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2009.05.15 (week 620)

Remember yourself.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Angels & Demons" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Management" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Th: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "The Emotional Body" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Emergenza Live Music Festival at Double Door.
..-Su: Spring Circus "Dream!" at The Actors Gymnasium.
..-Su: LakeView Mayfest.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Fr: Police Memorial Day.
..-Su: CircEsteem Spring Circus at Pegasus Players Theatre.
Fr: Steven Wright at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Advanced Skate Rave at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Armed Forces Day.
...

Movie:    ^

"Angels & Demons" now playing.

Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, ...
http://www.angelsanddemons.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Management" now playing.

Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson.
http://www.managementfilm.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Star Trek XI, 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 Mo-Th: Coraline - Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunders, ...
9:15p Mo-Th: Watchmen - Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino, Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matt Frewer, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Seasonal:    ^

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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.

Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
http://tinyurl.com/underthepicasso
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2009.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Tu: Lincoln Square, Lncn/Llnd/Wstrn 7a-2p 06.09-10.27.
Tu: Federal Plaza, Adams/Dearborn, 7a-3p 5.12-10.27.
Th: Daley Plaza 7a-3p 05.14-10.15.
Th: Hyde Park, 52nd&HarperCourt 7a-2p 06.04-10.29.
Sa: Austin, Madison&Central 7a-2p 07.11-10.24.
Sa: Lincoln Park, Armitage&Orchard 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: Near North, Dearborn&Division 7a-2p 05.16-10.31.
Sa: North Cntr, BellPln/Damen/Lncln 7a-2p 06.13-10.31.
Su: WickerPark, WickerPark&Damen 7a-2p 06.07-10.25.
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^

"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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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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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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LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $5 (donation) Fr 4-10p, Sa-Su 12-10p.

Food, music, merchants, major bands late, pet contest. Thousands attend, basic beer tents.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry.
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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 2009.05.15:    ^

Police Memorial Day. Yearly.

Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org
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* CircEsteem Spring Circus (since 2002). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-17 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4+7:30p, Su 2p.

"Watch in awe as the kids of the Chicago Youth Circus share their amazing talents." featuring a variety of classic acts.
312/731-4242 http://www.circesteem.org
Pegasus Players Theatre, 1145 W Wilson. Truman College.
http://www.pegasusplayers.org
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Steven Wright. 18+ $35 7p.

http://stevenwright.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Advanced Skate Rave. 3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 9-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into some bar around 9:30ish.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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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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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $7 10p-4a.

Kinetic DJs Gremlin, Pathogen, et.al. spin club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other familiar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.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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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 2009.05.16:    ^

Armed Forces Day. 3rd Saturday in May Yearly.

Day to honor the U.S. combined armed forces.
http://www.defenselink.mil/afd
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National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!). -Tuesday Yearly.

The other NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South buildings.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Great Parker Rummage Sale. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa 9a, Su 10a-4p.

Francis W. Parker School, 330 W Webster.
http://fwparker.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

05.16: Little Italy.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* Green Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? Sa 10a-8p, Su 11a-6p.

See some of the most innovative and cutting-edge green technologies in over 300 exhibits; everything from eco-fashion and natural home and health products, to solar panels, organic produce, workshops, speakers and networking.
http://greenfestivals.org
Navy Pier, 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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Pug Party. Pug owners gathering. Yearly. Ages? $? 12-5p.

Over 100 may show.
http://www.pugparty.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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Gilda's Club Benefit. 21+ $10 suggested donation 5-9:30p.

Featuring live+silent art auctions to benefit Gilda's Club, a free support community for men, women, children and families living with cancer. Second annual, includes open bar, appetizers, 75+ artists.
312/464-9900 http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/artshow
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.flatironartists.org
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Music as a Weapon. All ages. $18-36+ 7p.

Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, Lacuna Coil, Chimaira.
http://www.livenation.com
Charter One Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr. Northerly Island, Museum Campus, former Meigs field.
http://www.charteronepavilion.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.
05.16: Immigrants, Italians and Labor - author of new book on Chicago History.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves around 11p. 10:15p-?a.

"Drinking club with a biking problem"
773/885-0900 http://chicagomidnightmarauders.org
Handlebar Bar and Grill, 773/384-9546, 2311 W North.
http://www.handlebarchicago.com
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Sunday 2009.05.17:    ^

* Walk&Roll Chicago (since 1973). Walk / skate / bike to fight cancer. Yearly. All ages. 9:30a.

Unique charity event for the American Cancer Society. Pledged Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi). Dogs permitted. Around 5000 people will participate to raise more than $1,000,000.
312/279-7261 http://www.walkroll.org
Grant Park, 312/744-3370. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.

Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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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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"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 2009.05.18:    ^

The Emotion Behind Money. ChicagoHealers.com Practioner Offers Information About Financial Success. 18+ Free 7:30p.

Business Service Owner Julie Casserly offers tips and advice on how to evaluate money and your emotions, and how to own personal power with money.
http://ChicagoHealers.com
Schaumburg Library, 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
http://www.stdl.org/
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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 2009.05.19:    ^

Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Coraline, 9:15p Watchmen.
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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All Candy Expo (since 1884). National Confectioners Association. -Thursday Yearly. 9a-5p.

Industry or connected only.
703/790-5750 http://www.allcandyexpo.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center.
http://www.mccormickplace.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 2009.05.20:    ^

* Ride of Silence. Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30-9p.

10-mile route quietly passing sites of crash victims, many marked by powerful memorial Ghost Bikes. Held in hundreds of cities worldwide, raises awareness of cyclists legal right to public roadways, and shows respect for fallen comrades. Gather at Eternal Flame.
http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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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 2009.05.21:    ^

Ascension Day. Yearly.

A Christian holiday, 40 days after easter. Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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Start of Gemini. Astrological sign, the twins. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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International Mister Leather competition (since 1979). -Monday Yearly.

Huge leather market, events all day, hot parties at select clubs, tough tourists. Registration Thursday, opening Friday, Pre-judging Saturday, finals Sunday, party at House of Blues.
http://www.imrl.com
Hilton Chicago, 312/922-4400, 720 S Michigan.
http://chicagohilton.com/hotels_hiltonchicago.aspx
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Why Do I Dream and How Can I Use Them? 18+ Free 7p.

By the time you reach 60 you'll have slept some 20 years. Patrick Andries teaches basics to using your dreams to build a better life.
http://ChicagoHealers.com
Skokie Library, 5212 Oakton Street, Skokie.
http://www.skokie.lib.il.us
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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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.

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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