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2003.01.10 (week 289)

Mammonlicans

DON'T MISS:

..-Th: "Baraka - A World Beyond Words" at Music Box Theatre.
Sa: Free Airplane Rides for Kids at Chicago Meigs Field (CGX).
We: DJs Universal Project spins drum&bass at Big Wig.
Th: AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute at Art Institute of Chicago.
Th: "Hard Candy" at Big Wig.
Th: "Rotation" drum&bass night! at Cafe Lura.

Ongoing:

Vagina Monologues. Rotating cast. $24.75-55 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 6+9p, Su 3:30+7p.

Maribeth Monroe, Miriam Plotkin, Marssie Mencotti.
http://www.vaginamonologues.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.

About Schmidt, Gangs of New York, Catch Me, Lord of the Rings, Wild Thornberrys, Pinocchio, Adaptation, Star Trek Nemesis, Maid in Manhattan, Treasure Planet, Solaris, Friday After Next, Die Another Day, 8 Mile, Bowling for Columbine, Big Fat Greek Wedding, Harry Potter, ...
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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Under The Picasso. All ages. Free 12p.

Interesting free performances almost every week day at noon. Go to the spectacular Thompson Center nearby (100 W Randolph) for more good art.
Daley Plaza, 312/346-3278, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/Picasso
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Different culturally diverse performances nightly. 21+ to drink (18+ w/ parent) $5-10.

Generally: Mo: Swing/Yoko Noge; Tu: Hip-Hop; We-Su: various. Cabaret / gallery atmosphere.
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo. Discounted parking available. Near downtown train stops.
http://www.hothouse.net
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Different rock, jazz and experimental bands every night. 21+ $? 8p.

Dive-ish, with pool and an old video game or two.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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Different rock shows several nights a week. 21+ $? 9p.

Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com/shows.html
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WNUR ROCKS MY WORLD! NorthWestern University Radio. All ages. Free.

Best intelligent dance music on the free airwaves, with excellent cutting edge ambient and drum&bass shows.
89.3FM, 847-866-WNUR. AIM: WNURdj.
http://www.wnur.org
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

Joe Millionaire Mo 8p; The Bachelorette We 8p.
Jackass: Fr+Sa+Th 8p+midnt, Su+Tu 8p, Mo+We 9p, - Johnny Knoxville, ...
10p (Fr,Sa,Su,Tu,Th): 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 2003.01.10:

* "Baraka - A World Beyond Words" Fridays -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

First time here in 70mm this unique and powerful Ron Fricke film was shot in 24 countries over five years in legendary locations including Mount Everest, Tiananmen Square, the Brazilian rain forest, the pyramids at Ghiza, the burning oil fields in Kuwait and more. "The result is a river of extraordinary sights and sounds that carries the viewer from images of profoundly spiritual rituals to images of war and aggression, from some of the most inspirational landscapes on earth to some of the most devastated. An odyssey of multiple meanings that will inspire everyone in the audience."
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Some Like It Hot the Musical" Pre-Party. 21+ $? 6:45-9p.

Special event to help celebrate the coming production. Enter to win fun prizes including a pair of tickets to the new musical opening 1.28 in Rosemont.
Gentry, 312/836-0933, 404 N State.
http://www.gentryofchicago.com
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Harlem Globetrotters. All ages. $12-100 7:30p.

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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College of Complexes - South Side campus. "The Playground for People Who Think" Fridays All ages. $2 byob 2.5hrs 8p.

Structured weekly free speech forum with quality lecturers.
312/326-2120 http://collegeofcomplexes.homestead.com/main.html
Future World Cafe, 773/256-1570, 1744 E 55th. Hyde Park.
http://www.f-utureworld.com
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Iron Chef - Beet Battle. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. Also midnt. 9-10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
http://www.foodtv.com/tvshows/ironchefindex
FOOD. On cable.
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Greg Haus spins his signature mix of progressive, hardhouse, trance, & breakbeat along with some of his favorite classic club hits.
http://www.hauswerkz.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sweet & LowDown. Fridays 21+ $0-15 10p-4a.

RESPOND AT zentranightclub@aol.com for guestlisting.
BIG NAME weekly guest DJs join residents Justin Long, Sativa. Mostly House and Techno.
Zentra, 312/787-0400, 923 W Weed. Between North and Division by Joe's behind Crobar.
http://www.zentranightclub.com
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7:30p) 11:30p.

30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, often topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2003.01.11:

* Free Airplane Rides for Kids. EAA Young Eagles Program. 2nd Saturdays Ages 7-17. Free! 9a-2p.

