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2010.11.26 (week 700)

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Movie: "Love and Other Drugs" now playing at Theaters Everywhere.
Ongoing: Collected Holiday Songs and Recipes.
Ongoing: Ice Skating.
..-Su: Sing-a-long Sound of Music at Music Box Theatre.
Ongoing: Radio City Rockettes at Rosemont Theatre.
Ongoing: A Klingon Christmas Carol at Greenhouse Theater Center.
Ongoing: Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza.
Ongoing: Winter Pageant at Redmoon Central.
Ongoing: "Mothers" and "Girl, Please!" at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Su: Ringling Bros, B&B Circus at United Center.
Ongoing: Super Mario Burlesque at Gorilla Tango Theater.
Fr: Buy Nothing Day.
Fr: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Allstate Arena.
Fr: Critical Mass at Daley Plaza.
Fr: "Evolution Beats Party" at Congress Theatre.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Broadzilla at Exit.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Baile De Accion Gracias at Aragon Ballroom.
Sa: John Mellencamp at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: Mavis Staples at Park West.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: Nocturna at Metro.
Sa: Belmont Burlesque Revue at The Playground.
Su: Carnal at Neo.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: "Biking the Boulevards" party at Matilda's.
Mo: Booty Movement Coalition at Martyrs'.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
Tu: Kate Bush tribute at Late Bar.
We: AIDS awareness day.
We: Day Without Art.
We: Magic Chicago at City Lit Theater.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Tributosaurus at Martyrs'.
Th: Britney Spears Birthday.
Th: Hanukkah.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

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"Love and Other Drugs" now playing.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria, ...
http://loveandotherdrugsthemovie.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.
Morning Glory, Skyline, Unstoppable, 127 Hours, Due Date, Fair Game, For Colored Girls, Megamind, Monsters, Aftershock, The Social Network, Wall Street 2, You Again, Waiting for Superman, Resident Evil 4, The American, The Tillman Story , Going the Distance, The Winning Season, Eat Pray Love, Scott Pilgrim, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Seasonal:    ^
Collected Holiday Songs, Recipes and Stories. -2011.01.03 Yearly. All ages. Free.
Check out this terrific comprehensive set of popular holiday songs, recipes and stories.
http://bedno.com/winter
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Ice Skating. -2011.02.28 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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Sing-a-long Sound of Music. -Sunday Yearly. $12-15 1:30p+7p.
The classic film, subtitled, with costume contest. Usually sells out.
Music Box Theatre, 773/871-6604, 3733 N Southport.
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com
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Radio City Rockettes. -2010.12.07 Yearly. All ages. $25-50 Various times.
http://www.radiocity.com
Rosemont Theatre, 847/671-5100, 5400 N River Road, Rosemont.
http://www.rosemonttheatre.com
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A Klingon Christmas Carol. -2010.12.19 $32 Su 2:30p, Th,Fr,Mo 7:30p.
"Scrooge has no honor, nor any courage. Can three ghosts help him to become the true warrior he ought to be in time to save Tiny Tim from a horrible fate? Performed in the Original Klingon with English Supertitles, and narrative analysis from The Vulcan Institute of Cultural Anthropology."
http://cbtheatre.org
Greenhouse Theater Center, 773/404-7336, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
http://greenhousetheater.org
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Christkindlmarket (since 1997). Festive German style holiday market. -2010.12.24 Yearly. All ages. Free Su-Th -8p, Fr+Sa -9p 11a.
50 Timber cabins, ethnic foods, fine crafted gifts, music, sweets.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Daley Plaza, 312/744-3370, 50 W Washington. Washington and Dearborn.
http://cityofchicago.org
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Winter Pageant. -2011.01.02 Yearly. All ages. $0-20 Various times.
Family friendly long running annual celebrating the changing seasons.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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HOLIDAY CLASSICS. -2011.01.03 Yearly. All ages.
