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2007.02.16 (week 503)

Roses are red, violets are blue, whatever.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Ghost Rider" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Music and Lyrics" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Academy Award Nominated Short Films at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Th: Sham To Shame at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Once Upon a Time" at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet presents Destiny's Dances at Auditorium.
..-Su: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: A Clown Without a Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Monster Truck Jam at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Bar Revu at Swirl Wine Bar.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: G. Love & Special Sauce at Vic Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: "Encounter Point" Premiere at Chopin Theater.
Sa: The Dells at Arie Crown Theater.
...
Movie:    ^
"Ghost Rider" now playing.
Nicolas Cage, Peter Fonda, Raquel Alessi, Matt Long, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"Music and Lyrics" now playing.
Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Scott Porter, Zak Orth, Brooke Tansley, Brad Garrett, ...
http://musicandlyrics.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Academy Award Nominated Short Films. -Thursday No pre-teens. $7.50 Various times.
Live and animated from 2006.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.
Hannibal Rising, Norbit, Epic Movie, Catch and Release, Epic Movie, Miss Potter, Pan's Labyrinth, Happily N'Ever After, Children of Men, Dreamgirls, Notes on a Scandal, The Good German, Night at the Museum, Rocky Balboa, The Good Shepherd, Charlotte's Web, Pursuit of Happyness, Apocalypto, Blood Diamond, The Holiday, Unaccompanied Minors, 10 Items or Less, Van Wilder 2, Bobby, For Your Consideration, Stranger Than Fiction, Borat, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Ongoing:    ^
Black History Month (since 1926). -2007.02.28 Yearly.
February contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. This holiday recognizes the achievements and contributions of African Americans. Observed with special events and exhibits at many cultural institutions, especially the Chicago Cultural Center, H.W.Library, Dusable Museum, and South Shore Cultural Center.
http://www.blackvoices.com
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Ice Skating. -2007.02.27 Yearly.
Millennium Park, 312/742-5222, 55 N Michigan; Warren Park, 773/262-8656, 6601 N Western; Riis Park, 312/746-5735, 6100 W Fullerton; Daley Plaza, 312/742-7650, 337 E Randolph; more...
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Sham To Shame. -2007.02.22 We-Fr noon-7p, Sa/Su noon-4p.
A woman's perspective on war and politics.
Woman Made Gallery, 773/489-8900, 2418 W Bloomingdale.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Once Upon a Time" -2007.04.08 All ages. $15-30 Th-Su 7:30p, and Sa+Su 3p.
(or "The Secret Language of Birds") An urban fairytale projected live with puppetry.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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Joffrey Ballet presents Destiny's Dances. -2007.02.25 All ages. $25-130+ Various times.
Three revolutionary ballets of the 20th century.
http://www.joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Chicago Auto Show (since 1901). Huge and sparkly. -2007.02.18 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.
Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars, grotesquely over-compensating SUVs, ... Preview opening Thu. Now with several live webcams!
630/495-2282 http://www.chicagoautoshow.com
McCormick Place, 312/791-7000, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive. Red line to Cermak, then bus east.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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* A Clown Without a Circus. -2007.02.25 All ages. $7-16 Sa 4:30p+7:30p, Su 2:30p.
Reflective one man show by life-long entertainer Ottavio Canestrelli, performing physical comedy ala Keaton and Caplin, collaborating with Andrew and Felicity HunzekerHesed.
http://clownwithoutacircus.com
The Actors Gymnasium, 773/764-2896, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://www.actorsgymnasium.com
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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
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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 2007.02.16:    ^
Monster Truck Jam. -Sunday All ages. $20-25 Fr+Su 7:30p, Sa 2p and 7:30p.
http://aeglive.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 21+ 8p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
02.16: Chic and cozy, smoke-free, with live Brazilian jazz.
http://www.barrevu.com
Swirl Wine Bar, 312/828-9000, 111 W Hubbard. At Clark.
http://www.swirlwinebarchicago.com/=
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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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G. Love & Special Sauce. 18+ $24 Sold out? 9p.
http://www.g-love.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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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 Mo-Th; 7p Su: Borat - Ali G and Pamela Anderson.
10p Mo-Th; 9p Su: Deja Vu - Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer, James Caviezel, ...
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 2007.02.17:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-45 4hr 10a.
02.17: The White City.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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"Encounter Point" Premiere. New documentary from the maker of "Control Room" All ages. $10 donation 6:30p.
Feature film follows a former Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother and a wounded Palestinian bereaved brother who risk their lives and public standing to promote a nonviolent end to the conflict. Their journeys lead them to unlikely places to confront hatred within their communities.
312/259-6455 http://www.myspace.com/AVerySpecialBenefit
Chopin Theater, 773/244-2365, 1543 W Division.
http://www.chopintheatre.com
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The Dells. $42-75+ 8p.
Also Dramatics, Intruders, Enchantment, Ray, Goodman & Brown.
http://www.themightydells.com
Arie Crown Theater, 312/791-6516, 2301 S Lake Shore. in McCormick Place.
http://www.ariecrown.com
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Delirium. -Monday All ages. $39-125 2p and 8p.
A Cirque Du Soleil live music concert.
http://cirquedusoleil.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.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.
02.17: The War Between the States (Of Mind),
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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Naughty Spot. 3rd Saturdays 21+ $10 10p-3a.
