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2010.03.26 (week 665)

Set a course for adventure.
RECOMMENDED:
..-We: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: Redmoon's "The Cabinet" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: World Water Week at Various locations.
..-Su: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Auditorium.
Ongoing: 50 Aldermen / 50 Artists at Johalla Projects.
Ongoing: Science Fiction Circus at Actors Gym.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Tegan and Sara at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Broadzilla at Exit.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Sa-Mo: America's Beauty Show at McCormick Place.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa-Th: Stone Temple Pilots at Riviera Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Earth Hour at Turn off all lights.
Sa: "Kinetic" at Underground Lounge.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Acucrack and SS-XXX at Lucky Number Grill.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Sa: Improv Star Trek at iO Theater.
Su: Palm Sunday.
Su: "Capitalism: A Love Story" Movie Party at Red Line Tap.
Su: "Salon de Vine" at Joie de Vine.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Booty Movement Coalition at Martyrs'.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Passover.
Tu: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: Full "Worm" Moon.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: April Fools' Day.
Th: Liar's Tour at West Town Bikes.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" at Neo.
Movie:    ^
Now playing.
Alice in Wonderland, The Crazies, Cop Out, Valentine's Day, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
Sherlock Holmes: Su 5p, Mo-Th 6:30p.
International Shorts: Su 7p, Mo-Th 8:45p.
Town Called Panic: Su 9p, Mo-Th 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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Ongoing:    ^
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* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2010.03.31 Yearly.
2010: "Writing Women Back Into History"
http://www.nwhp.org
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Redmoon's "The Cabinet" -2010.04.04 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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International Womens Art Open (since 1998). -2010.04.22 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Juried show of artwork in all media by women from the international community.
http://womanmade.org/groupshows.html#4
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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World Water Week. TAP Project for UNICEF. -Saturday Yearly.
Varying events raising awareness and supporting UNICEF's TAP Project which helps supply clean water in parts of the world where it is a rare commodity.
Various locations.
http://tapproject.org
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. -Sunday All ages. $30-85 Various times.
http://www.alvinailey.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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* 50 Aldermen / 50 Artists. -2010.04.02 All ages. Free.
Portraits in many media "intended to help the public learn more about Chicago's city council and local government, and to get artists and elected officials to exchange ideas while meeting"
http://chicagoaldermenproject.blogspot.com
Johalla Projects, 1561 N. Milwaukee Ave.
http://johallaprojects.wordpress.com
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"Science Fiction: An Experiment in Circus" -2010.04.18 All ages. $10-15 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 3p.
"Acrobatic adventure into the world of mad science features robots, aliens, time travel and radioactive goo. With live music, physical comedy and thrilling flights through the air, this action packed production is perfect for the whole family."
The Actors Gymnasium, 847/328-2795, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://www.actorsgymnasium.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 2010.03.26:    ^
** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). FOUR SHOWS ONLY! Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 7p, Th+Fr 7p.
Annual local circus with true spirit and extraordinarily skilled performers in all classic specialties; acrobats, trapeze, juggling, wire, clowns, feats of strength, much more. No animal acts. Come early (doors open 1hr before show) for tickets and pre-show. Popcorn, drinks, candy available. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday matinee interpreted for hearing impaired, and pancake breakfast with the cast 8a-noon.
Triton College, 2001 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, East side of street, just North of North Avenue (64), just West of 1st Avenue (171). Near Maywood Park and Kiddieland. From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://TritonTroupersCircus.com
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* Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/massup
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Tegan and Sara. All ages. $33 8p.
http://myspace.com/teganandsara
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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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Broadzilla. The Burlesque Beast. Last Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Vaudezilla presents two different sets at 10:30p+1a.
http://vaudezilla.com/broadzilla.htm
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.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 2010.03.27:    ^
** Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). FINAL TWO SHOWS! Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 7p.
Annual local circus with true spirit and extraordinarily skilled performers in all classic specialties; acrobats, trapeze, juggling, wire, clowns, feats of strength, much more. No animal acts. Come early (doors open 1hr before show) for tickets and pre-show. Popcorn, drinks, candy available. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday matinee interpreted for hearing impaired, and pancake breakfast with the cast 8a-noon.
Triton College, 2001 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, East side of street, just North of North Avenue (64), just West of 1st Avenue (171). Near Maywood Park and Kiddieland. From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://TritonTroupersCircus.com
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America's Beauty Show (since 1998). -Monday Yearly. $20-100.
Renowned event for cosmotology professionals, with vendors, speakers, classes, demos, competitions, parties.
800/883-7808 http://www.americasbeautyshow.com/
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
03.27: South Shore Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 7-9:45p.
A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Stone Temple Pilots. -Thursday All ages. $60 7:30p.
http://stonetemplepilots.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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.
03.27: Taking Organization to the Next Level - "The Shadow Party"
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Earth Hour. Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30-9:30p.
"Sends a powerful message of concern beyond our city that demonstrates a readiness to address the harmful effects of climate change. Turns attention towards the need for substantial, long-term action to raise awareness about energy efficiency and global climate change."
http://myearthhour.org/community/states/illinois
Turn off all lights., Wherever you are.
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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $5 9p-3a.
Cutting-edge nonstandard industrial club fare, from rhythmic noize to breakcore and everything betwix w/ various interesting DJs.
http://kineticnoise.net/kinetic-dj-night
Underground Lounge, 773/327-2739, 952 W Newport. East of Clark, south of Red Line Addison stop.
http://undergroundloungechicago.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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* Acucrack and SS-XXX. 21+ $5 10p-3a.
Celebrate a year of madness with extreme performers. Giveaways and surprises. DJs Chri5 Harri5, Peter Propaganda.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/349956407780
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.com
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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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 2010.03.28:    ^
Palm Sunday. A Christian holiday, Sunday a week before before Easter, 6th (last) Sunday of Lent. Yearly.
Commemorates the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem, one week before resurrection, when the people placed palm branches in his path.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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"Capitalism: A Love Story" Movie Party. 21+ $? 2:30p.
MoveOn sponsored.
http://tinyurl.com/calsrlt
Red Line Tap, 773/274-5463, 7006 N. Glenwood Ave.
http://heartlandcafe.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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Monday 2010.03.29:    ^
Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 8:30p.
Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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.
http://boomboomroomchicago.com
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 2010.03.30:    ^
* Passover. A most important Jewish festival. -2010.04.06 Yearly.
Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC. Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals. The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year. Observance begins at sundown of evening before listed start date. See the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston.
http://judaism.about.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.
Sherlock Holmes: Su 5p, Mo-Th 6:30p.
International Shorts: Su 7p, Mo-Th 8:45p.
Town Called Panic: Su 9p, Mo-Th 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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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7:30-10:15p.
Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
03.30: Tuesday 7:30p (sunset 19:14, moonrise 18:06).
http://pyrotechniq.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
http://bedno.com/fullmoons
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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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Full "Worm" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 9:30p.
Sun 6:37-19:14 / Moon 20:27-6:28.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Wednesday 2010.03.31:    ^
South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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 2010.04.01:    ^
* April Fools' Day. Observed by playing brilliant practical jokes. Yearly.
Tell your boyfriend you're pregnant.
http://www.2meta.com/april-fools
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* Liar's Tour. All ages. Free 7-10p.
Lie laden Lee Diamond tour where "every stop is an opportunity for outrageous misinformation" 10-15 miles of "fibbing, nonsense, tall-tales, bike riding" but no drinking nor fun ;).
West Town Bikes, 773/772-6523, 2459 W Division S.
http://westtownbikes.org
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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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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2010.03.26