2018.08.24 (wk1101)
It was better next year.
- RECOMMENDED:
- Movie: "The Happytime Murders" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: Movies in the Parks at Various Chicago parks.
Seasonal: Chicago Summerdance at Grant Park.
Seasonal: Shakespeare's Best at Various City Parks.
Seasonal: Bands at Montrose Beach.
Seasonal: Fireworks at Navy Pier (We+Sa).
Seasonal: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Sa/Su).
Seasonal: Summer Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Seasonal: Pleasant Outdoor Concerts daily at Ravinia.
Seasonal: Fun Bands at Navy Pier Beer Garden nightly.
Seasonal: Farmers Markets at Various city locations.
Ongoing: International Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Wizard World Comic-Con at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Fr-Su: Backlot Bash at Downtown Skokie.
Fr-Su: Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park.
Fr-Su: Taste of Greece at Greektown.
Fr: Group Skate at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Sa: Circus In The Parks (Sa+Su).
Sa: SuperSprint and Kids Triathlon at Lakefront at Foster.
Sa-Su: Bucktown Arts Fest at Senior Citizen Memorial Park.
Sa: College of Complexes at Dappers East Restaurant.
Sa: Bowie Tribute at Martyrs'.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Kiss Kiss Cabaret at Uptown Underground.
Su: Women's Equality Day.
Su: Full "Sturgeon" Moon.
Su: Wolff's Flea Market & Antique Mall at Allstate.
Su: International Gotopless day at North Avenue Beach.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Burning Man at Black Rock City NV.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday.
Mo: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Mo: Monday Night Ride at Lincoln Monument.
Tu: Chi Hack Night at 1871.
Tu: Proper Drum&Bass at Debonair Social Club.
We: Bittersweet at Berlin.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: Fringe Fest at Various venues.
Th: Atomic Sketch Event at Green Eye Lounge.
Th: Who's Bad at House of Blues.
Th: Unbridled at Untitled.
Movie: ^
- "The Happytime Murders" now playing.
- Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Maya Rudolph, Leslie David Baker, Joel McHale, ...
facebook.com/happytimemovieTheaters Everywhere.
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- Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2018.09.12 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk.
- Th 8.23: A Dog's Purpose at Frank J Wilson Park
Th 8.23: Elevator to the Gallows (Ascenseur pour l'Echafaud) at Dusable Museum
Th 8.23: Hidden Figures at Fosco Park
Fr 8.24: Coco at Kelly Park
Fr 8.24: Hidden Figures at Garfield Park
Fr 8.24: Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Wrightwood Park
Fr 8.24: The LEGO Batman Movie at Cornell Square Park
Sa 8.25: Cars 3 at Wolfe Park
Sa 8.25: Coco at Kosciuszko Park
Sa 8.25: The Wizard of Oz at Oz Park
Su 8.26: Brave at Hoyne Park
Su 8.26: Mary Poppins at Jonquil Park
Mo 8.27: Jumanji at South Shore Cultural Center
Mo 8.27: Jurassic Park at Grant Park
Sa 9.01: Moana at Piotrowski Park
Fr 9.07: Ferdinand at Ronan Park
Fr 9.07: The King and the Mockingbird (L Roi et L'Oiseau) at Winnemac Park
Mo 9.10: Black Panther at South Shore Cultural Center
We 9.12: Space Jam at Davis Square Park.
bedno.com/movies/parksVarious Chicago parks.
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- Now playing.
- The Wife, Juliet Naked, Alpha, Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Teen Titans Go!, Generation Wealth, Shock and Awe, Skyscraper, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Sorry to Bother You, Leave No Trace, Three Identical Strangers, Woman Walks Ahead, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The King, Incredibles 2, Hotel Artemis, Ocean's 8, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal: ^
- Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2018.08.25 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.
chicagosummerdance.orgGrant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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- Shakespeare's Best (since 2012). -2018.08.26 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Th 8.23: Piotrowski Park, 4247 W 31st 6:30p.
Fr 8.24: Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf, 6:30p.
Sa 8.25: Loyola Park, 1230 W Greenleaf, 6:30p.
Su 8.26: Ping Tom Memorial Park, 1700 S Wentworth, 4p.
chicagoshakes.comVarious City Parks.
chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- Bands at Montrose Beach. Daily. -2018.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.
