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2001.02.09 (week 189)

Love Is The Answer
  Love Is The Answer
Ain't that an age-old theme, and true if you believe the Beatles. Happy LOVE DAY Simpsons fans. Almost EVERY event has a TWIST of love this week from end to end. May you give and receive it. AS USUAL, you're encouraged to come to Charybdis for BIG drum&bass on Sunday (773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee, $5 18+ 8p-1a), and Thursday is the BrockOut successor ROOT at Liar's Club. Too many other lovelies to mention briefly, see the list below...
WATCH for multi-day events starting Fr/Sa.

RECOMMENDED:
* Ongoing: Black History Month.
* Ongoing: PREJUDICE at Women Made Gallery.
* Ongoing: Chicago Auto Show (100th!) at McCormick Place.
* Fr-Su: IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet at Navy Pier.
* Fr/Sa: Tony Sacre "Eleven Dollar Prophet" at PANG Studios.
* Fr: "Distortions of a Modern Age" at Feitigo Gallery.
* Fr/Sa: MUSE - The Art of Inspiration at Charybdis.
* Fr: Iron Chef - Jumbo Mushroom Battle on FOOD.
* Fr: DJ Colette at Smart Bar.
* Fr: KIM b-day party at The Hideout.
* Fr: Bang at Crobar.
* Sa/Su: Duets for My Valentine at Athenaeum Theatre.
* Sa/Su: Chocolate Fest at Garfield Park Conservatory.
* Sa/Su: Midnight Circus performs free at Navy Pier.
* Sa: Free Funkadesi concert at Chicago Historical Society.
* Sa: Paramount Laser Spectacular at House of Blues.
* Sa: Lumptronic III Release Party at The Lab.
* Sa: Someone's Getting Married at Circus.
* Sa: Variety at Berlin.
* Sa: Koncept vs. Pure at Fuse Ultralounge.
* Sa: "Barbie's Big Day" at The Cornservatory.
* Su: Thomas Edison's Birthday.
* Su: New Cartoons on FOX.
* Su: MOTUS - DRUM&BASS at Charybdis.
* Su: Signal Strength on U.S.Beer,
* Mo: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.
* Mo: SPECIAL V-DAY Twilight Tales at Red Lion Pub.
* Tu: Sweetheart Run 5K at Heartland Cafe.
* Tu: Nocturna 18+ at Metro.
* We: Valentine's Day.
* We: PowerPuffGirls marathon on TOON.
* We: Wedding On Ice at Skate On State.
* We: Special menu at The Signature Room.
* We: Beautiful vibe at Harry's Velvet Room.
* We: "For Lovers Only" at Hot House.
* We: V-Day party at Funky Buddha Lounge.
* We: Latex Lunacy at Crobar.
* Th: ROOT - Kickoff Night at Liar's Club.

 Ongoing:
Black History Month (since 1926). -2001.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, Field Museum, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://clever.net/cam/blackhist.html
PREJUDICE. New exhibit. -2001.02.23 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p.
Artwork by women and men that deals with prejudice issues. All media.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie. MAP
http://www.womanmade.org
Disney On Ice - Jungle Adventure. -2001.02.11 All ages. $5-50 Various times.
Major productions drawing from Tarzan, Jungle Book and Lion King.
http://www.disneyonice.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
Now playing.
Sugar and Spice, Shadow of the Vampire, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat, Oh Brother, The Family Man, What Women Want, Traffic, Cast Away, Dungeons and Dragons, Charlies Angels, ...
http://bedno.com/movies
WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ $4.
8p (Fr-Mo,Th; 9p We): Meet the Parents Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, ...
7p (We): Survivor: Outback. FREE
8p (We): Temptation Island. FREE
10p (Fr-Mo,Th): Charlie's Angels Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Sam Rockwell, Tim Curry, Roger Corwin, Kelly Lynch, Crispin Glover, John Forsythe, Matt LeBlanc, LL Cool J, Tom Green, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa,Th): Dude, Where's My Car?.
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.brewview.com
 Friday 2001.02.09:
MOVIES opening this week.
Hannibal - Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore...
http://www.hannibalmovie.com
Saving Silverman - Jason Biggs, Steve Zahn, Jack Black, Amanda Peet...
http://www.savingsilverman.com
Now showing. http://bedno.com/movies
IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet (since 1999). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $6-10 8a-10p.
Judged event, levels 4-Elite, thousands of competitors expected.
630/415-3305 http://www.region5.com/IGI-gymnastics
Navy Pier - Festival Hall, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com
Chicago Auto Show HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY! (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2001.02.18 Yearly. All ages. $5-8 10a-10p.
Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, cheerleaders, $300K cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs. Preview opening Wed/Thu.
