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2010.12.10 (week 702)

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RECOMMENDED:

Movie: Chronicles of Narnia 3 now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Fighter" now playing somewhere.
Movie: "Garden of Eden" now playing somewhere.
Movie: "The Tourist" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
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.
..-Su: Gem and Jewelry Show in Rosemont.
Ongoing: Alien Queen at Circuit.
Ongoing: Super Mario Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theater.
Fr: Human Rights Day.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Gapers Block Holiday Party at Black Rock.
Fr: Brrr-lesque at Martyrs'.
Fr: Cocktails & Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Brass and Drum dance party at Viaduct Theater.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Zombies on Ice at Millennium Park skate rink.
Sa-We: Q101's Twisted at House of Blues.
Sa: Jingle Bash at Allstate Arena.
Sa: Dweezil plays Frank at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Funkadesi and DJ Warp at Martyrs'.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: "Electronic Revival Pre-show" at Neo.
Su: Fiesta de Guadalupe.
Su: Rudolph Ramble 8K run.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Horrible Holiday Sweater ride at Daley Plaza.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: A John Waters Christmas at Harris Theater.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: The Magic Cabaret at Greenhouse Theater.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at evilOlive.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" now playing.

Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, Gary Sweet, ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia_(film_series)
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Fighter" now playing.

Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, ...
http://thefightermovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Garden of Eden" now playing.

Posthumous Hemingway romantic intrigue w/ Jack Huston, Mena Suvari, Caterina Murino, ...
http://www.roadsideattractions.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Tourist" now playing.

ohnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/thetourist
Theaters Everywhere.
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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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Seasonal:    ^

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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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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Ongoing:    ^

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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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International Gem and Jewelry Show. Well known annual, great deals. -Sunday Yearly. Ages 8+ $8+ Fr noon-6p, Sa 10a-6p, Su 11a-5p.

301/294-1640 http://www.intergem.com
Donald Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2220, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com
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Alien Queen. -2010.12.18 21+ $25 7:30p.

"A Sci-Fi Rock ParOdyssey. Scooty & JoJo unleash their outrageous nightclub spectacle just in time for the holidays! Audacious parody of Hollywood's most terrifying sci-fi franchise, complete with enormous alien puppets, a multi-talented genderbending cast, a laser light show, and a four-piece rock band covering the legendary songs of Queen!"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/143225149063077
Circuit, 773/325-2233, 3641 N Halsted.
http://www.circuitclub.com
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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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Friday 2010.12.10:    ^

Human Rights Day (since 1948). Yearly.

U.N. issued Universal Declaration of Human Rights on this day.
http://www.viscom.ohiou.edu/amnesty/UDHR.html
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* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves before 6:30p.

THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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Gapers Block Holiday Party. 21+ Free 7-10p.

"Free Metropolitan and Goose Island beer (while it lasts), sponsored by Scared Panda, lots of free swag, and a roaring fire in the fireplace to help warm you up."
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/165603170143728
Black Rock, 773/348-4044, 3614 N. Damen.
http://blackrockbar.com
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Brrr-lesque. 21+ $15-20 8p.

The Studio L'amour Winter Student Showcase.
http://michellelamour.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Cocktails & Clay. 2nd Fridays 18+ $15 suggested donation. 8p-12a.

Late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time. 45 minute studio sessions, live DJ, drink specials.
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell Ave.
http://hydeparkart.org
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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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Brass and Drum dance party. Ages? 9:30p-2a.

"Environmental Encroachment and Black Bear Combo bring their unique live music and movement spectacles. Room for hooping, poi, puppetry, and others kinds of interactive spontaneous play. Funds go directly to the split-lip, callous-fingered mobile musicians!"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/178553125503548
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://viaducttheater.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 2010.12.11:    ^

* Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.

Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
12.11: ELF Rampage!
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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* Zombies on Ice (since 2008). Yearly. All ages. 2:30-6p.

"No dripping gore or blood please"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/143230552395308
Millennium Park skate rink, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Q101's Twisted (since 1994). -Wednesday Yearly. 17+ $30+ Sells out. 5p.

Over a dozen major bands over five days.
http://q101.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Jingle Bash. Yearly. All ages. $20-125 6p.

B96 presents Justin Bieber, Pitbull, ...
http://b96.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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* Dweezil plays Frank. All ages. $13-60 Doors 7p.

http://zappa.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.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://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.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
12.11: Personal Ethics - Philosophy Prof Bob Lichtenbert.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* Funkadesi and DJ Warp. 21+ $15 9:30p.

http://funkadesi.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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"Electronic Revival Pre-show" 21+ $? 10p-4a.

DJ Acucrack, Cyanotic, Alien Crush, Jeff Moyer, ...
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/133426343381397
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Sunday 2010.12.12:    ^

Fiesta de Guadalupe. Yearly.

Commemorates appearance of virgin Mary to an Indian boy in 1531.
http://christianity.about.com
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Rudolph Ramble 8K run (since 2000). USATF certified. Yearly. $20+ 9a.

Includes goodies and sweathshirt. Collects 1000+ toys.
http://rudolphramble.com
773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
http://caprievents.com
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.

Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Horrible Holiday Sweater ride. Yearly. All ages. Free 3-6p.

Wear your most ironic ugly sweater. Start with a steaming hot mug of joy at Kristkindl. Then ride for more bone warming beverages. Observe BikeWinter.org protocols, then wear sweater on outside. May cancel if temps beow 15F.
http://thechainlink.org/events/horrible-holiday-sweater-ride
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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Carnal. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.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 2010.12.13:    ^

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 2010.12.14:    ^

A John Waters Christmas. $60-75 7:30p.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0000691
Harris Theater, 312/334-7777, 205 E Randolph. Millennium Park.
http://harristheaterchicago.org
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.

"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2010.12.15:    ^

The Magic Cabaret. Wednesdays. 18+ $20 7:30p.

"In the Golden Age of Magic, during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Chicago was a major center for magic. Great magicians gathered here to amaze audiences in theaters and parlors, nightclubs and showrooms, restaurants and bars throughout the city. The Magic Cabaret reawakens the Chicago magic tradition and brings it to modern audiences eager for mystery and wonder!"
http://davidparr.magicbydesign.com/cabaret/
Greenhouse Theater, 773/404-7336, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. Downstairs.
http://greenhousetheater.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 2010.12.16:    ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. 3rd Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.

Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by "CHIRP" DJs.
http://atomicsketch.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $0-12 10p-4a.

12.16: "Subfix" Abstract Science and Fresh-kid.com present DJs Emalkay, Mark Instinct, Searchl1te vs Whoa-B.
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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Notes:    ^

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2010.12.10