2000.08.25 (week 165)
Make No Small Plans...
So much good stuff this week that I had to hold back from putting too
much under recommended, so be sure to review the other headings
also.
Recommended:
* Ongoing: Good time to visit
a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, DELLS or APPLE PICKING....
* Ongoing: Bristol
Renaissance Faire at Renaissance Village.
* Fr: Ry-N, Josh Werner,
Sativa spinning Tek/House at Rednofive.
* Fr: Mark Farina, Darrell
Woodson at SmartBar.
* Sa: Flashback Great America
Raver Day at Six Flags Great America.
* Sa-Su: Viva! Latin Music
fest at Grant Park.
* Sa-Su: Thomas The Tank
Engine visits at Illinois Railway Museum.
* Sa: Scary Lady Sarah's
Birthday Bash at Morseland.
* Sa: Pansexual Pleasuredome
at Berlin.
* Sa,We:FINAL SHOWS: Fireworks at
Navy Pier.
* Su: Chaka Khan at Navy Pier
Skyline Stage.
* Su: New Power Party at
Berlin.
* Mo: NEW EPISODE: League of
Gentlemen at Comedy Central.
* Th: Tall Ships Chicago at
Navy Pier.
* Th: The Backyard Variety
Show at HotHouse.
* Th: Gipsy Kings at Chicago
Theatre.
Art:
* Ongoing: Ping Pong Festival
at Playing under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. * Fr: Arts Expressions II at 2 N
Riverside Plaza.
Dance:
* Ongoing: Chicago Summerdance
at Grant Park. * Sa: Open House
(dance night) at Vic Theatre. * Sa: TigerStyle 2000 at Mondays.
* Sa: Tetsuo 303 at
312-458-9144. * Su: SEQUENCE
drum&bass at Fuse. * Mo: The
Beat Project at MadBar. * Tu: Nocturna at Smart Bar. * Tu: Testosterone Tuesday at Berlin.
* We: Bass By The Pound -
Seminar at Big Wig. * Th: Blaze
Battle Face-off 2000 at Metro.
Fests:
* Fr-Su: Goose Island Festival
at Goose Island. * Sa-Su: Taste
of Greece at South Halsted from Adams to Van Buren. * Sa-Su: Bucktown Arts Fest at
Fullerton and Western. * Mo: Lincoln/Roscoe Street Fair at
Lincoln around Roscoe.
Music:
* Ongoing: FINAL WEEKEND: Grant
Park Music Festival at Grant Park. * Fr: Papa Roach at Vic Theatre.
* Fr: Iron Maiden at UIC
Pavillion. * Fr: The Four Tops
at Navy Pier Skyline Stage. * Fr: Whimsical at Morseland. * Fr: Karl Densons Tiny Universe at
Metro. * Sa: Allman Brothers
Band at New World Music Theater. * Th: Chicago Jazz Festival begins at
Petrillo Music Shell. * Th: AC/DC at New World Music
Theater.
Other:
* Sa: Women's Equality Day.
* Su: Lyndon Johnson's
birthday.
Outdoors:
* Fr: Cubs host Dodgers at
Wrigley Field. * Fr: Critical
Mass at Daley Plaza. * Sa: Kids
Triathlon at Foster beach. * Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour:
Wicker Park/Humboldt at Chicago Cultural Center. * Su: Mrs T's Triathalon at Monroe
harbor. * Mo: Cubs host Padres
at Wrigley Field. * Tu: ORGANIC
Farmers Market at Museum of Contemporary Art. * We: Intermediate/Advance downtown
group skate at Londo Mondo.
TV/Movie/Theater:
* Ongoing: Showing The Films of
Stanley Kubrick all week at Music Box. * Fr: Lexx season premier on SCI.
* Fr: Iron Chef - King Crab
Battle on FOOD. * Sa: Miss Teen
USA on CBS http://www. * Su: Daria movie on MTV. * Mo: US Open pro tennis tournament
begins on NBC. * We: Battlebots
on Comedy Central.
- Good time to visit a WATER WORLD, AMUSEMENT PARK, WISCONSIN DELLS or
APPLE PICKING.
- See the special summer ideas page:
http://bedno.com/summer
- FINAL WEEKEND: Grant Park Music Festival. Mostly classical, mostly on
weekends, mostly at 7:30p.
- Grant Park, 312/742-GPMF, -2000.08.27.
