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2005.11.18 (week 438)

Count your blessings.

RECOMMENDED:

Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: "Cubicle" An Office Space Musical! at National Pastime Theatre.
Ongoing: 500 Clown Christmas Carol at The Storefront Theater.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Sonic Vision at Adler Planetarium.
Ongoing: Harry Potter 4 now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: "Walk The Line" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Exit's 11th Anniversary.
Fr: OK Go at Metro.
Fr: DJ Chris Gin at Cans Bar and Canteen.
Fr: Live Drumming at Rhythm.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Iron Chef on FOOD.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade at Michigan from Oak to Wacker.
...

Ongoing:    ^

Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2005.11.27 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times. 7p.

http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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* Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins. -2005.12.01 Yearly. $10-22.50 2p.

The classic film, now with on-screen lyrics. Free gift bag of props. Costumes encouraged.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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"Cubicle" An Office Space Musical! Fr/Sa -2005.12.17 18+ $10-15 11p.

irreverent, unauthorized, musical parody of the cult classic film. From the company that gave you "Shakesploitation", "Evil Dead: The Musical" and "Miyagi: A Karate Kid Musical". Watch as Peter, Michael Bolton (not that one) and Samir team up with Lumbergh, the Bobs, and Milton to deliver brand new musical numbers like "A Case of the Mondays" and "Do it with Flair!" And what happens when Milton goes crazy?
773/989-4515 http://www.nmtchicago.org
National Pastime Theatre, 773/327-7077, 4139 N Broadway. 3blks N of Red Line Sheridan stop.
http://npt2.com
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500 Clown Christmas Carol. -2006.01.07 All ages. $10-15 Su 3p, Th-Sa 7:30p.

"A pop-rock show featuring A Christmas Carol based songs amid a deconstructed blend of circus arts and improvisation."
312/697-0722 http://www.500clown.com
The Storefront Theater, 312/742-8497, 66 E Randolph.
http://www.storefronttheater.org
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Now playing.

Bee Season, Jesus is Magic , Zathura, Chicken Little, Jarhead, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime, Saw II, The Legend of Zorro, The Weather Man, In Her Shoes, Waiting, Wallace & Gromit, Corpse Bride, Flightplan, Roll Bounce, Just Like Heaven, Lord of War, Constant Gardener, Brothers Grimm, ...
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.

Drug-free and honest talk radio. Other radically patriotic shows include Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Jerry Springer and more working hard to liberate America.
http://ofrankenfactor.com
Air America Radio, WCPT 850 AM. Also 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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Sonic Vision. All ages. $5-8 Fr+Sa: 10, 9, 8, 7p.

Groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show takes StarRider Theater audiences on mind-warping one-of-a-kind visual roller-coaster through fantastical dreamspace. Mix by Moby featuring Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Prodigy, Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner, Spiritualized, Audioslave, Stereolab, Zwan, White Zombie, more.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.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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Movies and Beer. Smoking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.

8p Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Wedding Crashers - David Dobkin w/ Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, Christopher Walken, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Into the Blue - John Stockwell w/ Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Ashley Scott, Josh Brolin, James Frain, ...
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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Friday 2005.11.18:    ^

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" now playing.

Well reviewed. Usual cast.
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/gobletoffire
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Walk The Line" now playing.

Johnny Cash bio w/ Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Dallas Roberts, Dan John Miller, Larry Bagby, Shelby Lynne, Tyler Hilton, Waylon Payne, ...
http://www.walkthelinethemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Supernatural Chicago. Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fridays 21+ $25 8-9p.

Hosted by Necromancer Neil Tobin. 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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Exit's 11th Anniversary. 21+ $? 9p-4a.

Special performances by "The Sinstress Sideshow", also naughty post office game. Drink deals and giveaways.
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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OK Go. 18+ $14 9p.

Q101 Welcomes. W/ She Wants Revenge and Giant Drag.
http://www.okgo.net
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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DJ Chris Gin. Fr/Sa/Tu/We 21+ Free 9p-?a.

Kitchen sink music, requests, video games, over 20 beers, kitchen, pool, 15 TVs, Bloody Mary's and brunch. Tu: 2-for-1 appetizers and shots; We: New Wave; Fr+Sa: 80s hits and more.
Cans Bar and Canteen, 773/227-2277, 1640 N Damen. Wicker Park, 1blk N of North/Milwaukee.
http://www.cansbar.com
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Live Drumming. Fr/Sa 21+ $5-10 No smoking. 9p-3a.

Loaner percussions of every kind. Lessons and performances first, then immense drum circles.
Rhythm, 312/492-6100, 1108 W Randolph. At Aberdeen, six blocks W of Halsted.
http://www.drumallnight.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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Iron Chef. Fiercely competitive cooking translated from Japan. Fridays All ages. Free. 1hr. Repeats later. 10p.

Drinking game: sip a Saki each time Ota says "Fukui-san!"
11.18: Mishima Beef battle.
http://www.foodtv.com
FOOD. On cable.
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (since 1988). Fr/Sa All ages? $6-11 (also Su 7p) 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 2005.11.19:    ^

Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-25 4hr 10a.

11.19: Holiday Shopping - North; and Neighborhood Sampling.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.chgocitytours.com
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Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade (since 1992). Treats, ice carvings, Disney. Yearly. All ages. Free 11a-7p.

