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2011.03.11 (week 715)

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Movie: "Battle: Los Angeles" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Mars Needs Moms" now playing everywhere.
Ongoing: National Women's History Month.
..-Su: "Lost and Found: A Recycled Circus" at The Actors Gymnasium.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
..-Mo: Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier.
..-Sa: Louder Than A Bomb at Various locations.
Ongoing: Changes at Chicago Tap Theatre.
Ongoing: Bike Winter Art Show at Chicago Urban Art Society.
Fr: North Side Critical Mass at Young Lincoln Statue.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Lords Of Acid at Cubby Bear.
Fr: Cocktails & Clay at Hyde Park Art Center.
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Diplo at The Mid.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa-Su: Wheel Gymnastics National Championships at Willy B. White Park.
Sa-Mo: America's Beauty Show at McCormick Place.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Palmer Square.
Sa: Saint Patrick's Day parade downtown.
Sa: Spectacle Lunatique at Redmoon Central.
Sa: Windy City Roller Derby at UIC Pavilion.
Sa: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Park West.
Sa: Sarah McLachlan at Chicago Theatre.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Su: Daylight Saving Time begins.
Su: Pluto Day.
Su: Great Midwest Train Show at Dupage County Fairgrounds.
Su: South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Su: St. Patrick's Day Festival at Irish American Heritage Center.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Almost Pi Day at Firkin & Pheasant.
Su: chiBIkePRON at Reversible Eye Gallery.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Mo: Pi Day.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: Ides of March.
Tu: Mash Flob at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Salem at Empty Bottle.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Simian Mobile Disco at The Mid.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
We: Heartbeats at Morseland.
Th: Saint Patrick's Day.
Th: Full Moon Fire Jam near lake south of Foster.
Th: "Do you want to get lucky?" at Atmosphere.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

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"Battle: Los Angeles" now playing.: Aaron Eckhart,Ramon Rodriguez, Cory Hardrict, Bridget Moynahan, ...
http://battlela.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Mars Needs Moms" now playing.: Voices of Seth Green, Dan Fogler, Joan Cusack, ...
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/marsneedsmoms
Theaters Everywhere.
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Now playing.: Rango, Adjustment Bureau, Unknown, The King's Speech, No Strings Attached, The Company Men, Barney's Version, The Dilemma, The Green Hornet, Season of the Witch, Gulliver's Travels, Little Fockers, True Grit, How Do You Know, TRON 2, Chronicle, The Fighter, Garden of Eden, The Tourist, Love and Other Drugs, Harry Potter 7, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing: ^

* National Women's History Month (since 1987). THANXX! -2011.03.31 Yearly.: 2011: "Our History is Our Strength"
http://www.nwhp.org
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"Lost and Found: A Recycled Circus" -2011.03.13 All ages. $10-15 Fr 7:30p, Sa 4:30+7:30p, Su 3p.: A collaborative new work by an amazing team of designers and performers, explores the world of second-hand treasure. Cast-off junk and characters are saved and given thrilling new life. Features aerial acrobatics, live music, and magical, found-object invention.
The Actors Gymnasium, 773/764-2896, 927 Noyes St, Evanston.
http://www.actorsgymnasium.com/
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International Womens Art Open (since 1998). -2011.04.28 Yearly. We-Fr -7p, Sa/Su 12-4p.: Juried show of artwork in all media by women from the international community.
http://womanmade.org
Woman Made Gallery, 312/738-0400, 685 N Milwaukee.
http://womanmade.org/calexhibits.html
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Chicago Flower and Garden Show (since 1995). -2011.03.14 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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Louder Than A Bomb (since 2001). -2011.03.12 Yearly. All ages. $? 6p.: Young Chicago Authors and Columbia College Chicago present, reknowed Chicago Teen Poetry Festival.
773/486-4331 http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org
Various locations.
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Changes. -2011.03.20 $30 Fr+Sa 8p, Su 3p.: Chicago Tap Theatre's science fiction tap opera featuring the music David Bowie. combining the rhythm of tap dance, the innovation of jazz dance and the story-telling capacity of ballet, Changes tells a tangled tale of space travel, alien despots and social upheaval.
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=180802301961002
Chicago Tap Theatre, 1225 W Belmont. Stage 773.
http://chicagotaptheatre.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 2011.03.11: ^