- Plus beers, cocktails, dining.
facebook.com/TheDockatMontroseBeachMontrose Beach, 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr.
thedockatmontrosebeach.com
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- FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2018.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p.
- Visible anywhere near the lake.
navypier.org/explore/fireworksNavy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
navypier.com
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- Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2018.09.02 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ Coupons online. 10a-7p.
- Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
renfair.com/bristol
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- Summer Vacation. -2018.09.04 Yearly.
- cps.eduChicago Public Schools.
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- Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2018.09.17 Yearly.
- Fr 8.24: Timo Andres and David Kaplan, 4pm
Fr 8.24: The Beach Boys and The Righteous Brothers, 4pm
Sa 8.25: Pacifica Quartet, 4pm
Sa 8.25: GOOD VIBES with Jason Mraz and Brett Dennen, 5pm
Su 8.26: Aaron Pilsan, 4pm
Su 8.26: Trombone Shorty's "Voodoo Threauxdown", 5pm
Su 8.26: Voodoo Threauxdown Feat. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, 7pm
Mo 8.27: Dawn Upshaw Sings New Caroline Shaw, 5pm
Tu 8.28: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band, 5pm
Tu 8.28: Christopher Park, 5pm
Th 8.30: John Hiatt & The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth, 5pm.
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
ravinia.org
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- Fun Bands at the Beer Garden nightly. All ages. Free.
- navypier.org/explore/live-entertainment/live-musicNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Miller Beer Garden at the Tip.
navypier.com
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- Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2018.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free.
- Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Ongoing: ^
- International Art Open (since 1987). -2018.09.08 Yearly. Th+Fr -6p, Sa+Su 12-4p.
- Juried works by dozens of artists.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 2150 S. Canalport #4A-3.
womanmade.org
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- * Wizard World Comic-Con. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $40-99 10a-5p.
- Hundreds of comics and collectibles vendors, special featured guest, popular cartoonists, and famous actors.
wizardworld.comDonald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/268-2000, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont.
rosemont.com/desconvention
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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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Friday 2018.08.24: ^
- Backlot Bash. -Sunday Yearly.
- Street festival with live music, carnival rides, food and beer tents, sidewalk sales, business expo, classic cars show, silent films and more.
backlotbash.comDowntown Skokie.
skokie.org
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- Chicago Jazz Festival (since 1979). -Sunday Yearly. 12-9:30p.
- Mostly locals. Many tributes. See event website for details.
312/427-1676 chicagojazzfestival.usGrant Park. Pritzker Pavilion, also other locations.
jazzinstituteofchicago.org
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- Taste of Greece. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $3 12-11p.
- Folk music, culture, meats and spices.
greektownchicago.orgGreektown, 400 S Halsted. Runs several blocks.
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- Group Skate. 2nd/4th 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.
Bedno.com/skateDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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- Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 9p-4a.
- "A multimedia music & video dance party where art meets nightlife." Often preceded by theme events. Greg Haus spins.
08.24: Sailor Moon cosplay -midnt.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
berlinchicago.com/events.html
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Saturday 2018.08.25: ^
- ** Circus In The Parks. -2018.10.21 Yearly. All ages. $0-15 Shows at 2+5p.
- Midnight Circus' world class troupe of clowns, contortionists, acrobats, etc perform just a few shows in each park.
08.25-26: Garfield Park, 100 N Central Park Ave, Sa+Su 3pm
09.01-02: McKinley Park, 2210 W Pershing Rd, Fr 7pm Sa+Su noon+3pm
09.08-09: Hamilton Park, 513 W 72nd St, Sa+Su 3pm
09.14-16: Holstein Park, 2200 N Oakley Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm
09.21-23: Lake Shore Park, 808 N Lake Shore Dr, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm
09.29-30: Ridge Park, 1817 W 96th St, Sa+Su 2+5pm
10.06-07: Kosciuszko Park, 2732 N Avers Ave, Sa+Su 2+5pm
10.12-14: Oriole Park, 5430 N Olcott Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2pm+5pm
10.19-21: Welles Park, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Fr 7pm Sa+Su 2+5pm.
midnightcircus.netbedno.com/circusintheparks
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- SuperSprint and Kids Triathlon (since 1983). Yearly. $$ Races start 7a.
- Thousands expected. Cash prizes. May sell out. Big parties after.
chicagosupersprint.comLakefront at Foster.
caprievents.com
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- Bucktown Arts Fest (since 1986). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.
