Bedno.com - 2012.05.11 (wk776)

2012.05.11 (wk776)

Occupy the future!

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: Anarchist Film Festival at Various locations.
Movie: "Dark Shadows" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: Occupy Chicago at Federal Reserve Bank.
Ongoing: Consumer Culture at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Bikes! The Green Revolution" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
..-Sa: CircEsteem Spring Circus at Alternatives.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Lincoln Fair Burlesque Expo at Lincoln Tap Room.
Fr: The Fab Four at House of Blues.
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: Bike Tour of Near West Side at Union Park.
Sa: National Train Day at Union Station.
Sa: Urban Bike Adventure TBA.
Sa: 70's Jam at Arie Crown Theater.
Sa: Above & Beyond at Congress Theatre.
Sa: Andrew Bird at Auditorium.
Sa: Pickle Prom at Logan Square Auditorium.
Sa: Tributosaurus becomes Michael Jackson at Vic Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "ClockWork Vaudeville" at Ace Bar.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Shpongle at House of Blues.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Skinprov at Annoyance Theatre and Bar.
Su: Mothers' Day at THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!!
Su: Y-Me Race at Grant Park.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Mo'Nique's Mother's Day Comedy at Chicago Theatre.
Su: Adrenaline Mob at House of Blues.
Su: Bike-In Movie at The Hideout.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Police Memorial Day.
Tu: Meshuggah at House of Blues.
Tu: Steve Winwood at Chicago Theatre.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: The Deep End at Morseland Restaurant.
We: Ride of Silence at Daley Plaza.
We: The Cranberries at Riviera Theatre.
We: The Polyphonic Spree at Park West.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland Restaurant.
Th: Ascension Day.
Th: "Hot Mess" at Atmosphere.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie: ^

Anarchist Film Festival (since 2001). -2012.05.17 Yearly.: http://chicagoanarchistfilmfest.com
Various locations.
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"Dark Shadows" now playing.: Tim Burton w/ Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter, ...
http://darkshadowsmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.: The Avengers, The Perfect Family, The Five-Year Engagement, The Raven, Safe, Bernie, The Giant Mechanical Man, 3 Stooges, American Reunion, Mirror Mirror, Wrath of the Titans, Hunger Games, A Thousand Words, John Carter, Wanderlust, Journey 2, Safe House, Star Wars I 3D, ...
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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Consumer Culture. -2012.06.21 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Women employ irony and humor to expose the deficiencies of modern ideology and discourse regarding the desire for meaning and purposeful.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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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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Bike Chicago (since 1991). Five months of events to promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of bicycling. -2012.09.30 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://bikechicago.us
Various City Locations.
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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 2012.05.11: ^

