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2009.11.06 (week 645)

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RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "A Christmas Carol" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Box" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Men Who Stare at Goats" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
..-Su: Sculpture Objects Functional Art show at Navy Pier.
..-Th: Mirando Al Sur at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Multiple venues.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Basement Jaxx, MSTRKRFT, Modeselektor at Congress Theatre.
Fr: KISS at United Center.
Fr: The Black Crowes at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Vertical Horizon at Double Door.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Terrapin Flyer at Kinetic Playground.
Fr: The Most Interesting Show in the World at Park West.
Fr: DJ Rap at SmartBar.
...

Movie:    ^

"A Christmas Carol" now playing.

Disney 3D IMax by Robert Zemeckis w/ Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/achristmascarol
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Box" now playing.

Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, ...
http://www.thebox-movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Men Who Stare at Goats" now playing.

Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, ...
http://themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

Where the Wild Things Are, Zombieland, Capitalism, Invention of Lying, Whip It, Astro Boy, Coco Before Chanel, Fame, Pandorum, Surrogates, Cloudy with Meatballs, Love Happens, The Informant!, 9, All About Steve, Extract, Gamer, Taking Woodstock, Inglourious Basterds, District 9, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

The Hangover: Fr,Mo-We 6:30p; Su 5p.
Inglorious Basterds: Fr,Mo-We 8p; Su 7p.
Pulp Fiction: Fr,Mo-We 10:30p; Su 9:30p.
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:    ^

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* Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2009.11.15 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Zing Zang Zoom - All-New Red Tour"
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Sculpture Objects Functional Art show (since 1994). Over 90 dealers showing very cool modern stuff. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $12-15 Su noon-6p; Fr+Sa 11a-8p.

Extremely efficient way to see a great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
800/563-SOFA http://www.sofaexpo.com
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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Mirando Al Sur. -2009.11.12 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Art by women inspired by Latin America's diverse places, histories and cultures.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2009.11.15 Yearly. Various times.

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2008: "Thinking Big" Considers the sweep and scale of human ambition.
http://www.chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2009.12.12 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.

130 companies performing 300 works.
2009: "15th Anniversary Spectacular Season"
http://dancechicago.com
Multiple venues.
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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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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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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 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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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 2009.11.06:    ^

First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.

11.06: "Reflection" 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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Basement Jaxx, MSTRKRFT, Modeselektor. 17+ $? 7p-2a.

"Party Night of Mayhem"
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=128005349436
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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KISS. All ages. $25-130+ 7:30p.

http://kissonline.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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The Black Crowes. 18+ $41+ 8p.

W/ Truth & Salvage Co.
http://theblackcrowes.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Vertical Horizon. 21+ $5+ 8p.

W/ Just Jinjer, Clayton Senne.
http://myspace.com/verticalhorizon
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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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Terrapin Flyer. 21+ $? 9p.

10th Anniversary Show w/ Tom Constanten.
http://www.terrapinflyer.net
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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The Most Interesting Show in the World. 21+ Free? 9p-2a.

Dos Equis presents Angelo Moore of Fishbone hosting a collection of incredible, mind-bending acts from around the globe.
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=177110311736
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* DJ Rap. 21+ $10+ 10p.

W/ Codeblue, Cringer.
http://www.dj-rap.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Pandemic. 1st Fridays 21+ 10p-4a.

Outbreak of new industrial dancefloor infection with DJ Pathogen inoculating monthly.
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Little parking.
http://neo-chicago.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 2009.11.07:    ^

American Indian Center Annual Pow Wow (since 1954). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-18 Sa noon-10p, Su 10a-5p.

Dozens of vendors, dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
773/275-5871 http://www.aic-chicago.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Winnetka Modernism Show (since 1989). -Sunday Yearly. All Ages $15 Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p 10a-6p.

Community House Woman's Board celebrates show's 20th Anniversary with premier Art Nouveau, Deco, Moderne, Prairie School, etc in furniture, art, photos, jewelry, textiles, more, sale by select dealers. All proceeds support WCH programs and services. Opening dinner Friday.
http://winnetkamodernism.com
Winnetka Community House, 847/446-0537, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka.
http://winnetkacommunityhouse.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

11.07: Chicago's Magnificent Churches.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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"Next Big Thing" All ages. $15+ 11a.

Up and coming local alternative and punk acts.
http://concertsfirst.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Saving Abel "Class of 2009" Tour. $21+ 6:30p.

W/ Red, Pop Evil, Taddy Porter, and The Lifeline.
http://www.savingabel.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 10p and 7p.

Hosting gaggle of local circus artists in a casual, fun, and free for some show. Sells out.
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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A.F.I. All ages. $25 8p.

http://www.afireinside.net
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Steely Dan. 18+ $71-80+ 8p.

Preforms Aja.
http://steelydan.com
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.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.
11.07: Money Dirtying: How the Federal Reserve Works and How We Can Do Better.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Informatik. 21+ $12+ 9p-3a.

Boston electro-industrial/futurepop only midwest stop.
http://metropolis-records.com
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant. E of Blue Line Belmont stop.
http://yelp.com/biz/cafe-lura-chicago
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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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Sunday 2009.11.08:    ^

Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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The Best Church of God. Sundays All ages. $10 tithe. 1p.

"Comedic service satirizing the hypocrisy, absurdity, and immorality of the Christian Right Wing. Brand new ceremony weekly complete with literal interpretations of Old and New Testaments, exciting new hymns, riveting sermons, speaking in tongues, healings, and occasional animal sacrifice as prescribed in The Bible. Wash your dirty souls in the pristine waters of Chicago's only true assembly of God and His unerring Word. Come early to get a front-row pew, your own hymnal, loaner Bible, and a hot cup of coffee from our Concessional."
http://bestchurchofgod.org
Lakeshore Theater, 773/472-3492, 3175 N Broadway.
http://lakeshoretheater.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
11.08: New episode of Metalocalypse and Venture Bros.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2009.11.09:    ^

Garrison Keillor. 18+ $25-60+ 7:30p.

Anecdotes about the aging process and "late-life fatherhood."
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Don Henley. All ages. $35-142 8p.

http://donhenley.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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Skinny Puppy. 17+ $27+ 8:30p.

W/ Vverewolf Grehv.
http://skinnypuppy.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
11.09: Ron Carroll.
http://5chicago.com/calendar
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 awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2009.11.10:    ^

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

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
The Hangover 6:30p, Inglorious Basterds 8p, Pulp Fiction 10:30p.
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 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 2009.11.11:    ^

Veteran's Day. Legal holiday in the U.S. Yearly.

Anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I in 1918. This day is also known as Armistice Day in Europe and Rememberance Day in Canada. Two month anniversary of the start of the newest war. Many offices closed Monday.
http://www.veteransview.com
Ceremony in Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. 11am.
http://explorechicago.org
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2009.11.12:    ^

* Devo. 18+ $40+ 8p.

Playing "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!"
http://clubdevo.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://victheatre.com
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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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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. $0-12, 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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Notes:    ^

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