- "Great Art, Great Craft Brews"
bucktownartsfest.comSenior Citizen Memorial Park, 2300 N Oakley. 2300 W Lyndale.
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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.
08.25: Great Moments in History when First Responders Stepped Forward and Made a Difference.
312/326-2120 collegeofcomplexes.orgDappers East Restaurant, 773/509-9100, 2901 W. Addison.
facebook.com/Dappers-Restaurant-East-111805538856448
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- Bowie Tribute. 21+ $12 9p.
- Space Face.
artistecard.com/SpaceFaceMartyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
martyrslive.com/calendar
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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.
berlinchicago.com
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- Kiss Kiss Cabaret (since 2011). Saturdays 18+ $27-47 10p.
- A wild mix of hilarious hosts, quirky musicians, incredible variety performers and beautiful burlesque beauties. Catch the up-close magic show at 7:30p.
kisskisscabaret.comUptown Underground, 773/867-1946, 4707 N Broadway.
uptownunderground.net
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Sunday 2018.08.26: ^
- Women's Equality Day. Yearly.
- Celebrates the anniversary of the 19th constitutional amendment ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
women.com
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- Full "Sturgeon" Moon. Always adds an interesting twist. 7a.
- bedno.com/fullmoonsalmanac.com
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- Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p.
- 500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
allstatearena.com
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- * International Gotopless day. Yearly. All ages. Free 1-3p.
- Protests at beaches and parks worldwide demanding equal topfree rights for women.
gotopless.orgNorth Avenue Beach, 1601 N. Lake Shore Drive. "North of the Boat House"
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- Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p.
- Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
chicagoparkdistrict.com
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- Burning Man. -2018.09.03 Yearly. 9p.
- Webcast live online:
bedno.com/campenvyBlack Rock City NV.
burningman.org
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- "Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
- Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
adultswim.comTOON. On cable.
cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2018.08.27: ^
- Lyndon B. Johnson's Birthday. Yearly.
- Day to remember the 36th president of the U.S., who became president on November 22nd, 1963 following the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He is remembered for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the War on Poverty, creating the Department of Housing and Urban Development and for passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He presided during the deepening U.S. involvement in Vietnam. He was born in Texas in 1908 and died in Texas on January 22nd, 1973.
lbjlib.utexas.edu
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- * Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p.
- Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend.
fullmoonjam.org4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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- Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p.
- Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Tuesday 2018.08.28: ^
- 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."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
1871.com
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- Proper Drum&Bass. Tuesdays 21+ $0-10+ 9p-2a.
- 08.28: DJs Alcove / Astro Raph.
facebook.com/properchicagodrumandbassDebonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
debonairsocialclub.com
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Wednesday 2018.08.29: ^
- Bittersweet. Monthly. 21+ Free 10p-4a.
- DJs Philly Peroxide and Scary Lady Sarah spins goth club classics and new dark alternative music & video.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
berlinchicago.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!"
facebook.com/In-One-Ear-210844945622380Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
heartlandcafe.com
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- Fringe Fest (since 2010). -2018.09.03 Yearly.
- Over 100 performances of the untried and weird.
chicagofringe.orgVarious venues. Jefferson Park.
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- Atomic Sketch Event (since 2008). Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.
- Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome.
facebook.com/atomicsketchGreen Eye Lounge, 773/227-8851, 2403 W. Homer St. Near Blue Line Western.
greeneyelounge.com
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- Who's Bad. 17+ $18 7p.
- The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute:
whosbadmusic.comHouse of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
houseofblues.com/chicago
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- Unbridled. Thursdays 21+ Free 8p-2a.
- Weekly nite of vaudevillians, burlesque and extreme acts.
facebook.com/UnbridledatUntitledUntitled, 312/880-1511, 111 W. Kinzie.
untitledchicago.com
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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.
chicagoculturalcenter.org
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- Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-15+ Mo closed, Tu 10a-9p (free for locals), We+Th 10a-5p, Fr 10a-9p, Sa+Su 10a-5p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
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, mini-golf course, quality restaurants and bars, enclosed garden, touristy specialty shops, children's museum, water taxis and cruise lines, the Shakespeare Theatre and more.
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.
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.
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, 111 S Michigan Ave.
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.
chicago-botanic.org
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- Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-15+, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SheddAquarium.org
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