2006.11.03 (week 488)
This above all, to thine own self be true.
- RECOMMENDED:
- Movie: "Borat..." now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Flushed Away" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Movie: "The Santa Clause 3" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "loudQUIETloud" at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Rhinoceros Theater Festival at The Curious Theatre Branch.
Ongoing: Chicago Humanities Fest at Various downtown locations.
Ongoing: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Ongoing: Kama Sutra the Musical at Theatre Building Chicago.
Ongoing: The O' Franken Factor on Air America Radio.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Slightly Stoopid w/ Pepper at Congress Theatre.
..-Su: "Indoctrination Noise Festival" at Spot6.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Placebo at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Doctor Who new episodes at SCI-FI.
Fr: "Eight:18 Circus of the Spirit" at Unity Chicago.
Fr: Battlestar Galactica on SCI.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Victor Wooten at House of Blues.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
...
Movie: ^
- "Borat..." now playing.
- "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" by Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen w/ Pamela Anderson.
http://www.boratmovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- "Flushed Away" now playing.
- Voices of Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Bill Nighy, Shane Richie, ...
http://www.flushedaway.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" now playing.
- W/ Tim Allen, Martin Short, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ann-Margret, Alan Arkin, Bob Bergen, Spencer Breslin, ...
http://santaclause3.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- "loudQUIETloud" -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
- A Film About The Pixies.
http://loudquietloud.com
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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- Now playing.
- Saw 3, Marie Antoinette, Running with Scissors, The Prestige, Man of the Year, Employee of the Month, The Departed, Open Season, School for Scoundrels, The Guardian, Fearless, Jackass 2, Hollywoodland, The Illusionist, Barnyard, Talladega Nights, A Scanner Darkly, Strangers with Candy, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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- Sonic Vision. Fr/Sa 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://adlerplanetarium.org/exhibits/starrider.shtml
Adler Planetarium, 312/922-7827 (STAR), 1300 S Lake Shore.
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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Ongoing: ^
- Rhinoceros Theater Festival (since 1989). -2006.11.12 Yearly. $15+ Various days and times.
- Showcase of experimental new plays.
The Curious Theatre Branch, 773/267-6660, 3502 N Elston.
http://curioustheatrebranch.com
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- Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2006.11.12 Yearly. Various times.
- Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2006: "Peace and War"
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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- Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2006.11.12 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
- http://www.ringling.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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- Kama Sutra the Musical. -2006.12.31 18+ $25-32+ Various times.
- Swami Comonawannagetonya and posse educate a frustrated couple.
http://kamasutrathemusical.com
Theatre Building Chicago, 773/327-5252, 1225 W Belmont. 5 blocks from Belmont Red/Brown line stop, on corner of Racine.
http://www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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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://www.theofrankenfactor.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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- 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 2006.11.03: ^
- Slightly Stoopid w/ Pepper. All ages. $18.50+ 5p.
- Jagermeister Music Tour.
http://slightlystoopid.com
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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- * "Indoctrination Noise Festival" -Sunday 21+ $18-40 6p-2a.
- Three days of alt-dark bands, plus DJs.
Fr: Wilt 7p, Vuxnut 8p, Monstrum Sepsis 9p, Endif 10p, Antigen Shift 11p, Edgey 12a.
Sa: Tonikom 6p, Mad EP 7p, Concrete Cookie + The Dog (Mash-Up Sound Systems) 8p, W.A.S.T.E. 9p, S:Cage 10p, Terrorfakt 11p, C/A/T 12a, Enduser 1a.
Su: Cacophony 7p, The Operative 8p, Prometheus Burning 9p, Caustic 10p, Victo Ecret 11p, Scrap.edx 12a.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. 2blks N of Belmont, S of Wrigley.
http://www.spot6.com
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- * First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-14 6-10p.
- Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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- Placebo. All ages. $24 7p.
- w/ She Wants Revenge.
http://www.placeboworld.co.uk
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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- Doctor Who new episodes. Fridays All ages. Free 7p.
- Second season of reincarnation of the phenomenally long-lived UK sci-fi series.
SCI-FI. On cable.
http://www.scifi.com/doctorwho
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- "Eight:18 - A Circus of the Spirit" 1st Fridays All ages. $8-10 8p-12a.
- DJs, global music, live-tronica, drum circles, yoga, artwork, massage, healing, improv, video, food, drink, much more. Alcohol and smoke free. "Spirit-expressing-with-respect is the essence of this event, w/ peace, love, understanding, tolerance, diversity, respect, and unity!"
Unity Chicago, 773/973-0007, 1925 Thome. S/W of Devon/Ridge.
http://unitychicago.org
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- Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Fridays All ages. Free 8p.
- New series continues. Starring Edward James Olmos, Mary Mcdonnell, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, ...
http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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- Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). 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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- Victor Wooten. 18+ $20+ 9p.