* A Christmas Carol: 11.19-12.31 Goodman Theatre, 312/443-3800, 200 S Columbus, http://goodman-theatre.org
* The Nutcracker: 12.10-26 Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, 312/431-2357, 50 E Congress, http://www.joffrey.com
* Breakfast with Santa: for 94th floor visitors, certain December days/times. "Skating in the Sky" (synthetic ice rink 1000' up) opens 2011.01. John Hancock Center Observatory, 312/751-3681, 875 N Michigan, http://www.hancock-observatory.com
* Christmas Around The World: 11.18-01.09 Dozens of spectacular International holiday decorated trees, Museum of Science and Industry, http://www.msichicago.org
* Zoolights: 11.26-01.02 Over a million lights, certain dates/times, Lincoln Park Zoo, http://www.lpzoo.com
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Ongoing:    ^
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"Mothers" and "Girl, Please!" -2010.12.23 We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.
Juried art shows by women.
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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* Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus (since 1871!). -2010.11.28 Yearly. All ages. $11-50 Various times.
"Funundrum" All-New Blue Tour.
http://www.ringling.com
United Center, 1901 W Madison.
http://www.unitedcenter.com
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Super Mario Burlesque. -2010.12.19 18+ $15. Various times.
Sexy burlesque romp send-up of the famous video games. Bring tips to unlock the alternate ending.
http://chicagofunnews.com/fb/138796979506196
Gorilla Tango Theater, 1919 N Milwaukee Ave.
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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 2010.11.26:    ^
* Buy Nothing Day (since 1992). International celebration of consumer awareness and simple living. Yearly. Day after Thanksgiving.
Very real global day of protest against the corporate brainwashing which leads to the un-sustainable Western hyper-consumerist culture. Includes anti-commercials and events at the world's largest malls. Intentionally occurs on the biggest shopping day of the year. See the website for more info.
http://adbusters.org/bnd
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra. $20 3p.
http://trans-siberian.com
Allstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
http://allstatearena.com
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** Critical Mass (since 1997). Last Fridays All ages Free 5:45p.
THE monthly gathering of bicyclists making their presence known downtown. Unplanned route gently winds a dozen miles or more. Thousands attend in good weather. Includes music, hipsters, athletes, show bikes, so much more. Skaters welcome.
Daley Plaza, 773/486-4861, 50 W Washington. Under the Picasso (giant rusty bird), at Dearborn, SW of State&Lake train stop.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org
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"Evolution Beats Party" All ages. Ladies free. 8p.
Electro-house from Mexico.
Congress Theatre, 773/276-1235, 2135 N Milwaukee.
http://congresschicago.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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Broadzilla. The Burlesque Beast. Last Fridays 21+ Free 10p-2a.
Vaudezilla presents two different sets at 10:30p+1a.
http://vaudezilla.com/broadzilla.htm
Exit, 312/395-2700, 1315 W North.
http://www.exitchicago.com
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Cosmix. Fridays 21+ $0-5 10p-4a.
Greg Haus spins Electro / Progressive / Breaks / Alternative / Electronica.
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 2010.11.27:    ^
Baile De Accion Gracias. Ages? $45+ 7p.
Aragon Ballroom, 773/561-9500, 1106 W Lawrence. Near Red line Lawrence stop.
http://www.aragon.com
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John Mellencamp. $42-125 7p.
"No Better Than This" tour.
http://johnmellencamp.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Mavis Staples. 18+ $40+ 7p.
"93XRT Holiday Concert For The Kids"
http://mavisstaples.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.
alues and history
11.27: Debate: Are Chicago's 3 Wal-Mart Stores Good for the City?
312/326-2120 http://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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* Nocturna (since 1988). THE Electro/Goth gathering. Monthly. 18+ $10+ 11:30p-5a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning goth, darkwave, dark indie, deathrock, industrial, new wave, electro, ... Nicely decorated, often a special guest and giveaways. A tight but welcoming community of several hundred intriguing individuals.
http://www.americangothicprod.com
Metro, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://www.metrochicago.com
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Belmont Burlesque Revue. 4th Saturdays 21+ $10 12a.
