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2010.10.15 (week 694)

I am not a witch.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: International Film Fest at multiple theaters.
Movie: "Red" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Scream Scene Haunted House Skokie (Fr/Sa).
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: "Chicagoween" at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Fright Fest at Great America (Fr/Sa/Su).
Ongoing: Pumpkin Farms at Many locations.
Ongoing: World's Best Costume Shop at Fantasy HQ.
Ongoing: Carnival of Curiosities at Navy Pier.
Su: Ghosts Of Graceland Cemetery walking tour (Su).
Ongoing: Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park.
Ongoing: "The Fear" at Navy Pier (We-Su).
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "More Than Clouds in the Sky" at Storefront.
..-Su: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet all stars at Auditorium.
..-Sa: Decibelle Music and Culture Festival at Various venues.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Art Loop Open at Various Loop Venues.
Fr: Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Brunch at Macy's.
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Styx at Star Plaza Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Massive Attack at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Bosses Day.
Sa: Sweetest Day.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Circus In The Parks at Chase Park.
Sa: Gorillaz at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: Margaret Cho at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Glitter Guts Anniversary at Black Market Caviar.
Su: Mary J Blige at Chicago Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Alaska Day.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu-We: Return of the Stripping Dead at Admiral Theater.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Social Distortion at Riviera Theatre.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Spooky Bowlathon at Diversey River Bowl.
Th: "Atomic New Wave Dance Party" at Neo.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

 Movie:    ^
Chicago International Film Festival (since 1965). $8-11+ Various times.
World-class premiers, best of the best from six continents and 30+ countries. Dozens of special guests and jurors. See website for details.
312/683-0121 http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com
Multiple Theaters.
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"Red" now playing.
Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Mary-Louise Parker, Karl Urban, Ernest Borgnine, John Malkovich, Brian Cox, ...
http://red-themovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
The Social Network, Wall Street 2, You Again, Waiting for Superman, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Easy A, Resident Evil 4, Machete, The American, The Tillman Story , Going the Distance, The Winning Season, Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, The Expendables, Middle Men, The Other Guys, Cats & Dogs 2, Dinner for Schmucks, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^
Scream Scene Haunted House. Spooktacular! Fr/Sa -2010.10.30 Yearly. Not for ages under 10. $8 7-10p.
Over 20 unique rooms. Not for the faint of heart.
http://www.screamscene.com
Skokie Park District, 847/674-1500 x0, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. At Water Playground.
http://www.skokieparkdistrict.org
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FIREWORKS!!! Saturdays in October -2010.10.30 Yearly. All ages. Free 9p.
Visible anywhere near the lake.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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"Chicagoween" City decorated event for kids of all ages. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free Various times.
Big "Franken Plaza" set, entertainers, ghost stories, fortunes, pumpkin decorating, farmers market, more.
http://chicagoween.us
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3315. Washington and Dearborn.
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Fright Fest (since 1991). Redecorated rides and additional Halloween attractions. Fr/Sa/Su -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $$ Various hours.
Come early, use coupons, strategize your visit for best results.
Great America, 847/249-1776, 5312 Grand Ave, Gurnee.
http://sixflags.com/greatAmerica
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Pumpkin Farms. -2010.10.31 Yearly.
Great fall family fun for all ages.
Many locations.
http://chicagofun.com/home/halloween/pumpkin_farms.html
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World's Best Costume Shop. -2010.10.31 Yearly. Open 24/7 this week.
Incomparably huge and comprehensive. Some staff costumed.
Fantasy Costume Headquarters, 773/777-0222, 4065 N Milwaukee.
http://fantasycostumes.com
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Carnival of Curiosities. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Mostly free. Sa -9p, Su 12-6p.
"Traveling sideshow transforms Pier Park into a spectacle of mind-blowing feats and living human wonders."
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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Ghosts Of Graceland Family Walking Tour. Stroll the big name graves. Sundays in October -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $5-10 2hr 2p.
VERY qualified tour guides, lots of interesting history.
http://www.architecture.org
Graceland Cemetery, 312/922-3432, 4000 N Clark.
http://www.graveyards.com
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Best haunted house in Illinois. Threepeat winner of Haunted Illinois vote. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. $15-25, free parking, Su-Th -10p, Fr+Sa 7-11p.
Regularly overhauled, 14Ksqft, wheelchair access, 22 rooms, 40+ animatronics, 40+ performers, and scarey SMELLS!