Bike Winter Art Show (since 1998). -2011.03.25 Yearly.: 03.11: Opening party 6-11p.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow
Chicago Urban Art Society, 2229 S Halsted.
http://chicagourbanartsociety.tumblr.com/
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* North Side Critical Mass. 2nd Fridays All ages. Free. Gather after 6:30p, leaves after 7p.: THE monthly north side gathering of cyclists. Winds a dozen miles-ish, ending with food+drink. Well attended. Bring friends, tunes, bells, costumes, cameras...
03.11: Targeting 2229 S Halsted by LFP for the Bike Winter Art Show opening.
http://chicagocriticalmass.org/ns
Young Lincoln Statue, 5959 N Clark. At Ridge and Thorndale.
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Supernatural Chicago (since 2004). Interactive theatre exploring Chicago's paranormal past. Fr/Sa 21+ $25 7:30-9p.: 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.
800/979-3370 http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com
Excalibur, 312/266-1944, 632 N Dearborn. Downtown, valet or pay.
http://www.excaliburchicago.com
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* Lords Of Acid. 21+ $20+ 8p.: Sonicangel Tour 2011 w/ Angelspit, Radical G, & Project 44.
http://lordsofacid.com
Cubby Bear, 773/327-1662, 1059 W Addison. On Clark across from Wrigley Field.
http://cubbybear.com
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Cocktails & Clay. 2nd Fridays 18+ $15 suggested donation. 8p-12a.: Late night clay-making, dance-partying, gallery-hopping good time. 45 minute studio sessions, live DJ, drink specials.
Hyde Park Art Center, 773/324-5520, 5020 S Cornell Ave.
http://hydeparkart.org
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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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Diplo. 21+ sold out 10p-4a.: http://myspace.com/diplo
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.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/Su All ages? $6-11+ Su 7p, Fr+Sa 11:30p.: 30 plays in 60 minutes, lots of improv, very welcoming, sometimes topical.
Neo-Futurarium, 773/275-5255, 5153 N Ashland.
http://www.neofuturists.org
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Saturday 2011.03.12: ^

Wheel Gymnastics National Championships (since 2007). -Sunday Yearly. -?p.: Promotes the sport and spectacle of the gymwheel/manwheel circus art.
http://www.usawheelgymnastics.com
Willy B. White Park, 1610 W Howard.
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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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* Kidical Mass. 2nd Saturdays All ages. Free 10:30a-12p.: Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages.
http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Palmer Square, 3099 W Palmer Blvd. "the bunny park" playground.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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* Saint Patrick's Day parade (since 1955). Carried on ABC and WGN. Yearly. 2hrs 12p.: Around 100 bands/floats/balloons, thousands of marchers. Preceded by Mass at Old St. Pats at 9:30 with Irish music and dancing, river dyed green 10:30a, Trinity Dancers and Irish Pipe Band at Buckingham Fountain (11a).
Downtown, 312/942-9188, Columbus, from Balbo to Monroe. Take any train.
http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com
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Spectacle Lunatique. Yearly. $174-$2500 6:30p.: Redmoon's annual benefit gala. Join an evening of reckless beauty and pleasant chaos and unique spectacle art while sipping Lunatinis. Dance with strangers, sample hot chefs.
Redmoon Central, 312/850-8440, 1463 W Hubbard.
http://www.redmoon.org
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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.
03.12: Manic Attackers vs Double Crossers, Hell's Belles vs The Fury.
http://windycityrollers.com
UIC Pavilion, 312/413-5700, 525 S. Racine.
http://www.uicpavilion.com
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. All ages. sold out 7:30p.: http://www.omd.uk.com/
Park West, 773/929-1322, 322 W Armitage.
http://www.parkwestchicago.com
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Sarah McLachlan. $40-75 7:30p.: W/ Butterfly Boucher and Melissa McClelland.
http://sarahmclachlan.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.
03.12: The Liberal Democratic Impulse.
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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Sunday 2011.03.13: ^

