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2013.11.01 (wk853)

Dead is the new 50.

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: "Ender's Game" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "Free Birds" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Last Vegas" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Ongoing: Chicago Humanities Fest downtown.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Fr: All Saints Day.
Fr: World Vegan Day.
..-Su: Sculpture Objects Functional Art show at Navy Pier.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Cyndi Lauper at Chicago Theatre.
..-Sa: The Black Crowes at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: BONESHAKER at Redmoon Central.
Fr: Doctor Who Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Kastle & Autograf at House of Blues.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: All Souls Day.
Sa-Su: SKELEBRATION at Redmoon Central.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Rusko + Roni Size at Concord Music Hall.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts.
Su: Daylight Saving Time ends.
Su: Hot Chocolate run at Grant Park.
Su: My Bloody Valentine at Aragon Ballroom.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
Su: Liquid Soul at Abbey Pub.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Thomas Dolby at Mayne Stage.
Mo: Movieoke at Whistler.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Guy Fawkes day.
Tu: Open Gov Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: P!nk at United Center.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
We: Magic Chicago at Stage 773.
We: Terrapin Flyer at Abbey Pub.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Machina at SmartBar.
Th: National Men Make Dinner Day.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.
Th: Dubstep night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^

"Ender's Game" now playing.

Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley...
http://if-battleschool.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Free Birds" now playing.

Time travelling turkeys with Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson, Dan Fogler, Amy Poehler, George Takei, Colm Meaney, ...
http://freebirdsilfilm.it
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Last Vegas" now playing.

W/ Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline, Mary Steenburgen, ...
http://lastvegasmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.

Bad Grandpa, Escape Plan, Gravity, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^

Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p UNCONFIRMED

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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Ongoing:    ^

Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2013.11.10 Yearly. Various times.

Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues.
2013 Theme: Animal - What makes us human?
http://chicagohumanities.org
Various downtown locations.
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2013.11.11 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.

"Built to Amaze!" Red Tour.
http://www.ringling.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 2013.11.01:    ^

All Saints Day. Yearly.

Christian holiday honors all known and unknown saints, observed with a feast. Observed as "Day of the Dead" (El Dia de los Muertos) in Mexico.
http://christianity.about.com
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* World Vegan Day (since 1944). Yearly.

http://www.worldveganday.org
http://www.go-veggie.org
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Sculpture Objects Functional Art show (since 1994). Over 90 dealers showing very cool modern stuff. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-25 Su noon-6p; Fr+Sa 11a-8p.

Extremely efficient way to see a great contemporary assortment. Lectures.
800/563-SOFA http://sofaexpo.com
Navy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.

DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
11.01: East meets (Mid) West.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://mcachicago.org
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Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays All ages. Free 7:30p.

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Protective gear (especially helmet) required, also bring water. Weather permitting. Usually rolls into All-Stars Sports Bar (205 W Wacker) after 9:30p.
11.01: Spooky Rave XV / Day of the Dead Skate.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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Cyndi Lauper. $30-95 8p.

http://cyndilauper.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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The Black Crowes. -Saturday 18+ $45 2 ntes 8p.

http://theblackcrowes.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.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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BONESHAKER. Yearly. 21+ $75 9p-3a.

"A roaring costume event that combines Redmoon's signature site-specific design and unique interactive contraptions. Expect fire performances, fantastic food, specialty drinks, dancing, and hours of unimaginable entertainment. Featuring Mucca Pazza, a 30-Person Punk Rock Marching Band. See the Fire Organ. Grill a Hot Dog on a Fire Candelabra. Drink a Beer from a Kegway. Skate on our Indoor Roller Rink. Dance to the Sonic Boom and Two DJs. Explore the Underwater Shadow Puppet World. Star in Your Own Two-Minute Live-Feed Movie. Eat 400 Pounds of Cream Cheese, 1000 Hot Dogs, and 2000 Graham Crackers. Bring Your Own Wild Costume and Shake Your Bones!"
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 2120 S. Jefferson St.
http://redmoon.org
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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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Kastle & Autograf. 18+ $10-15 10:30p.

Warhol's Factory inspired dance party.
http://facebook.com/kastledub
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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 2013.11.02:    ^

All Souls Day. Yearly.

Christian holiday set aside for paying respect to the dead.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls'_Day
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SKELEBRATION. -Sunday All ages. $0-20 Various times.

"An unforgettable, family-friendly event for parents and children to adventure together in a spectacular, exploratory environment of surprise and wonder. Amazing acrobats swing above our transformed space while you perform in gigantic shadow puppet shows, build skeleton masks to wear in a parade alongside Redmoon's massive mobile DJ, play in an indoor park of swings and... more!"
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 2120 S. Jefferson St.
http://redmoon.org
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? +food/drink purchase 2.5hrs 8-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
11.02: Expecting More From City Officials - "We Can Do More" Campaign of Marc Loveless for Chicago City Clerk.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Rusko + Roni Size. 18+ $? 9p.

http://RoniSize.com
Concord Music Hall, 2047 N Milwaukee.
http://concordmusichall.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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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.

Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out. "BYO Picnic Basket"
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft Circus Arts, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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Sunday 2013.11.03:    ^

Daylight Saving Time ends. Set clocks back to 1a. 1st Sunday in November Yearly. 2a.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966, then changed by a few weeks in 2007. Daylight Savings Time starts on the second Sunday in March.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
http://www.standardtime.com
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Hot Chocolate run. Yearly. All ages. $48-65 7-11a.

15/5k through downtown Chicago.
http://www.hotchocolate15k.com
Grant Park, 312/744-3370, Columbus and Congress. Easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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My Bloody Valentine. All ages. $35 6:30p.

http://mybloodyvalentine.org
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://aragon.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6:30p.

May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, American Dad, more.
http://thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Liquid Soul. 21+ $8 8p.

http://liquidsoul.com
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://abbeypub.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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2013.11.04:    ^

Thomas Dolby. 18+ $35 7:30p.

New film and live performance.
http://thomasdolby.com
Mayne Stage, 773/381-4554, 1328 W Morse.
http://maynestage.com
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Movieoke. 1st Mondays 21+ $? 9p.

Read along to perform, over 200 scenes to choose from.
http://chicagomovieoke.com
Whistler, 773/227-3530, 2421 N Milwaukee.
http://whistlerchicago.com
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Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
11.04: Bear Down Football Banger!
http://soreadytobang.do312.com
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2013.11.05:    ^

Guy Fawkes day. Yearly.

Anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot kill the English king and parliament.
http://www.worldbook.com/fun/holidays/html/fawkes.htm
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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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P!nk. All ages. $39-125 7:30p.

The Truth About Love tour.
http://pinkspage.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://unitedcenter.com/calendar
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.

"The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2013.11.06:    ^

Tributosaurus. Monthly. 21+ $20+ 10+7p.

"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
11.06: Becomes The Clash.
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $25 7:30p.

Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians. Lobby bar, nearby chow, easy parking.
773/334-4192 http://MagicChicagoShow.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. near Racine.
http://stage773.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.
11.06: DJ Scary Lady Sarah.
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 2013.11.07:    ^

National Men Make Dinner Day. 1st Thursday in November Yearly.

"One guaranteed meal cooked by the man of the house one day of the year."
http://www.menmakedinnerday.com
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.

Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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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Dubstep night. Thursdays 21+ $5-12 10p-4a.

11.07: Searchl1te, Chris Widman, Jeekoos, Mister Joshua, Time Nice, Luke Stokes, Hosted By Mc Zulu.
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, 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. $0-14, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.

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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Notes:    ^

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