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2004.12.24 (week 391)

Nice and naughty.

RECOMMENDED:

..-Sa: FREE Collection of Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer at Loop Theater.
Ongoing: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier.
Ongoing: Winter Vacation at Chicago Public Schools.
Ongoing: Redmoon Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
..-Mo: Muslim-American Society National Convention at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Ongoing: "Menopause" the musical at Apollo Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor now web-cast only.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Live Santa tracking.
Ongoing: "Fat Albert" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Meet The Fockers" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "The Life Aquatic" now playing everywhere.
..-Th: Infernal Affairs at Music Box Theatre.
Fr: American Science & Surplus sale.
Fr: Mass.
Fr: Retro Eve at Vision Nightclub.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Sa: Christmas.
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Seasonal:    ^

** FREE Collection of Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2004.12.25 Yearly. All ages. Free.

Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories. Also available for POCKET ORGANIZERS!
http://bedno.com/winter
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2004.12.31 Yearly. All ages.

* A Christmas Carol: 11.20-12.26 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.15-26 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, $15-90, http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
* Free photo with Santa: for 94th floor visitors 11.26-12.19 Sa-Su 11a-5:30p. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://hancock-observatory.com
* Decorated State Street Store Windows: Downtown Carson Pirie Scott, Marshall Field's.
* Christmas Around The World: 11.16-1.9 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.26-1.2 Over a million lights, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer (since 1998). -2004.12.31 $10-15 Th-Su (not xmas nor eve).

"Intense physical comedy with energy, daring and grace."
http://handbagproductions.org
Loop Theater, 312/744-5667 (LOOP), 8 E Randolph.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.com
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* Winter Wonderfest. -2005.01.02 Yearly. All ages. Free admission, $12 equipment rental / all day activities pass, coupons available. (Fr/Sa -10p) Daily 10a-8p.

Festival Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of lush decorated trees, sparkling lights, wintertime decorations and a main town square with vending. Includes ice rink, large inflatable slide/bungee games. Santa and elves listen to children's wishes in a mountain top village. Closed 12.25, open -11:45p 12.31.
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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Winter Vacation. -2005.01.03 Yearly.

Chicago Public Schools.
http://www.cps.k12.il.us
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* Redmoon Winter Pageant (since 1991). -2005.01.11 Yearly. All ages. $? Times?

Secular celebration of the changing seasons and the coming of Winter takes a new, whimsical form every year. Filled with Redmoon's trademark mix of music, puppetry, mask, and physical performance. The cast includes dozens of children from Redmoon's outreach programs alongside adult volunteer and professional performers.
http://www.redmoon.org
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
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Ongoing:    ^

Muslim-American Society National Convention. -Monday Yearly.

Over 3000 expected.
http://www.masnet.org
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 312/565-1234, 151 E Wacker.
http://www.chicagohyatt.com
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"Menopause" the musical. $47 Tu-Fr 8p, Sa 5+8p, Su 3:30.

Joyful musical parody set to 28 classic baby-boomer tunes.
http://www.menopausethemusical.com
Apollo Theater, 773/935-6100, 2540 N Lincoln.
http://www.apollochicago.com
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Now playing.

A Series of Unfortunate Events, Spanglish, The Aviator, Closer, Finding Neverland, SpongeBob, National Treasure, Bridget Jones 2, The Polar Express, Kinsey, Sideways, The Incredibles, Surviving Christmas, The Grudge, Team America, The Final Cut, Shall We Dance, Around the Bend, Taxi, ...
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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The O' Franken Factor. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages. Free. 11a-2p.

Al & Katherine Lanpher present drug-free talk radio. Also hear Randi Rhodes after, and Janeane Garofalo & Sam Seder on "The Majority Report" (8-11p).
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio. Available locally on web-cast.
http://airamericaradio.com
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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
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?

Bottom Lounge, 773/975-0505, 3206 N Wilton, Near Red/Brown Line Belmont stop, http://www.thebottomlounge.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee, Wicker Park near Blue line Damen stop, doubledoor.com
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western, dive-ish, emptybottle.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln, martyrslive.com
Hot House, 312/362-9707, 31 East Balbo, discounted parking, near downtown train stops, hothouse.net
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2004.12.24:    ^

Live Santa tracking. Yearly. All ages. Free.

NORAD air traffic control follows the big guy all night, with radar and video feeds.
http://www.noradsanta.org
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"Fat Albert" now playing.

Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt, Shedrack Anderson III, Jermaine Williams, Keith Robinson, Alphonso McAuley, Aaron Frazier, Marques Houston, Dania Ramirez, ...
http://www.fatalbertthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Meet The Fockers" now playing.