630/495-2282 http://www.chicago-autoshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.mccormickplace.com
* Tony Sacre "Eleven Dollar Prophet". -Saturday All ages. $5-10 7p.
Brilliant fringe performer convinces the audience that he IS a prophet.
http://www.freestreet.org
PANG Studios, 1419 W Blackhawk. North of Division, just East of Ashland, MAP
"Distortions of a Modern Age". New leading edge erotica show. Opening reception tonight. 21+ 8p-12a.
Art, photos, fashion.
Feitigo Gallery, 773/384-0586, 1821 W North Ave. MAP
http://www.feitico.com
MUSE - The Art of Inspiration. Fr/Sa -2001.02.24 18+ (w/ ID) $10 8p-1a.
Participatory art installations/events all month on the theme of the Muse; the Greek mythological embodyment of the source of creative inspiration.
Fri: write/read poetry, paint, dance.
Sat: Salsa/Calypso/Reggae by SACAL, join in.
See Sunday entry for space details. Special additional features include Tarot reading, Muse related art.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com
Iron Chef - Jumbo Mushroom Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays 9-10p.
Sip a drink each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
See a funny spoof at http://www.legochef.com
FOOD. http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
DJ Colette. 21+ $10 10p-4a.
Smart Bar, 773/549-4140, 3730 N Clark. Near Red line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com/pages2/smart_choices.html
* KIM b-day party gig! Asian female rock trio celebrates. 21+ $6? 10p-2a.
Kim is Chicago's only female Asian rock trio. 2 members have early February b-days & this show is the party!
773/235-4426 http://www.kimrock.com
The Hideout, 773/227-4433, 1354 W. Wabansia. 2 blocks north of North, 1 block east of Elston. MAP
http://www.hideoutchicago.com
Bang. "The Quality Of Sound". Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.
One of the hottest Friday spots. Resident Chris Gin with visiting heavyweight headliners. Always well produced, nice change of scene with Hiroki in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Best under 21 dance club. (so I've heard). Fr/Sa/Su/Th 17+ (w 2 ID) $7-12 10p-4a.
Thursdays: DJs Paul Curtis and Dropout. Fridays: DJs Loverboy/Insane. Saturdays: B96 DJs Bobby D and Markski. Sundays ages 13-17 party $10 6-10p, 17+ after. Serves food, drinks if 21+.
Galaxy Club, 847/298-5077, 9225 Golf Rd, Des Plaines. MAP
http://www.galaxy-club.com
Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
DJ Greg Haus spins a blend of trance, hardhouse, breakbeat, and progressive sounds.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Saturday 2001.02.10:
Duets for My Valentine (since 1998). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $? 8p Sat, 3p Sun.
Romantic, passionate, sensual, provocative program of duets in the styles of ballet, jazz, modern, swing, latin and more. An all new show. Features the Joffrey and independent choreographers.
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
Chocolate Fest. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-5p.
A weekend celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park. MAP
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
Midnight Circus performs free! -Sunday All ages. Free Also 2:30p and 4p. 1p.
Featuring breath-taking acrobatics and circus routines.
http://www.midnightcircus.net
Navy Pier - Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. MAP
http://www.navypier.com
Funkadesi concert w/ Hamid Drake. All ages. Free (exhibit open 11a-4p) 3-4p.
Largest indoor street festival of the season celebrates the long-anticipated opening of the exhibition Out of the Loop: Neighborhood Voices. Extravaganza features performances, vendors, culinary delights, and activities for all.
773-588-FUNK http://www.funkadesi.com
Chicago Historical Society, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark. Corner of Clark and North Ave. MAP
http://www.chicagohs.org
Paramount Laser Spectacular. Awesome visuals set to alt-rock. 18+ $19-23 Second show at 10:30p. 6p.
The most advanced such show in the world on multiple huge screens.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://apps.hob.com/schedule/venues.asp?vid=100
* * Lumptronic III Release Party. All ages. Free 9p-?a.
A night of digital arts and entertainment celebrating "the rebirth of a new wave of happenings that will occur at the legendary loft space". Featuring advanced illuminaria by OVT, four floors of film, shorts, DJs, satellite link and more. Web simul-cast. Complimentary Continentals from Hennessy -11p.
The Lab, 329 N Bell. Kinzie Industrial Zone, enter from alley off Fulton. MAP
http://www.the-lab.com
Someone's Getting Married. 21+ $? 9p-?a.
A winning couple will be wed in the club, what a fun!
Circus, 312/266-1200, 901 W Weed. MAP
http://www.circuschicago.com
* Variety. Saturdays 21+ Free 9:30p-5a.
"Progressive music and video. Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!" Local musicians perform early. An editor fave, always wild, often crowded.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
Koncept vs. Pure. Promoter/DJ "faceoff". 21+ $7-10 10p-3a.