- W/ Oteil & The Peacemakers.
http://www.victorwooten.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 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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- 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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- Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
- 8p Fr,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Talladega Nights - Will Ferrell, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, ...
10p Fr,Mo-Th: 9p Su: Snakes on a Plane - Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard, ...
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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Saturday 2006.11.04: ^
- Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-25 4hr 10a.
- 11.04: Greek Chicago.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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- Air Supply. Ages? $37-45 8p.
- http://www.airsupply-online.com
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.com
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- Particle. 18+ $15 8p.
- W/ K23 Orchestra.
http://www.particlepeople.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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- Ziggy Marley. 18+ $35 8p.
- http://ziggymarley.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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.
11.04: Deadly Tensions Among the Downtrodden.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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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- * Scritti Politti. 21+ $20 Doors 9p. 10p.
- http://www.myspace.com/scrittipolittilife
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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- Hair Banger's Ball. Monthly. 21+ $10 11p.
- "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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- Lady Sovereign. 18+ $15 No smoking. 11:30p.
- W/ Young Love.
http://www.ladysovereign.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. No smoking. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Sunday 2006.11.05: ^
- Full Moon. Always adds an interesting twist.
- http://www.almanac.com
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- Guy Fawkes day. Yearly.
- Anniversary of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot kill the English king and parliament.
http://www.worldbook.com/fun/holidays/html/fawkes.htm
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- Riot Fest 2006. All ages. $24.50 12p.
- W/ Naked Raygun, Blue Meanies, The Bollweevils, 7Seconds, The Business, Mustard Plug, Youth Brigade, The Effigies, The Toasters, Flatfoot 56, Deal's Gone Bad, Secret Agent Bill, The Gravetones, ...
http://www.riotfest.org
Congress Theatre, 312/836-5900, 2135 N Milwaukee. NorthWest of North and Western. Between Blue Line Western and California stops.
http://www.congresschicago.com
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- * Treehouse of Horrors! (since 1991). Yearly. All ages. Free 7p.
- Three Simpsons horror shorts. Followed by new episodes of Family Guy and American Dad. May be pre-empted by baseball.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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- Ciara. All ages. $25+ 8p.
- BET Presents.
http://www.ciaraworld.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Justify Your Existence. Monthly. Ages? $10 9p.
- Local bands prove themselves. Presented by The Onion, Reckless Records, etc.
Schubas, 773/525-2508, 3159 N Southport.
http://www.schubas.com
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- "Adult Swim" NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
- Extraordinarily good block of free-form thought-jazz toonage. May include Venture Bros, Oblongs, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, SeaLab 2021, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2006.11.06: ^
- Tales of Terror (since 1993). 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://redlionchicago.com
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- Paul Stanley. 18+ $35 9p.
- http://paulstanley.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ 10p-4a.
- Long running weekly w/ DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty. others. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
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 2006.11.07: ^
- Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
- Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Talladega Nights, 10p Snakes on a Plane.
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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- ** Statewide Elections. 18+ 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday, alternate years. About 7a-7p.
- http://www.thegreenpapers.com
Polling places everywhere.
http://chicagoelections.com
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- Barbra Streisand. All ages. $100-750 2nd show Thursday. 7:30p.
- http://barbrastreisand.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Wednesday 2006.11.08: ^
- Alice In Chains. All ages. $40 SOLD OUT 7:30p.
- http://aliceinchains.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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- Kevin Federline. All ages. $25+ 7:30p.
- http://kevinfederline.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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- Garrison Keillor. Ages? $40-55 8p.
- Hilarious host of A Prairie Home Companion.
http://prairiehome.publicradio.org
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.com
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- "312 Drum & Bass" Wednesdays 21+ Free 9p-2a.
- $3 beer. Open decks from 9-11p. Resident DJs Phantom 45, Midway, Dr. Groo, and guests.
11.08: DJs M.I.A., De La Mota.
Celebrity, 773/365-0091, 1856 W North.
http://www.celebchicago.com
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- South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p.
- Followed by new series, "Freak Show". Also new Drawn Together episodes Thursday.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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- "In One Ear" (since 1989). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 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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Thursday 2006.11.09: ^
- Star and Garter Burlesque. Thursdays 21+ $10 9p.
- Miss Exotic World Michelle L'Amour does a season themed show, with "The Star and Garter Girls" and stand-up comics.
http://www.starandgarterburlesque.com
Fizz Barr, 773/348-6000, 3220 N Lincoln. Just north of Belmont.
http://fizzchicago.com
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- * JungleFly. 21+ Free 10p.
- Dieselboy, Alfonz De La Ota, Gein, Future Prophet.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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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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- Many great exhibits of local works and curated collections. All ages. Free. 4.1-10.31: Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p; 11.1-3.21: Mo-Th 10a-7p, 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://www.cityofchicago.org/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.
- 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. $12 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. $6-11 +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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