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2011.06.03 (week 727)

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Movie: "X-Men 5" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: "Abstractions" at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Lauryn Hill at Aragon Ballroom.
..-Sa: Glee Live! at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Sa: LaGrange Pet Parade.
Sa-Su: 57th Street Art Fair from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
Sa-Su: Printers Row Lit Fest at Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Q101 Jamboree at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Sa: SlutWalk Chicago at Thompson Center.
Sa-Su: "Do Division" fest.
Sa: Circus Cats at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: "Invention of Skin..." at Portage Theater.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Su: World Environment Day.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Bike Tour of Uptown at Chase Park.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: D-Day.
Mo: Phish night at Kinetic Playground.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Ohm.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We-Th: Shavuot.
We: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting at City Hall.
We: Panic at the Disco at Riviera Theatre.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Th: Bone Thugs N Harmony at Congress Theatre.
Th: The Beach Boys at Auditorium.
Th: Bruce Hornsby at House of Blues.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"X-Men: First Class" now playing.

James McAvoy, Laurence Belcher, Michael Fassbender, Bill Milner, Kevin Bacon, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, Beth Goddard, Morgan Lily, ...
http://x-menfirstclassmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Hangover 2, Midnight in Paris, Pirates 4, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2011.10.31 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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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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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 2011.06.03:    ^

First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.

DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
06.03: "Thirst"
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.
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://theflatironproject.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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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.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Lauryn Hill. All ages. $50+ 8p.

http://lauryn-hill.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Glee Live! -Saturday All ages. $50-90 8p.

http://gleetour.net
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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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 2011.06.04:    ^

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. -Sunday Yearly.

39 miles over 2 days.
http://walk.avonfoundation.org
Circuitous route through city.
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LaGrange Pet Parade (since 1947). Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30-11a.

Old and light-hearted parade includes participant's animals of all sorts.
http://www.lgpetparade.org
E Cossitt Ave at S LaGrange Rd, LaGrange.
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57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). -Sunday Yearly. Sa 11a-6p, Su 10a-5p.

Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine. Some very fine works, many ethnic.
773/493-3247 http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
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Printers Row Lit Fest (since 1985). Five tented blocks of literati. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free. 10a-6p.

Midwest's largest outdoor book festival. New, used and antiquarian goods from 170 vendors. Continuous signings by major authors. See site for details.
312/987-9896 http://chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrowlitfest
Dearborn from Congress to Polk.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

06.04: Pilsen & Little Village.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Q101 Jamboree. Yearly. All ages. $10-100 12p.

Main Stage: 30 Seconds to Mars, Seether, Papa Roach, Ed Kowalczyk from Live, Sum 41, Awolnation, Greek Fire, Anberlin. Cubby Bear Side Stage: Crash Kings, Bayside, more.
http://q101.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, I-80 and Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park. South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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* SlutWalk Chicago. All ages. Free 12-3p.

"March in support of education and against intolerance. Aims to combat the myth of 'the slut' and the culture of victim blaming"
South along Grant Park, ends with speakers+DJs at Daley Plaza.
Thompson Center, 312/814-3089, 100 W Randolph.
http://state.il.us/cms/1_jrtc
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"Do Division" fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 12-10p.

Local street faire, sidewalk sale, live music (by Empty Bottle), kid stuff, diverse chow, beer, chess, etc.
312/850-9390 http://www.do-divisionstreetfest.com
1851 W Division Ashland to Damen.
http://westtownchamber.org
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Circus Cats. All ages. $18 2p+4p.

Samantha Martin's amazing purr-forming Acro-Cats ride skateboards, roll barrels, ring bells, walk high wire, "rockcats" band, more!
http://circuscats.com
Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.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.
06.04: Afghanistan: Why America Better Stop Fighting There.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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"Invention of Skin..." 18+ $20 10p.

"Chicago's Sexiest Circus"
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/109600775788146
Portage Theater, 773/736-4050, 4050 N. Milwaukee.
http://www.hopetunnel.org/portage
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2011.09.03 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

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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Sunday 2011.06.05:    ^

World Environment Day. Reflect on global environmental concerns. Yearly.

Anniversary of first UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972.
http://www.un.org/events
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 1st 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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Bike Tour of Uptown. All ages. $10 1-5p.

Lee Diamond leads.
773/255-6347 http://bigshouldersrealty.com
Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland.
http://goo.gl/maps/2ac3
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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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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 2011.06.06:    ^

D-Day. Yearly.

Anniversary of 1944 Allied troops invasion of Normandy France.
http://gofrance.about.com/travel/gofrance/msubdday.htm
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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.
06.06: "5 Magazine" release party.
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.
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 2011.06.07:    ^

$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 2011.06.08:    ^

Shavuot. Jewish holiday. -2011.06.09 Yearly.

Commemorates the revelation of the Torah at Sinai. Date varies each year. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date and lasts two days.
http://chabad.org/holidays/Shavuot
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* Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. (MBAC). All ages. Free 3-4:45p.

Meeting of groups effecting Chicago bicycle legislation, safety and planning.
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1103.
http://bike2015plan.org
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Panic at the Disco. All ages. $25+ 6:45p.

http://panicatthedisco.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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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 2011.06.09:    ^

Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily.

06.09: 7:30p Chicago Children's Choir ($10 Series).
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served my Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Bone Thugs N Harmony. All ages. $18-80 7p.

http://bonethugsnharmony.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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The Beach Boys. All ages. $30-75 7:30p.

http://thebeachboys.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Bruce Hornsby. 17+ $35+ 8:30p.

W/ Noisemakers, Lubriphonic.
http://brucehornsby.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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