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2009.11.20 (week 647)

Enough is enough.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Planet 51" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Blind Side" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
..-Sa: Pixies at Aragon Ballroom.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Multiple venues.
Ongoing: "Banana Shpeel" at Chicago Theatre.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Ongoing: "Family Album" at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: TyK Calendar Launch at Mars Gallery.
Fr: Hip Hop Legends at Star Plaza Theatre.
Fr: Deadmau5 at Congress Theatre.
..-Sa: Poi Dog Pondering at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Peaches at Metro.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
...

Movie:    ^

"Planet 51" now playing.

http://sonypictures.com/movies/planet51/
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Blind Side" now playing.

Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, ...
http://TheBlindSideMovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

A Christmas Carol, The Box, The Men Who Stare at Goats, 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, Extract, Inglourious Basterds, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! 18+ (ID reqd) $5 Su,Mo,We.

Inglorious Basterds, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, The Hangover.
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:    ^

Radio City Rockettes. -2009.12.07 Yearly. All ages. $25-50 Various times.

http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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Winter Pageant. -2009.12.27 Yearly. All ages. $10-15 Various times.

Family friendly long running annual celebrating the changing seasons.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Ongoing:    ^

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Pixies. -Saturday All ages. $48 three nights. 7:30p.

http://pixiesmusic.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2009.11.29 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Zing Zang Zoom - All-New Red Tour"
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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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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"Banana Shpeel" -2010.01.03 All ages. $25-100+ Various times.

"A New Twist on Vaudeville" roller-coaster mix of styles blending comedy with tap, hip hop, slapstick, more linked by hilarious narrative igniting wacky adventures.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.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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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 2009.11.20:    ^

"Family Album" -2009.12.23 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

Works by 31 artists showcasing interpretations of family.
11.20: Opening Reception 6-9pm.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/groupshows.html
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* TyK Calendar Launch. 5-11p.

[Thought You Knew] launches their 2010 Ladies PinUp and Men's SuperHero Cyclists Calendars. Party, showcasing, various booze, coffee, dancing. Dress well. autographs. Benefits Chicago Women's Health Center.
http://thoughtyouknew.us
Mars Gallery, 312/226-7808, 1139 W Fulton Market.
http://www.marsgallery.com
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Hip Hop Legends. $38-58 7:30p.

Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Kool, DJ Sean Knight, hosted by Uncle Rail.
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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Deadmau5. 17+ $22-30 8p.

The "for lack of a better name" world tour, w/ Ghostland Observatory and Burns.
http://deadmau5.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Poi Dog Pondering. -Saturday 18+ $23+ 2 nights. 8p.

http://poidogpondering.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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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Peaches. 18+ $23-26 10p.

W/ Amanda Blank.
http://peachesrocks.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.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.
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 2009.11.21:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.

11.21: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Chicago Toy and Game Fair (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-10, uniformed scouts free. 10a-6p.

Public non-hobby show, with product introductions, demos, seminars, play tables, contests, most vendors selling.
http://chitag.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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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (since 1992). Treats, ice carvings, Disney. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.

Festivities all day. Evening finale includes parade, activation of a million holiday lights on Michigan Avenue, and some fireworks. Sometimes crowded.
http://www.themagnificentmile.com
Michigan from Oak to Wacker, 312/642-3570.
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Ultimate Doo-Wop Show. $33-75 7p.

Flamingos, The Skyliners, The Jive Five, The Original Clovers, The Vibrations/Jayhawks/Marathons, Johnnie & Joe, Stormy Weather, The Flat Cats, ...
Star Plaza Theatre, 219/791-1234, 8001 Delaware Place, Merrilville IN. I-65 and U.S. 30.
http://starplazatheatre.com
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John Fogerty. All ages. $40-70 8p.

http://johnfogerty.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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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.
11.21: Jane Addams Day Celebration Advocates/Am Assoc of University Women.
312/326-2120 http://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 after 11:30p-?a.

"Drinking club with a biking problem"
http://chicagomidnightmarauders.org
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Sunday 2009.11.22:    ^

Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $12+ 12-3p.

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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Rob Zombie. All ages. $35 6:30p.

http://robzombie.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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"Salon de Vine" Sundays 21+ Free 8+9:30p.

Girlie-Q presents "Premier Queer Burlesque and Variety Performances" in "Chicago's Most intimate". Fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
http://www.girlieq.net
Joie de Vine, 773/989-6846, 1744 W. Balmoral.
http://joiedevine.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 2009.11.23:    ^

REHAB. 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Nominated for "America's Best Party" by Paper Mag. Live voting, GlitterGuts photos. RSVP for beer+Champagne reception -11p.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
11.23: Julius TMT.
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 2009.11.24:    ^

Imogen Heap. All ages. $22+ 7p.

http://imogenheap.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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The Ten Tenors. -Sunday All ages. $30-75 2+8p.

http://thetentenors.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.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 2009.11.25:    ^

The Cranberries. All ages. $34 7:30p.

Reunited 1st time in 7 years! W/ Griffin House.
http://www.cranberries.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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* Festival of Flesh! 21+ $7 9p-2a.

"Black Wednesday" show. "Burlesque, boylesque, comedy, DJs and variety show to entertain the sassy masses!" 10p+midnt with Miss Maya Sinstress, Viva La Muerte, Dollface, Miss Ellie Noise, Cruel Valentine, Ray Gunn, Bazooka Joe, more.
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=212811952024
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.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 2009.11.26:    ^

* Thanksgiving. A legal holiday. 4th Thursday in November Yearly.

Day to give thanks for the blessings and bounty one has received. Volunteer somewhere.
http://www.aristotle.net/thanksgiving
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* Vegan Thanksgiving (since 1981). Practically an institution. Yearly. All ages. $23-38+ RESERVE NOW! Seatings at noon, 2p, 4p, 6p.

Serving a special multi-course menu all day. Also doing pre-order pickup/carry-out.
http://www.go-veggie.org
Chicago Diner, 773/935-6696, 3411 N Halsted.
http://www.veggiediner.com
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* State Street Thanksgiving Parade (since 1934). Very big, w/ Santa. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. All ages. Free 8-11a.

Top marching bands, 100 giant balloons, carried live on WGN, 300K attend. Formerly Field's Jingle Elf, originally Brach's Holiday, now McDonald's?
312/781-5681 http://www.chicagofestivals.org
State from Congress to Randolph. Downtown, come by train. Live on ABC.
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Turkey Trot (since 1978). 8km run, over 4500 expected. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. $20 +two cans of food (7:30a check-in) 9a.

http://www.caprievents.com
Lincoln Park, 773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
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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. $0-18 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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