Bedno.com - 2013.09.13 (wk846)

2013.09.13 (wk846)

Make the best of it.

RECOMMENDED:: Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
..-Su: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Ongoing: Bike Chicago at Various City Locations.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
..-Fr: Berghoff Oktoberfest at Federal Plaza.
Ongoing: Circus In The Parks.
Ongoing: The Photographic Self at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: Yom Kippur.
..-Su: American Indian Pow Wow at Busse Woods Forest Preserve.
Fr: Programmers' Day.
Fr: Blood On the Dance Floor at House of Blues.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Songs About the Land of Lincoln at Phyllis' Musical Inn.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
..-Su: Riot Fest at Humboldt Park.
Sa: Kidical Mass - Logan at Palmer Square.
Sa: Bike Tour of Edgewater at Emmerson Park.
Sa: Mexican Independence Day parade at S Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo.
Sa: "Drop the Beat" at Navy Pier.
Sa: The Psychedelic Furs at House of Blues.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Beast Women at Greenhouse Theater.
Su-Sa: Unmarried and Single Americans Week.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Vintage Garage.
Su: Open Streets / WickerPark at Milwaukee Ave.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at East Branch Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Mexican Independence Day.
Mo: Stepfamily Day.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Citizenship Day.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Sukkot.
We: UniverSoul Circus at Washington Park.
We: Pakistan Independence Day Parade.
We: Joe Satriani at Chicago Theatre.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th: Full Moon.
Th: Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Th: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Th: FBC ride at Gannon's Pub.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie: ^

Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.: Nice films, neighbors, concessions.
Fr 09.13: Honey, Douglas Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
Fr 09.13: Mad Hot Ballroom, Lincoln Park Cultural Center, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West.
Sa 09.14: Stomp the Yard, Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie Ave.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies
Various Chicago parks.
http://facebook.com/ChicagoParks.Movies
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Now playing.: The World's End, Drinking Buddies, Jobs, Kick-Ass 2, Elysium, Planes, We're the Millers, The Wolverine, R.I.P.D., Red 2, Grown Ups 2, Pacific Rim, The Hot Flashes, Lone Ranger, Monsters University, World War Z, Man of Steel, This Is the End, The Internship, The Purge, After Earth, Before Midnight, Star Trek Into Darkness, Great Gatsby, Iron Man 3, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2013.09.15 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://cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance0.html
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. -2013.09.30 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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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2013.10.31 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://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Berghoff Oktoberfest (since 1987). "The Wurst Party of the Year" -Friday 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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* Circus In The Parks. -2013.10.26 Yearly. All ages. $0-15.: Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
Fr 09.13 7p, Sa 09.14 2+5p, Su 09.15 1+4p.: Hamlin Park, 3035 N Hoyne Avenue
Fr 09.20 7p, Sa 09.21 2+5p, Su 09.22 1+4p.: Holstein Park, 2200 N Oakley Avenue
Sa 09.28 2p+5p, Su 09.29 1+4p.: Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W 111th Street
Fr 10.04 7p, Sa 10.05 2+5p, Su 10.06 1+4p.: Independence Park, 3945 N Springfield Avenue
Sa 10.12 2p+5p, Su 10.13 1+4p.: Commercial Park, 1845 W Rice Streeet
Sa 10.19 2p+5p, Su 10.20 1+4p.: Margate Park, 4921 N Marine Drive
Fr 10.25 7p, Sa 10.26 2+5p, Su 10.27 1+4p.: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Avenue.
http://circusintheparks.com
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The Photographic Self. -2013.10.24 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: 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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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 2013.09.13: ^

* Yom Kippur. Jewish Day of Atonement. Yearly. Sunset to sunset.: Celebrated on Tishri 10 of the Hebrew calendar, which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by fasting, confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers for forgiveness. Observance begins with the evening Kol Nidre service of repentance. Strictly speaking, one has not atoned until forgiven by the wronged party. Give to charity, reflect, change, and for 24hrs do not eat, no leather, bathing, romance or frivolity.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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American Indian Pow Wow (since 1954). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5-10 Fr 10a-1p, Sa 11a-9p, Su 10a-5p.: Dozens of vendors, artists, singers, stories, archery, native dance contest, public welcome, reportedly quite nice.
773/275-5871 http://aic-chicago.org
Busse Woods Forest Preserve, IL Rt 72&53, Elk Grove Village.
http://bussewoods.net
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Programmers' Day. Yearly.: Celebrating Programmers on the 256th day of the year. Officially recognized and observed in many countries.
http://programmerday.info
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Blood On the Dance Floor. All ages. $18 6p.: W/ Farewell My Love, The Relapse Symphony, and Haley Rose.
http://ilovebotdf.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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...
Latecomers use Bedno.com/bike or text WHERE to bike@bedno.com to find us.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5949 N Clark. East corner at Thorndale.
http://Bedno.com/bike/nscm
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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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Songs About the Land of Lincoln. 21+ Free 8:30p.: Illinois First, Jake Juros and John Greenfield perform.
http://illinoisfirstrockband.com
Phyllis' Musical Inn, 773/486-9862, 1800 W Division.
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Doctor Who Burlesque. Fridays 18+ $35 9p.: Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.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://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://neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2013.09.14: ^