John Patterson (http://www.konceptpromo.com) and Charles Little (http://www.purefuture.com) spin electronic dance.
Fuse Ultralounge, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. MAP
"Barbie's Big Day" plus "Fun With Sketches". Comedy play and skits. Saturdays -2001.02.24 18+ $10 10p.
Barbie is getting married, but is Ken the right man? Veteren comedy group Famous In The Future performs this one-act plus a best-of show from the Famous In The Future vaults.
http://www.famousinthefuture.com
The Cornservatory, 4210 N Lincoln. MAP
 Sunday 2001.02.11:
Thomas Edison's Birthday. Yearly.
Remembers the extremely successful inventor and entrepreneur born in Milan Ohio in 1847, died in West Orange NJ in 1931. He is credited with 1093 patents including the phonograph and light bulb. Visit the Menlo Park reconstruction in PA.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml
New Cartoons!!! New Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, Malcom episodes all month. Sundays -2001.02.25 2hr 6p.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
* * * MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ $5 8p-1a.
This week Reggae by SACAL, followed by Audio Sculptor Gregor Mortis and DRUM&BASS heavyweights Basic, Radiata, Chamberweed, and Entropy. Also skate performers. Great 120'x120' space with giant slide and climbing nets, percussion structure, pinball, pool, skee-ball and arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, visual art and sculpture, graffiti and much more.
ALSO: Catch FOCUS movie night Thursdays 9p. BYOB, smoking, vote on next week's film. Past films included 2001 and Princess Mononoke.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop. MAP
http://www.charybdisarts.com
* Signal Strength. Growing new drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.
Vera commands: come out and support Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black Russian, others, for the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc. 2.11: Toynbee, 2.18: Ciro, 2.25: Phix & Dr.Groo.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow. MAP
http://www.usbeerco.com
 Monday 2001.02.12:
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Yearly.
16th president of the United states, born in Kentucky in 1809. Known for living in Illinois. Presided during the Civil War. Lincoln was assasinated in the Ford Theater in Washington by John Wilkes Booth just five days after the end of the war. Observed later this month on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/al16.htm
Twilight Tales RED LIGHT NIGHT! Mondays 18+ $6 Special 3hrs show. 8p.
Erotic readings and fetish performances. Check inhibitions at the door.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph. MAP
http://www.para-net.com/~red_lion
Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night.". Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 9p-2a.
Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena. Upcoming guest DJs include Tone B Nimble, Norman Rockwell, Aloe, D Double, more. Open mic from 11p.
http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand. MAP
http://www.funkybuddha.com
 Tuesday 2001.02.13:
Sweetheart Run 5K. Yearly. 8a.
The Heartland Athletes United for Peace. Includes pre/post buffet, medals, race or fun, t-shirts, parking.
http://www.chicagoaa.com
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. MAP
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
Henry Rollins Spoken Word Show. SOLD OUT. All ages. $17.50 7p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
http://www.victheatre.com
Bulls host Atlanta. FSChi. All ages. 8:30p.
http://www.nba.com/bulls
United Center, 1901 W Madison. MAP TicketMaster:312/902-1500.
BattleBots 2.0! Quarter finals. Two episodes. Tuesdays 1hr 9p.
Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious, sport of the future.
http://www.comedycentral.com
* Nocturna. NOW 18+! Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls (since 1990). Tuesdays 18+ $3 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.gothicchicago.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. MAP
http://www.metrochicago.com
 Wednesday 2001.02.14:
Valentine's Day. Yearly.
Day to exchange messages of love with the object of one's romantic interest. Typically observed through the gifting of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and luxury dinners. The day gets its name from the Christian saint Valentine. See http://www.metromix.com for best dining ideas.
http://www.victoriassecret.com
"VILLAINTINE'S DAY". PowerPuff Girls Marathon. 9a-9p.
TOON. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
Wedding On Ice. Winning couple ties the knot. Yearly. All ages. Free 12p.
ALSO: Special sweetheart events/dances at MANY Park District buildings.
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/valentines_day
Skate On State, 312/744-2898, State between Washington/Randolph. Red line Washington stop. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/events/SkateonState.html
Special menu. Yearly. All ages. $$ 4p-12a.
Heart shaped chocolate mousse cake, Champagne, and a breath-taking view in an under-known incredibly cool place.
The Signature Room, 312/787-9596, 875 N Michigan. Top of the Hancock. MAP
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
Beautiful place to chill w/ yer lover. Yearly. 21+ $$ 7p-2a.
The finest food, drinks, service and decor. Dress smoooth.
Harry's Velvet Room, 312/527-5600, 56 W Illinois. MAP
"For Lovers Only". 21+ (or w/ parent) $10 8p.