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
- Ping Pong Festival. -2000.09.24,
- Pros, celebs and visitors play on art tables all over the city.
Playing under the Picasso Mo-Th 4:30-7:30p. Exhibit at Water
Works Visitor Center, 163 E. Pearson at Michigan.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/tourism/pingpong
- * Bristol Renaissance Faire. Big, fun, joyful,
semi-realistic, goth. Spend all day -2000.09.20 $$ Sa/Su 10a-7p.
- Open just a few more enchanted weekends. Coupons at website.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, Near Kenosha WI, I94 N to
Russel Rd W to Frontage to 128.
http://www.renfair.com
- Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands,
different style everyday. Free Th-Su.
- Lessons 6p-7p, dancing 7-9:30p, except ballroom Sunday lessons 2p-3p
dance -5p.
Grant Park, 312/744-6630, cancelled if rain, -2000.09.24.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalaffairs
- WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
- Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
- Showing The Films of Stanley Kubrick all week.
- Also showing horror and foreign classic matinees.
Music Box, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
- Movies:
- The Tao of Steve, The Cell, Godzilla2000, Wonderland, Cecil B.
Demented, Space Cowboys, Saving Grace, X-Men, Nutty Professor II,
Saving Grace, Scarey Movie, Groove, Rocky&Bullwinkle, Titan A.E.,
Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Chicken Run, Gone in 60 Seconds, M:I2,
...
http://bedno.com/movies
- Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, fun!
- 8p (Sa-Th): "Frequency" Dennis Quaid, Shawn Doyle, ...
10p (Sa-Tu,Th): "Me, Myself & Irene" Farrelly brothers, w/ Jim Carrey,
Renie Zellweger, ...
midnt (Sa,Th): "High Fidelity" John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso,
Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Chris Rehmann, ...
Brew&View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Near Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.brewview.com
- Cubs host Dodgers. WGN. 1:05p.
- Also Saturday on FOX at 12:15p and Sunday on WGN.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- Arts Expressions II. Artists and craftspeople selling good works.
8a-6p.
- Loopsters, stop by on lunch.
2 N Riverside Plaza, 312/751-2500.
http://www.craftshowsusa.com
- Goose Island Festival. Bands/food/arts/crafts/chili, kid/family stuff.
-Sunday 5-10p.
- Goose Island, 1800 N Clybourn, 773/472-9046.
http://www.gooseisland.com
- Critical Mass. Bicyclists take over the streets in numbers, educating
drivers. 5:30p.
- Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington, 773/486-4861.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
- Papa Roach. 7p.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Iron Maiden. w/ Queensryche. 7p.
- UIC Pavillion, 312/266-5050, 1150 W Harrison. TicketMaster:
312/902-1500.
- The Four Tops. $25 8p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- Whimsical (midnt). w/ GEL (11p) and Echosend (10p). 21+ $5 9p.
- Ethereal shoegaze dream pop ala Lush/SlowDive/Cure/Cocteau/Ride.
http://www.dreamwater.com/whimsical.php
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
- * Lexx season premier. Fantastic, lush and sexy sci-fi
show. 1hr 9p.
- Planet water is under attack from planet fire.
SCI http://www.scifi.com
- Iron Chef - King Crab Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated
from Japan, 1hr 9p.
- Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
- * Ry-N, Josh Werner, Sativa spinning Tek/House. 10p.
ALSO: Andy Hughes, Christopher Robin in 5th Floor.
- Call 773/832-4611 by 5p for guestlisting.
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted
- Karl Densons Tiny Universe. $15, 18+, doors 11p.
- IN SMARTBAR: Mark Farina, Darrell Woodson, DJ V. $7, 21+, doors 10p.
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Women's Equality Day. Formerly known as Woman Suffrage Day.
- Anniversary of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote in
1920.
http://www.women.com
- Farmers Markets
- Austin, Iowa/Central. 7a-2p.
Printers Row, Polk/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Near North, Division/Dearborn. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Park. Armitage/Orchard. 7a-2p.
North Halsted, Grace/Broadway/Halsted. 7a-2p.
North Center Town Square, BellePlaine/Damen/Lincoln. 7a-2p.
Edgewater, Thorndale/Broadway. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Chicago Kids Triathlon (since 1991). Ages 7-14, $30-35, reg 6a, start
9a.
