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2002.01.18 (week 238)

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DON'T MISS:

Fr: Spider Baby cult film at Bobbo and Doc's.
Fr: Gayle Ritt at Beat Kitchen.
Sa-Su: "Creation's" Sci-Fi Convention at Hyatt Regency O'Hare.
Su: Adult Skate w/ Bar! at Rainbo Roller Rink.
Su: ROLL and BOWL at Diversey-River Bowl.
Su: Exotica 2 at Studio 21.
Su: Whiplash at Spy Bar.
Mo: Blue Groove Lounge at Funky Buddha Lounge.
Tu: BattleBots NEW SEASON! on COM.
Tu: Nocturna at SmartBar.
We: Drum&Bass star Ed Rush & MC Rymetyme at Big Wig.
We: "Can Can" party at Glow.
Th: FAMILY GUY and THE TICK on FOX.
Th: "Nu-Induced Beats" at Rive Gauche.

Ongoing:    ^

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Les Miserables. -2002.02.02 Various prices. Various times.

Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Sci-Fi Action Movie in Space Prison. -2002.01.19 Ages? $15-20 8p.

"Zero Gravity - Zero Caution - Zero Logic... Prison movies meet sci-fi spectacle in Joe Foust's brilliant send-up, and everybody blows up real good."
http://www.defianttheatre.org/sciFi/sciFi.html
American Theater Company, 773/929-1031, 1909 W Byron.
http://www.atcweb.org
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Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass. Glass sculptures at Garfield Park Conservatory. -2002.05.19 All ages. Free. 9a-8p.

"This exhibit just blew me away! If you've never been to GPC, you're in for a treat. But when you add the stunning glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly, you get an event not to be missed! **Highly** recommended by Bedno.com member Mark. Go after dark for best effect."
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/gpcindex.htm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N. Central Park. Green Line to Conservatory/Central Park stop.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Now playing.

A Beautiful Mind, Imposter, Royal Tenenbaums, The Majestic, Joe Somebody, Not Another Teen Movie, Lord of The Rings, Jimmy Neutron, Vanilla Sky, Ali, Harry Potter, Monsters Inc, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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.
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

Temptation Island II 8p Th. Da Bears 3:30p Sa.
8p (Fr-Mo,We; 9p Th): American Pie II - Superglue.
10p (Fr-Mo,We; 11p Th): Serendipity - John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, ...
midnt (Fr,Sa): Jay&Silent Bob Strike Back - Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, ...
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 2002.01.18:    ^

Censorship! -2002.02.21 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.

Opening reception 1.18 6-9p.
Exhibition of works that have been removed from other exhibitions, were threatened, or stirred up heated debate.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/328-0038, 1900 S Prairie.
http://www.womanmade.org
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* Spider Baby cult film (1963). 21+ 7p.

Psychotronic Film Society presents this cult classic on DVD. Jack Hill's classic black comedy starring Lon Chaney Jr, with pretty girls, murder, cannibalism, insanity, Mantan Moreland.
http://www.psychotronic.com
Bobbo and Doc's, 773/ 250- 3004, 1952 N Damen.
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* Gayle Ritt. Night of 3 Female Bands. 21+ 10p.

"You won't want to miss this... Catch Galye Ritt along with two other hot female bands!"
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Bang. "The Quality Of Sound" Fridays 21+ $15+ 10p-4a.

Well produced hotspot, nice change of scene in the mezz. Lots of house, crowded late. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Includes fetish friendly features.
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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SWEAT. Unpretentious house music all night long. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p.

Email events@dusttraxx.com for free admission and open bar -11:30pm (for now).
Rotating residents Terry Mullan, Mazi, Ron Carroll, and Rick Garcia along with international guests.
http://www.dusttraxx.com
Red Dog, 1958 W North. .5mi west of I-94 exit at North.
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Spectrum of Sound brings BIG NAME guest DJs for "Down Tempo, Hip Hop, Lounge House, Dancehall, Tech House". Dress well.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Saturday 2002.01.19:    ^

* "Creation's" Sci-Fi Convention. -Sunday All ages. $17-125 12-6p.

Sa: Gates Mcfadden (STNG Dr.Crusher); Claire Stansfield, Alexandra Tydings (Xena); Xena parody performance at night. Su: Virginia Hey (Farscape); Nana Visitor (Major Kira), Chase Masterson (Leeta), Max Grodenchik (Rom), Aron Eisenburg (Nog), and Lolita Fatjo of DS9. Also vendors, talks, authors signing.
http://www.creationent.com/calendar_frame.html
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 773/380-1404, 9300 W BrynMawr, Rosemont.
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Pennywise. All ages. $15 7p.

Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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Fascination Overload. Dance event. 17+ w/ ID $25 9p-?a.

"Two full rooms of sound and lights, full vending, massage table, plenty of seating, and enough amazing music to make you dance from the moment you arrive until you're ready to pass out." DJs: DJ T-1000, Thee-O, DRC, Alain Octavo, Braeden Daniels, Justin Christopher, Breakdown B, Zeek, Jes One, Phuzze, Plasma, Croix, DPM, Plague, Ed White, Johnny Chaos, Twin Halo, more.
708/450-8215 http://www.mobile-phase.com
TBA. Northern Illinois.
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PURE. Resident DJs Charles Little, Chris Walsh, Chad Sommer, Frique, Majid, more. Saturdays 21+ $5 10p-5a.

Popular with House heads. Change of scene upstairs. Dress well, no tennis shoes. Check out the new Redno site.
http://www.purefuture.com
Rednofive, 312/733-6699, 440 N Halsted.
http://rednofive.com
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Sunday 2002.01.20:    ^

Start of Aquarius. Yearly.

Astrological sign, the water bearer.
http://www.astrology.com
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Ludacris. All ages. $35-40 7:30p.

Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Aswah Greggori. Be Jammin Reggae Night. 21+ 8p.

"Catch Aswah Greggori and the Enforcers at the hot spot for Reggae on Sunday Nights."
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Issac Hayes' Restaurant, 773/266-2400, 739 N Clark. New downtown star-run venture.
http://www.isaachayes.com
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* Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $7 8p-1a.

Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Some of the roller skating regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Mo-Th private; Fr 4:30-7p teens $4, 7-10:30p family $5, 11p-? private; Sa 10:30a-1p family $4, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen $10, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons $10, 1-3:30p all $5, 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $7. $2-3 rentals.
http://Bedno.com/skate
Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/chicago
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** ROLL and BOWL. 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 8p-2a.

Bowling, arcade, cheesy pretzels and beer with DJs Chris Gin, Devo, Heather, and special guests. Get coupon at event for free shoe rental.
Diversey-River Bowl, 773/227-5800, 2211 W Diversey.
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* Exotica 2. Costume Ball. 18+ $20 9p-?a.

Playboy playmates: Shannon Stewart & Kimberly Stansfield. DJ's Bam Bam / Alex Peace / Mixin Marc / Chris Tomasone and more...
630/582-7006 http://www.globaladrenaline.net
Studio 21, 630/415-3158, 2121 E New York, Aurora. 88 to 59 south make a right (west) on New York St. venue on left.
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"Virtual Music Dance Party" 18+ $15 10p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $5-8 10p-4a.

Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJ Chilli Winters spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: Fetish, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume. Special performances last Sunday of each month. SERIOUS scene, rave reviews, not for the meek!
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Spy Bar, 312/587-8779, 646 N Franklin. Free parking in South lot.
http://www.spybarchicago.com
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"Clubland Underground" radio mix-show. Sundays All ages. Free 2-6a.

Weekly dose of Deep Prog House, Trance and Techno with resident DJ Andre Solaris and local, national, and international guests. Saturday night 2-6am.
http://www.fuelinfo.com
"Energy" 92.7&5FM.
http://www.energy9275.com
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Monday 2002.01.21:    ^

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior day. Legal Holiday. 3rd Monday in January Yearly.

Day to honor the memory, ideals and goals of the famed civil rights leader. Born 1929.01.15 in Atlanta GA, he promoted non-violent tactics and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He died for our sins on 1968.04.04 in Memphis Tennessee, assasinated by James Earl Ray. A copy of the famed "I Have a Dream" speech is available at http://bedno.com/misc.php?c=ihaveadream and in Palm e-text format (requires the DOC reader from http://qland.de/qed) at http://bedno.com/misc.php?c=ihaveadream
http://mlking.org
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* 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.
http://www.funkybuddha.com
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Tuesday 2002.01.22:    ^

Speed-dating. Tuesdays 21+ $? 7p.

Enjoy up to 45 three minute dates. Signup at site below to participate.
http://fastdater.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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The Charlatans UK. w/ Starsailor. All ages. $20 7:30p.

Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Tenry Johns Band. The King Kong Rocker. 21+ 8p.

"Looking for something to heat up your nights during the cold January month. Then you need to head to Iaasc Hayes to hear the Tenry Johns Band."
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Issac Hayes' Restaurant, 773/266-2400, 739 N Clark. New downtown star-run venture.
http://www.isaachayes.com
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* BattleBots NEW SEASON! Tuesdays All ages. Free 1hr 9p.

