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2001.05.18 (week 203)

Mostly Harmless
Recommended:
...-Su: "Unbinding Isaac" - Redmoon at Steppenwolf Studio Theatre.
Ongoing: Network sweeps.
...-Th: Sing-a-long Sound of Music at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Cubs Home Games at Wrigley Field.
Ongoing: Skate Patrol Certification signup.
Ongoing: Something Cloudy, Something Clear at Bailiwick Arts Center.
...-Su: LakeView Mayfest.
Ongoing: Deal With It at Women Made Gallery.
Fr: Iggy Pop at Vic Theatre.
Ongoing: Offending Shadows at TriArts.
Fr: Invader Zim on NICK.
Fr: Aqua Events.
Fr: "Venue" Opening Night.
Fr: Bang at Crobar.
Fr: Vinyl at Trace.
Fr: DEPARTURES at Aura.
Fr: "Live Wire" Q101 DJs at Metro.
Fr: HEX at The Mutiny.
Sa: Armed Forces Day.
Sa: Mayor Daley's Bike Ride at Queen's Landing.
Sa-Tu: National Restaurant Association show at McCormick Place.
Sa: Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilen. Also a Devon tour at Chicago Cultural Center.
Sa-Su: Windy City Hemp Fest at Cricket Hill.
Sa: Anniversary Party at Hot House.
Sa: Mayhem at Charybdis.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Medusa at Transit.
Sa: Next Level Hip-Hop at Empty Bottle.
Su: Walk&Roll Chicago at Monroe Harbor.
Su: Model Rocket Launching at Greene Valley Forest Preserve.
...

Ongoing:    ^
"Unbinding Isaac" - Redmoon. -2001.05.20 All ages. $10-25 Th/Fr 7:30p, Sa 3p/7:30p, Su 3p.
Written/directed by Jim Lasko. "Inspired by the surrealist paintings of Rene Magritte ... presents an alternately comic and thought provoking meditation on the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac"
Steppenwolf Studio Theatre, 773/388-9031, 1650 N Halsted.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Network sweeps. -2001.05.31 Yearly.
Extra special programming this month including new episodes of all your favorites.
http://www.tvguide.com
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Sing-a-long Sound of Music. -2001.05.24 $10-22.50 (also Sa/Su 2p) 7:30p.
The classic film, now with subtitles.
http://www.singalonga.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Cubs Home Games. WGN/FSChi. Fr/Sa/Su/Tu/We/Th -2001.05.27 All ages. $10-?
VS Houston, Arizona, Cincinatti, Milwaukee.
Wrigley Field, 773/404-CUBS, 1060 W Addision.
http://www.cubs.com
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Skate Patrol Certification signup. -2001.06.02 All ages. $25.
Chicago's annual testing for National Skate Patrol certification will be held soon. Applicants see a video and review, then must pass written and practical tests to certify a basic level of competency. First step to skate instructor certification, gets you a tee shirt. Contact skaterbabe@hotmail.com to sign up.
http://Bedno.com/skate
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Now playing.
Mummy, Knight's Tale, The Dish, One Night at McCool's, Freddie Got Fingered, Crocodile Dundee in LA, Bridget Jones's Diary, Spy Kids, Joe Dirt, Josie and the Pussycats, ...
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WAY too much GREAT dance and theater and comedy and poetry to cover.
Get yourself a Reader or NewCity magazine.
Hundreds of city locations.
INFO

Brew&View. Movies, drinking, smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $4.
8p (Su,Mo,We,Th): Snatch - Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Brad Pitt, ...
10p (Su,Mo,We,Th): Traffic - Steven Soderbergh.
midnt (Th): Hannibal - Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, ...
Brew & View, 312/618-VIEW, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Friday 2001.05.18:    ^
Something Cloudy, Something Clear. Tennessee Williams' last play. Fr/Sa/Su/Th -2001.05.27 18+ $15-25 Th-Sa 7:30p, Su 2:30p.
Something Cloudy, Something Clear is a rarely seen work by Tennessee Williams - it was the last play of his to open in NYC during his lifetime. Set on the beach of Provincetown in 1940, SCSC follows a day in the life of young writer - clearly a stand in for Williams - and his love for a beautiful Canadian dancer, Kip Kiernan. Written with both the innocence of youth and the wisdom and regret of old age, SCSC is a beautiful portrait of the artist as an old man.
773/883-1090 http://www.bailiwick.org
Bailiwick Arts Center, 773/883-1091, 1229 West Belmont. 10 blocks off Lake Shore Drive on Belmont.