The Bombshells bring their own unique blend of old school burlesque, featuring acts ranging from bawdy comedy to classy striptease to mystifying magic.
http://belmontburlesque.com
The Playground, 312/871-3793, 3209 N Halsted.
http://www.the-playground.com
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Sunday 2010.11.28:    ^
Carnal. Monthly. 21+ $? 10p-4a.
Sexy electro, short skirts, cheap booze.
http://tinyurl.com/stereokillerfb
Neo, 773/528-2622, 2350 N Clark. Just South of Fullerton.
http://neo-chicago.com
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"Adult Swim" Sundays All ages. Free 10p-12a.
Extraordinary block of popular and leading-edge absurdist cartoonage.
http://www.adultswim.com
TOON. On cable.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com
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Monday 2010.11.29:    ^
* "Biking the Boulevards" party. All ages. Free 6:30-9:30p.
Watch Geoffrey Baer explore the rich history behind Chicago's cycling community with Active Transportation Alliance friends. Food and bar.
http://wttw.com/bikingtheboulevards
Matilda's, 3101 N Sheffield. Near Belmont CTA.
http://matilda-babyatlas.com
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Booty Movement Coalition. Last Mondays 21+ $8 9p.
Mix of top local musician doing big band improv phat funk.
http://www.myspace.com/bmcchicago
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.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://boomboomroomchicago.com
Green Dolphin Street, 773/395-0066, 2200 N Ashland. At Webster.
http://www.jazzitup.com
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Rehab. Mondays 21+ $? 10p-2a.
"America's Best Party" according to frisky young Wickers.
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Tuesday 2010.11.30:    ^
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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Kate Bush tribute. 21+ Free 10p-4a.
The music of Kate Bush and the artists she has influenced, and performers.
http://ChicagoFunNews.com/fb/177077385643146
Late Bar, 773/267-5283, 3534 W Belmont Ave.
http://latebarchicago.com
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Wednesday 2010.12.01:    ^
* AIDS awareness day. Yearly.
Internationally recognized day for increasing public awareness about AIDS. The best defense is education.
http://www.aids.org
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Day Without Art (since 1989). Commemorates Artists lost to AIDS. Yearly.
Sometimes observed by local galleries/museums.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_Without_Art
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Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians hosted by Benjamin Barnes and Robert Charles.
12.01: W/ Jeanette Andrews & Craig Murphy.
773/984-3817 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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"In One Ear" (since 1988). Poetry Open Mic. Wednesdays 18+ $3 10p-?a.
"2nd Longest Running Open-Mic In Chicago!"
http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=5016477382
Heartland Cafe, 773/465-8005, 7000 N Glenwood. Near Red Line Morse stop.
http://www.heartlandcafe.com
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* Tributosaurus. 1st Wednesdays 21+ $15+ 7+10p.
"The Jurassic beast with multiple musical faces. A different band every month, featuring local music celebrities."
12.01: Becomes "The Beatles" (volume 3).
http://tributosaurus.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Thursday 2010.12.02:    ^
Britney Spears Birthday (since 1981). Yearly.
http://www.britneyspears.com
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Hanukkah (aka Chanukah). A Jewish holiday, lasts eight days. Yearly.
Marks the reconsecration of the temple of Jerusalem and the miracle of the lamp. Observance begins at sunset of evening before listed start date.
http://judaism.about.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://www.bigcjam.com/
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com
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Drum&Bass night. Monthly. 21+ $0-12 10p-4a.
12.02: "Subfix" MIA With Alfonz De La Mota, Mike Dearborn, Mega Mike, J Cross, Decay, DJ The Tornado, Justin Santana.
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.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. $0-12, 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. $0-18 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. $0-10, Free Th 5-8p. 10a-5p.
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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