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2012.04.13 (wk772)

There is no try.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Three Stooges" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Latino Film Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Sa: Passover.
..-Su: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Auditorium.
..-Su: CIMMfest at Various venues and times.
Ongoing: Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Fr: Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
..-Su: Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place.
..-Su: Chicago Tattoo Convention at Crowne Plaza O'Hare.
Fr: Mastodon / Opeth at Riviera Theatre.
Ongoing: I CAN DO THAT at Variable Space.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
..-Sa: Creed at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: Jeekoos' Underground Birthday at Katacombs.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: AmeriCheer Great Lakes Championship at Navy Pier, Festival Hall.
Sa-Su: CHIRP Record Fair at Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Fun at Vic Theatre.
Sa: Gearbox Fantastique at Reggie's.
Sa: Ukulele Cabaret at Silvie's Lounge.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Hairbanger's Ball at Cubby Bear.
Sa-Su: Bassnectar at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Kid A at Abbey Pub.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Personal income tax due.
Mo-Tu: Death Cab For Cutie at Chicago Theatre.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: The Fray at Riviera Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Environmental Encroachment at Martyrs'.
We: South Park new episode on COM.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Hugo Awards at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.
Th-Sa: This Must Be the Band at Martyrs'.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.
Movie:    ^
"The Three Stooges" now playing.
Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jane Lynch, Sofia Vergara, ...
http://us.imdb.com/nowplaying
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Latino Film Festival (since 1985). Over 100 screenings. -2012.04.26 Yearly. All ages. $10+ Various times.
http://latinoculturalcenter.org
Various locations.
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Now playing.
American Reunion, Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Hunger Games, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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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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Passover. A most important Jewish festival. -2012.04.14 Yearly. Sunset to sunset.
Commemorates the freeing of Israel from Egyptian slavery in the 13th century BC. Observed for one week with no leavened breads (Matzo) and no work on the first and last days. Celebrated the first two days with Seder festal meals. The symbols are explained and the Exodus story is retold through readings of the Haggadah. Date varies widely each year. See the 1956 masterpiece "Ten Commandments" starring Charleton Heston.
http://chabad.org/holidays/passover
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. -Sunday All ages. $30-90+ Various times.
http://www.alvinailey.org
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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CIMMfest (since 2009). -Sunday.
"Chicago International Movies & Music Festival - a four day showcase of outstanding films, energetic concerts, visually stunning VJ/DJ sets, lively Q&A's, daring live score performances - anything showing what movies and music mean to each other."
http://cimmfest.org
Various venues and times.
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Bikes! The Green Revolution" -2012.09.09.
Explores American bicycle culture, styles, history, and why they are the way of the future.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 773/755-5100, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Northwest corner of Fullerton Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
http://naturemuseum.org
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sa/Su -2012.10.28 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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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 2012.04.13:    ^
Thomas Jefferson's birthday (1743-1826). Declaration of Independence author and two term president (1801-1809). Yearly.
Also an accomplished architect.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/tj3.html
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Comic and Entertainment Expo. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $$.
Dozen of special guests.
http://c2e2.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://mccormickplace.com/calendar.html
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* Chicago Tattoo Convention (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $20-40 Fr 2p-midnt, Sa noon-midnt, Su 12-8p.
Many vendors, artists, and judged shows.
800/541-8239 http://tattooedkingpin.com
Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 847/671-6350, 5440 N River Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.chi-ohare.holiday-inn.com
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Mastodon / Opeth. All ages. $35+ 7p.
http://opeth.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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I CAN DO THAT. -2012.04.27 All ages. 7-10p.
Interactive art show where viewers improve or replicate displayed works.
http://artistsonthelam.blogspot.com
Variable Space, 1564 N Damen. Milwaukee/North, Wicker Park, near Damen Blue line.
http://facebook.com/variablespace
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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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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Creed. -Saturday All ages. $32-75+ 8p.
Performing entire albums.
http://creed.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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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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Jeekoos' Underground Birthday. 21+ $5 10p-4a.
W/ DJs Radiohiro and Searchl1te. Capacity 100.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/262614610486930
Katacombs, 312/291-9584, 1909 N Lincoln Ave.
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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 2012.04.14:    ^
AmeriCheer Great Lakes Championship. Yearly. All ages. $8-12 10a-7p.
Stepping stone to competing at Nationals at Walt Disney World.
http://www.americheer.com.
Navy Pier, Festival Hall, 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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* CHIRP Record Fair (since 2003). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-10 10a-5p.
Benefits Chicago Independent Radio Project, WLUW, others. Sizable rooms of CD and LP sales. Also crafts, snax, DJs, bands, workshops, hipsters.
http://chicagoindependentradioproject.org/recordfair
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union, 1340 W Washington Blvd. New location, across Union Park from Green line Ashland/Lake stop.
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
Sa 04.14: Hops & Barley: Pubs & Micro-breweries, 11a.
Sa 04.21: Hyde Park & Kenwood, 10a.
Sa 04.21: Taste of Albany Park, 10a.
Sa 04.28: Beverly, 10a.
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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Fun. The band. All ages. Sold out? 7:30p.
http://ournameisfun.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Gearbox Fantastique. 18+ $20-40 8p-?a.
Squidling Brothers Circus presents various steampunk extreme sideshow acts.
http://steampunkchicago.com
Reggie's, 312/949-0120, 2109 S State St. CTA Red Line to Cermak/Chinatown stop.
http://www.reggieslive.com
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Ukulele Cabaret. Ages? Free 8p-12a.
Open Ukulele mic for songs on the theme of family.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/249692521791633
Silvie's Lounge, 773/871-6239, 1902 W Irving Park Rd. At Wolcott.
http://silvieslounge.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.
04.14: The Imminent Collapse of the World Economy, and What You Can and Cannot Do About It.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Hairbanger's Ball. 21+ $7 9p.
"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence. Classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://hairbangersball.com
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
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Bassnectar. -Sunday 17+ 2 nites, sold out. 9p.
"Vava Voom" tour w/ Vibesquad.
http://bassnectar.net
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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Kid A. Radiohead tribute. 21+ $10 9:30p.
http://kida.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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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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 2012.04.15:    ^
Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays 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.
04.15: Germania.
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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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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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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"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 2012.04.16:    ^
Personal income tax due. Yearly.
Instituted in the 16th amendment (1913). Withholding was later introduced to fund World War II.
Fed: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov
State: http://www.revenue.state.il.us
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Death Cab For Cutie. -Tuesday $30-50+ 2 nites 7:30p.
Featuring Magik*Magik Orchestra.
http://deathcabforcutie.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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 2012.04.17:    ^
The Fray. All ages. $? 7:30p.
W/ Jessie Baylin.
http://thefray.net
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.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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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 2012.04.18:    ^
Environmental Encroachment. 21+ $10 8p.
W/ Low End Theory, MC Sparkplug.
http://encroach.net
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays -2012.04.25 All ages. Free 9p.
COM. On cable.
http://www.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 2012.04.19:    ^
Hugo Awards (since 1965). Yearly. $$ 6-11p.
Honoring the Best in Television. Celebrity hosted.
http://cinemachicago.org/hugo_tv_awards
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr.
http://radissonblu.com/aquahotel-chicago
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This Must Be the Band. -Saturday 21+ $15 9p.
Talking Heads tribute band.
http://thismustbetheband.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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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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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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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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