Bedno.com - 2010.12.03 (week 701)

2010.12.03 (week 701)

Let there be light!

RECOMMENDED:

..-Th: Hanukkah.
Ongoing: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Christkindl Market at Lincoln Square.
..-Tu: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: A Klingon Christmas Carol at Greenhouse Theater Center.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: "Mothers" and "Girl, Please!" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Super Mario Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theater.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Rock For Kids at Park West.
Fr: Terror in the Aisles at Portage Theater.
Fr: Miracle On State Street at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: "Fifth World" at Kinetic Playground.
Fr: Erykah Badu at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Usher at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Back To The Grave at Lucky Number Grill.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Santa Hustle 5K at Montrose Harbor.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse.
Sa: SantaCon at Starts at Congress Hotel Bar.
Sa: Santa Arrives at Navy Pier.
Sa: Bike Town Bash at Dank Haus.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Bill Maher at Star Plaza Theatre.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Aerial Dance.
Su: Cyclocross Championships at Montrose Harbor.
Su: Toys For Tots motorcycle parade at Dan Ryan Woods.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Pearl Harbor Day.
Tu: Indigo Girls at House of Blues.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: Steampunk Chicago Gaslight Sessions at The Charleston.
We: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting at Chicago City Hall.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Todd Rundgren's Johnson at Park West.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie: ^

Now playing.: Love and Other Drugs, Harry Potter 7, Morning Glory, Skyline, Unstoppable, 127 Hours, Due Date, Fair Game, For Colored Girls, Megamind, Monsters, Aftershock, The Social Network, Wall Street 2, You Again, Waiting for Superman, Resident Evil 4, The American, The Tillman Story , Going the Distance, The Winning Season, Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Hanukkah (aka Chanukah). A Jewish holiday, lasts eight days. -2010.12.09 Yearly.: Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.com
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Collected Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2011.01.03 Yearly. All ages. Free.: Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories.
http://bedno.com/winter
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Ice Skating. -2011.02.28 Yearly.: Wrigley Field; 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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Christkindl Market. -Sunday Yearly.: "Enjoy traditional German food, German beer and glogg, and entertainment under the Big Tent at Leland and Lincoln. Kids Tent with crafts and fun at Giddings Plaza"
Lincoln Square, 773/561-5535, 4700 N Lincoln. Western stop on brown line.
http://www.lincolnsquare.org
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Radio City Rockettes. -2010.12.07 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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A Klingon Christmas Carol. -2010.12.19 $32 Su 2:30p, Th,Fr,Mo 7:30p.: "Scrooge has no honor, nor any courage. Can three ghosts help him to become the true warrior he ought to be in time to save Tiny Tim from a horrible fate? Performed in the Original Klingon with English Supertitles, and narrative analysis from The Vulcan Institute of Cultural Anthropology."
http://cbtheatre.org
Greenhouse Theater Center, 773/404-7336, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
http://greenhousetheater.org
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2010.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.: 50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Winter Pageant. -2011.01.02 Yearly. All ages. $0-20 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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Winter Wonderfest. -2011.01.02 Yearly. All ages. $10-17+ Hours vary.: Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village.
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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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2011.01.03 Yearly. All ages.: * A Christmas Carol: 11.19-12.31 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.10-26 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com
* Breakfast with Santa: for 94th floor visitors, certain December days/times. "Skating in the Sky" (synthetic ice rink 1000' up) opens 2011.01. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.18-01.09 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.26-01.02 Over a million lights, certain dates/times, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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"Mothers" and "Girl, Please!" -2010.12.23 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Juried art shows by women.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Super Mario Burlesque. -2010.12.19 18+ $15. Various times.: Sexy burlesque romp send-up of the famous video games. Bring tips to unlock the alternate ending.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/138796979506196
Gorilla Tango Theater, 1919 N Milwaukee Ave.
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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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First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.: DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
12.03: "Holidaze"
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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Rock For Kids (since 1989). Charity auction. Yearly. All ages. $25-75 7p.: http://rockforkids.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://parkwestchicago.com
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Terror in the Aisles (since 2004). Yearly. $10-12 7p.: Movieside & Rue Morgue Magazine Present. Trailer Trash (Vintage Horror Trailers) 7:30, Day of the Dead (25th Anniversary (Gary Klar (Steele) & Lori Cardille (Sarah) in Person!) 8pm, Black Death (Midwest Premiere - By the Director of Severance!) 10pm, If A Tree Falls (Huge hit at Fantastic Fest, with guests) Midnight. Plus shorts, dealers, prizes, more.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/120161758042482
Portage Theater, 4050 N Milwaukee Ave.
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Miracle On State Street (since 1999). Yearly. All ages. $55-75 7:30p.: Maroon 5, Ingrid Michaelson, Ryan Star.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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"Fifth World" 21+ $? 8p.: "[T]rying to jump start the evolution of a global consciousness through the use of vibrations, sacred geometry, ancient knowledge, psychedelic shamanistic experience and thought provoking lyrics."
http://fifthworldmusic.com
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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Erykah Badu. $45-62+ 8p.: http://erykahbadu.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Usher. All ages. $30-125 8p.: http://usherworld.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.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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Back To The Grave. 18+ $5 10p.: Club night devoted *entirely* to classic & current Goth, Deathrock & Post-Punk (no ebm) Expect great music, creepy decor, rowdy fun & a batcave vibe... DJs Scary Lady Sarah, William Faith and Dirt Nap."
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/119990298064975
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
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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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 2010.12.04: ^

