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2007.11.09 (week 541)

Me want BRAINS!!!
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Fred Claus" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Lions for Lambs" now playing everywhere.
..-Su: Chicago Humanities Fest at Various downtown locations.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at Allstate.
Ongoing: Dance Chicago at Athenaeum Theatre.
Ongoing: Suspicious Clowns X at Live Bait Theater.
..-Fr: Stephen Lynch at Vic Theatre.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
..-Su: Windy City Con at Wyndham Hotel O'Hare.
Fr: Robert Fripp at Park West.
Fr: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at Chicago Theatre.
..-Su: Matter of Reaction Movement Project - "Inward Mobility" at Link's Hall.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Konkrete Jungle at Cafe Lura.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: The Flaming Dames in "Bump and Grindhouse" at The Spot.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: The Time it Takes at Link's Hall.
...

Movie:    ^
"Fred Claus" now playing.
Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Miranda Richardson, Kevin Spacey, Kathy Bates, Elizabeth Banks, Ludacris, Rachel Weisz, John Michael Higgins, Frank Stallone, ...
http://fredclaus.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Lions for Lambs" now playing.
Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, ...
http://lionsforlambs.unitedartists.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Sing-Along Grease. -Saturday $15 7p.
The hip-swivelling 1978 musical comedy now released in a sing-along version subtitled with lyrics. Each audience member receives a goodie bag of fun props to help interact with the film, and a live host introduces each performance, warms up the audience's vocal cords, and give a prize for the best costume.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Now playing.
Bee Movie, Martian Child, Dan in Real Life, Darjeeling Limited, Saw IV, Across The Universe, Elizabeth The Golden Age, Lars and the Real Girl, Michael Clayton, Why Did I Get Married?, Heartbreak Kid, Feast of Love, The Game Plan, The Kingdom, Good Luck Chuck, Into the Wild, Resident Evil: Extinction, Eastern Promises, Mr. Woodcock, The Brave One, Balls of Fury, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
7:30p Su; 8:30p Mo-Th: The Simpsons - Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, ...
9p Su; 10p Mo-Th: Knocked Up - Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, ...
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:    ^
Chicago Humanities Fest (since 1990). -2007.11.11 Yearly. Various times.
Hundreds of speakers on a theme of universal interest at dozens of venues. Subject for 2007: "The Climate of Concern" - global environmental and ecological disruption.
http://www.chfestival.org
Various downtown locations.
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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2007.11.11 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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Dance Chicago (since 1995). -2007.12.02 Yearly. All ages. $25+ Various times.
13 programs over 5 weeks.
http://dancechicago.com
Athenaeum Theatre, 773/935-6860, 2936 N Southport.
http://www.athenaeumtheatre.com
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Suspicious Clowns X. Maverick sketch comedy team's tenth original production in five years. -2007.11.30 18+ $12 Fr/Sa 10:30p.
Vincent Truman directs the edgy group's latest comedy opus. Includes over a dozen dark and/or amusing vignettes. "Sketch comedy at its best" - Chicago Reader.
http://www.vincenttruman.net/clowns_slidex.htm
Live Bait Theater, 773/871-1212, 3914 N Clark. 3 blocks north of Wrigley Field.
http://www.livebaittheater.org
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Stephen Lynch. -Friday 18+ $26+ Two shows. 8p.
FUNNY comedy singer.
http://stephenlynch.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.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 2007.11.09:    ^
Windy City Con (since 1974). -Sunday Yearly. $35-50.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy type convention. Many fine featured guests. Art, vendors, films, gaming, workshops, costume contests, room parties.
http://www.windycon.org
Wyndham Hotel O'Hare, 847/297-1234, 6810 N Mannheim, Rosemont.
http://www.wyndham.com
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Robert Fripp. $27.50 7:30p.
And The League Of Crafty Guitarists.
http://robertfripp.com
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. All ages. $55-60+ 8p.
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Matter of Reaction Movement Project - "Inward Mobility" -Sunday All ages. $10 8p.
"Explores the physical and emotional limits of movement while creating work within a collaborative and improvisational environment. Showcasing the varied repertory of co-artistic directors Kathleen Hickey, Renee Murray, and Kristin Pavelka, there is an emphasis on interpersonal connections as well as pushing the boundaries within those relationships. Live music and sound design created and performed by Mark Jamerson."
http://www.myspace.com/mrmpchicago
Link's Hall, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.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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* Konkrete Jungle. 2nd Fridays 21+ $10 9p-?a.
Drum&Bass with DJs General Malice, De La Mota, Sliz Taylor, Doc Toxic, Axsent & Didactikid, more.
http://myspace.com/konkretejunglechicago
Cafe Lura, 773/736-3033, 3184 N Milwaukee. Good Polish lounge with adequate dance room, chill couches, attached restaurant, Zywiec. 94 to Kimball, right, then Belmont, right, then Milwaukee, sharp left. Easy parking. Blue Line train to Belmont then brisk 10 minute walk west.
http://cafelura.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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The Flaming Dames in "Bump and Grindhouse" Fridays 21+ 10:30p.
A multi-media burlesque review. They dance, they sing, they bite.
312/458-9083 http://myspace.com/flamingdames
The Spot, 773/728-8934, 4437 N Broadway. Near Lawrence.
http://www.spotchicago.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 2007.11.10:    ^
Radio City Rockettes. -2007.12.02 Yearly. All ages. $25-50 Various times.
http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemont.com/events.shtm
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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
11.10: South Shore Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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The Time it Takes. 3p.