* Riot Fest. -Sunday Yearly. $$.: Several dozen great rock bands.
http://riotfest.org
Humboldt Park. Augusta to Division, Sacramento to Kedzie.
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Kidical Mass - Logan. 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://facebook.com/ChicagoKidicalMass
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Bike Tour of Edgewater. $10 11a-5p.: Lee Diamond leads a leisurely dozen mile bike ride introducing the community, history and architecture. Helmets and waivers required.
773/255-6347 http://ChicagoVelo.com
Emmerson Park, 1820 W Granville.
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Mexican Independence Day parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 12-2:15p.: http://www.chicagoparades.us
S Columbus Drive from Monroe to Balbo, 312/744-3370.
http://cityofchicago.org
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"Drop the Beat" All ages. Free 5-11:30p.: EDM music lovers: live DJ show kicks-off with AJ streamed live from Dubai via Mixify, then six Chicago DJs including headliner Milk N Cookies take their turn at the decks every hour on the hour outside on the lakefront.
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Landshark Beer Garden.
http://navypier.com
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The Psychedelic Furs. 17+ $30+ 8p.: W/ The Technicolor, 93XRT.
http://thepsychedelicfurs.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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.
09.14: Obama's New Energy Policy, Keystone Pipeline, Fracking, etc.
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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Beast Women. Saturdays -2013.09.28 Ages? $? 10p.: Performance by women celebrating freedom, sexuality, life oddities and primal strength.
http://beastwomenproductions.com
Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N Lincoln Ave.
http://greenhousetheater.com
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Sunday 2013.09.15: ^

Unmarried and Single Americans (U.S.A.) Week. 3rd Sunday in September -Saturday Yearly.: Formally proclaimed in many cities.
http://nationalsinglesweek.com
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2013.10.27 Yearly. All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.: 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 http://wolffs.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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Vintage Garage. 3rd Sundays 9a-5p.: 100 vintage and antique dealers.
847/579-9079 http://vintagegaragechicago.com
5051 N. Broadway Uptown between Foster and Argyle (note: redline stop is closed).
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** Open Streets / WickerPark. Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-3p.: Seven blocks closed to traffic and open to fun. Provides a fun and safe public space where all ages can participate in a variety of activities including mobile skate park, scavenger hunt, break dancing demos, Yoga classes, dunking booth, more.
http://openstreetsonstatestreet.org
Milwaukee Ave, 312 -782-9160, from Western to Ashland.
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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 3-?p.: Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagobikepolo.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.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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Boom Boom Room. Sundays 21+ $? 10p-?a.: Long running (1991) weekly. Big dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights.
http://facebook.com/BoomBoomRoomChicago
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://facebook.com/thegreendolphinstreet
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Monday 2013.09.16: ^

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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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.: "A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
09.16: Breaking Bad Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.09.17: ^

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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Open Gov Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p.: "Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
http://opengovhacknight.eventbrite.com
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.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://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2013.09.18: ^

Sukkot. -2013.09.25 Yearly. Sunset to sunset.: Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks. Date varies each year (Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar). Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://chabad.org/holidays
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UniverSoul Circus (since 1994). African-American owned, operated and staffed. -2013.10.06 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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Pakistan Independence Day Parade. Yearly. 12:30p.: http://chicagoparades.us
Devon and Ridge to Western.
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Joe Satriani. $35-85 7:30p.: Unstoppable Momentum Tour with The Steve Morse Band.
http://satriani.com/
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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Terrapin Flyer. Wednesdays 21+ $7 9p.: Grateful Dead homage.
http://terrapinflyer.net
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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/groups/5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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Machina. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Celebrates 80s/90s industrial, new wave, goth music.
09.18: DJs Psycho-Bitch, Teri Bristol.
http://facebook.com/smartbarchicago/events
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com/calendar
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Thursday 2013.09.19: ^

Full (Harvest) Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 5:15a.: Closest full moon to Sunday's Equinox.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001cst.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yearly. 10a-1p.: http://talklikeapirate.com
http://bedno.com/drizzle/pirate/webapp.htm
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 7-10:15p.: Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
http://fullmoonjam.org
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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FBC ride. Monthly. 21+ 8p-?a.: Full Moon Bike Club. Destination varies.
http://thechainlink.org/group/fbcchicago
Gannon's Pub, 773/281-1007, 4264 N. Lincoln.
http://gannonspub.com
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"Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 10p-2a.: "Unleash your inhibitions at Unbridled - a fun, funky, freaky evening of titillating variety." DJs with vaudevillian, burlesque and extreme acts throughout the bar.
https://www.facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Drum&Bass night. Thursdays 21+ $10 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, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://artinstituteofchicago.org
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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. $0-12, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-6p.: Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://chicagochildrensmuseum.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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2013.09.13