Jay Roach w/ Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Owen Wilson, ...
http://www.meetthefockers.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Life Aquatic" now playing.

Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Gambon, Noah Taylor, Bud Cort, ...
http://www.lifeaquatic.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Infernal Affairs. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.

"Beautifully shot and intricate story of loyalty and betrayal, signals a new era of Hong Kong filmmaking"
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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American Science & Surplus sale. 10a.

Absolute final last chance xmas shopping for geeks. Special hours and promos.
American Science & Surplus, 773/763-0313, 5316 N Milwaukee. http://www.sciplus.com
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Mass. Yearly. All ages. Free. 8p-1a.

Late Christmas eve gatherings at most churches welcoming all. Last year I did the Evanston cluster.
http://bedno.com/winter?c=songs
http://bedno.com/photos/album/20031225
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Retro Eve (since 1993). W/ the Afrodisiacs. Yearly. 21+ $25-30 Hosted bar -10p. 8p-?a.

312/953-2767 http://www.retroeve.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Formerly Aura, now fabulously redecorated.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

BRING A GUEST FREE with each paid admission!
Hear true Chicago stories of the unexplained, brought to life through audience-involving demonstrations of telepathy, clairvoyance, mediumship and magic -- at one of Chicago's most haunted nightspots. Price includes the show plus two drinks and general admission to the club.
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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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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Saturday 2004.12.25:    ^

* Christmas (since 0). Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Yearly.

Gifts are exchanged. Spirit of giving encouraged.
http://www.christmas.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 with quality lecturers and good American food and bar.
12.25: No Meeting - Make This Holiday a Memorable One - Share All Your Opinions on Current Events and Social Issues With Your Relatives.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"The Edge" comedy improv show. Saturdays All ages. (21+ byob!) $5-8 9-11p.

No two drink minimum, no egos, no rules, pizza, coffee, more.
http://www.localendar.com/public/edgecome
Chase Cafe, 773/295-0395, 7301 N Sheridan. Rogers Park.
http://www.chasecafe.biz
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"Pans*xual Pleasuredome" Saturdays 21+ $5 after 11p 9:30p-5a.

"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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*** Boogie Down Christmas (since 1999). Mega-Dance event. Yearly. 18+/21+w/IDs to drink. $10-25 10p-4a.

Excellent sound and lights. Reliably good, rave-like annual event. DJs Donald Glaude, Derrick Carter, Roy Davis Jr, Heather, Funk, Diz, Mike Dearborn, Phantom 45, Dan X, Arron Chase. Last year topped 2K peeps.
http://www.relode.com
Metro AND Smartbar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Godskitchen. Saturdays 21+ $10-20 10p-5a.

Replaces Spundae. Big name DJs, mostly house, dress well, extraordinary venue and crowd.
12.25: Julian Jumpin Perez.
http://www.godskitchen.com
Vision Nightclub, 312/266-2144, 640 N Dearborn. At Ontario, near Erie. Parking sometimes hard and valet fills.
http://www.visionnightclub.com
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Hair Banger's Ball Xmas Blast. 21+ $10 10p.

"The greatest tribute to The Decade of Decadence you have ever seen! Bring your lighter for classics by Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and more."
http://www.hairbangersball.com
Joe's Sports Bar, 312/337-3486, 940 W Weed.
http://joesbar.com/calendar/calendar.cfm
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* Last Dance Tour. Lil' Louis Retirement Party. 21+ $25 10p-5a.

"Dance Music Legend LIL LOUIS Embarks on his FINAL DJ TOUR EVER Celebrating 30 years... This is the world's last chance to see the Living Legend... one of the most influential DJ/producers the house music industry has ever seen... first Chicago producer to successfully deal with the major labels. In the 1980s hosted the biggest house parties at the Bismarck Pavilion... his most famous French Kiss sold 5 million copies. Full DJ Line-Up: Lil Louis, Lego, Gene Hunt, Julius the Mad Thinker, Monna, FLX."
773/612-5152 http://www.chicagosoundsource.com
Crobar, 312/413-7000, 1543 N Kingsbury. No public transit.
http://www.crobarnightclub.com
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"Contemporary Insanity" Saturdays 21+ $5+ 10p-5a.

THE BEST Industrial/EBM nite in town.
http://derklempner.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Old School w/ DJ Chris Gin. Sa/Su 21+ Free Fr -2a, Sa 10p-3a.

Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, sports and movies, 26 beers, kitchen.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. 1 block North of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Sonic Boom. Saturdays All ages. Free 10p-4a.

