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2010.02.05 (week 658)

Bike Winter!
RECOMMENDED:
Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
Ongoing: Redmoon's "The Cabinet" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Slayer/Megadeth at UIC Pavilion.
Ongoing: CCM Bike Winter Art Show Opening at New Wave Coffee.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
..-Sa: Dark Star Orchestra at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Dark Sounds at Lucky Number.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Pandemic at Neo.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Bike Winter Swap Meet and Urban Bicycle Expo at Jaks Tap.
Sa-Su: Circus Cats at Viaduct Theater.
Sa: Break the Gridlock Bike Advocacy Social at Jaks Tap.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
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Movie:    ^
Now playing.
Tooth Fairy, Book of Eli, Spy Next Door, Daybreakers, Leap Year, Youth in Revolt, Imaginarium, It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, Up in the Air, Avatar, Planet 51, The Blind Side, A Christmas Carol, The Box, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Where the Wild Things Are, Zombieland, Capitalism, Invention of Lying, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Mo-Th 6:30p.
A Serious Man: Mo-Th 8p.
Fargo: Mo-Th 10p.
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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Black History Month (since 1926). -2010.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -2010.02.28 Yearly.
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Redmoon's "The Cabinet" -2010.03.07 13+ $15-25 Sa 6+9p, Su 3p, Th 8p, Fr 8+10p.
"Haunting spectacle in minature, sets the story of the murderous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulist slave Ceseare in an off-kilter world of puppetry and intricate machinery."
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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 2010.02.05:    ^
Slayer/Megadeth. All ages. $10+++ -?p.
http://slayer.net
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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* CCM Bike Winter Art Show Opening (since 1998). -2010.02.25 All ages. 6p-?a.
Opening night features sale on TyK 2010 cycling Ladies PinUp and Men's SuperHero Calendars, b2g3, a perfect Valentine's gifts, 100% goes to Women's Health Center. Snax, drinx, winter cycling fashions and accessories for sale. See the bike art, then a late night ride to a dance party.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
New Wave Coffee, 773/489-0646, 2557 N. Milwaukee. At Logan.
http://www.newwavecoffee.com
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.
02.05: Exposé
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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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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Dark Star Orchestra. -Saturday 18+ 2 nites. 8:30p.
Premier Grateful Dead homage.
http://darkstarorchestra.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Dark Sounds. 18+ $? 9p-2a.
DJs Peter Propaganda and Scary Lady Sarah spin goth and industrial.
http://gothicartchicago.com
Lucky Number, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee.
http://luckynumbergrill.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 2010.02.06:    ^
** Bike Winter Swap Meet and Urban Bicycle Expo. All ages. $5-100 11a-6p.
"Finally a bike extravaganza for the winter months with an urban transportational focus." Fantastic variety for sale cheap, or bring your own. Also special presentations. Break the Gridlock advocacy social follows.
http://BikeWinter.org
Jaks Tap, 312/666-1700, 901 W. Jackson Blvd.
http://jakstap.com
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Circus Cats. -Sunday Monthly. All ages. $10-13 noon+3p.
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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*** Break the Gridlock Bike Advocacy Social. 6-9p.
Presentations, networking, and scheming with fellow transportation sanity zealots, including yours truly.
http://BreakTheGridlock.org
Jaks Tap, 312/666-1700, 901 W. Jackson Blvd.
http://jakstap.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.
02.06: China: Ally or Enemy? - Dr. Ann Charney Colmo, Dominican University.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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A&M Burlesque Debut in the New Year. Saturdays -2010.02.27 18+ $15 9:30p.
Seven sultry ladies present 15 personal acts in a full length show. From flashy costumes to next to nothing, live music, good humor, drinks and raffle. Sure to warm your night.
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. SOLD OUT. 7p+10p.
Hosting gaggle of local circus artists in a casual, fun, and free for some show. Sells out.
02.06: "Shayna's Return"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $? 11p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/event.php
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Improv Star Trek. Saturdays $5 ($0 in costume) 12a.
Cast creates an "episode" live from audience title detailing adventures of a lesser-known crew on a less "enterprising" starship. May include first contact with alien species, time travel, mind control, intergalactic intrigue, unexplained phenomena, the eminent destruction of the entire quadrant, or all of the above.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/149
iO Theater, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com
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Sunday 2010.02.07:    ^
The Best Church of God. 1st 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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Superbowl (since 1967). Yearly. 5-9p.
Preshow from 12:30p. Over 130 MegaViewers expected.
Brew&View, 773-929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield, largest and best projection TV in the city, beer, popcorn, etc. From 4:30p, May fill.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed, over 100 TVs.
AND at your local pub, living room, or friend's place.
http://www.superbowl.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://girlieq.net/upcoming-shows/
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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2010.02.08:    ^
Boyscout Day (since 1910). Yearly.
Anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
http://www.boyscouts.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.
02.08: "Stacy Kidd"
http://5chicago.com/calendar
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.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 2010.02.09:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.
Fantastic Mr. Fox 6:30p, A Serious Man 8p, Fargo 10p.
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 2010.02.10:    ^
* Polysics. 21+ $15+ 8p.
New wave and rock from Tokyo, w/ Evil Beaver, Earth Program.
http://www.myspace.com/polysics
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.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 2010.02.11:    ^
Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.
Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
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For the Love of Guilty Pleasures! 21+ $10-15 7p.
"Burlesque & Drag to Music We're Embarassed to Admit We Love"
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=271930524627
Hamburger Mary's Attic, 773/344-6328, 5400 N Clark. Andersonville.
http://hamburgermaryschicago.com
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World Controller. 21+ $? 9p.
W/ Ancient Astronaut, Garvin The Martian.
http://www.myspace.com/worldcontrollerbeats
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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"Whack!" The Harding / Kerrigan Story. Thursdays -2010.02.25 18+ $15 9:30p.
Tonya and Nancy, a Karaoke Musical.
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.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. $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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