Respected female jazz vocalist and songwriter Dee Alexander, likened to Sarah Vaughan, performs original works. See the site for good stuff most nights.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops. MAP
http://www.hothouse.net
Eat Me. 21+ $5 8p-?a.
Future beat DJs LF8TR, Sassy A**, Nosmo; Techno DJs Marko Katic, Josh Werner.
Subterranean, 773/278-6600, 2011 W North. North and Milwaukee in Wicker Park. MAP
http://barsonline.com/chicago/subterranean
Bass By The Pound - Seminar. THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
Phantom 45 makes his monthly visit, joining residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, teeny dance area. Sometimes web-simulcast. Can't come? Tune in to 89.3FM WNUR 9:30-11p.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop. MAP
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
V-Day party. 21+ Couples free, $10xx $20xy. 9p-2a.
Live performance by Space 7 and Anthony Nicholson. RSVP 312/666-4057 for Hennesey and Truffles before.
Funky Buddha Lounge, 312/666-1695, 728 W Grand. MAP
http://www.funkybuddha.com
* Lunacy. Industrial, SM/tattoos, pretty darn hot. Wednesdays 21+ $5-15 10p-4a.
A fetish friendly dark playground of decadence with go-go girls, buff boys, visual assualts, bondage and tattoos. Now with Residents Chris Gin and Mystic Bill spinning, Pat Parsons in the Mezz. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Ladies free, strange pets welcome, $1.50 drink specials.
THEMED this week: "Love Hurts" - A Latex Odysssey.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. MAP
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
Women Obsession (since 1990). Intended as a ladies night for ladies. 1st/2nd/3rd Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
http://www.womyn.org
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop. MAP
http://www.berlinchicago.com
 Thursday 2001.02.15:
* * ROOT - Kickoff Night. Monthly jungle/d&b event. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
THE BrockOut replacement. Some combo of DJs Phantom 45, Casper, Kid Entropy, Chamberweed, Natty, Black Russian, Radiata, Eye-D, Ian Morrison, Miss BioBooster. Intensely energetic music, eclectic crowd of freaks, chatting early, probably crowded after 11p. Completely KISS themed second bar upstairs with pinball and velvet paintings.
312/409-4552 http://www.cosmicbreaks.com
Liar's Club, 773/665-1110, 1665 W Fullerton. Take I94 or Ashland/Clybourne. MAP
http://www.liarsclub.com
 Attractions:
New exhibits on historic Polish astronomers, black holes, Hubble images. All ages. $0-5 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry. Excellent new web cam.
Mo-Th 9a-5p, Fr 9a-9p, Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Masterpieces. Interesting permanent and visiting exhibits. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.
Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p.
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan. MAP
http://www.artic.edu/aic
Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier. MAP
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
Your Are Here: Chicago In the Year 2000. Team of photographers project documenting everyday life last year. (-2001.03.04). Many other local works. All ages. Free.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p (Classical Mo/We, Jazz Tu, Pop Th). Open late Thursdays.
Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington. MAP
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
Kremlin Gold: 1000 Years of Russian Gems and Jewels (-2001.03.30).
Underground Adventure. Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem.
Sue (permanent). All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.
Field Museum, 312/922-9410, Roosevelt Rd. at Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.fmnh.org
Exhibits covering 4000 years of surgical history. Not for the squeamish. All ages. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
International Museum of Surgical Science, 312/642-6502, 1524 N Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.imss.org
World class zoo. Now with web cams. All ages. Free.
11.1-3.31 8a-5p, 4.1-5.25 8a-6p, 5.26-9.3 Mo-Fr 8a-6p Sa/Su/holidays 8a-7p, 9.4-10.31 8a-6p. Buildings close earlier.
Lincoln Park Zoo, 773/742-2000, 2200 N Cannon. MAP
http://www.lpzoo.com
Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine (-2001.05.20)
AA Bronson: Negative Thoughts (-2001.04.22). $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
1999 is a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with an emphasis on the delicate human qualities.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago. MAP
http://www.mcachicago.org
Consistent world class wonderland, set aside a whole day. All ages. $3-13, Free Thursdays.
New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history.
Mo-Fr 9:30a-4p, Sa/Su 9:30a-5:30p.
Museum of Science and Industry, 773/684-1414, 57th at Lake Shore. MAP
http://www.msichicago.org
Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.
The outdoor skating rink is now open.
Mo-Th 10a-8p, Fr/Sa 10a-10p, Su 10a-7p, closed 12.25.
Navy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley. MAP
http://www.navypier.com
Truly stunning world class aquarium. $11-18.
Rear outside deck has the city's best skyline view. Now with web cams.
Sa/Su 9a-6p, Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-6p in summer), many special late days, Free Mo/Tu Sept-Feb.
Shedd Aquarium, 312/939-2438, 1200 S Lake Shore. MAP
http://SheddAquarium.org
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