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LakeView Mayfest (since 1996). -Sunday Yearly. 18+ $5 (donation) 4-10p.
Food, music, major bands late. Though thousands a day will attend, this is not a great fest. Basically beer tents.
773/665-4682 http://www.starevents.com
Lakeview, 3100 N Ashland. At Barry.
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Deal With It. Opening reception. -2001.06.14 We-Fr noon-4p, Sa/Su noon-7p 6-9p.
Works by women artists that depict confrontational subject matter.
Women Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Iggy Pop. w/ Box-O-Car. 18+ $28.50 8p.
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Offending Shadows. by Babara Carlisle. Fr/Sa/Th -2001.06.16 $15 (Su 7p) 8p.
"A stirring new reconstruction of Sophocles Oedipus and Antigone..."
TriArts, 773/866-8082, 5315 N Clark #142.
http://www.triarts.org
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Invader Zim. Best new cartoon out! Fridays All ages. Free 8-8:30p.
Excellent and Futurama-like, but darker. Wildly bizarre adventures of an hyper-enthusiastic evil alien infiltrator.
NICK. http://www.nick.com
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Aqua Events. Fridays 21+ $10 9p-?a.
5.18: T1000, Lego, Kid Entropy, Damien.
Aqua, 312/942-9999, 201 N Green. A.K.A. 820 W Lake, near Halsted.
http://www.aquanightclub.com
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"Venue" Opening Night. 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Keith Mayberry and Bill Bell are officially opening their new club, "Venue", taking the place of Fuse. Expect a warm and indulgent atmosphere. Fashionable attire required.
drinkingmartinis@aol.com
Venue, 312/932-0202, 738 N Clark. 1/2 block south of Chicago Ave. on right side of Clark St.
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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.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Vinyl. Underground House. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-3a.
Weekly event with resident DJs Jack Maxwell, Shardrock, Journee, Toy, and Adi. Special Guest DJ tba weekly.
5.18: Gabriel Palomo.
773/377-5007 x8242
Trace, 773/477-3400, 3714 N Clark. NearRedLineAddisonstop.
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DEPARTURES. Progressive UK house, deep funky trance, techno. Fridays 21+ $10 10:15p-4a.
Guestlisting gives $5 til midnite and open bar 9-10p.
FUEL presents: Chicago's definite outlet to the sonic bliss. Resident ANDRE SOLARIS (FUEL/Clubland Saturday Nite 92.7&5FM 3-6am) with weekly guests. Massive sound and visuals.
5.18: JUSTIN CORBETT (Gramaphone) ANGELIST (Crobar resident).
847/670-3300 http://www.fuelinfo.com
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
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* "Live Wire" Q101 DJs. 18+ $25 11p-?a.
Q101's Mikki Gray, DJs Danny The Wild Child, Teri Bristol, Justin Long, Lego, Nosmo, special guest System X (live).
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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HEX (since 2000). Fridays 21+ $5 11p-2a.
A Glamourous little party catering to the gothic crowd. Boa bartends, Carriemonster and friends spin. Sometimes CD giveaways and tarot.
http://hex.goth.nu
The Mutiny, 773/486-7774, 2428 N Western. Just North of Fullerton.
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Saturday 2001.05.19:    ^
Armed Forces Day. 3rd Saturday in May Yearly.
Day to honor the U.S. combined armed forces.
http://www.armedforces.com
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Mayor Daley's Bike Ride. 13.5 miles. All ages. $12+ Time TBA.
Includes shirts, food, entertainment, post-party.
http://www.bikechicago.com
Queen's Landing, 773/744-0566, Buckingham Fountain.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents
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National Restaurant Association show (since 1920!). -Tuesday Yearly.
The *OTHER* NRA, trade only, dress code enforced.
312/853-2525 http://www.restaurant.org
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North AND South buildings.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Chicago Neighborhood Tour: Chinatown/Pilen. Also a Devon tour. Bring a snack. 3rd Saturday in May Yearly. $20-25 4hr 10a.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Windy City Hemp Fest (since 1986). Bands/speakers/incense/hackeysack/tie-dye... -Sunday Yearly. All ages. Free 12-9p.
Always a pleasant little fest. "Rain or shine. Ignore all rumors of cancellation. We gather to change the law not break it." Over 20000 expected. Intended as informational.
773/381-9330 http://www.americancannabissoc.org/wchdb.html
Cricket Hill, Near Montrose harbor. Bike, blade, or exit LSD East at Wilson.
