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2011.02.25 (week 713)

Become who you are.

RECOMMENDED:

..-Mo: Black History Month.
..-Mo: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium.
Ongoing: "Lost and Found: A Recycled Circus" at The Actors Gymnasium.
..-Su: International Kennel Club Dog Show at McCormick Place.
..-Sa: HAMLETMACHINE at Trap Door Theatre.
..-Sa: Bicycle Film Festival at Viaduct Theater.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Winter Meltdown! West Town Bikes Fundraiser at Empty Bottle.
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: Chicago Cycle Swap at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: Hustle Up The Hancock at John Hancock Building.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: Welcome to Hell Tour at House of Blues.
Su: Academy Awards on ABC.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Lady Gaga at United Center.
Mo: Freak Boutique at The Mid.
Mo: Booty Movement Coalition at Martyrs'.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: National Women's History Month.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: Magic Chicago at City Lit Theater.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland.
Th: The Pogues at Congress Theatre.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Shimmer" at Late Bar.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

Now playing.

Unknown, The King's Speech, No Strings Attached, The Company Men, Barney's Version, The Dilemma, The Green Hornet, Season of the Witch, Gulliver's Travels, Little Fockers, True Grit, How Do You Know, TRON 2, Chronicle, The Fighter, Garden of Eden, The Tourist, Love and Other Drugs, Harry Potter 7, Morning Glory, Skyline, Unstoppable, 127 Hours, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^

Black History Month (since 1926). -2011.02.28 Yearly.

February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -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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Joffrey Ballet. -2011.02.27 All ages. $$.

"The Merry Widow"
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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"Lost and Found: A Recycled Circus" -2011.03.13 All ages. $10-15 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 3p.

A collaborative new work by an amazing team of designers and performers, explores the world of second-hand treasure. Cast-off junk and characters are saved and given thrilling new life. Features aerial acrobatics, live music, and magical, found-object invention.
The Actors Gymnasium, 773/764-2896, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://www.actorsgymnasium.com/
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International Kennel Club Dog Show (since 1862). Thousands of dogs, hundreds of vendors. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3-20 8a-5p.

773/237-5100 http://www.ikcdogshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North building.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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HAMLETMACHINE. -2011.02.26 $20 Th-Sa 8p.

Heiner Muller's seminal postmodernist meditation on the decay of an individual's national pride.
Trap Door Theatre, 773/384-0494, 1655 W. Cortland.
http://trapdoortheatre.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 2011.02.25:    ^

* Bicycle Film Festival (since 2001). -Saturday Yearly. Ages? $10-27.

Fr: Bike Movies 7p. GOLDSPRINTS party 10p.
Sa: Bike Movies 5p. AFTER PARTY at Darkroom 2211 W Chicago.
http://bicyclefilmfestival.com
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.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.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.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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* Winter Meltdown! West Town Bikes Fundraiser. 21+ $10 8p-12a.

Fat Tire and New Belgium drink specials. Bike quiz. Music: Balkan-brass party starters Black Bear Combo! Throw-back acid-blues rockers the Velcro Lewis Group! And local psychedelic mind-melters Rabble Rabble!
http://westtownbikes.org/
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.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/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2011.02.26:    ^

* Chicago Cycle Swap. All ages. $0-10 10a-5p.

Vendors, presentations, display/trial/exhibit areas.
http://www.activetrans.org/swap
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7559, 1419 W. Blackhawk.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
02.26: Bailing Out the People Instead of the Banks, Constitutionally.
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. 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 2011.02.27:    ^

Hustle Up The Hancock (since 1998). Pledged 94 floor (1632 stairs, 1000 vertical feet) climb. Last Sunday in February Yearly. All ages. $30-50 6:30a.

Benefits American Lung Association. Well managed event with thousands of runners.
http://www.lungchicago.org/
John Hancock Building, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan. Assemble in concourse area.
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
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Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays -2011.04.03 All ages. Free 12-5p.

Honoring Chicago's immigrant communities and rich diversity with this first-ever performance series. Lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, and local vendors selling folk arts.
02.27: St. Patrick's Kick-off.
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Welcome to Hell Tour. All ages. $18+ 5p.

Deathcore w/ Whitechapel, The Acacia Strain, Veil Of Maya, Chelsea Grin and I Declare War.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Academy Awards (since 1929). Yearly. All ages. Free. 7p.

E! usually runs an eight hour pre-show. Various viewing parties around town. Watch free at Brew&View.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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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 2011.02.28:    ^

Lady Gaga. All ages. $50-175 8p.

http://ladygaga.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Freak Boutique. Monthly. 21+ $5+ 9p-4a.

Swing Shift, React, House Arrest, Deaf Zoo, Audio 1, tons of DJs, burlesque and circus performers present a new house music weekly. "Anything goes In The Big Top" at "Chicago's Newest Superclub"
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/131094766957220
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 9p.

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://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2011.03.01:    ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2011.03.31 Yearly.

2011: "Our History is Our Strength"
http://www.nwhp.org
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$1 drinks. Tuesdays 21+ 7p-2a.

LGBTABPH friendly, great tunez.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N Clark.
http://atmospherebar.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 2011.03.02:    ^

* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $15+ 10p+7p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
03.02: Becomes The Bee Gees.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.

Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians.
03.02: Eric Jones, Keith Fields, James Sanden.
773/334-4192 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.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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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.

Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.03.03:    ^

The Pogues. All ages. $40-100 6:30p.

W/ Titus andronicus.
http://pogues.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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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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"Shimmer" 1st Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins an evening devoted to shoegaze, dreampop, psych, drone, space rock, nugaze, electrogaze & chillwave music.
http://AmericanGothicProd.com
Late Bar, 773/267-5283, 3534 W Belmont Ave.
http://LateBarChicago.com
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Drum&Bass night. 1st Thursdays 21+ $0 10p-4a.

03.03: MIA Drum and Bass showcase with DJs Dave Owen, Alfonz De La Mota, Dioptrics, J Cross, Krsp, Gizzmo; Mcs Phase, Rifle, Tae, Fonz.
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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2011.02.25