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2009.02.20 (week 608)

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RECOMMENDED:: Ongoing: Black History Month.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Th: "And You Think That's Funny??" at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
Ongoing: Critical Mass Photo Booth at Mercury Cafe.
Ongoing: Bike Winter Art Show at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Ongoing: Joffrey Ballet - Winter Program at Auditorium.
..-Sa: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Ongoing: "Cold Weather Comfort" at Oracle Theatre.
..-Su: CoffeeFest at Navy Pier, Hall A.
Fr: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Fr: Jon Mclaughlin at House of Blues.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Thievery Corporation at Aragon Ballroom.
Fr: "Nexus 6" at Neo.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dark Sounds at The Zoo.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: International Kennel Club Dog Show at McCormick Place.
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Movie: ^

Now playing.: Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, Pink Panther 2, Push, Inkheart, Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, Yes Man, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Quantum of Solace, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Movies and Beer. Movies, drinking, heckling, FUN! -Thursday 18+ (ID reqd) $5.: 7:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-We; 3+7p Su: Twilight - Vampire teens.
9:30p Fr-Sa,Mo-We; 5p Su: Unborn - Expendables.
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). -2009.02.28 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. -2009.02.28 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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"And You Think That's Funny??" -2009.02.26 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Women artists works related to humor. Juror: Famed cartoonist, writer, etc Nicole Hollander.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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"Whimsicality " -2009.04.16 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Constructions rooted in concepts of irony, naivete and fantasy.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://www.womanmade.org
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Critical Mass Photo Booth. -2009.02.27 All ages. $? 6p.: http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Mercury Cafe, 312/455-9922, 1505 W Chicago Ave.
http://www.chimercurycafe.com
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* Bike Winter Art Show. -2009.02.27 5p.: Dedicated to bike art of all media/type. Also several nights programming.
Sa02.21: Fashion Night & Dance Party.
Th02.26: Bike-In Movie Night: Bike Winter Film Festival and discussion.
Fr02.27: Bike Winter Carnival: High attendance West Town Bikes benefit party.
http://bikewinter.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com/CriticalMass/
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Joffrey Ballet - Winter Program. -2009.03.01 All ages. $25-145.: http://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. -2009.02.21 Yearly. All ages. $0-12+ 10a-10p.: Largest show in the US. Antiques, advanced power systems, sports stars and cheerleaders, million dollar super-cars and other grotesquely over-compensating monuments to capitalism gone mad. Preview Thu.
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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"Cold Weather Comfort" Fr/Sa/Su -2009.03.08 12+ $15 Su 3p. Fr+Sa 7:30-3p.: Dramatic ensemble piece examines family loyalty and the things we do for love.
773/282-0344 http://www.nufanensemble.com
Oracle Theatre, 773/244-2980, 3809 N Broadway.
http://www.oracletheatre.org
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WAY too much great theater and comedy and dance to cover.: Pickup Reader and NewCity and TimeOut magazines.
Hundreds of city locations.
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Different rock, experimental, jazz, ethnic bands almost every night. 21+ $?: Metro / SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark, Near Red Line Addison stop, metrochicago.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago, darkroombar.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
Ravinia, 847/266-5100, Highland Pk, ravinia.org
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Friday 2009.02.20: ^

CoffeeFest. -Sunday Yearly. 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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Windy City Roller Derby. Monthly. All ages. $20-40 7-9:45p.: A new breed of derby dame hellions on skates.
http://www.windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Jon Mclaughlin. All ages. $13-15 7:30p.: W/ Ingram Hill.
http://jonmclaughlin.com
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Improvised Shakespeare. Fridays 18+ $14 8p.: Based on audience suggestion The Co creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style with ALL the typical elements.
http://improvisedshakespeare.com
IO Theatre, 773/880-0199, 3541 N. Clark.
http://chicago.ioimprov.com/io/shows/14
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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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Thievery Corporation. 18+ $41 Doors 7:30p, show 9p.: Moved from Rivera.
http://thieverycorporation.com
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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"Nexus 6" Monthly. 21+ $7 10p-4a.: Kinetic DJs Gremlin, Pathogen, et.al. spin club hits, old classics, new music and alternative songs from established artists in EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and other familiar genres, plus attention paid to the request list.
http://kineticnoise.wordpress.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.: Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
http://www.myspace.com/berlinnightclub
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Dark Sounds. Fridays 21+ Free 10p-4a.: The Secret Society of DJs Presents Peter Propaganda & a rotating cast of co-conspirators +art+local talent.
http://www.gothicartchicago.com
The Zoo, 773/697-4511, 3369 N Clark.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-zoo-chicago
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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 2009.02.21: ^