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Anniversary Party (since 1999). 21+ (or w/ parent) $20 8p.
Party -10p, then concert by afro-pop legend Thomas Mapfumo.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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* Mayhem. Breaking the barriers of creativity. Fr/Sa 18+ (w/ID!) $10 8p-2a.
"CHARYBDIS invites everyone to swim the maelstrom, blending art & chaos, to create a surreal interactive landscape. Featuring: Body Painting, Interactive Sound Installations & Recording, Open Mics, Performance Art, Visual Art, Projections, Massive Dance Floor. Interactive Special Attractions: Paintball, Climbing Nets, skater stuff, Intoxication Simulator, Giant Twister, do it yourself Art Corner, Classic Arcade Games, Pool, Darts, Ping Pond." Various DJs and musical performers.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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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.
5.19: Methods for Saving the Young From a Life of Crime, Drugs, and Premarital Sex.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Medusa. 21+ $5-20 9p-?a.
RSVP at http://www.urchicago.com for discount.
Former Karma and Shelter producer brings Oakenfeld protege DJ D:Fuse.
Transit, 312/491-9729, 1431 W Lake.
http://www.transit-usa.com
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* Next Level Hip-Hop. 21+ $10 9p.
With Mr. Lif, Diverse, DJ Rude One, and I-Ron. Organized by Chocolate Industries label and Push Skateboarding. Likely to have some breakers.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Sunday 2001.05.20:    ^
* Walk&Roll Chicago (since 1973). Walk / skate / bike to fight cancer. 3rd Sunday in May Yearly. All ages. 9a.
Unique charity event for the American Cancer Society. Pledged Bike (15mi), walk (5mi), or skate (10mi). Dogs permitted. Around 5000 people will participate to raise more than $1000000.
BLADERS: Special route leaves at 10:15a taking bike path South to about 39th and back, passing the Planetarium. Skate Patrol members assist at checkpoints, lead and sweep. Nutri-Grain and yogurt for all.
312/372-0471 http://www.walkandrollchicago.org
Monroe Harbor, Randolph and the lakefront.
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Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2p.
I've launched with this group. Deeply validates that it's OK to be a geek. All skill levels. Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held far from population centers due to danger. Only a few launches a year.
630/483-2468 http://nira.chicago.il.us
Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Route 53 and 75th Street, Woodridge.
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Simpsons Tall Tales. All ages. Free 7p.
12th season ends with a trilogy of folk style yarns. Two re-runs precede.
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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* MOTUS - Weekly DJ studio. Sundays 18+ (w/ID!) $5 8p-2a.
Garage ERIC H, Drum and Bass PIQUE, House CONOR K, Drum and Bass FOUR/4.
Great huge loft with climbing nets, percussion toys, pinball, pool, arcade games, skater half-pipe, dance floor, DIY painting area, art and sculpture, graffiti, also blader and skate board performers. Now with PaintBall!
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Signal Strength. Solid drum&bass weekly. Sundays 21+ $0-3 9p-2a.
Hear Natty, 40 Oz, Chris G, The Black Russian, others, spin the sounds of d&b, dub, hip hop, etc.
5.20: Temulent.
773/868-6331 http://chicagodrumandbass.com
U.S. Beer Company, 773/871-7799, 1801 N Clybourn. Corner of Sheffield, Clybourn, and Willow.
http://www.usbeerco.com
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RPM. DJs w/ musicians. Sundays 21+ $? 10p.
"First ever live rave band" DJs spin club hits 80's-present, joined by live musicians. 1/2 price all drinks.
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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Monday 2001.05.21:    ^
Start of Gemini. Astrological sign, the twins. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com

* PERSEPHONE. Redmoon Theater Dramagirls presents. -2001.05.22.
A contemporary, comic retelling of the Greek myth about a young woman's quest to find her place in the universe.
773/388-9031
Fourth Congregational Church, 2625 N Talman.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Boom Boom Room. Mondays 21+ $10 10p-4a.
Progressive and deep house. Decorative staff, good quality dance club lights and design, 3 bars, free parking early. Clubber attire required, gay friendly.
Red Dog, 773/278-5138, 1958 W North.
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Tuesday 2001.05.22:    ^
MXPX. All ages. $15 6:30p.
w/ Good Charlotte and Ultimate Fakebook.
http://www.mxpx.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Estrogen Fest (since 2000). Tuesdays -2001.05.29 $10-12 8p.
"No crying and no male bashing allowed at an all new unprecedented festival of Goddesshood encompassing theatre, dance, music and original performance pieces in a two-part rotating repertory"
773/489-0843 http://www.aardvarktheatre.com
Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry. In the Performance Loft.
