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2011.11.11 (week 750)

Occupy life!

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Immortals" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "J. Edgar" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
..-Su: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Multiple venues.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Ongoing: 21st Century Minimalism at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Star Trek Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre (Fr).
Fr: Make a wish.
Fr: Goes to 11 at Navy Pier.
Fr: Veterans Day at Ceremony in Soldier Field.
Fr: World Hoop Day.
..-Su: Windy City Con at Westin Lombard.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Cocktails & Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: The Fab Faux at Vic Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: Of The Doors at Congress Theatre.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Guns N' Roses at Allstate Arena.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY.
We: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "Frequencity" Release Party at Darkroom.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Great American Smokeout.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Critical Lass at Polish Triangle.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"Immortals" now playing.

Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, John Hurt, Stephen Dorff, Freida Pinto, Luke Evans, ...
http://immortalsmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"J. Edgar" now playing.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton, Gunner Wright, ...
http://jedgarmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

Harold & Kumar Christmas, Tower Heist, In Time, Puss in Boots, The Rum Diary, Johnny English Reborn, The Three Musketeers, The Thing, Real Steel, The Ides of March, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing:    ^

** Occupy Chicago.

Local presence of burgeoning nationwide movement for economic justice for the 99%.
http://OccupyChi.org
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
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Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2011.11.13 Yearly. Various times.

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues.
http://www.chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2011.11.24 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.

100s of performers, 100s of works.
http://dancechicago.com
Multiple venues.
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2011.11.13 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Fully Charged" All-New Red Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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21st Century Minimalism. -2011.12.22 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

"Bare Essentials" Ingrid Fassbender juried.
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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Star Trek Burlesque. Fridays 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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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 2011.11.11:    ^

Make a wish. 11/11/11 11:11:11.

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Goes to 11.

Lots of $11 and 11% off sales. Showing "Spinal Tap" at 11:11pm.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Veterans Day. Legal holiday in the U.S. Yearly.

Anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I in 1918. This day is also known as Armistice Day in Europe and Remembrance Day in Canada. Many offices closed Monday.
http://www.veteransview.com
Ceremony in Soldier Field, 312/235-7000, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr. 11am.
http://explorechicago.org
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World Hoop Day. Yearly. All ages. Free.

Bringing hoops to the underprivileged. "The simple hoop has positive physical and mental health benefits, stimulates imaginations, and enables feelings of pure joy and bliss."
http://worldhoopday.com
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Windy City Con (since 1974). -Sunday Yearly. $35-50.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy type convention. Many fine featured guests. Art, vendors, films, gaming, workshops, costume contests, room parties.
http://www.windycon.org
Westin Lombard, 630/719-8000, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Yorktown Center.
http://starwoodhotels.com
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* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.

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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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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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 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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* FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 9p-?a.

Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://www.thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo. Monthly. 21+ Free 11+9p.

"Fabulous Vaudezilla Vixens, our trademark swag bags, and more fun than the law should allow!"
http://vaudezilla.com
Lincoln Tap Room, 773/868-0060, 3010 N Lincoln.
http://lincolntaproom.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 2011.11.12:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

11.12: South Shore & Jackson Park Highlands.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.

Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://Bedno.com/bike/kid
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
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The Fab Faux. All ages. $45-125 7:30p.

Performing Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's.
http://thefabfaux.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
11.12: Creation Over Evolution.
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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* 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 2011.11.13:    ^

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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Of The Doors. All ages. $30-85 6:30p.

Ray Manzerek, Robby Krieger.
http://rayandrobby.com
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.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 2011.11.14:    ^

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 2011.11.15:    ^

Guns N' Roses. All ages. $40-80+ 9p.

http://gunsnroses.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com/calendar
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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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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 2011.11.16:    ^

**** ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY (since 1965). Yearly.

The prodigious brilliance behind this system and much more turns a year wiser. SCORPIOS RULE!!! Same age as Obama.
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* Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2011.11.27 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Fully Charged" All-New Red Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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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"Frequencity" Release Party. 21+ 10p-?a.

Local electro.
http://subvariant.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago Ave.
http://darkroombar.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 2011.11.17:    ^

Great American Smokeout (since 1977). 3rd Thursday in November Yearly.

Promoted by the American Cancer Society. Quit smoking, at least for the day.
877-YES-QUIT http://www.smokefreeyou.org
http://www.cancer.org
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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
Green Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
http://greeneyelounge.com
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Critical Lass. 3rd Thursdays All ages. Free 6p.

Monthly 5-8 mile bike ride exclusively for women/trans cyclists. Departs at 6:30, ends with a nosh.
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Polish Triangle, 1201 N Ashland. Division/Milwaukee.
http://www.thechainlink.org/group/criticallass
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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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