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2016.06.03 (wk986)

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Movie: "Popstar" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "TMNT: Out of the Shadows" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Chicago Underground Film Fest at Siskel Center.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Sa: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Ongoing: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Ongoing: Cubs home games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: code/switch + code/mix at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Maifest at Lincoln Square.
..-Su: "Do Division" fest.
Fr: Taste Of Chaos at Northerly Island Pavilion.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Louis C.K at Chicago Theatre.
Fr: Terrible Spaceship at Emporium Barcade (Wicker).
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: #DATEME: An OKCupid Experiment at UP Comedy Club.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Sa: Cycling Adventure to Pullman at Daley Plaza.
Sa: LaGrange Pet Parade.
Sa-Su: 57th Street Art Fair from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
Sa: College of Complexes at Dappers East Restaurant.
Sa: Reggie Watts & band at Thalia Hall.
Sa: Improvised Shakespeare at Del Close Theater.
Sa: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Sa: Star Wars Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Circus Arts.
Sa: Vaudezilla! at Stage 773.
Su: World Environment Day.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: Jewish Fest at St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Dixie Chicks at Tinley Park Amphitheatre.
Su: "Nickel & Dimed" at Beauty Bar.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: D-Day.
Mo: Millenium Park Concerts at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Mo: Buzzed Spelling Bee at Elbo Room.
Mo: Pron and Chicken Dance Party at evilOlive.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Chicago Nightlife Awards at Concord Music Hall.
Tu: Beth Orton at City Winery.
Tu: Dearly Beloved: A Tribute to Prince at House of Blues.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: Proper Drum&Bass at Debonair Social Club.
We: Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting at City Hall.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at Riviera Theatre.
Th: BIG Something at Martyrs'.
Th: "Unbridled" at Untitled.

Movie:    ^

"Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" now playing.

Andy Samberg, Imogen Poots, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Sarah Silverman, Will Arnett, Martin Sheen, Joan Cusack, ...
http://popstarmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"TMNT: Out of the Shadows" now playing.

Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Laura Linney, Tyler Perry, ...
http://teenagemutantninjaturtlesmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Chicago Underground Film Festival (since 1994). Packed series with many gems, shorts, features, speakers. -Sunday Yearly.

See event website for schedule.
http://www.cuff.org
Logan Theatre, 773/342-5555, 2646 N Milwaukee.
http://thelogantheatre.com
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* Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2016.09.05 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.

Nice films, neighbors, popcorn. See the handy quick ref sched.
http://bedno.com/movies/parks
Various Chicago parks.
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Now playing.

Alice Through the Looking Glass, X-Men: Apocalypse, Maggie's Plan, The Nice Guys, Money Monster, The Lobster, Keanu, Mother's Day, Elvis & Nixon, A Hologram for the King, Barbershop 4, Colonia, Criminal, Rio I Love You, Batman v Superman, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, Brothers Grimsby, Creative Control, Hardcore Henry, Hello, My Name Is Doris, Knight of Cups, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Seasonal:    ^

FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2016.09.03 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.

Visible anywhere near the lake.
https://navypier.com/aon-summer-fireworks
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
http://navypier.com
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2016.09.17 Yearly.

Fr 06.03: Concert Dance Inc. 7:30p.
Su 06.05: Catskill Puppet Theater: The Lion's Whiskers. 1:00p.
Su 06.05: Catskill Puppet Theater: The Lion's Whiskers. 4:00p.
Th 06.09: Last Summer On Earth Tour: Barenaked Ladies / OMD / Howard Jones. 6:30p.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
http://www.ravinia.org
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Cubs home games. -2016.09.25.

Th 06.02: Vs. Dodgers.
Fr 06.03: Vs. D-backs.
Sa 06.04: Vs. D-backs.
Su 06.05: Vs. D-backs.
http://cubs.com
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addison.
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Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2016.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Mo: Loyola; Tu: Lincoln Square, Federal Plaza; We: Andersonville; Th: Daley Plaza, Hyde Park, Garfield Park, Willis; Sa: Austin, Lincoln Park, Near North, Horner Park, more; Su: WickerPark;
http://chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Various city locations.
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Ongoing:    ^

code/switch + code/mix. -2016.07.28 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.

