Bedno.com - 2009.09.18 (week 638)

2009.09.18 (week 638)

New year's resolution: Go car-free.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Love Happens" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Informant!" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Th: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "Cultural Memory: Transdiasporic Art Practices" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Fr: Badfish - A Tribute To Sublime at House of Blues.
..-Su: Circus Cats at Viaduct Theater.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Kevin Smith at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lucha Va Voom at Congress Theatre.
Ongoing: Information Underload at Second City.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
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Movie: ^

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" now playing.: Voices of Anna Faris, Bill Hader, Bruce Campbell, Anna Faris, Mr. T, Neil Patrick Harris, Al Roker, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/cloudywithachanceofmeatballs
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Love Happens" now playing.: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, John Carroll Lynch, Martin Sheen, Judy Greer, ...
http://www.lovehappensmovie.com/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Informant!" now playing.: Steven Soderbergh w/ Matt Damon, Lucas McHugh Carroll, Eddie Jemison, Rusty Schwimmer, ...
http://theinformantmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: 9, All About Steve, Extract, Gamer, Taking Woodstock, Inglourious Basterds, District 9, The Goods, Time Traveler's Wife, G.I. Joe, Cold Souls, Funny People, G-Force, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bruno, I Hate Valentine's Day, Ice Age 3, Public Enemies, My Sister's Keeper, Transformers 2, Whatever Works, Food Inc, The Proposal, Year One, Imagine That, Moon, Up, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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: ^

"Cultural Memory: Transdiasporic Art Practices" -2009.10.10 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2009.10.02 Yearly. $12-35.: Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
800/838-3006 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 09.19: Hyde Park & Kenwood.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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 2009.09.18: ^

World Music Festival (since 1999). -2009.09.24 Yearly.: Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
2009: "57artists/55events/21venues/32countries/7days"
312/742-1938 http://www.cityofchicago.org/WorldMusic
Various locations.
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Badfish - A Tribute To Sublime. All ages. $20-23+ 5:30p.: http://badfish.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Circus Cats. -Sunday Monthly. All ages. $12 7p.: Samantha Martin's amazing performing Acro-Cats ride skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire, play in a band and more!
http://www.circuscats.com
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 7:30-9p.: 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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Advanced Group Skate. 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 All Stars B&G (555 W Madison) around 9:30p.
09.18: "See-And-Be-Seen Roadrave"
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Kevin Smith. $18-58 8p.: Silent Bob rare live appearance including Q&A.
http://www.myspace.com/therealkevinsmith
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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Lucha Va Voom. 17+ $25-60 8:30p.: Insane Mexicana Wrestling "sexo y violencia" edition, may include burlesque, costumes, midgest, etc.
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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Information Underload. Fridays -2009.10.09 18+ $6-12 9p.: Explores new millennium web2 technological advancements' impotence.
http://secondcity.com
Second City, 312/337-3992, 1616 N Wells. Donny's Skybox, 4th floor, Piper's Alley.
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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 2009.09.19: ^

* Rosh Hashanah. Jewish New Year (5770). -2009.09.20 Yearly.: "Head of the year" in Hebrew, this day commemorates the creation of the world. It is celebrated on Tishri 1 by the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. Rosh Hashanah begins the penitential season, culminating ten days later on Yom Kippur. The synagogue service includes the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn), and liturgy stressing the sovereignty of God. It is customary on the first day, to go to a river or pond, and there to recite tashlich, scriptural verses about repentance and forgiveness. Introspect and resolve to do better. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Applefest (since 1988). Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.: Live music, food, entertainment, farm-fresh fruits and veges and flowers, pie bake-off.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4731 N Lincoln. Giddings Plaza.
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Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly. 10a-1p.: Observed locally at the "Real Pirates: The Untold Story" exhibit of the Golden Age of Piracy (1680s-1720s). Excellent performers, sword-fights, learn from real parlance speaking mariners. Prizes for kids in costumes.
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt at Lake Shore Drive.
http://www.fmnh.org
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* Rosh Hashana bike ride. All ages. Free 11a-2p.: Bring a Shofar, or pretend.
http://thechainlink.org/events/rosh-hashana-bike-ride
Oz Park, 601 W Webster. By the tin man.
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Miracles Gala. $200 6:30p.: Annual evening celebration benefiting Lutheran Life Communities' mission. See T. Rex Sue, explore world-renowned exhibits including open admission to Pirates. Commences with reception, live music, program, dinner catered by Food For Thought, exciting auction, followed by dessert and dancing.
847/368-7571 http://www.lutheranlifecommunities.org
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive. At Roosevelt.
http://www.fmnh.org
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Alice In Chains. 17+ $23+ 7:30p.: http://aliceinchains.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
09.19: CIME - Center for International Media Ethics - journalists.
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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* "Raver Rewind 2000" 21+ Free 10p-2a.: "Artificial Intelligence 4" event. Vintage DJs on classic gear spinning nostalgic media. Dress Phat, bright, baggy, PLUR!
Come early for Japanese food and Sushi.
http://subvariant.com
Ai Lounge, 312/335-9888, 358 W. Ontario.
http://aichicago.us
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Sci-Fi Strip-Tacular. 18+ $15 (-$2 in costume) 10p.: B-film inspired burlesque (following Comicon) perverting your favorite childhood memories with classic flashbacks of short-skirted aliens and bare-chested heroes.
http://myspace.com/fleshtonesburlesque
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.: "Drinking club with a biking problem"
09.19: "Back to School" hydrated tour of local campuses.
http://chicagomidnightmarauders.org
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Sunday 2009.09.20: ^

Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $12+ 12-3p.: Night-clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents. With DJ Bald E.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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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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Bruce Springsteen et.al. All ages. $65-100+ 7:30p.: http://www.brucespringsteen.net
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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"Adult Swim" 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 2009.09.21: ^

* International Day of Peace (since 1982). Yearly.: United Nations global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
http://internationaldayofpeace.org
Observances locally:
http://buildthepeace.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 2009.09.22: ^

Autumnal Equinox. Yearly.: Night and day are equal length (sun 05:47-17:56), official start of fall.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil
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* World Carfree Day (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5:30p.: Promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture.
http://worldcarfree.net/wcfd
Break The Gridlock rally, 50 W Washington. Daley Plaza.
http://chicagolandcarfree.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 2009.09.23: ^

Start of Libra. Yearly.: Astrological sign, the balance.
http://www.astrology.com
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2009.10.18 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.: Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Ani DiFranco. 18+ $40 7:30p.: http://anidifranco.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2009.09.24: ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.: Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by DJ Greg Haus.
http://www.myspace.com/atomicsketchevent
Evil Olive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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Lipshtick. 21+ $10 9p.: "Acclaimed showcase of Bawdy Burlesque Beauties and Side-Splitting Stand Up Comics"
http://michellelamour.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs QBot, Kamar, special guests spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://atomicnewwave.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+ $0-15 10p-4a.: JungleFly Drum-N-Bass Weekly.
09.24: DJs Caspa, Timid, Whoa-B, J Courage.
http://bigbassthursdays.com
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. $0-12, 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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2009.09.18