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2009.03.06 (week 610)

MARCH MADNESS!!!

RECOMMENDED:

Movie: Irish Film Festival at Beverly Arts Center.
Movie: "Watchmen" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
Ongoing: "Whimsicality " at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: "Rain" at Auditorium.
..-Su: Winnetka Antiques Show at Winnetka Community House.
..-Su: Fangoria's Weekend Of Horrors Convention at Wyndham Chicago O'Hare.
..-Su: Winter smART Show at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Fleetwood Mac at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Liquid Beat All Stars at Kinetic Playground.
Ongoing: Battlestar Galactica FINAL EPISODES on SCI.
Fr: "Bass Goes Boom" at Lava Lounge.
..-Sa: "Hot & Heavy Burlesque" at La Costa Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Dark Sounds at The Zoo.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier.
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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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"Watchmen" now playing.

Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino, Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matt Frewer, ...
http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com
Theaters Everywhere.
http://bedno.com/movies
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Now playing.

Coraline, He's Just Not That Into You, Pink Panther 2, Push, Inkheart, Paul Blart, Bride Wars, Bedtime Stories, Marley & Me, Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Valkyrie, ...
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,Mo,Tu,We: The Spirit - Gabriel Macht, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendez, ...
9:30p Fr,Mo,Tu,We: Twilight - Vampire teens.
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:    ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2009.03.31 Yearly.

2009: "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet"
http://www.nwhp.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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"Rain" -Sunday All ages. $35-75 Various times.

A "multi-media multi-dimensional" Beatles tribute.
http://www.raintribute.com/
Auditorium, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress. Downtown.
http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org
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Winnetka Antiques Show (since 1970). -Sunday Yearly. No strollers $15. 10a-5p.

Timeless Treasures from over 50 dealers from U.S., England, Europe offering Continental furniture, arts, jewelry, period silver, folk art, porcelain, prints, etc. Preview Party Thursday 6:30p $125 includes 3-day admission and lecture Saturday by Chris Jussel, original host of Antiques Roadshow. Proceeds benefit house charity.
Winnetka Community House, 847/446-0537, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka. One block north of Elm.
http://www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org
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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.
http://www.creationent.com
Wyndham Chicago O'Hare, 847/297-1234, 6810 N Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://www.wyndham.com
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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 2009.03.06:    ^

Winter smART Show. 1st Fridays -Sunday All ages. Free Fr 6-10p, Sa noon-10p, Su 12-6p.

Wicker Park/Bucktown comes alive with a unique neighborhood celebration of the arts and everyone is invited. Start here exploring two floors of art displayed in intimate setting of over three-dozen residents' studios and living spaces. Also guest and student artist shows and impromptu performances throughout evening.
http://www.smartshow.org
Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave. At North Ave, near Blue line Damen stop.
http://www.theflatironproject.com
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First Friday. Music, art, snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.

03.06: "Constellation" theme.
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Fleetwood Mac. All ages. $50-150 Two nights. 8p.

"Unleashed: Hits Tour"
http://fleetwoodmac.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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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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Liquid Beat All Stars. 21+ $7 9p-?a.

http://www.myspace.com/theliquidbeatallstars
Kinetic Playground, 773-769-LIVE, 1113 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.thekineticplayground.com
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Battlestar Galactica FINAL EPISODES. Fridays -2009.03.20 All ages. Free 9p.

http://scifi.com/battlestar
SCI.
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"Bass Goes Boom" Monthly. 21+ $7+ 10p-2a.

Dubstep monthly by Four/4, Timid, BBP, ...
03.06: "Roommate"
http://bassgoesboom.com
Lava Lounge, 773/342-LAVA, 1270 N Milwaukee.
http://lavachicago.com
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"Hot & Heavy Burlesque" -Saturday 21+ $15+ Two Nights 10p-?a.

Viva La Muerte's "hard rock burlesque show at it's rowdiest" premiere extreme performers and dark artists create an unforgettable outside the box evening.
http://www.myspace.com/pepperdeth
La Costa Theatre, 773/866-0200, 3931 N Elston Ave.
http://www.lacostatheatre.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 2009.03.07:    ^

Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2009.03.15 Yearly. All ages. $5-15 Mo-Sa 10a-8p, Su 10a-6p.

"25 themed gardens that magically transform the space into a lush botanical wonderland of color" also lectures, demos and 200 products/info booths.
http://www.chicagoflower.com
Navy Pier, 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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Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.