Dream Reapers Haunted House, 708/344-2084, 1985 N Mannheim, Melrose Park.
http://www.dreamreapers.com
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"The Fear" -2010.11.01 Yearly. Teens+ $5-12 Fr-Su 6-11p.
Evil pirate ship theme with a cargo of feared creatures. Also trick-or-treating, bounty maps, and entertainment Pier-wide.
http://thefearhauntedhouse.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://navypier.com
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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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2010.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North; Su: WickerPark;
http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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"More Than Clouds in the Sky" -2010.10.29 All ages. $5.
Chicago Robotic Theater's entry in the 'Make Believe' contest. Audience activated, fully automated. Vote for your favorite.
http://www.chicagorobotictheater.com
Storefront, 1271 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2010.10.17 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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Joffrey Ballet all stars. -2010.10.24 All ages. $75+.
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Decibelle Music and Culture Festival. -Saturday Yearly.
A woman driven 501.c3 production w/ film, music, art, workshops. See site for schedule.
http://decibelle.org
Various venues.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2010.10.31 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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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 2010.10.15:    ^
Art Loop Open. -2010.10.29 All ages. Free.
Transforms ten downtown venues into interactive public art exhibits. Voters choose $$ winners from over 750 juried selections.
10.15: Opening evening festivities and crawls.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/146360425408274
Various Loop Venues, Downtown.
http://artloopopen.com
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Meals on Wheels Chicago Celebrity Chef Brunch (since 1989). Yearly. $100-350 6p.
Dozens of top local and national chefs prepare their specialties and personally serve them tableside to hundreds of mixing and mingling affluent and influential guests. Also silent and live auctions.
http://www.mealsonwheelschicago.org
Macy's, 312/744-2120, 111 N State. 7th Floor.
http://www.macys.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 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into a bar around 9:30p.
http://www.road-raves.org
Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn.
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Styx. All ages. $45+ 8p.
Performing "Pieces of Eight" and "Grand Illusion" in entirety, plus other classics.
http://styxworld.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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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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Massive Attack. 18+ $0+ 8:30p.
http://massiveattack.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.
"Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
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 2010.10.16:    ^
Bosses Day. Honor and be kind to bosses. Yearly.
http://www.hallmark.com
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Sweetest Day. 3rd Saturday in October Yearly.
Day to honor and be kind to one's sweetheart.
http://www.hallmark.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
10.16 Irish Chicago.
10.16 Greek Chicago.
10.16 Irish Chicago.
10.16 Greek Chicago.
10.23 Taste of the Neighborhoods.
10.23 The White City.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* Circus In The Parks. Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Sa 2+5p; Su 1+4p.
Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows.
http://circusintheparks.com
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland. S of Lawrence.
http://chaseparkplayground.org
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Gorillaz. All ages. $61-107+ 7:30p.
W/ N.E.R.D.
http://gorillaz.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Margaret Cho. 18+ $30-65+ 8p.
The "Cho Dependent" tour.
http://margaretcho.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
alues and history
10.16: Olympic Bid One Year Later - What We Should've Learned - Green Party Election Eve Open Candidates Forum.
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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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 3rd/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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Sunday 2010.10.17:    ^
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://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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* Glitter Guts Anniversary (since 2007). 21+ Free 6-10p.
Releasing a badass new t-shirt. Beer Courtesy Of Old Style; DJ Demchuk, art, giveaways, surprises, food, ridiculous shiznit, after-party.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/163601427000433
Black Market Caviar, 312/624-8893, 1945 W Chicago.
http://blackmarketcaviar.com
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Mary J Blige. All ages. $60-125+ 7:30p.
http://mjblige.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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 2010.10.18:    ^
Alaska Day. Yearly.
Commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867.
http://www.alaska.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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Tuesday 2010.10.19:    ^
* Return of the Stripping Dead. -Wednesday 18+ $25-35 9p-?a.
Truly bizarre; fetish & horror performances all night featuring Maya Sinstress and pals, Zombie Pin Ups beauty pageant, more, but no booze.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/100926133308655
Admiral Theater, 773/478-8111, 3940 W Lawrence.
http://admiralx.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 2010.10.20:    ^
Social Distortion. 18+ $35+ 7p.
http://socialdistortion.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2010.10.21:    ^
Spooky Bowlathon (since 1998). Yearly. All ages. $40+ 6:45-10p.
Halloween-themed fundraiser (benefits Alternatives Youth), flat price includes shoe rental, dinner and three hours of bowling for one. Also available raffle, and bar for 21+.
773/506-7474 http://alternativesyouth.org
Diversey River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
http://www.drbowl.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.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $10-15 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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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