Festivities all day. Evening finale includes parade, activation of a million holiday lights on Michigan Avenue, and some fireworks. Sometimes crowded.
http://www.themagnificentmile.com
Michigan from Oak to Wacker, 312/642-3570.
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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.
11.19: Nelson Algren and the Post-World War II Decline of the Cities.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Brian Setzer Orchestra. -Sunday 21+ $53.50 9p.

VH1 Classic Presents Christmas Extravaganza with The Slaptones.
http://www.briansetzer.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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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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* Whiplash. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-4a.

Scary Lady Sarah produced. DJs spinning hard & dark alternative dance. Dress code: F*t*, latex, leather, pvc, drag, ultra glam, uber goth, fantasy character, period costume.
http://www.whiplashchicago.com
Mistress Cleo's Dungeon, 209 W Lake. 3rd floor.
http://www.thebottomlounge.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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Sunday 2005.11.20:    ^

Model Rocket Launching (since 1963). 3rd Sundays All ages. Free 2-5p.

Deeply validates geekness. All skill levels. BYOL (Bring Your Own Launcher). Northern Illinois Rocketry Association hosted. Held away from population centers, only a few launches a year.
http://www.nira-rocketry.org
East Branch Forest Preserve, Off Glen Ellyn Road near Army Trail Road, Glendale Heights. Use I-355.
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Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker. $25-65 3p.

Akiva Talmi Presents.
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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* Turkeyless Thanksgiving Banquet. Yearly. All ages. $35-40 RSVP encouraged. 4:30p.

Vegan and raw menus. Guest speaker.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Garden Manor, 773/237-4390, 4720 W Armitage. Free parking.
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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 2005.11.21:    ^

Laurie Anderson. Presents "The End of the Moon" All ages. $50-65 7-6p.

Created from her experience as NASA's artist-in-residence, looks at the relationships among war, esthetics, the space race, spirituality, and consumerism.
http://www.laurieanderson.com
Art Institute, 312/575-8000, 111 S Michigan. Fullerton Hall.
http://www.artic.edu/aic/calendar
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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 N Lincoln. One block north of Fullerton, across from the Biograph.
http://www.theredlionpub.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.

Long running weekly w/ DJs Lego, Michael Serafini, JustJoey, Uncle Milty. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, tent, private dock, free parking.
http://www.music-101.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart. Emmy award winner. Mo/Tu/We/Th All ages, Free. Reruns several times a day. 10-10:30p.

"The best fake news show ever!" Followed by the new "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2005.11.22:    ^

Start of Sagittarius. Astrological sign, the archer. Yearly.

http://www.astrology.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays.

Beer, Smoking, Heckling, FUN!
8p Wedding Crashers, 10p Into the Blue.
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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Clay Aiken. All ages. $42.50-82.50 7:30p.

http://www.clayonline.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Lisa Marie Presley. 18+ $25 9p.

With Joe Firstman.
http://www.lisamariepresley.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2005.11.23:    ^

* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.

After a two year break this long running event returns, to a new location.
11.23: DJs Evol, Glyde, Poolside.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/772-3355, 859 N Damen.
http://www.chicagobarproject.com/Reviews/Lava/Lava.htm
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DJ Tiesto. 18+ $44 8p.

http://tiesto.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.org
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Jon Anderson. 21+ $33.50 8p.

Of Yes fame.
http://www.jonanderson.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 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays All ages. $2 9p-?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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Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 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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Thursday 2005.11.24:    ^

* Thanksgiving. A legal holiday. 4th Thursday in November Yearly.

Day to give thanks for the blessings and bounty one has received. Volunteer somewhere.
http://www.aristotle.net/thanksgiving
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* State Street Thanksgiving Parade (since 1934). Very big, w/ Santa. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. All ages. Free 8:30-11a.

Top marching bands, 100 giant balloons, carried live on ABC, 300K attend. Formerly Field's Jingle Elf, originally Brach's Holiday.
312/781-5681 http://www.chicagofestivals.org
State from Congress to Randolph. Downtown, come by train. Live on ABC.
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Turkey Trot (since 1978). 8km run, over 4500 expected. 4th Thursday in November Yearly. $20 +two cans of food (7:30a check-in) 9a.

http://www.caprievents.com
Lincoln Park, 773/404-2372, 2500 N Cannon.
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2005.12.22 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr/Sa -9p 11a.

50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets. Changes to a broader ethnic market after 12.22.
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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* Vegan Thanksgiving (since 1981). Practically an institution. Yearly. All ages. $20-36 RESERVE NOW! Seatings at noon, 2p, 4p, 6p. 12p.

Serving a special multi-course menu all day. Also doing pickup/carry-out, order before Thursday.
http://www.go-veggie.org
Chicago Diner, 773/935-6696, 3411 N Halsted.
http://www.veggiediner.com
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Jagermeister Music Tour. -Saturday All ages. $35 7p.

Disturbed, Corrosion of Conformity, and Soil.
http://www.disturbed1.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Planet Earth (since 1994). 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-Fr 10a-6p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 11a-5p.

With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/346-3278 (FINE-ART), 77 E Randolph.
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.

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/Tu/We/Fr 10:30a-4:30p, Th 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. Su/Mo/Tu/We/Fr 10a-5p. Th/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. $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-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, 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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