Considered by many to be Chicago's BEST dance music weekly radio show. Electronic, Industrial, Techno, Big Beat, Drum & Bass, guest DJs.
Q101. http://www.q101.com
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Jingle Bash. 18+ $18+ 10:30p.

House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sunday 2004.12.26:    ^

Boxing day. Yearly.

Give gifts to service providers such as postal delivery person and trash collector. Alternately observed on first weekday following xmas.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Boxing_Day
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Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.

http://www.almanac.com
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My Parent's 50th Anniversary.

Once in a lifetime.
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New Power Party (since 1996). Samnation spins Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Last Sundays 21+ Free 8p-4a.

Movie at 8p, dancing from 10p, diverse glam clique.
http://www.chicagonation.com
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. At Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.

Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Home Movies, Venture Bros, The Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Brak, Space Ghost, Harvey Birdman, Family Guy, Milk Chan, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2004.12.27:    ^

Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival. Almost 100 different courts planned. -Sunday Yearly. All ages. 10a-4p.

Includes tournaments and play zones. Spectators free, registration and fee to participate. Enjoy bungee run, climbing wall, bowling, fishing, aerobics, boxing, golf, ping-pong, badminton, four square, double dutch, tennis, adventure, whiffle ball, fencing, more.
312/744-3315 http://www.choosechicago.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. S A1-2, N B1-2.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Mo,Tu,Th; 7p Su: Team America - Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
10p Mo,Tu.Th; 9p Su: SouthPark - Trey Parker, Matt Stone, ...
Brew & View, 773/929-6713, 3145 N Sheffield. Around the corner from the Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.brewview.com
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Tuesday 2004.12.28:    ^

Ted Nugent. 21+ $31.50+ 7:30p.

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

Industrial, EBM, darkwave, electro, and noise w/ DJs (censored) and Gremlin.
http://agppresents.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.

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 2004.12.29:    ^

Virginia Coalition. All ages. $13.50+ 7p.

Bud Lights Presents Virginia Coalition All Ages/standing Room Hob Chicago/id Required 329 N Dearborn Street Wed Dec 29 2004 Drs 6:00pm.
http://www.virginiacoalition.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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"In One Ear" (since 1985). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $3 10p-?a.

"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Backspin. Mid-week club night featuring local turntable talent. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-4a.

Area big name DJs join resident Chris Gin. $2 domestics, $5 RedBull/vodkas.
http://www.caliber-entertainment.com
Betty's Blue Star Lounge, 312/243-1699, 1600 W Grand. At Ashland.
http://www.bettysbluestarlounge.com
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Future Roots. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-2a.

Drum&Bass, Broken Beat, Funk, Dub; w/ R&S Soundsystem DJs: Stunna, Radiata, Pipeline, 40oz. $3 Goose Island Drafts, tasty food.
http://bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Streetside Cafe, 773/252-9700, 3201 W Armitage. At Kedzie.
http://streetsidecafe.net
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Thursday 2004.12.30:    ^

Fall Out Boy. All ages. $14+ 6:30p.

w/ Midtown, The Academy Is... & Gym Class.
http://www.falloutboyrock.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Umphrey's Mcgee. -Friday Th All Ages $24 6p; Fr $49 18+ 7:30p.

"The Best Show On Earth"
http://umphreysmcgee.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
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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. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Attractions:    ^

Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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://cityofchicago.org
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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.

07.24-01.02: Stalemate - ambiguity and existential crisis.
07.10-01.09: Soft Edge - Subtlety and organic materials.
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.

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.
Summer: 10a-10p Su-Th, 10a-midnt Fr-Sa; Fall: Mo-Th 10a-9p, Fr+Sa 10a-11p, Su 10a-7p; Winter: 10a-8p Mo-Th, 10a-10p Fr-Sa, 10a-7p Su.
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. $10-18+ 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. $6-10, 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. $8.75 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. $0-7, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Tu-Su 10a-5p. Th -8p.

Chicago Children's Museum, 312/527-1000, Navy Pier.
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org
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Natural History done right. All ages. $5-10, Free Mo/Tu 1.1-2.28+9.23-12.23. Last entry 4p, closed xmas+ny. 9a-5p.

"Sue" permanent dinosaur exhibit, insects, anthropology, world culture, geology, ecology, 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. $3-6, Free Tuesdays. Tu-Sa 10a-4p. Closed 12.24-25, 12.31-1.1.

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) 9a-5p.

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, Sometimes free. Mo-Sa 9:30a-4p, Su 11a-4p.

Exhibits include clock (possibly the best historical collection in existence), trains, toys, flight, genetics, chemistry, coal, petroleum, human body slices, cyberspace, farming, the U-505, TONS of space flight tech, and much more.
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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Notes:    ^

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