2012.03.23 (wk769)
It's not bragging if you're awesome.
- RECOMMENDED:
- Movie: "The Hunger Games" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
..-Sa: Guerra: A Clown Play at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
..-Sa: Creative Chicago Expo at Chicago Cultural Center.
Ongoing: Eyes Without A Face at Stage 773.
Ongoing: Skating in the Sky at John Hancock.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Venus & Jupiter visible.
Fr: Robotics Competition at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: George Benson and Boney James at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: B.B.King at House of Blues.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Star Trek Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre (Fr).
Fr: DJ James Murphy at The Mid.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! at UIC Pavilion.
Sa-Su: Maple Syrup Festival at North Park Village Nature Center.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Back To The Grave at Lucky Number Grill.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: Fire Jam at Logan Square Monument.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Occupy the Bike Lane at Federal Reserve Bank.
Su: Andrew W.K at Riviera Theatre.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo-Tu: The Magnetic Fields at Vic Theatre.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: of Montreal at Metro.
We: Paradise Waits at Double Door.
We: Live Band Karaoke at Quenchers.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Triton Troupers Circus at Triton College.
Th: Festival of Flesh at Lucky Number Grill.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: "Future Bass" at SmartBar.
Movie: ^
- "The Hunger Games" now playing.
- Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, ...
http://thehungergamesmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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- Now playing.
- A Thousand Words, John Carter, Wanderlust, Journey 2, Safe House, Star Wars I 3D, Adventures of Tintin, Girl with Dragon Tattoo, We Bought a Zoo, Mission Impossible 4, Sherlock Holmes 2, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Young Adult, Shame, Hugo, The Muppets, ...
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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- * National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2012.03.31 Yearly.
- 2012: "Women's Education - Women's Empowerment"
http://www.nwhp.org
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- Guerra: A Clown Play. -Saturday All ages. $15 7:30p.
- A multilingual trio of clowns looks at war.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1149, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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- Creative Chicago Expo. -Saturday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-4p.
- 20+ workshops, 100+ vendors, 40+ consultants, top resources, services and expertise for all artists, arts businesses and organizations in dance, fashion, media, music, theater, visual, word, etc.
http://chicagoartistsresource.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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- Eyes Without A Face. Fr/Sa/Su -2012.04.01 All ages. $20-35 8p.
- A "Tap Dance Thriller" based on Les Yeux Sans Visage.
http://chicagotaptheatre.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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- Skating in the Sky. -2012.04.08 Yearly. All ages. $5 (+$15 observatory ticket?).
- Synthetic ice rink 1000' up.
John Hancock, 888-875-VIEW, 875 N Michigan.
http://360chicago.com
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- International Womens Art Open (since 1998). -2012.04.26 Yearly. We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
- Juried show of artwork in all media by women from the international community.
http://womanmade.org
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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- Venus & Jupiter visible. -2012.03.24 All ages. Free.
- Above where sun sets.
http://adlerplanetarium.org/investigate
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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 2012.03.23: ^
- * Robotics Competition (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-5:15p.
- Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-4p. Concludes Saturday.
http://www.illinoisfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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- George Benson and Boney James. All ages. $40-250 7:30p.
- http://georgebenson.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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- B.B.King. 21+ $85+ 8p.
- http://bbking.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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- Star Trek Burlesque. Fridays 21+ $20 9p.
- Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://www.GorillaTango.com
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- * DJ James Murphy. 21+ $20+ 10p-?a.
- W/ La Jesus & Mr Joshua.
http://cdsoundsystem.com
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.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 2012.03.24: ^
- *** ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 9a-4:30p.
- Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-3p.
http://www.illinoisfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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- Maple Syrup Festival. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-3p.
- "Bring the family to experience the entire maple syrup making process, from tapping the tree and collecting sap to boiling it down to syrup. Stroll the sugar bush, enjoy storytelling and live music, make a craft, and taste homemade syrup."
North Park Village Nature Center, 312/744-5472, 5801 N. Pulaski.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
- 03.24: Hops & Barley: Pubs & Micro-breweries, 11a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.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.
03.24: Many Masks in the Marketplace - reconfiguring products and messages in order to attract new customers.
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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- Back To The Grave. 18+ $5 10p-3a.
- "Club night devoted entirely to classic & current Goth, Deathrock & Post-Punk (no ebm) Expect great music, creepy decor, rowdy fun & a batcave vibe... DJs Scary Lady Sarah, William Faith and Dirt Nap."
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/223791697719396
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.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 2012.03.25: ^
- Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays -2012.04.15 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.
03.25: Bell'Italia.
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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- Fire Jam. All ages. Free 6-10p.
- For spinning, juggling, hooping, etc. Bring your toys.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/306734412726518
Logan Square Monument, 2450 W Logan Blvd. At Kedzie.
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- New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.
- May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Cleveland, American Dad, more.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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- * Occupy the Bike Lane. All ages. Free 7p.
- Occupy Chicago's spring training kick off tour of neighborhoods. Bring bells, horns, loud voices, bikes/boards/blades. Wear your signage.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/351718934866538
Federal Reserve Bank, 256 S LaSalle. At Jackson.
http://occupychi.org
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- Andrew W.K. 18+ $34+ 7:30p.
- 10 Anniversary Tour performing whole "I Get Wet" album.
http://andrewwk.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.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 2012.03.26: ^
- The Magnetic Fields. -Tuesday All ages. $37+ 2 shows. 7p.
- http://houseoftomorrow.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2012.03.27: ^
- 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 2012.03.28: ^
- of Montreal. All ages. $23 6:45p.
- http://ofmontreal.net
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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- Paradise Waits. 21+ $7 7:30p.
- Grateful Dead homage.
http://facebook.com/paradisewaits
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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- Live Band Karaoke. Last Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p.
- http://livebandkaraoke.com
Quenchers, 773/276-9730, 2401 N Western. At Fullerton.
http://quenchers.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 2012.03.29: ^
- 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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- * Triton Troupers Circus (since 1972). Yearly. All ages. 2hr $6 Sa 1p* and 7p, Th+Fr 7p.
- Annual local circus with true spirit and extraordinarily skilled performers in all classic specialties; acrobats, trapeze, juggling, wire, clowns, feats of strength, much more. No animal acts. Come early (doors open 1hr before show) for tickets and pre-show. Popcorn, drinks, candy available. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday matinee interpreted for hearing impaired, and pancake breakfast with the cast 8a-noon.
Triton College, 2001 5th Ave, River Grove. Robert M. Collins Center Gymnasium, 708/456-0300 x3383, 800-526-0844 TTY. East side of street, just North of North Avenue (64), just West of 1st Avenue (171). Near Maywood Park. From 294 take Irving Park (19) exit East to Des Plaines River Rd South (right) 2.3 miles to 5th. From 290 take exit 20 to 1st Ave North.
http://TritonTroupersCircus.com
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- Festival of Flesh. Last Thursdays 21+ $7 9p-2a.
- Burlesque, comedy, variety, sideshow acts, DJs, spirits. Shows at 10p+midnt.
http://tinyurl.com/cfn-fbff
Lucky Number Grill, 773/235-7761, 1931 N Milwaukee. 2nd Floor.
http://luckynumbergrill.com
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- "Hot Mess" Thursdays 21+ $3 booze. 9:45p-?a.
- Male dancers and the incredible magic of Tomas.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N. Clark, Andersonville.
http://atmospherebar.com
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- "Future Bass" Thursdays 21+ $5+ 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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