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2011.05.20 (week 725)

Play like you mean it.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Midnight in Paris" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean 4 now playing.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: "Abstractions" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Auditorium.
..-Fr: The Youth Spectacle at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
..-Sa: 500 Clown Trapped at Adventure Stage.
..-Su: LakeView Mayfest.
Fr: Death Cab For Cutie at Metro.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Tributosaurus at Park West.
Fr: Usher at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Urge Overkill at Bottom Lounge.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Armed Forces Day.
Sa: Start of Gemini.
Sa-Tu: National Restaurant Association show at McCormick.
Sa-Su: Great Parker Rummage Sale at Francis W. Parker School.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: Armin Van Buuren at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Su: Urban Assault Ride at Murphy's Bleachers.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Phish night at Kinetic Playground.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Ohm.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu-Th: Sweets & Snack Expo at McCormick Place.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys at Allstate Arena.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Festival of Flesh at Lucky Number Grill.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"Midnight in Paris" now playing.

Woody Allen w/ Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Carla Bruni, ...
http://sonyclassics.com/midnightinparis
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Pirates of the Caribbean 4.

"On Stranger Tides" w/ Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, ...
http://disney.go.com/pirates
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

Everything Must Go, The Beaver, Thor, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Water for Elephants, Your Highness, Hanna, Arthur, Born to Be Wild, Soul Surfer, Hop, Source Code, Super, Sucker Punch, Limitless, The Lincoln Lawyer, Battle: Los Angeles, Mars Needs Moms, Rango, Adjustment Bureau, Unknown, The King's Speech, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^

Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2011.09.30 Yearly.

Participate in any of many events. Helmet sale and Police auction, workshops and safety checks, lectures and clinics, neighborhood tours and family events, contests and stunt shows, parades and more!! Mayor's Office of Special Events, see site or call.
312/744-3315 http://www.bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2011.10.30 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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Ongoing:    ^

"Abstractions" -2011.06.30 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

http://sandraperlow.net
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. -Sunday All ages. $30-87 Various times.

http://www.alvinailey.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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The Youth Spectacle. -Friday All ages. $10-25 5:45-9p.

http://redmoon.org
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://www.naturemuseum.org
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500 Clown Trapped. -2011.05.21 All ages. $15-20 Various times.

"signature mix of high physicality, raw emotion, and powerful storytelling"
http://500clown.com
Adventure Stage, 773/342-4141, 1012 N Noble St.
http://adventurestage.org
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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 2011.05.20:    ^

LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $5 (donation) Fr 4-10p, Sa-Su 12-10p.

Food, music, merchants, major bands late, pet contest. Thousands attend, basic beer tents.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry.
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Death Cab For Cutie. All ages. $35 7:30p.

http://deathcabforcutie.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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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Advanced Group Skate. 1st/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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Tributosaurus. All ages. $25+ 8p.

Performing One Hit Wonders of the 80s.
http://ttp://tributosaurus.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Usher. $30-125+ 8p.

http://www.ushernow.com/
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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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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Urge Overkill. $20 9p.

http://urgeoverkill.com
Bottom Lounge, 312/666-6775, 1375 W Lake.
http://bottomlounge.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 2011.05.21:    ^

Armed Forces Day. 3rd Saturday in May Yearly.

Day to honor the U.S. combined armed forces.
Fest at Navy Pier with recruiters and demos and USO.
http://www.defenselink.mil/afd
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Start of Gemini. Astrological sign, the twins. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!). -Tuesday Yearly.

The other NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South buildings.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* Great Parker Rummage Sale. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free Sa 9a-4p, Su 10a-5p.

Francis W. Parker School, 773/353-3000, 330 W Webster.
http://fwparker.org
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

05.21: Little Italy.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 6-9:45p.

A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
05.21: The Fury vs Hell's Belles, Double Crossers vs Manic Attackers.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Armin Van Buuren. $60+ 8p.

http://arminvanbuuren.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.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.
05.21: American Indian Association of Illinois.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo. Monthly. 21+ Free 9p.

"American burlesque got its start right here in Chicago in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition." Vaudezilla keeps the tradition lively.
http://www.vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.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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Midnight Marauders ride. 3rd Saturdays 18+ Leaves after 11:30p-?a.

"Drinking club with a biking problem" Home after dawn.
http://thechainlink.org/group/midnightmarauders
Billy Goat Tavern, 312/222-1525, 430 N Michigan. Lower Hubbard.
http://billygoattavern.com
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Sunday 2011.05.22:    ^

* Urban Assault Ride. Yearly. All ages. $30-65 9a-5p.

New Belgium Brewing's funky adventure ride with mystery and checkpoints. Benefits West Town Bikes.
http://www.urbanassaultride.com/chicago
Murphy's Bleachers, 773/281-5356, 3655 N. Sheffield.
http://www.murphysbleachers.com
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.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 2011.05.23:    ^

Phish night. Mondays 21+ $? 8p.

2 sets, w/ The Vasoconstrictors.
http://tinyurl.com/fbkineticpg
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.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.
http://facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_170585836317260
Ohm, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.

"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
05.23: Summer Camp Send-Off Party.
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 2011.05.24:    ^

Sweets & Snack Expo (since 1884). National Confectioners Association. -Thursday Yearly. 9a-5p.

Candy industry or connected only.
703/790-5750 http://www.allcandyexpo.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. Lakeside Center.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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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 2011.05.25:    ^

New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys. All ages. $30-90+ 7:30p.

http://nkotbsb.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.

http://southparkstudios.com
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.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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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.

Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Thursday 2011.05.26:    ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last 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
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Festival of Flesh. Monthly. 21+ $7 9p-2a.

Burlesque, comedy, variety, sideshow acts, DJs, spirits. Shows at 10p+midnt.
http://facebook.com/arkhamnoiseproductions
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.com
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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 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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Notes:    ^

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2011.05.20