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Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org
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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 2016.06.03:    ^

Maifest. -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $10 (donation) Th 5:30-9:30p, Fr 5-11p, Sa noon-11p, Su noon-10p.

German food, music, merchants, major bands, thousands attend.
http://mayfestchicago.com
Lincoln Square, 4700 N Lincoln. Near Western and Leland, brown line stop.
http://lincolnsquare.org
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"Do Division" fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 Fr 5pm, Sa+Su 12-10p.

Local street faire, sidewalk sale, live music (by Empty Bottle), kid stuff, diverse chow, beer, chess, etc.
312/850-9390 http://www.do-divisionstreetfest.com
1851 W Division Ashland to Damen.
http://westtownchamber.org
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Taste Of Chaos. All ages. $15-155 6:30p.

W/ Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, The Early November.
http://tasteofchaos.com
Northerly Island Pavilion, 312/540-2668, 1300 S Lynn White Dr.
http://charteronepavilion.com
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* Group Skate. 1st/3rd Fridays 21+ 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. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
http://road-raves.org
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Louis C.K. 21+ $50 8p.

http://louisck.net
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://thechicagotheatre.com
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Terrible Spaceship. Ages? Free 9p.

"Science fiction dance band" w/ Symbion Project.
https://terriblespaceship.bandcamp.com/
Emporium Barcade (Wicker), 773/360-8774, 1366 N Milwaukee Ave.
http://emporiumchicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

"A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins Electronica/Indie Alternative dance music.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://berlinchicago.com
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#DATEME: An OKCupid Experiment. Fridays 18+ $31 8+11p.

Hilarious journey through the world of online dating made up of actual dialogue from interactions on OKCupid.com.
UP Comedy Club, 312/662-4562, 230 W. North Ave.
http://upcomedyclub.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 2016.06.04:    ^

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. -Sunday Yearly.

39 miles over 2 days.
http://walk.avonfoundation.org
Circuitous route through city.
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Cycling Adventure to Pullman. All ages. $10 8a-5p.

Tours several major historic factories. 20-40 miles w/ Metra options.
http://Bedno.com/fb/1708925542691906
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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LaGrange Pet Parade (since 1947). Yearly. All ages. Free 9:30-11a.

Old and light-hearted parade includes participant's animals of all sorts.
http://www.lgpetparade.org
E Cossitt Ave at S LaGrange Rd, LaGrange.
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57th Street Art Fair (since 1949). -Sunday Yearly. Sa 11a-6p, Su 10a-5p.

Midwest's oldest juried fair. Gentle and genuine. Some very fine works, many ethnic.
773/493-3247 http://www.57thstreetartfair.org
57th from Kenwood to Woodlawn.
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College of Complexes (since 1951). "The Playground for People Who Think" Saturdays All ages. $3? 2.5hrs 6-11p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
06.04: Root Causes and Solutions to Economic Suffering and Disease.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.org
Dappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
http://facebook.com/Dappers-Restaurant-East-111805538856448
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* Reggie Watts & band. 18+ $30 8p.

http://reggiewatts.com
Thalia Hall, 312/526-3851, 1807 S. Allport St.
http://thaliahallchicago.com/
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Improvised Shakespeare. Saturdays 18+ $16+ 10:30+8p.

Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
Del Close Theater, 312/929-2401, 1501 N. Kingsbury St.
http://ioimprov.com/chicago/
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Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Saturdays 18+ $20-40 8p.

A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties.
http://kisskisscabaret.com
Uptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
http://uptownunderground.net
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Star Wars Burlesque. Saturdays 18+ $28 9p.

Gorilla Tango Theatre, 773/598-4549, 1919 N Milwaukee. By Blue Line Western stop.
http://GorillaTango.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://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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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p.

One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
http://Vaudezilla.com
Stage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
http://stage773.com
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Sunday 2016.06.05:    ^

* World Environment Day. Reflect on global environmental concerns. Yearly.