International Kennel Club Dog Show. Thousands of dogs, hundreds of vendors. -Sunday 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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.: 02.21: South Shore Neighborhoods.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Sweet Saturdays. Saturdays in February Yearly. All ages. $2+ 11a-4p.: A celebration with crafts, kid stuff, education, tastings, under the only Chocolate trees in the city!
Garfield Park Conservatory, 312/746-5100, 300 N Central Park.
http://www.garfield-conservatory.org
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Art of Unbearable Sensations. Saturdays -2009.02.28 -$15 7p.: A series of musings on the intricacies of self-torture, inspired by P.T. Barnum, featuring actual sideshow acts.
http://themagpiesproject.com
Viaduct Theater, 773/296-6024, 3111 N Western.
http://www.viaducttheater.com
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An Evening With the Gipsy Kings. All ages. $50-95+ 8p.: http://gipsykings.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.
02.21: Normanomics: Reforming Our Tax System.
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Rhombus. 21+ Free 9p.: "Progressive Jam Band"
773/289-7720 http://www.myspace.com/rhombusband
Abbey Pub, 773/478-4408, 3420 W Grace. At Elston.
http://www.abbeypub.com
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* Midnight Marauders Porn Ride. 18+ 9:30p-?a.: Drinking club with a biking problem exploits other vices dishonoring St. Valentine over several adult themed stops.
773/885-0900 http://chicagomidnightmarauders.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee. At North Ave, Wicker Park, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.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 2009.02.22: ^

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://whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/gw1.html
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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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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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New Shanghai Circus. All ages. $25-35+ 3p.: Incredible acrobats, jugglers and contortionist of China - "show-stopping rarities of daunting difficulty"
http://www.acrobatsofchina.com
Paramount Theatre, 630/896-6666, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora.
http://paramountarts.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.
http://www.oscar.com
ABC. http://www.abc.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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Synthetic. Last Sundays 21+ Free 10p.: "rADIOaCTIVE's new night featuring all dark dance music. Think industrial, new wave, synth pop, ebm, electro, techno, goth, dark wave, punk"
02.22: All She-J's.
http://www.myspace.com/radioactiveindustrial
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.smartbarchicago.com
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Boom Boom Room (since 1991). Mondays 21+ $? 10p-4a.: Long running weekly w/ smart local DJs. 4kft dance space, multiple bars and environments, late night dining, state-of-the-art sound and lights, free parking, more.
02.23: The Iz & Diz show, Michael Serafini.
http://www.boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.: Brilliant Emmy award winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2009.02.24: ^

* 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+.: Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p Twilight, 9:30p Unborn.
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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Chicago Healing Circle (since 1994). Open-ended exploration of energy healing technique and philosophy. Tuesdays All ages. $5 7:30-9:30p.: People coming together weekly to give and receive healing, practicing different systems which support one to rebalance the mind, body & spirit, including Reiki, Quantum Touch(R), Young Living Theraputic Grade Essential Oils, Magnified Healing(R), Jesus Healing System, and Full Spectrum Healing. This is the original Healing Circle that began at Grant Hospital, moved to Ann Sather's, then to Healing Earth Resources. Open to all persons of Light and Love & is non denominational.
http://www.myspace.com/chicagohealingcircle
JHP Community Center, 773/293-3621, 5110 N Western Avenue.
http://www.jhpcommunitycenter.org
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Chicago Underground Comedy. Tuesdays 21+ $5 Doors 9p.: "The Hippest, Hottest Stand-Up Showcase to Emerge in Years" +good menu & booze.
http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com
Beat Kitchen, 773/281-4444, 2100 W Belmont.
http://www.beatkitchen.com
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Wednesday 2009.02.25: ^

* 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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"Seminar" - THE weekly drum&bass party (since 1998). Wednesdays 21+ $0-10 7p-2a.: 02.25: "Laptop of Luxury" DJs Amit, BRC, SubVerb, Entro MC, MC Anti $5.
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+ $3 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 2009.02.26: ^

Atomic Sketch Event. Live Art. Last Thursdays 21+ Free 6-10p.: Established and emerging artists of various disciplines display, create and sell original new works at bargain prices. Drop-in artists welcome. Ambience by DJ Greg Haus.
http://www.myspace.com/atomicsketchevent
Evil Olive, 773/235-9100, 1551 W Division St.
http://www.evil-olive.com
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Dark Star Orchestra. 18+ $25+ 8:30p.: Premier Grateful Dead homage.
http://darkstarorchestra.com
Vic Theatre, 773/472-0449, 3145 N Sheffield.
http://www.victheatre.com
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"Atomic New Wave Dance Party" Thursdays 21+ $5 10p-4a.: DJs QBot + Kamar and special guest DJs spin 80s, New Wave, more.
http://www.djkamar.com
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton. Sometimes parking rare.
http://neo-chicago.com
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Beads! Boobies! Booze! Burlesque! Thursdays Ages? $? 10p.: Vaudezilla / Red Hot Annie presents 5-6 of the sparkliest bejeweled beguiling burlesque performers amidst New Orleans dining.
http://vaudezilla.com
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 773/871-3300, 3734 N Southport.
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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, 78 E Washington. SE of State/Lake train stops.
http://chicagoculturalcenter.org
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Various good modern art shows. All ages. $0-10, Free Tu 10a-8p, Mo closed, We-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. $0-9, Free Th 5-8p. Su-We+Fr -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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