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2008.02.29 (week 557)

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RECOMMENDED:
Movie: Irish Film Festival at Beverly Arts Center.
Movie: "Semi-Pro" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "The Other Boleyn Girl" now playing everywhere.
..-Fr: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Joffrey Ballet presents Antony Tudor Centennial at Auditorium.
Ongoing: Under The Picasso at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Robotics Competition at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: National Women's History Month.
Sa: America's Beauty Show at McCormick Place.
Sa: ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: Chiditarod.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Wacky Snacky 5K Run at Plumbers Union Hall.
Su: Celebrate Poland at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: New cartoons on FOX.
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Movie:    ^
Irish Film Festival (since 2000). -Wednesday Yearly. All ages. $25-40.
Highlights the language, wit and culture.
http://www.chicagoirishfilmfestival.com
Beverly Arts Center, 773/445-3838, 2407 W 111th.
http://www.beverlyartcenter.org
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"Semi-Pro" now playing.
Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, Andre Benjamin, Maura Tierney, Andrew Daly, ...
http://www.semipromovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"The Other Boleyn Girl" now playing.
Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, ...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/theotherboleyngirl
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
Be Kind Rewind, Charlie Bartlett, Vantage Point, Witless Protection, Definitely Maybe, Jumper, Hottie and Nottie, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Meet the Spartans, Rambo, Untraceable, 27 Dresses, Aliens v Predator 2, The Bucket List, The Great Debaters, Juno, Sweeney Todd, Charlie Wilson's War, National Treasure 2, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.
8p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 7p Su: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, David Krumholtz, Raymond J. Barry, ...
10p Fr-Sa,Mo-Th; 9p Su: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - Will Ferrell, Amy Adams, John Baker, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cybill Besse, Leslie Bibb, William Boyer, Robert Cannon, Gary Cole, Elvis Costello, ...
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:    ^
Ice Skating. -2008.02.29 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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Joffrey Ballet presents Antony Tudor Centennial. -2008.03.02 All ages. $25-140.
Multi-faceted program explores the inner landscapes of three seminal works, journeying from love and loss to laughter.
http://joffrey.com
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.
Pickup Reader and NewCity magazines.
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 2008.02.29:    ^
* Robotics Competition (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-6p.
Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-4p. Concludes Saturday.
http://www.illinoisfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Critical Mass (since 1996). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:30p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route slowly winds a dozen miles or so. Thousand attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, freak bikes, more. Skaters welcome.
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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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 2008.03.01:    ^
* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2008.03.31 Yearly.
2008: "Women's Art: Women's Vision"
http://www.nwhp.org
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America's Beauty Show (since 1998). -Monday Yearly. $20-100.
Renowned event for cosmotology professionals, with vendors, speakers, classes, demos, competitions, parties.
800/883-7808 http://www.americasbeautyshow.com/
McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore.
http://www.mccormickplace.com
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** ROBOTICS COMPETITION FINALS! (since 1992). Motorola Midwest Regional. Yearly. All ages. Free 8a-5p.
Over 30 corporate sponsored college engineering teams compete at a VERY high level. Contest is an academic sporting challenge changed each year, usually having a cooperative twist. Presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a non-profit organization. Matches 9:30a-noon, 1-3p.
http://www.illinoisfirst.org
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-4750, 525 South Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Chiditarod. Chicago's most absurd race. Yearly. 21+ $5+ 11a-4p.
Four person teams pull shopping cart and musher by checkpoints gathering donated food en-route. Points for volume and creativity. Start at corner of Wolcott and Hubbard. End at Hideout, 773-227-4433, 1354 W Wabansia. Schedule: 11a Registration, 12:30p Starting gun, 2p Festivities begin w/ various entertainment, 4p Over.
http://chiditarod.org
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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.
03.01: Racism in American History.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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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 2008.03.02:    ^
Wacky Snacky 5K Run (since 1992). Benefits Blind Service Association. Yearly. All ages. $25 10a.
Refreshments, raffle and HUGE snack food party for participants. New course this year.
312/236-0808 http://www.chicagoevents.com
Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W Washington. West Loop.
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Celebrate Poland. All ages. Mostly free. 12-6p.
Celebrating Chicago's rich Polish heritage with traditional music, dance, costumes, and food at this one-day-only event.
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 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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Fox cartoons new episodes. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.
May include Simpsons, 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 DJ James Lauer and quality guest DJs. "Warning: we will get you drunk and try to make out with you."
03.02: DJs Mike Dearborn, Meiotic SoundSystem.
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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2008.03.03:    ^
Pulaski Day. Honors revolutionary war general Casimir Pulaski (1747-1779). 1st Monday in March Yearly.
A Polish pride celebration observed much like a legal holiday in Chicago.
http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/pulaski.html
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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.
03.03: DJ Funk and Paul Johnson, celebrating Radek from Dust Traxx's 33rd B-Day, special guests may include Angel Alanis, Frankie Vega, Lady Foursquare, Jere McAllister, Chuck Bleu, Max Loomis, Sean Sanders, Diz, Michael Serafini, Just Joey, Uncle Milty, ...
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.
Struggling along without writers.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2008.03.04:    ^
Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+ Now non-smoking.
Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
8p Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, 10p Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
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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City of Chicago's Birthday celebration (since 1837). Yearly. All ages. Free 10a-1p.
Complimentary cake, essay winners, historical re-enactors, Chicago Children's Choir, prizes for people born March 4th.
http://cityofchicago.org
Chicago History Museum, 312/642-4600, 1601 N Clark St.
http://www.chicagohs.org
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Wednesday 2008.03.05:    ^
* "Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.
03.05: "Local 123" BRC, Cringer, Jaye Kaye, $0.
http://www.bassbythepound.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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The Pogues. -Thursday All ages. $39 Two shows. 7:30p.
http://www.pogues.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians.
03.05: Ginny and Simon Aronson (mind reading) and Taylor Martin (performs as historical characters).
773/334-4192 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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Adrian Belew. 21+ $25 8p.
With Saul Zonana.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Belew
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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 2008.03.06:    ^
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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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. $0-12, Free Thursdays 5-8p. Mo-We,Fr 10:30a-5p, Th 10:30a-8p, Sa-Su 10a-5p.
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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2008.02.29