Anniversary of first UN Conference on Human Environment in 1972.
http://www.un.org/events
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays -2016.10.30 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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* Jewish Fest (since 1980). Yearly. All ages. $? Even numbered years. 11a-6p.

Dozens of performers on four stages. Also book fair, vendors, artisans, kosher food, etc. Many thousands attend.
847/933-3000 http://jewishfestival.org
St. Paul Woods, Cook County Forest Preserve, Dempster St. at Lehigh, Morton Grove.
http://www.fpdcc.com
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://facebook.com/groups/311538882232633
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Dixie Chicks. All ages. $35-200+ 7p.

http://dixiechicks.com/
Tinley Park Amphitheatre, 708/614-1616, 19100 South Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park. I-80 and Harlem Avenue, South Suburban, expect heavy traffic.
http://firstmidwestbankamphitheatre.com
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"Nickel & Dimed" Sundays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

$1 beers and free pizza w/ DJs.
Beauty Bar, 312/226-8828, 1444 W Chicago Ave.
http://thebeautybar.com/home-chicago
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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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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 2016.06.06:    ^

D-Day. Yearly.

Anniversary of 1944 Allied troops invasion of Normandy France.
http://gofrance.about.com/travel/gofrance/msubdday.htm
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Millenium Park Concerts. Mo/Th -2016.08.25 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p.

Two extraordinary bands nightly.
Mo 06.06: Blonde Redhead + Ryley Walker
Th 06.09: Lee Fields & The Expressions + Makaya McCraven
Mo 06.13: Rodrigo Amarante + Leyla MaCalla
Th 06.16: Nneka + Gina Chavez.
http://tinyurl.com/chidts2016
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
http://millenniumpark.org
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Buzzed Spelling Bee. Mondays 21+ Free 8p.

"Drinking and spelling onstage competing for bar tabs. Complete with speed rounds, shot rounds, and more that'll have you tongue-tied between laughs." $3 PBR.
Elbo Room, 773/549-5549, 2871 N Lincoln. N of Diversey, W of Racine.
http://elboroomlive.com
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* Pron and Chicken Dance Party. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-?a.

"A safe haven for all things lewd & crude, lascivious & licentious."
06.06: Bueller Banger.
http://facebook.com/PnCDjs
evilOlive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division.
http://evil-olive.com
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Tuesday 2016.06.07:    ^

Chi 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://chihacknight.org
1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
http://1871.com
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Chicago Nightlife Awards. 21+ $15+ 7:30p-2a.

W/ Probcause, The Walters, Sleep On It, My Gold Mask, more.
http://chicagonightlifeawards.com
Concord Music Hall, 773/570-4000, 2047 N Milwaukee. Near Blue Line Western stop. Body searches. No reentry.
http://concordmusichall.com
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Beth Orton. 21+ $25-45 8p.

W/ Emmy the Great.
http://bethortonofficial.com
City Winery, 312-733-WINE, 1200 W Randolph.
http://www.citywinery.com/chicago/
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Dearly Beloved: A Tribute to Prince. 17+ $15 8p.

W/ The Prince Experience, Kenny Jason.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/chicago
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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://chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://beatkitchen.com
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Proper Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.

http://facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbass
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Wednesday 2016.06.08:    ^

Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. (MBAC). All ages. Free 3-4:30p.

Representatives from various gov't orgs present to invited representatives from local cycling interests about legislation, safety and planning for about 90 minutes once about every 90 days.
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 1103.
http://chicagocompletestreets.org
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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/In-One-Ear-210844945622380
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2016.06.09:    ^

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. All ages. $60+ 7:30p.

http://macklemore.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4746 N Racine.
http://rivieratheatre.com
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BIG Something. 21+ $12+ 8p.

W/ Liquid Soul.
http://bigsomething.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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"Unbridled" Thursdays 21+ $10 8p-2a.

DJs, vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts. "New Year. New Show. Still Freaky."
http://facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitled
Untitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
http://untitledchicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-12, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-Su 10a-5p.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://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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2016.06.03