- Wonderful concept. Over 600 expected. I'll be there on skate patrol
duty. 7-10: 100m swim/4k bike/1k run. 11-14: 200m swim/8k bike/1k
run.
Foster at the beach, 773/404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com/triathlon/kidstri.html
- Thomas The Tank Engine visits. Actual full size locomotive with a
face. 10a-5p.
- Bringing videos and games and stories, also Sunday.
Illinois Railway Museum, 800/BIG-RAIL, Union.
http://www.irm.org
- Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Wicker Park/Humboldt Park. Bring a snack.
$30 4hr departs 10a.
- Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
- Taste of Greece. Folk music, culture, meats and spices. -Sunday,
11a-10p.
- South Halsted from Adams to Van Buren, 312/726-2407.
http://www.iht.com/IHT/SUP/051498/GRE5.html
- Flashback Great America Raver Day. Regular admission price, all ages,
11a.
- Thats right the time has come. Summer is almost over, and what better
way to spend it than being with friends. Meet up at 12:30 and 3:30 in
the front of the park by the pond. Maybe party somewhere after.
http://www.flashbackent.com
Six Flags Great America, 847.955.9499, Gurnee.
- Bucktown Arts Fest (since 1986). Over 100 artists, poetry, music,
food, beer, kid stuff. 11a-8p.
- Fullerton and Western, 773/409-8305.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). -Su 11:45a-10p.
- Grant Park, 312/744-3315.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html
- Goose Island Festival. Bands/food/arts/crafts/chili, kid/family stuff.
-Sunday noon-10p.
- Goose Island, 1800 N Clybourn, 773/472-9046.
http://www.gooseisland.com
- Allman Brothers Band. 6:30p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley
Park. TicketMaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.worldmusictheatre.com
- Miss Teen USA (since 1983). 2hr 8p.
- CBS http://www.missteenusa.com
- Open House. w/ Dajae, Justin Long, Mystic Bill, Julio Bishop DJ
Rebecca. 18+ $15 8p-4a.
- Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
- Scary Lady Sarah's Birthday Bash! $6 9p-3a.
- With special guests BELLA MORTE, more DJ's and goodies tba.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Morseland, 773/764-6401, 1218 W Morse.
http://www.morseland.com
- TigerStyle 2000. "Say NO to House!" Serious tag-team drum&bass. $3
9p-3a.
- Special guest Frequency Lab live PA, DJs Brantley, Riverman, Natty,
E-Rock. Free parking.
Mondays, 312/663-3647, 75 W Harrison.
http://www.cosmicbreaks.com/tigerstyle
- Tetsuo 303. Rave. $20 time?
- Adonis, Curtis McClain, Full House, Reid Speed, Robert Armani, Traxx,
Acidman, 3D, Ricky Bradshaw, Jes One, Chyna and Deadly Syn, more...
312-458-9144
http://www.shadefree.com
- Pansexual Pleasuredome. DJ Dion spins. 21+ $0-5 10p-5a.
- Editors choice "Best Chicago DJ", leaving for L.A. in just a few more
weeks after 13 years! :(
http://www.dionlab.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Fireworks! Also IMax, sculptures, bands, daquirees, ... 10:15p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Lyndon Johnson's birthday.
- 36th president of the U.S. following J.F.Kennedy assassination.
Remembered for 1964 Civil Rights Act, HUD, and Vietnam.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
- Farmers Markets
- Bucktown, Cortland/Wolcott. 7a-2p.
Loyola, Sheridan/Arthur. 7a-2p.
Farm In The Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo. 9a-4:30p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon (since 1983). $65-130 6:15a.
- Claiming to be world's largest. Over 6000 expected. $40k prizes.
Sold out months ago. Benefits Leukemia Society. .75/1.5K swim, 22/40K
bike, 5/10K run. Parties after.
Lakefront at Monroe. 773-404-2372.
http://www.caprievents.com
- Thomas The Tank Engine visits. Actual full size locomotive with a
face. 10a-5p.
- Bringing videos and games and stories.
Illinois Railway Museum, 800/BIG-RAIL, Union.
http://www.irm.org
- Taste of Greece. Folk music, culture, meats and spices. 11a-11p.
- South Halsted from Adams to Van Buren, 312/726-2407.
http://www.iht.com/IHT/SUP/051498/GRE5.html
- Bucktown Arts Fest (since 1986). Over 100 artists, poetry, music,
food, beer, kid stuff. 11a-6p.