Kids enjoy free airplane rides every month at Meigs Field thanks to generous Chicago-area pilots. Children see major Chicago landmarks, such as the Sears Tower and Comiskey Park, and learn about the principles of flight. Reservations recommended. Call after 7a on flight day for weather status.
Chicago Meigs Field (CGX), 312/409-5691, 1500 S Linn White Dr. Just south of Adler Planetarium.
http://www.friendsofmeigs.org
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Harlem Globetrotters. All ages. $12-100 Second show 7:30p. 1p.

http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
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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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
1.11: Vietnam - Why Did We Cut And Run? Ernie Norrman reviews of the one we lost.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org/
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Spundae. Saturdays 21+ $10-15 9p-4a.

Email spundae@relode.com for discount.
Acclaimed promoter, visiting big name guests, mostly house, dress well.
1.11: DJs Scumfrog, John Curley & Chris Walsh, Kyle Szmurlo, Laura B & Guests.
http://www.relode.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Great venue (formerly Aura). Parking hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Sister Hazel w/ Von Ray. Alt.Pop.Rock. -Sunday 18+ $17.50 (Doors 7:30p) 9:30p.

http://www.sisterhazel.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"Autobahn" How fast can you go? Saturdays 21+ $5 after 10p 9:30p-5a.

Experience the driving, Trans-Euro groove as DJs Christopher Robin and Greg Haus and John Jackson spin a signature mix of 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 are! An editor fave, sometimes too wild.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-2a.

Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, often with Danny the Wildchild.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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CLUBLAND UNDERGROUND. UK Progressive House mix-show with Andre Solaris. Saturdays All ages. 2-6a.

Currently with a special two hour edition starting at 12am. On the air since March 2001, ANDRE SOLARIS delivers the coolest in Prog, Tech, Tribal House, Breaks, and Techno.
http://www.fuelinfo.com/cu.htm
'Energy' 92.7&5 FM.
http://www.energy92fm.com/
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Sunday 2003.01.12:

New episodes: Futurama, King of the Hill, Simpsons, ... Sundays All ages. Free 6p.

FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Adult Skate w/ Bar! Sundays 21+ $6 (rentals $2-3) 8p-1a.

Large smooth wood rink, goes through a series of sessions for mixed, backwards, couples, etc. Hip/Hop, urban, R&B DJ. Many regulars have awesome moves. Bladers welcome. Hours: Fr 4-6:30p teen $4, 6:30-10:30p family $5; Sa 1-3:30p all $4, 4-7p all $5, 7:30-11p teen dance $7, mid-4a 18+ $7; Su noon-1p inline lessons, 1-3:30p 4-7p all $5, 8p-1a 21+ $6.
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Rainbo Roller Rink, 773/271-6200, 4836 N Clark.
http://www.usa-skating.com/locations/chicago.html
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 9p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of toonage, includes free form thought jazz like animated Ken Nordine. May include Home Movies, The Oblongs, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, The Brak Show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast and more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON, ALSO now showing FUTURAMA nightly! On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Weekly Coffeehouse (since 1999). Sundays All ages. $5 Donation. (doors 7p) 9p-1a.

Open mic, poets, musicians, interesting alternative community art and photos always on display. Includes coffee, tea, soda, snax, raffle.
The Burkhart Underground, 773/348-8536, 2845 N Halsted.
http://burkhartstudios.com
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Whiplash. Sundays 21+ $6-8 (up to $15 if not in costume) 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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Monday 2003.01.13:

Tales of terror. Mondays 18+ $4 7:30p.

Various readings by local Chicago horror authors, open mike, and different entertainment weekly.
http://www.twilighttales.com
The Red Lion Pub, 773/348-2695, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue. On Lincoln one block north of Fullerton. Across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Blue Groove Lounge (since 1994). "Chicago's longest running hip-hop night." Mondays 21+ $10, Ladies free -11p. 8p-2a.

Residents 33.3, Supacuts, Non Stop, De La Pena, plus special guests.
888/471-3697 http://www.bluegroovelounge.com
Wild Hare, 773/327-4273, 3530 N Clark.
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Reactv8. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Boa spins synthpop, hardwave, retro, & more... DJ Kamar from 88.7FM joins him 2nd/4th Mondays. Caters to people who enjoy conversation, good drinks, and NO "boom boom thump thump" music. With good lights and vids, and Mr. Hate dispensing poison.
http://www.angelfire.com/celeb/boa
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Your Brain on Mondays. Tree House Collective presents House, Techno, Drum&Bass DJs. Mondays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Come enjoy deep soundz, $2 beer, free pool, and of course great people..
312/409-2626 http://www.treehousecollective.net
Seanchai Public House, 773/549-4444, 2345 W Belmont.
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Tuesday 2003.01.14:

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife. -2003.01.26 $22-65.

Valerie Harper stars in a Tony nominated tale of NYC mid-life.
Shubert Theatre, 312/902-1500 tickets, 22 W Monroe. Downtown.
http://www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Chic-a-Go-Go (since 1996). Tu/We All ages. Free Tu 8:30p, We 3:30p.