Santa Hustle 5K. Yearly. $45 9a.: Several thousand registered. After party at Cubby Bear.
http://santahustle.com
Montrose Harbor, 4400 N Lake Shore Drive.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 12.04: Chicago's Magnificent Churches.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale (since 2006). -Sunday All ages. Free 11a-7p.: Over 150 of today's finest indie-craft talents setting up for holiday shoppers sure to find something.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/112432468822563
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7559, 1419 W. Blackhawk.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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* SantaCon. Yearly. 21+ Free 1p-?a.: When you ponder the idea of the Jolly One, elves and chubbiness come to mind, but Billy Bob Thorton in Bad Santa also pops up. Because we need a lot of booze to assuage the demands of the holidays, promoter Santa Tom has arranged Chicago's best Christmas event. Its about getting people together, letting your guard down and laughing at yourself and having a great time. Anyone can participate as long as they dress up in Santa regalia. Travels a spontaneous route through the Loop and up to Rush and Division, spreading cheer and imbibing along the way.
http://www.santaconchicago.com
Starts at Congress Hotel Bar, 312/427-3800, 520 S Michigan Ave. Congress Pkwy at Michigan Ave.
http://www.congressplazahotel.com
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Santa Arrives. Yearly. All ages. Free 6p.: Welcome Santa and the Mrs and elves. Also fireworks, performers, caroling...
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. At the Grand Staircase. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Bike Town Bash. Yearly. Ages? $35-60 Sells out. 7-11p.: "Set your clock to 1985 and grab your skinny tie, big hair and tight-rolled acid-washed jeans for the coolest party of the year!"
http://activetrans.org
Dank Haus, 773/561-9181, 4740 N Western. At Lawrence.
http://dankhaus.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
12.04: The Cuban Missle Crisis: What Really Happened + Why JFK's Presidency Was Going to End in Scandal.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Bill Maher. $40 9p.: http://billmaher.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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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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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.: Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out.
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Sunday 2010.12.05: ^

Cyclocross Championships. Ages? $? 8:30a-4p.: http://chicrosscup.com
Montrose Harbor, 4400 N Lake Shore Drive.
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Toys For Tots motorcycle parade (since 1978). 1st Sunday in December Yearly. All ages. Bring a toy. 9:30a.: World's largest, drawing over 20000 participants! Many biker Santas. Assembly begins hours earlier.
Dan Ryan Woods, 83rd and Western. Travels all the way North to Foster.
http://www.chicagolandtft.org
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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 2010.12.06: ^

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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2010.12.07: ^

Pearl Harbor Day (since 1941). Yearly.: Remembers Japanese surprise attack which brought the U.S. into WW II. Almost 2400 Americans were killed and 1300 injured, 18 ships and 200 aircraft destroyed.
http://www.execpc.com/~dschaaf/mainmenu.html
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Indigo Girls. 17+ $38+ Doors 7p.: "Holly Happy Days Celebration with full band and special guests Shawn Mullins and Chely Wright"
http://indigogirls.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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Steampunk Chicago Gaslight Sessions. 1st/3rd Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Local producers and DJs explore the sounds of yesterday TODAY. Featuring neo-swing, gypsy, new vaudeville-cabaret, circus music, klezmer, etc.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/154672334577795
The Charleston, 773/489-4757, 2076 N. Hoyne Ave.
http://charlestonchicago.com
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Wednesday 2010.12.08: ^

Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. All ages. Free 3-4:45p.: W/ CDOT/Ben Gomberg.
http://www.bike2015plan.org/mbac
Chicago City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1103.
http://www.thechainlink.org
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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 2010.12.09: ^

Todd Rundgren's Johnson. $40 7:30p.: Theatrically performing "A Wizard, A True Star" with Kasim Sulton, Prairie Prince, Jesse Gress.
http://tr-i.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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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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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