Adult event hosted by Mistress Xena w/ industrial, electro, EBM and noise by DJs Peter Propaganda, Noir, Brianne, more. Extreme attire encoraged. Free admission for industry pros.
http://bondagenightchicago.com
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. 2blks N of Belmont, S of Wrigley.
http://www.spot6.com
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"Don't Spit the Water!" Saturdays $12 10:30p.
Crazy live game show in which contestants from the audience compete to keep their mouth full (not laugh) at Chicago's strangest, most hilarious comedians. Party with live jug band performance afterwards.
http://dontspitthewater.com
Playground Theater, 866/208-6298, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2007.02.18:    ^
Chinese New Years (4705). Boar. Yearly.
Also New Years for some other lunar calendar cultures (traditional Japan, Korea, Vietnam). Observed with 14 days of joyous festivities and niceness. Date varies each year. Second new moon after winter solstice. Parade in ChinaTown on Sunday following.
http://chineseculture.about.com
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Carnival. -Tuesday Yearly.
Three days of festivities culminating on Mardi Gras. Christian in origin, it is the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (Mardi Gras) preceding Ash Wednesday.
http://www.mardigras.com
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Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $12 1-4p.
Night-clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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* Chinese New Years Parade. Yearly. All ages. Free 1p.
100' Dragon dances, Miss Chinatown, gifts, fireworks, etc.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chinatown, 312/255-0303, Wentworth and Cermak. Continues South to 24th Street.
http://www.chicagochinatown.org
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"Darfur Diaries" A documentary of interviews about the genocide. All ages. $10 donation 4p.
This film provides a platform for the people of Darfur (both those displaced inside and those living in refugee camps in Chad) to speak for themselves about their experiences, their fears, and their hopes for the future.
312/259-6455 http://www.myspace.com/AVerySpecialBenefit
Chopin Theater, 773/244-2365, 1543 W Division.
http://www.chopintheatre.com
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The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
Followed by new episodes of American Dad, King of The Hill, and Family Guy.
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.com
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Winger. 18+ $17.50+ 8p.
http://www.kipwinger.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Ekoostik Hookah. 21+ $10 9p.
http://www.ekoostik.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Battlestar Galactica. NEW EPISODES. Sundays All ages. Free 9p.
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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"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 2007.02.19:    ^
* Presidents Day. Legal holiday. 3rd Monday in February Yearly.
Observes the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Schools and government offices closed. Sales at major retail stores. Popular museum day.
http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Holidays/Presidents'_Day
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Start of Pisces. Astrological sign, the fish. Yearly.
http://www.astrology.com
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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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* "Clash" Drum&Bass. Mondays 21+ $5-10 9p-?a.
02.19: DJs Arsenic, M1D1, X, Section 9.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu
Cherry Red, 773/477-3661, 2833 N Sheffield.
http://www.cherryredchicago.com
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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 2007.02.20:    ^
* Mardi Gras. Yearly.
French for Fat Tuesday. Christian in origin it is the last day of the period of Carnival preceding Ash Wednesday. The name has come to represent the entire carnival period. Celebrated on a large scale in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, and Nice. Observed with Cayjun music, costumes, parades and dancing and beads.
http://www.mardigras.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Borat; 10p Deja Vu.
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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Wednesday 2007.02.21:    ^
* Ash Wednesday. Yearly.
Christian in origin, this is the first day of Lent and the seventh Wednesday preceding Easter Sunday. The name originates from the ritual of placing ashes on worshippers foreheads, symbolizing death and sorrow for sin. Lent is a 40 day period of penetence, prayer and fasting. Over time, fasting has been de-emphasized (though certain abstentions such as drinking and red meats are commonly observed), and the importance of prayer and works of charity has grown. Lent was first observed in the 4th century.
http://christianity.about.com
http://www.smart.net/~mmontes/ec-cal.html
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"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 7p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Resident Audioician Asmadeus.
02.21: Kate Simko - Classically trained pianist currently focusing on electronic music production.
http://www.psymbolic.com
Dulcenea, 201/982-6453, 1431 N Milwaukee. "An emerging event gallery in Wicker park"
http://dulcenea.org
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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $2 10p-?a.
"Eclectic mix of people who groove on laid-back vibes."
http://www.myspace.com/inoneear
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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Thursday 2007.02.22:    ^
George Washington's Birthday. Yearly.
Day to remember George Washington, the first president of the United States and commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution. He was born in Kentucky in 1732 and died of an illness on December 14th, 1799. Washington's birthday is observed on President's Day.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/html/gw1.html
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Bar Revu. We go to bars and "REVU" them. 21+ 7p-?a.
Group gathering for drinking, talking. Cash bar.
http://www.barrevu.com
Landmark Bar & Grill, 312/587-1600, 1633 N Halsted.
http://landmarkgrill.net
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Terracotta Warriors. -Sunday All ages. $37-79 7:30p.
Haunting musical theatre tale of the creation of the Great Wall of China.
http://www.terracottawarriors.org
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Evil Beaver. 21+ $8 Doors 8p. 9p.
CD release party w/ Phistine Verona.
http://www.evilbeaver.us
Double Door, 773/489-3160, 1572 N Milwaukee. Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.doubledoor.com
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Star and Garter Burlesque. Thursdays 21+ $10 9p.
Entertainment by the sirens of "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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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. 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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2007.02.16