"Nelson uses historical research, sound, and language to perform metaphorical representations of women, rituals, and war. This project is also developed from an ongoing fascination with The Last Post, which is performed every day by buglers in Ieper, Belgium at the World War I memorial Menin Gate. Beverly Nelson left her former life to go to school at age 47; in 2006 she received her MFA in Creative Writing from SAIC."
http://imonlygoingtosaythisonce.blogspot.com
Link's Hall, 773/281-0824, 3435 N Sheffield. At Clark and Newport. Red Line to Addison, 2 blocks south, or Brown Line to Belmont, 3 blks north, or #22 Clark bus to Newport.
http://www.linkshall.org
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RingSide (since 1992). Amateur boxing. Yearly. $150 6p-12a.
Benefits Mercy Home for boys and girls, black tie, big band, fine dining and cocktails. Formerly between CBOT, MERC and CBOE traders, but not currently billed as such.
312/738-9588 http://www.mercyhome.org
Marriott Downtown, 312/738-9245, 540 N Michigan. Grand Ballroom.
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They Might Be Giants. 18+ $24 7:30p.
http://theymightbegiants.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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Kid Rock. All ages. $40.50 8p.
And The Twisted Brown Trucker Band.
http://kidrock.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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Sammy Hagar. All ages. $27-72+ 8p.
http://sammyhagar.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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.
11.10: Corporate America is the Most Efficient of All National Entiteies - or So the Conservatives Have Posited for a Century.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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* "Dynamite" Drum&Bass party. 2nd Saturdays 21+ $7 9p-3a.
Excellent DJs, sometimes packed. Celebrating 10yr anniversary through December.
11.10: DJ Klute (UK), w/ Radiata and Carbide.
http://bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.
"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Sunday 2007.11.11:    ^
Veteran's Day. Legal holiday in the U.S. Yearly.
Anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I in 1918. This day is also known as Armistice Day in Europe and Rememberance Day in Canada. Two month anniversary of the start of the newest war. Many offices closed Monday.
http://www.veteransview.com
No parade this year?
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Roll the Tollway Bike Ride. 14yo+ $25+ SOLD OUT 9a.
Celebrating the opening of a new road before any cars do. Covers up to 20 miles round trip of new I-355 South Extension from I-55 to I-80. Benefits funding for New South Suburban Trail. Crosses the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge, I&M and Ship Canal, then south along the Will County corridor through Lemont, Lockport, Homer Glen, and New Lenox.
http://www.rollthetollway.org
127th Street Interchange, 127th St and Smith Rd, Lemont.
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.
Featuring thousands of trains (engines and rolling stock) in every size and scale and from every era, scenery, supplies, books, videos, souvenirs, memorabilia, more, over 550 vendor tables in five huge buildings. Demo layouts including Lego and interactive. Now also with R/C cars, boats and planes, rockets, model cars, comics, trading cards, slot cars, dolls, diecast, action figures, toys, etc.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. County Farm and Manchester Roads.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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Baby Loves Disco. All ages. $12 12-3p.
Night-clubbing made child-proof, for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents. With DJ Bald Eagle.
http://babylovesdisco.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop. Now non smoking.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Lucha Libre. All ages. $10-15 5p.
Insane Mexicana Wrestling.
http://www.fmll.net
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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The Simpsons new episode. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
Followed by new King of the Hill, Family Guy, and American Dad!
http://www.thesimpsons.com
FOX. http://www.fox.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, Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job, Metalocalypse, Family Guy, more.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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"The End" Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
A club "Industry" night with quality local guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
11.11: "Acid Disco Booty" with CZR, Aaron Perez.
http://www.myspace.com/theendchicago
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Monday 2007.11.12:    ^
Neil Young. -Tuesday All ages. $57-157 Two nights. 7:30p.
http://neilyoung.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.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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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.
11.12: "Godfather of Disco" afterparty w/Lady D & Joi Cardwell.
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 brilliant "Colbert Report" show.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2007.11.13:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8:30p The Simpsons, 10p Knocked Up.
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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Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2007.11.25 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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Meshell Ndegeocello. 18+ $26+ 9p.
http://theworldhasmademethemanofmydreams.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Wednesday 2007.11.14:    ^
* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ Free 7p-2a.
11.14: DJ Grooverider.
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 2007.11.15:    ^
Great American Smokeout (since 1977). 3rd Thursday in November Yearly.
Promoted by the American Cancer Society. Quit smoking, at least for the day.
877-YES-QUIT http://www.smokefreeyou.org
http://www.cancer.org
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Jimmy Eat World. All ages. $24 7p.
http://jimmyeatworld.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Blues Traveler. 21+ $25+ 9p.
http://bluestraveler.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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** Dieselboy. 21+ $8+ 10p-?a.
"Jungelfly" drum&bass night.
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. Mo-Th 8a-7p, Fr 8a-6p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p.
With various special events, music and performances almost every day.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/744-6630, 77 E Randolph.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/culturalcenter/
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, 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-5p, 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. $0-8, Free 1st Mons. 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. $6-12. Last entry 4p, closed xmas. 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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Many thanx to ChicagoFun.com for hosting this system. ChicagoFun.com is THE one-stop special-event planning resource for the Chicagoland area.
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2007.11.09