- Fullerton and Western, 773/409-8305.
http://www.caconline.org/artfair
- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival (since 1989). 11:45a-10p.
- Grant Park, 312/744-3315.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html
- Goose Island Festival. Bands/food/arts/crafts/chili, kid/family stuff.
-Sunday noon-10p.
- Goose Island, 1800 N Clybourn, 773/472-9046.
http://www.gooseisland.com
- "Is It Fall Yet?" Daria full length feature. Special season premier
episode. 2hr 6p.
- MTV http://www.mtv.com
- Chaka Khan. $30-35 7:30p.
- Navy Pier Skyline Stage, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/skyline.html
- New Power Party. Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Free
8p-4a.
- Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam/sexy clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- SEQUENCE. HEAVY drum&Bass every Sunday all summer! 21+ $3 9p-2a.
- Resident headz Ry-N and Kevin Cunningham spin hardcore. This is a
beautiful little club with great lights, sound, decore and staff.
Fuse, 312/932-9289, 738 N Clark.
- Lincoln/Roscoe Street Fair. Flea market-like? -Tuesday $5 noon-10p.
- Lincoln around Roscoe, 773/868-3010.
- US Open pro tennis tournament begins (since 1896?). -2000.09.10.
- NBC. http://usopen.lycos.com
- Cubs host Padres. WCIU. 7:05p.
- Also Tuesday on WGN at 7:05p, Wednesday and Thursday on FSN at 1:20p.
Wrigley Field, http://www.cubs.com
- NEW EPISODE: League of Gentlemen. VERY bizarre. 1hr 9:30p.
- I'm telling you in case you haven't seen LoG yet, hear me, this show is
BIZARRE beyond any easy description. Do not group it with other Brit
comedy. This is more like SouthPark, pushing the limits of the
censors. Like a car crash with strewn body parts, you know you
shouldn't stare, and yet...
Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com
- The Beat Project. With Shon Dervis and Hiroki. Rap open mike after 1a.
$3 10p-2a.
- Coooooool scene with break dancers, beauties, and sophisticated beats.
MadBar, 773/BAR-BAR7, 1640 N Damen. Near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.madbar.com
- Farmers Markets
- Federal Plaza, Dearborn/Adams. 7a-3p.
Gately, 103rd/Cottage Grove. 7a-2p.
Lincoln Square, Lincoln/Leland/Western. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- ORGANIC Farmers Market
- Museum of Contemporary Art. 10a-6p.
- Nocturna. Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah. THE weekly gathering of darker
souls. $2-6 10p-4a.
- Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison
stop.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
- Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers.
Free 10p-4a.
- http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line
stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
- Intermediate/Advance downtown group skate. Leaves at 6:30p.
- Longest running such event - as mentioned in national press. Big loop
past planetarium and back, then beers. 8-15 miles. Protective gear
and blinkers strongly recommended, street skating.
Other groups skates almost every day somewhere:
http://Bedno.com/skate
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
- Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. $3 21+
9p-2a.
- Phantom 45 vs. techno superstar Mike Dearborn. Great tunes, cool
decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area, web-cast!
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division
stop.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
- Battlebots. Geeks do violence by proxy. 9:30p.
- Comedy Central. http://www.comedycentral.com
- FINAL WEDNESDAY SHOW! Fireworks! Also IMax, sculptures, bands,
daquirees, ... 9:30p.
- Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Farmers Markets
- Daley Plaza, Washington/Dearborn. 7a-3p.
Hyde Park, 52nd/Harper. 7a-2p.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./WorksMart/ConsumerServices/FarmersMarket/Schedule.html
- Tall Ships Chicago. Eight magnificant sailing vessles on display
-2000.09.04. Opening day aquatic parade at 3p.
- Public tours of the ships every day 10a-10p. Canadian performers all
day Fr/Sa/Su. Fireworks EVERY night at 9:30p.
Navy Pier, 312/595-PIER, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com/tallshipschicago
- Chicago Jazz Festival begins (since 1979). Top bands, two stages, art,
wine, more. 4p-9:30p.
- Some simulcast on WBEZ (91.5FM)
Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents/Festivals.html
- DOWNTOWN Thursday. Special evening events and late hours at ALL MAJOR
cultural institutions.
- MCA, Randolph Cafe, Shubert Theater, Shedd Aquarium (Jazz), MUCH MORE!
