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2007.02.23 (week 504)

Failure is not an option.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Reno 911!: Miami" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Astronaut Farmer" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Number 23" now playing everywhere.
..-We: Black History Month.
..-Tu: Ice Skating.
Fr: Bike Winter Art Show at Reversible Eye Gallery.
Ongoing: "Once Upon a Time" at Redmoon Central.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet presents Destiny's Dances at Auditorium.
..-Su: Terracotta Warriors at Chicago Theatre.
..-Su: A Clown Without a Circus at The Actors Gymnasium.
..-Mo: Halloween Costume and Party Trade Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: CoffeeFest at Navy Pier, Hall A.
..-Mo: International Kennel Club Dog Show at McCormick Place.
..-Su: Fangoria's Weekend Of Horrors Convention at Wyndham Chicago O'Hare.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Lava Lounge grand re-opening.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
...

Movie:    ^
"Reno 911!: Miami" now playing.
Lennie Loftin, Danny DeVito, Ben Garant, ...
http://www.reno911movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Astronaut Farmer" now playing.
Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern, ...
http://theastronautfarmermovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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"The Number 23" now playing.
Joel Schumacher w/ Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, ...
http://www.number23movie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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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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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Sa,Mo,Tu,We: Borat - Ali G and Pamela Anderson.
10p Sa,Mo,Tu,We: Black Christmas - Cast of expendable women.
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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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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Bike Winter Art Show (since 1998). Closing party w/ bike rodeo. 7:30-11p.
"Delicious smorgasbord of pro-bike and anti-car art ranging from photography to performance, installation to protestation..."
http://www.bikewinter.org
Reversible Eye Gallery, 773/862-1232, 1103 N California.
http://www.reversibleeye.com
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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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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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* 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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* Halloween Costume and Party Trade Show (since 1985). -Monday Yearly. 18+ 9a-5p.
Unparalleled range of vendors and seminars. For retailers and entertainment pros only.
800/323-5462 http://www.hcpshow.com
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 847/692-2222, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont. Formerly the Rosemont Convention Center.
http://www.rosemont.com/convcent_new.htm
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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 2007.02.23:    ^
CoffeeFest. -Sunday All ages. $20-30 Fr+Sa noon-5p, Su noon-4p.
Largely an industry trade show representing major suppliers.
http://www.coffeefest.com
Navy Pier, Hall A, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. On-site parking, or Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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International Kennel Club Dog Show. Thousands of dogs, hundreds of vendors. -Monday Yearly. All ages. $3-20 8a-5p.
773/237-5100 http://www.ikcdogshow.com
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore. North building.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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Fangoria's Weekend Of Horrors Convention (since 1971). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $15-190 11a-6p.
Film screenings, vendors, and dozens of major guests including Jared Padalecki, Shawnee Smith, Doug Bradley, Jeffrey Combs, Ken Foree, Bill Moseley, Uwe Boll, Tim Seeley, Raine Brown, Joe Zaso, Jason Beam, Andre Reissig, Gris Grimly, ...
http://www.creationent.com
Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 847/297-1234, 6810 N Mannheim Rd.
http://www.wyndham.com
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Critical Mass. Last Fridays All ages Free 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington.
http://www.chicagocriticalmass.org
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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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Lava Lounge grand re-opening. 21+ Free 9p-?a.
DJs Phantom 45, Intel, Frankie Vega, The Sound Republic.
http://bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://www.lavachicago.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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Saturday 2007.02.24:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Sa/Th $20-45 4hr 10a.
02.24: Taste of the Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Chicago Vegetarians Gathering. $16-20 5:30p.
Multi-course vegan/vege/raw meal including appetizers, salad, soup, bread, entre, desert, beverages.
773/871-7000 http://www.go-veggie.org
Dharma Garden Thai Cuisine, 773/588-9140, 3109 W Irving Park Rd.
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War is Bad: Sock Puppet Euripides. 21+ $12 6:30p.
http://tinyurl.com/2b534f
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Hopefest (since 1991). Yearly. 18+ $40-100 VIP recep 5:30p, Doors 7p, 8p.
Dancing, cash bar, free buffet, silent auction. Benefits Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and others. Featuring The North Mississippi Allstars and Catfish Haven.
312/435-4548 http://www.hopefestchicago.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
02.24: The Illinois Cornish Heritage Society - 3 speakers & live music.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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"Kinetic" Last Saturdays 21+ $0-3 9p-3a.
Rhythmic noise and harsh electronics w/ resident DJs Sprite, WEiRD sKeTCH, Pathogen, others.
http://www.kineticnoise.net
Spot6, 773/388-0185, 3343 N Clark. Two blocks north of Belmont.
http://www.spot6.com
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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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"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 2007.02.25:    ^
Hustle Up The Hancock (since 1998). Pledged 94 floor (1632 stairs, 1000 vertical feet) climb. Last Sunday in February Yearly. All ages. $30-50 6:30a.
Benefits American Lung Association. Well managed event with thousands of runners.
http://www.lungchicago.org/
John Hancock Building, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan. Assemble in concourse area.
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
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Academy Awards (since 1929). Yearly. All ages. Free. 7p.
E! usually runs an eight hour pre-show. Various viewing parties around town.
Watch free at Brew&View from 6p.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.com
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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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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 2007.02.26:    ^
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.
02.26: DJs De La Mota, Ikai'ka, Oddball, Disko Kitty.
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 2007.02.27:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Borat; 10p Black Christmas.
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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The Red Hot Chili Peppers. All ages. $66.60 7:30p.
http://redhotchilipeppers.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Wednesday 2007.02.28:    ^
"Onomatopoeia" Wednesdays Ages? $5 minimum purchase. 7p-12a.
Showcasing experimental, Psymbient, IDM, Breaks, Ambient, Downtempo tunes. Resident Audioician Asmadeus.
02.28: Mystic Morning - Began at 14. turned into obsession, evolved into love. His music is full of power, strong funky basslines, thick drums, and absolutely gorgeous melodies.
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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* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
Returning after a long venue remodeling break.
02.28: DJs Stunna, Pipeline, Carbide.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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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 2007.03.01:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2007.03.31 Yearly.
2007: "Generations of Women Moving History Forward".
http://www.nwhp.org
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My Chemical Romance. All ages. $30 7:30p.
http://mychemicalromance.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.allstatearena.com
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Gomez. -Friday 18+ $27.50 7:30p.
W/ Ben Kweller.
http://www.gomeztheband.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Big C Jamboree (since 1991). 1st Thursdays 21+ Free 9:30p-?a.
Longest running local Rockabilly night. Multiple bands perform 40s-50s style swing, blues, rock-n-roll, swiftly and simply to a jumpin party crowd, many in period getups.
http://bigcjamboree.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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* Tech Itch. 21+ $7-10 10p.
"JungleFly" drum and bass, w/ locals M1D1 and Oracle.
http://www.bassbythepound.com/feedback-nu/
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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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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Notes:    ^
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2007.02.23