Sparks will fly and Bots will Die! Very serious sport of the future. Now with spokesmodel Carmen Electra! See the new BattleBot toys in stores everywhere.
http://www.battlebots.com
COM. http://www.comedycentral.com
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Real World Chicago. Tuesdays All ages. Free 9p.

Come watch the show across the street from where it happened at Piece micro-brewery and pizzeria, 773-772-4422, 1927 W North.
http://liquidgeneration.com/real_world.html
MTV. http://www.mtv.com/onair/realworld/season11
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* Nocturna (since 1989). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 18+ $? 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2002.01.23:    ^

Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Show (since 1931). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $4-8 (-6p Sun) 11a-9p.

Largest consumer show of it's kind in the US. Hundreds of exhibitors.
312/946-6200 http://www.discoverboating.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North Building.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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** Drum&Bass star Ed Rush (Optical) & MC Rymetyme (Virus, 1210 :: UK). Seminar: THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $10 9p-2a.

"KNOWLEDGE SESSION #1" With residents Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, cool decor, good drink selection, often PACKED! Sometimes good cyber lights. Simultaneous http://www.bassdrive.com 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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* "Can Can" party. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Spectrum of Sound presents "The hottest mid-week party in Chicago. Musical format is House and Hip-Hop. Resident DJs Cedric, FlipSide, Vince Lawrence and Wayne Williams." Visit site below for photos and more.
312/475-9532 http://www.jagstoneenterprises.com
Glow, 312/587-8469, 1615 N Clybourn.
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"International Nite" Dance Party featuring World Music & Crowds. Wednesdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

"MamuEvents & GreekChicago join forces to bring together Chicago's hottest international, ethnic crowds with a stellar line-up of DJs representing global dance grooves from Europe to South America to South Asia and the Middle East. International DJs include: Tony T (Indian, Bhangra), Red Lox (Arab, Spanish), Mar (Greek, Mediterranean), Con (Greek, Euro), and special guests each week!!!!"
Email hamed@mamuevents.com for free admission -midnt.
http://www.mamuevents.com
Club NYX, 773/381-7171, 310 S Halsted. (in Greektown).
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Thursday 2002.01.24:    ^

Jazz Fair (since 1979). -Saturday Yearly. Ages? $?

City event including music, poetry and film. Featuring local as well as world renowned performers.
http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org
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* FAMILY GUY and THE TICK. New episodes. Thursdays All ages. Free 7p.

Outstandingly baudy, funniest new prime time cartoon on, followed by the long awaited new live action series starring Patrick Warburton.
http://www.ticktv.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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The Chieftains. "Ireland's treasured ambassadors!" $27-43 8p.

Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.capa.com/venues/chicago.html
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Aswah Greggori. Reggae Night at Joes. 21+ 9p.

"Catch Aswah Greggori and the Enforcers for the first time at Joes on Weed St."
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://www.joesbar.com
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ElectricX. Fresh out of Indiana. 21+ 9p.

"Indiana is sending us one of thier best young artists. Arrive early to secure a spot up close."
312/663-8412 http://www.cwdate.com
Tin Lizzie, 773/549-1132, 2483 N. Clark.
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* Relode presents "Shattered Thursdays" The Nu induced sound. Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.

Dress casual, ladies free -midnt (except for special events), $5 Long Islands, $5 well drinks, $3 domestic beers, $3 kamikaze shots.
1.24: Bedrock mix cd release party w/ DJ HYPER.
847/604-4194 http://www.relode.com
Rive Gauche Nightclub, 312/738-9971, 306 N Halsted. At Fulton.
http://www.rivegauchenightclub.com
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Attractions:    ^

LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Su-Th 10a-10p, Fr/Sa 10a-midnt.

A*MAZING CHICAGO new attraction open. 15-minute walk-through full sensory experience featuring city themed tricky corridors.
IMAX now showing: Cirque Du Soleil Journey of Man.
ALSO: Giant Ferris Wheel, historic carousel, 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.
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. $5-13 Free Tuesdays.

Dramatically expanded, much high tech exhibitry.
Mo-Fr 9a-5p (-10p 1st Fridays), Sa/Su 9a-6p.
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. Free Tuesdays, else $5-8.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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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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.

Excellent art furniture, Ghanian popular paintings, fine Italian glass, and Irish contemporary exhibits right now.
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. 8a-5p.

New Cleopatra exhibit open. Also butterfly garden, animated robot kinetosaurs, giant magnified soil ecosystem, "Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, 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 8a-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. $3-13, Free Thursdays.

New TIME exhibit now open, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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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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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