Downtown. Details: http://www.dtnchicago.com
- Gipsy Kings. 7:30p.
- Chicago Theatre, 175 N State, TicketMaster: 312/902-1500.
http://www.chicagopage.com
- AC/DC. 7:30p.
- New World Music Theater, 708/614-1616, 19100 Ridgeland, Tinley
Park. TicketMaster.
http://www.worldmusictheatre.com
- The Backyard Variety Show. $10 8p
- An evening of diverse live art presented in Vaudeville cabaret form.
With acrobats, contortionists, tap, magic, juggling, trapeze, stilts,
rope walking, dancers, singers, sword swallowers, ventriloquists,
puppets, comedy, dogs, more.
HotHouse, 312/362-9707, 31 E Balbo.
http://www.hothouse.net
- Blaze Battle Face-off 2000. Competitive scratchin' hosted by Doug E.
Fresh. 18+ $15 doors 9p.
- Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark.
http://www.metrochicago.com
- Buckingham Fountain. A landmark, light shows nightly -1999.10.01.
Free 9-11p
- Grant Park, on the lake. (Congress and LSD)
http://www.ci.chi.il.us./tourism/downtown/Buckingham.html
- NEW: "Organic Produce: A Gut Show". Art based on human internal organs.
- International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N
Lake Shore.
http://www.imss.org
- WEEKEND: Cactus, Succulent, Bromeliad Society shows and sales.
Junior Railroad: Model Trains in a Model Garden -2000.10.29.
- Now awash in color and variety. World class, gorgeous in summer, easy
to get to, great restaurant.
Chicago Botanic Gardens, 847/835-5440, 1000 Lake Cook Road,
Glencoe
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
- NEW: Mars Exploration Station exhibit. Examines how people will live
there.
Sky Pavilion. Major new expansion, much high tech exhibitry.
- Adler Planetarium, 312/922-STAR, 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
- FIREWORKS! Good shows -2000.09.04 We 9:30p and Sa 10:15p.
Pier Walk. About 100 massive outdoor sculptures -2000.11.06.
- Oooooodles of other good art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, fun. See the
free new E.B. Smith Stained Glass Window museum.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand.
http://www.navypier.com
- Tom Friedman exhibit. 30 sculptures using common materials.
-2000.10.01.
Anne Wilson: Anatomy of Wear. Fabric and hair, stains, holes and rips.
-2000.10.01.
Sculptural Gardening Project. Decorating front and interior spaces.
-2000.10.22.
Sol LeWitt. 200 pieces, spacious, geometric, simple and conceptual.
-2000.10.22.
Age of Influence: Reflections in the Mirror of American Culture opens.
-2000.12.03.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
- Painting Revolution. Russian Avant-Garde. -2000.10.08.
- Also: Loop tour by CTA train, free -2000.09.30
11:35a+12:15p+12:55p+1:35p.
Also: good stuff at the Randolph Cafe daily at 1p, late Thursdays.
Free. Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-2400, 78 E Washington.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Tourism/CulturalCenter
- New lion web cam! Beautiful design. Near conservatory, lake, rookery.
- Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon.
http://www.lpzoo.com
- NEW: STAR WARS The Magic of Myth. -2001.01.07.
Sounds From The Vaults. Try 50 international instruments, world's
largest harp!
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
- Original art, props, models, and costumes from the Lucas archives,
connects the films to classical mythology.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. FREE
WEDNESDAY.
http://www.fmnh.org
- ENDS SOON: World's Largest Titanic Exhibit! -2000.09.04.
NEW: Collection of over 5000 fast food toys back to 1977.
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day.
- Omni Laser Fantasy. 20KW music visual immersion experience Fr-Su:
Beatles 6:30p, Floyd Machine 7:30p, Nirvana 9p, Beastie 10:30p, Floyd
Moon mdnt.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake
Shore. FREE THURSDAYS.
http://www.msichicago.org
- Quality exhibits and activities for young minds.
- Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier, 10a-5p
Tu-Su, free Th.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
- Truly stunning world class aquarium.
- Back outside deck has drop dead incredible view of skyline.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. FREE MONDAYS.
http://SheddAquarium.org
- NEW: Major show of ancient Egyptian artwork.
Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
- MWF 10:30a-4:30p, TuTh 10:30a-8:00p, SaSu 10a-5p, FREE TUESDAYS.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu
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