RESPOND AT ratso@roctober.com to get on the show!
Miss Mia (of Kim) and puppet Ratso host a fun loving local show where bands and performers lip-sync for an entertainingly diverse dancing audience.
http://www.roctober.com/chicagogo
CAN-TV. Public Access channel 19.
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Nocturna (since 1988). Goth w/ Scary Lady Sarah, THE weekly gathering of darker souls. Tuesdays 21+ $5-10 10p-4a.

Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals. Some weeks 18+ held upstairs at Metro.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Testosterone Tuesday. Hard dance music, ultra buff male strippers. Tuesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

DJ Ralph Rosario.
http://www.testosterone.net
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At the Belmont red line stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Wednesday 2003.01.15:

Enterprise. Newest Star Trek series, now in second season. Wednesdays All ages. Free 7p.

Starring Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, shown in letterbox. Sometimes great, sometimes lame.
http://www.startrek.com
UPN. http://www.upn.com
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* DJs Universal Project (UK) spins drum&bass. "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $7-10 9p-2a.

With MoodSwing, resident DJs Gylde, Flipside, etc. Great tunes, good lights, $2 Buds and shot specials, big sound and dance floor, usually packed.
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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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 10p-?a.

"eclectic mix of people" who groove on "laid-back" vibes, folk music and poetry readings.
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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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.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Thursday 2003.01.16:

* AFTERHOURS at the Art Institute. 3rd Thursdays odd months. $10-15. 5:30-8:30p.

"Post-work celebration of the beauty of art and the power of entertainment." Themed to associate with current exhibitions. Includes gallery walks, tours, performance, dance, poetry, stories, music, complimentary food, bar. See the works while mingling/networking with a few hundred hipsters.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/programs/after.html
Art Institute of Chicago, 312/443-3500, 210 S Michigan.
http://www.artic.edu/aic
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Downtown Thursday. Special evening events and later hours at several museums and clubs. Thursdays 7-?p.

Good night to catch Blues downtown, cocktails at the MCA, Jazz at the Shedd or Randolph Cafe. See the site for MUCH MORE!
http://www.dtnchicago.com
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* "Hard Candy" Chris Gin new residency. Thursdays 21+ Free -10p, $5 after. 8p-2a.

Email names to chris@rollin.com for guestlisting.
Promises "a weekly orgy of debauchery ... five hours of hard beats, classics and general insanity." $3 Buds.
Big Wig, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division. Near Blue line Division stop.
http://www.bigwignightclub.com
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Bondage A Go-Go. Thursdays 21+ $? 8p-4a.

Hostesses Janelle, Donna, Veronica, DJ Pascal and guests. Bring or buy toys for adult play.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Strangers in Dreams. 21+ $6 9p.

W/ Naked Oil Twister, Gold So Red.
http://www.strangersindreams.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Teena Marie. -Friday 21+ $33.50 (Doors 7:30p) 9p.

http://www.teenamarie.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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* "Rotation" drum&bass night! Thursdays 21+ $5-10 9p-2a.

"Futureroots & Rotation Kru present Chicago's official Thursday night session.". With resident DJs: MF, Regge, Lamebrane, Radiata, Abel. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, and attached restaurant. RedBull/Vodka, Zywiec beer deals.
1.16: Black Sun Empire - DSCI4, Black Sun Empire Recordings - Utrecht, Holland.
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Just south of Belmont, not close to train, easy parking.
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Planet Earth (since 1979). Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Join DJ Dave Roberts for music, makeup, memories and videos. A long running Goth-lite night of new wave club classics.
http://www.planetearthchicago.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark.
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Attractions:

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-We 10a-7p, Th 10a-9p, Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Also: good music daily at 12:15p, open late Thursdays.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 78 E Washington.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/Tourism/CulturalCenter
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Various good modern art shows. $0-8 Free Tuesdays. We-Su 10a-5p, Tu 10a-8p, closed Mo, xgiving, xmas, nyd.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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LIKE A DOWNTOWN AMUSEMENT PARK. All ages. Mostly free. Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p.

With Giant Ferris Wheel, IMAX theatre, historic carousel, a*mazing Chicago ride, 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. $5-15 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.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Masterpieces. All ages. $5-8, Free Tuesdays. Mo/We/Th/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Tu 10:30a-8p, Sa/Su 10a-5p, closed xgiving+xmas.

And other interesting permanent and visiting exhibits.
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. All ages. $7.75 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.
http://www.chicago-botanic.org
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Quality exhibits and activities for young minds. All ages. $0-6.50, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Su-Tu 10a-5p, We-Sa 10a-8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $4-8, Free Mo/Tu 9.23-12.24. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

New PEARLS and CHOCOLATE exhibits, 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 (Building hours vary) 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. $4-9 +parking/movies, Free rarely. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p; Jun-Sep/12.26-1.1 9:30a-5:30p.

New TIME exhibit, possibly the best collection in existence of clocks through history. Also new Circus backstage, Howdy Doody, Sports and Cyberspace exhibits.
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, 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.
http://SheddAquarium.org
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