03 21+ $10 8p.

Famed comedians and Second City alumni present Mad TV meets The Muppets in a topical show.
http://facebook.com/pages/The-Fuggit-Show/62264817258
Holiday Club, 773/348-9600, 4000 N Sheridan.
http://www.swingersmecca.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 2009.05.14:    ^

Lady Sovereign. 18+ $15+ 8p.

W/ Chester French, Hollywood Holt.
http://www.ladysovereign.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Emergenza Live Music Festival. -Sunday Yearly. 21+ $12-18 8p.

Th: Fatal Portrait, Killmedia, Nichols Band, Single Degree of Freedom, Article, Imminent, Black Amber, Big Brother Aint Got Nothin On Me.
Fr: Reindeer, Horror Is Dead, Distant Gaze, On The Run, Dollbody Kid, Breaking Fate, Speedfreak, Hail The Horizon, Ben Keeler Band.
Sa: Destroying Angel, Ultrasound, Losing Scarlet, Werewolf, Paint The Night, Doxi, Armored Assault, With A Vengeance, The Minority Club.
Su: The Diggity, A Soundtrack To Violence, Auditory Hallucination, Jenny Franck, Sable Bedlam, Project Badass, Love Ton Glory, Mushroom Murder Mob.
http://www.emergenza.net
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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* Big Bass. Thursdays 21+ $5-ish 10p-?a.

Drum-n-Bass Weekly.
05.14: MC Infinity (OH), Alfonz, Riverman, Mega Mike, Kode 10, ...
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.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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Notes:    ^

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2009.05.08