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays NOW 18+! $3 10p-4a.
Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Wednesday 2001.05.23:    ^
Group Skate. Wednesdays All ages. Free 6:30p.
"The granddaddy of Chicago group skates" as mentioned in national press. Destination TBD (Chinatown/Adler/...) and optionally back for beers. 8-12 miles, some street skating, full gear and blinkers strongly recommended, intermediate and up, be prompt. Canceled if wet.
http://www.thirstydog.net
Londo Mondo, 888/828-7630, 1100 N Dearborn.
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Star Trek Voyager series FINAL EPISODES. Wednesdays 8p.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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Bass By The Pound - Seminar (since 1998). THE weekly drum-n-bass scene. Wednesdays 21+ $5 9p-2a.
NYC d&b terrorist Wally AKA Pish Posh (Raw-Kuts)joins residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, packed little dance area. Sometimes lights and webcast. 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.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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* 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 assaults, 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.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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Thursday 2001.05.24:    ^
Ascension Day. Yearly.
A Christian holiday, 40 days after easter. Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
http://christianity.about.com

International Mister Leather competition (since 1979). -Monday 12-?p.
Huge leather market, events all day, hot club parties, tough tourists. Registration Thursday, opening ceremonies Friday, Pre-judging Saturday, finals Sunday and party at House of Blues, party at Circuit Monday.
http://www.imrl.com
The Palmer House Hilton, 312/726-7500, 17 E Monroe.
http://www.hilton.com/hotels/CHIPHHH
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Animal Crackers. Improv Comedy Benefit for Chicago Community Humane Center. All $10-15 7p.
Three great improv teams invent an entire comedy show before your eyes. A pre-show reception will give you a chance to meet and mingle with other animal lovers. Email AnimalCrackers@witty.com now to reserve.
773/506-9665 http://www.cchcweb.org
The Playground Theatre, 773/871-3793, 3341 N. Lincoln Avenue. Half block South of Brown Line Paulina Stop.
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FOCUS. Movie/discuss/play night. Thursdays All ages. $5 Opens 8p, discuss/play -1a. 9p.
BYOB, smoke, vote on next week's film.
5.24: The Right Stuff.
Charybdis, 773/427-9970, 4423 N Milwaukee. Near I 94, 5 blocks from Blue Line Montrose stop.
http://www.charybdisarts.com
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Alternative Beat. DJs Laura B and Jen Jameson. Thursdays 21+ $0-10 10p-4a.
Simulcast on Q101 midnt-2a. This night is notably good and Karma-like. Excellent decore, service, lights and sound. Slightly heavier than mainstream, gets quite crowded after 1a.
Aura, 312/266-2114, 640 N Dearborn.
http://www.aceplaces.com/aura/home.html
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Attractions:    ^
New Star Rider theatre shows. All ages. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.
Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p last Friday), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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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.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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World class gardens. Easy to get to, great restaurant. All ages. $7-15 parking.
Open daily (except xmas) about 8a-sunset.
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. Free Thursdays. 10a-5p Tu-Su.
Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free.
"Con/Textual" variety of works containing text -2001.06.17.
"A Brief History of Twine" retrospective featuring two dozen Donald Lipinski works -2001.06.24.
ALSO: Various special events, music and performances almost every day.
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.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Wednesdays. 9a-5p.
"Underground Adventure" - Walk through hugely magnified soil ecosystem. "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, now with life-size robot "Kinetosaur". Also insects, anthropology, 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. $3-5 Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p.
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.
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.
http://www.lpzoo.com
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MANY EXCELLENT SHOWS RIGHT NOW. $0-8 Free Tuesdays.
Gilbert & George: Nineteen Ninety Nine, a monumental work projecting a vision of the next century with an emphasis on the delicate human qualities -2001.05.20.
"Original Language" Highlights from the MCA collection, works spanning five decades -2001.08.05.
"No Harm in Looking" photo/video work involving the viewer's relationship with the subject -2001.08.19.
Christian Marclay: musical, sculptural, electro works -2001.09.02.
Much more.
We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years Day.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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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.
http://www.msichicago.org
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PIER WALK NOW OPEN! Oooooodles of good fun and art, IMax, food, Shakespeare, VR games, ... All ages. Free.
Over 100 massive outdoor sculptures on display -2001.10.07 - one of Chicago's very greatest civil art features.
Pier hours: 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.
http://www.navypier.com
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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.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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Notes:    ^
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