03.07: Beautiful Beverly.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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Chiditarod (since 2006). 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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* El Circo Cheapo Cabaret. 1st Saturdays $10 plus donation minus how many pull-ups you can do. 10p and 7p.

Hosting gaggle of local circus artists in a casual, fun, and free for some show. Interested artists from all over come share the stage, get easy applause and promotional video. May sell out.
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll.
http://aloftaerialdance.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.
03.07: How to Have a Healthy Home Environment - "The Pollution Solution"
312/326-2120 http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org
Lincoln Restaurant, 773/248-1820, 4008 N Lincoln. Near Lincoln/Irving/Damen.
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Give Peace a Dance. 1st Saturdays 18+ $10 9p-1a.

Multiple spaces of fun, in and out, drums, fire, spinning, healers, music and dance until late. No alcohol.
http://www.givepeaceadance.com
MKP, 1900 W Fulton.
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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 2009.03.08:    ^

* Daylight Saving Time begins. At 2a set clocks ahead to 3a. 2nd Sunday in March Yearly.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) denotes the period of the year when clocks are set ahead one hour. Settings clocks ahead in the summer (spring ahead), and back in the winter (fall back) allows the clock hour to better match the cycle of daylight and night. This provides more daylight time during waking hours. DST was originally suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. It began to be commonly observed during World War I. DST was formally adopted through the Uniform Time Act of 1966, then changed by a few weeks in 2007. Ends on the first Sunday in November. Clubbers get one hour less tonight.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
http://www.standardtime.com
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* International (Working) Women's Day. Celebrates the women's liberation movement. Yearly.

Reflect on issues of women's rights and gender equality.
Rally at Daley Plaza at noon.
http://www.ivillage.com
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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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* WTII Records showcase. 21+ $6 7p-?a.

Cruciform Injection, The Gothsicles, The Dark Clan, Xuberex, ...
http://www.wtiirecords.com
Darkroom, 773/276-1411, 2210 W Chicago.
http://darkroombar.com
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 7p.

May include Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy, 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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Monday 2009.03.09:    ^

Louder Than A Bomb (since 2001). Yearly. All ages. $? 6p.

Young Chicago Authors and Columbia College Chicago present, reknowed Chicago Teen Poetry Festival.
773/486-4331 http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.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.
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 2009.03.10:    ^

* Purim. Jewish holiday commemorating queen Esther's intervention to save the Jews of Persia. Yearly.

The story of her actions in the 5th century BC is retold on this day. Observance begins at sunset yesterday.
http://judaism.about.com
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Good day for Brew&View. Tuesdays 18+ $5+.

Drinking, movies, heckling, FUN!
7:30p The Spirit, 9:30p Twilight.
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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Full "Worm" Moon. 9:45p.

Sun 07:11-18:52, Moon 19:57-07:06.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.html
http://www.almanac.com
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Wednesday 2009.03.11:    ^

Space Shuttle/Station mission. -2009.03.22.

(Tentative target delayed night launch date.) STS-119 (Shuttle Discovery) delivers the final (S6) solar arrays to the ISS (space station), and conducts flight related experiments and crew changes.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main
http://tinyurl.com/isschicago
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* Bill Maher and Ann Coulter debate. $35-160+ 7:30p.

http://billmaher.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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South Park NEW EPISODE. All ages. Free 9p.

COM. On cable.
http://www.comedycentral.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 2009.03.12:    ^

Ecuadorian Chocolate Tasting Experience. 21+ $10 6-8p.

Learn about Cacao production and intricacies of chocolate making, and taste different chocolates paired with select wines and craft beers. Meet Master Chocolate Maker Enrique Cerda Of Kallari Chocolate and hear of indigenous Kichwa families producing small batch chocolate in the Andes.
http://slowfoodchicago.org/events.asp
Fine Arts Building, 312/566-9800, 410 S Michigan Ave. Curtiss Hall.
http://www.fineartsbuilding.tv
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Nickelback. All ages. $45-450 7p.

W/ Seether and Saving Abel.
http://nickelback.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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"Erin Go BraLess" Thursdays 18+ Free 9:30-11:30p.

Red Hot Annie, Donna Touch, Wham Bam Pam, Bonny Babs and others present bejeweled beguiling burlesque amidst New Orleans dining.
http://vaudezilla.com
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 773/871-3300, 3734 N Southport.
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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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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, 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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