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2011.09.16 (week 742)

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Movie: "I Don't Know How She Does It" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
..-Su: Jupiter visible near moon.
..-Su: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Sa: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Th: World Music Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: The Other Dance Festival at Hamlin Park Fieldhouse.
Ongoing: Star Trek Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Ongoing: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Fr: Berghoff Oktoberfest at Federal Plaza.
Fr: Mexican Independence Day.
Fr: Stepfamily Day.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Advanced Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
..-Sa: Erasure at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: LTJ Bukem at Metro.
Fr: Superstars of Burlesque at Park West.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Citizenship Day.
Sa: Inline skating lessons at Oak St. Beach.
Sa-Su: Circus In The Parks at Welles Park.
Sa: "Art On Track" at Downtown CTA stations.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Sa: Midnight Marauders ride at Billy Goat Tavern.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: North Shore Century ride at Dawes Park.
Su: Vintage Bizzare at Congress Theatre.
Su: "Uproar Fest" at FMWB Ampitheatre.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Tribute to Schoolhouse Rock at Old Town School of Folk Music.
Su: Lindsey Buckingham at Vic Theatre.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Ohm.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: International Day of Peace at Observances locally:
We: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
We: Ani DiFranco at Vic Theatre.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: World Carfree Day.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"I Don't Know How She Does It" now playing.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer, Greg Kinnear, Christina Hendricks, Seth Meyers, Olivia Munn, Jane Curtin,
http://howshedoesitmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Apollo 18, Colombiana, Our Idiot Brother, Conan the Barbarian, Spy Kids 4, Planet of the Apes Rise, The Change-Up, Attack the Block, Cowboys & Aliens, The Smurfs, Captain America, Winnie the Pooh, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^

Jupiter visible near moon. -Sunday.

http://earthsky.org
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2011.09.18 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p.

Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/SummerDance/
Grant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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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:    ^

World Music Festival (since 1999). -2011.09.22 Yearly.

Different international musical acts nightly all day at numerous music venues and major cultural facilities.
312/742-1938 http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
Various locations.
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The Other Dance Festival (since 2002). Fr/Th -2011.09.30 Yearly. $12-35.

Over a dozen small Chicago dance companies showcase their works.
773/880-5402 http://chicagomovingcompany.org/otherfest.html
Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 312/742-7785, 3035 N Hoyne. Barry at Damen.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Star Trek Burlesque. Fridays -2011.10.28 21+ $20 9:30p.

Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. $20-45 4hr 10a.

.09.17: Chinatown & Greek Town
.09.17: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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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 2011.09.16:    ^

Berghoff Oktoberfest (since 1987). "The Wurst Party of the Year" Yearly. Free 11a-9p.

Brats, beer, and bands.
312/427-3170 http://theberghoff.com
Federal Plaza, 220 S Dearborn. At Adams.
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Mexican Independence Day. Yearly.

Commemorates the call for independence from Spain in 1821.
http://www.mexico.com
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Stepfamily Day (since 1997). Yearly.

http://www.happystepfamilyday.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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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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Erasure. -Saturday Ages? $35-100 2 nites. 8p-2a.

http://erasureinfo.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 10:30p+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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LTJ Bukem. 18+ $16+ 10p.

W/ Place 42, Stunna, Riverman. In SmartBar: Danny The Wildchild & MC ?, Alfonz De La Mota, Kode X, J Cross, Dioptrics, Mc Phase.
http://goodlooking.org
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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Superstars of Burlesque. 21+ $25 10p.

"Studio L'amour presents the most ambitious and spectacular burlesque show ever to hit Chicago."
http://www.superstarsofburlesque.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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"Nexus 6" 3rd Fridays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

"Kinetic" DJs spin EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and special requests.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.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 2011.09.17:    ^

Citizenship Day (since 1952). Yearly.

Day established by Congress to give recognition to people who became American citizens in the preceding year.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
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Stopping Lessons by Chicago Skate Patrol. Saturdays All ages. Free 12-3p.

Certified volunteers teach stopping and other basics. Look for red shirts.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Oak Street Beach
http://www.nsp-chicago.org
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* Circus In The Parks. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Sa 2+5p, Su 1+4p.

Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just four exciting shows. Also other weeks in other parks.
http://circusintheparks.com
Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside. West field near Western. South of Brown line Western stop.
http://friendsofwellesparkplaylot.com
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* "Art On Track" Yearly. All ages. $5-10 5-10p.

"A mobile art experience aboard an eight-car CTA train, which circles the Chicago loop for a day-long celebration of fine arts culture."
http://artontrack.com
Downtown CTA stations., Adams and Wabash. Also Washington and Wells.
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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.
09.17: Holistic Health Practice - "The One Command" Process.
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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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2011.10.29 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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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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 12-5a.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Skinprov. Saturdays 18+ $7 12a.

All male clothing reduced comedy.
Annoyance Theatre and Bar, 773/561-4665, 4830 N. Broadway.
http://annoyanceproductions.com
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Sunday 2011.09.18:    ^

North Shore Century ride (since 1985). Yearly. All ages. $17-25 6a-7p.

Evanston Bike Club "incredibly scenic biking... tranquil tree-lined streets... refreshing lake breezes." Uses cue sheets and painted street markings. Five distance options from 25-100 miles.
http://evanstonbikeclub.org/nsc
Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road.
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Vintage Bizzare. All ages. Free 11a-6p.

70 + vendors, DJs, Glitter Guts photo booth, cocktails and beer.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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"Uproar Fest" Yearly. All ages. $20-100 2p.

Rockstar Energy Drink presents Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Sevendust, more.
http://rockstaruproar.com
FMWB Ampitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.

Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://nirarocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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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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Tribute to Schoolhouse Rock. All ages. $12 3p.

Old Town School of Folk Music, 773/728-6000, 4544 N Lincoln. Between Lawrence & Montrose.
http://www.oldtownschool.org
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Lindsey Buckingham. All ages. $54 7:30p.

http://lindseybuckingham.com/
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2011.09.19:    ^

Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly. 10a-1p.

http://talklikeapirate.com
http://bedno.com/drizzle/pirate/webapp.htm
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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.
Ohm, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North. Wicker Park.
http://tinyurl.com/fbboomboomroom
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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 2011.09.20:    ^

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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The Deep End. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

"Explores the deeper side of dance music."
Morseland Restaurant, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Wednesday 2011.09.21:    ^

* International Day of Peace (since 1982). Yearly.

United Nations global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
http://internationaldayofpeace.org
Observances locally:
http://buildthepeace.org
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2011.10.16 Yearly. All ages. $18-40 Various times.

Ringmasta and at least a dozen acts!
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Washington Park, 5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Ani DiFranco. All ages. $40+ 7:30p.

http://anidifranco.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2011.09.22:    ^

** World Carfree Day (since 1997). Yearly. All ages. Free 5:30p.

Promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture.
http://worldcarfree.net/wcfd
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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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2011.09.16