* 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...
05.11: Karaoke ride.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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CircEsteem Spring Circus (since 2002). -Saturday All ages. $8-35 Sa 1+5p, Fr 7:30p.: "Watch in awe as the kids of the Chicago Youth Circus share their amazing talents." featuring a variety of classic acts.
http://circesteem.org
Alternatives, 312/731-4242, 4730 N Sheridan. East of Red Line Lawrence or Wilson Stops.
http://www.alternativesyouth.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://SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.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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The Fab Four. 17+ $30+ 9p.: Ultimate Beatles Tribute.
http://thefabfour.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2012.05.12: ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 05.12: Graceland Cemetery, 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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Bike Tour of Near West Side. All ages. $10 11a-4p.: Lee Diamond leads. Greektown, Fulton River District, University Village, Little Italy, Maxwell Street, Illinois Medical Center, West Loop, United Center, ...
http://bigshouldersrealty.com
Union Park, 1501 W Randolph. Near Washington/Ogden intersection.
http://thechainlink.org/events/tour-of-near-west-side
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National Train Day. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-4p.: Special features for kids and railphiles.
http://nationaltrainday.com
Union Station, 210 S Canal St.
http://chicagounionstation.com
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Urban Bike Adventure. All ages. $20-40 12-?p.: Teams of 2 or 3 ride the city solving clues, completing challenges and racing to check points. A choose your own adventure race you can complete in any order. Various prizes and goodies.
http://urbanbikeadventure.com
TBA. http://thechainlink.org/events/urban-bike-adventure
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70's Jam. $50-80 8p.: Featuring The Stylistics, ChiLites, Emotions, Delfonics, Blue Notes.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Above & Beyond. 17+ $27-85+ 8p-3a.: Trance w/ Cosmic Gate, Mat Zo.
http://aboveandbeyond.nu
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.com
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Andrew Bird. All ages. $30-50 8p.: Mucca Pazza opens.
http://andrewbird.net
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://auditoriumtheatre.org
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Pickle Prom. 21+ $20-25 8p-1a.: Bands Sidewalk Chalk, Weepin' Willows, DJ BStarr, raffle prize, tasty treats, cash bar, punch galore. Everything you loved about prom and none of what you hated.
http://dillpickle.coop
Logan Square Auditorium, 773/252-6179, 2539 N Kedzie. Near Blue Line, and 90/94.
http://www.logansquareauditorium.com
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Tributosaurus becomes Michael Jackson. 18+ $25 8p.: http://tributosaurus.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.
05.12: Is Super-String Theory a Concept of God?
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"ClockWork Vaudeville" 21+ $5-30 9p-2a.: Chicago's Steampunk Dance Party! W/ SF's neo-classical electro-cello-ist Unwoman, mad-cap bizarreness of The Lord Baron's Family Cocktail Hour, Electro-Swing, Gypsy Punk, Neo-Vaudeville DJs Vourteque & Mr. Automatic.
http://steampunkchicago.com
Ace Bar, 312/970-1505, 1505 W Fullerton.
http://TheAceBarChicago.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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Shpongle. 17+ $35 11:30p.: English psychedelic downtempo psybient, presents The Masquerade w/ Phutureprimitive.
http://shpongle.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11:45p-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://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/446547485374098
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://metrochicago.com/shows
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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 2012.05.13: ^

*** Mothers' Day. Respect and be kind to mothers, especially your own. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly.: Created in 1914 by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson.
THANXX FOR EVERYTHING MOM!!!
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Y-Me Race (since 1992). Pledged 5K Run/1-3m Walk. 2nd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.: Over 25000 runners/walkers expected!!! Raises over $1M.
http://www.facebook.com/ymerace
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Butler Field. Red line Madison stop, various buses.
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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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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 6-9:45p.: A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
05.13: Playoffs! First bout begins at 3:00pm.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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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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Mo'Nique's Mother's Day Comedy. All ages. $72+ 7p.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo'Nique
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Adrenaline Mob. 17+ $25+ 8p.: Members of Black Sabbath, Pantera, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Disturbed.
http://adrenalinemob.com/
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Bike-In Movie. All ages. Free 8p.: Showing "T.A.M.I Show" - a star packed 1964 rockumentary.
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. 1 block east of Elston.
http://www.hideoutchicago.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 2012.05.14: ^

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 2012.05.15: ^

Police Memorial Day. Yearly.: Honor police killed while on duty.
http://www.odmp.org
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Meshuggah. All ages. $30+ 6p.: Swedish extreme metal.
http://www.meshuggah.net
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Steve Winwood. $45-99+ 7p.: http://stevewinwood.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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 2012.05.16: ^

* Ride of Silence. 3rd Wednesday in May Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30-9p.: 12+ mile route quietly passing sites of crash victims, many marked by powerful memorial Ghost Bikes. Held in hundreds of cities worldwide, raises awareness of cyclists legal right to public roadways, and shows respect for fallen comrades. Gather at Eternal Flame.
http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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The Cranberries. 18+ $42+ 7:30p.: W/ Vintage Trouble.
http://cranberries.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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The Polyphonic Spree. All ages. $27+ 7:30p.: Choral symphonic pop rock.
http://thepolyphonicspree.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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 2012.05.17: ^

Ascension Day. Yearly.: A Christian holiday, 40 days after easter. Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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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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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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