** 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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Pluto Day. Yearly.: Illinois officially RE-DECLARED PLUTO A PLANET today in 2009, and furthermore declares March 13th henceforth as Pluto Day here! Honors that it's discoverer (on this date in 1930) Clyde Tombaugh was born in Streator. Senate Resolution LRB09604130KXB14171r.
http://ilga.gov/legislation/96/SR/PDF/09600SR0046lv.pdf
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Great Midwest Train Show (since 1974). 2nd Sundays All ages. $0-7 9:30a-3p.: Countless parts in every scale and era; scenery, supplies, memorabilia, demos, 100s of vendors. Also other hobbies.
630/290-1962 http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Dupage County Fairgrounds, 630/668-6636, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton. At County Farm Road.
http://www.dupagecountyfair.org
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South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade (since 1979). Yearly. All ages. Free Canceled? 12p.: Over 100 families, schools, orgs and bizzes. Mass and celebration beforehand at St. Cajetan Church.
http://www.southsideirishparade.org
Western from 103rd to 115th.
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St. Patrick's Day Festival (since 1987). Yearly. All ages. $0-15 12-?p.: Irish music, step dancers, ceili instruction, bagpipes, kids activities, corned beef and cabbage, and maybe Guinness.
Irish American Heritage Center, 773/282-7035, 4626 N Knox.
http://www.irishamhc.com
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Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays -2011.04.03 All ages. Free 12-5p.: Honoring Chicago's immigrant communities and rich diversity with this first-ever performance series. Lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, authentic cuisine, and local vendors selling folk arts.
03.13: Bell'Italia.
Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Grand Red line stop then take free trolley.
http://www.navypier.com
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 2:30-?p.: Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
http://chicagohardcourt.com
Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Almost Pi(e) Day. $0-10 5-8p.: Chicago Nerd Social, show off their math and/or baking skills.
http://chicagonerds.com
Firkin & Pheasant, 670 West Diversey Parkway.
http://firkinandpheasant.com
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* chiBIkePRON. 18+ $? 7-10p.: In from Portlandia, where they take their love of bikes to perverse levels, coming to Chicago for a one night stand. Racketeers kick off with freestyle bike burlesque, then erotic bike films.
http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=116124195131597
Reversible Eye Gallery, 773/862-1232, 1103 N. California.
http://reversibleeye.net/
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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 2011.03.14: ^

* Pi Day. Yearly.: Celebrating the world's most popular irrational number: March 14th = 3.14; Uber-geeks celebrate at 1:59:26.
http://www.piday.org
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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 2011.03.15: ^

Ides of March. Yearly.: Simple Roman Nomeclature for the fifteen of March (or middle of other months, not necessarily the 15th), made foreboding in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, referring to the soothsayer's warning to the emperor of his impending murder at the hands of his closest associates.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/ides1.html
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Mash Flob. 3rd Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-7p.: "Turning Flash Mob Inside Out" wildly infectious participatory "happenings."
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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$1 drinks. Tuesdays 21+ 7p-2a.: LGBTABPH friendly, great tunez.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N Clark.
http://atmospherebar.com
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Salem. 21+ $10 9p.: W/ Silk Flowers, Neil Jendon, Fortieth Day + Noise Crush.
Empty Bottle, 773/276-3600, 1035 N Western.
http://www.emptybottle.com
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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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Simian Mobile Disco. 21+ $23+ 8p-1a.: http://www.simianmobiledisco.co.uk
The Mid, 312/265-3990, 306 North Halsted.
http://themidchicago.com
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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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Heartbeats. Wednesdays 21+ Free 10p-?a.: Lokua presents electronic, hip hop, downtempo DJs and performers.
http://momentsound.com
Morseland, 773/764-8900, 1218 W Morse. Rogers Park, at Sheridan. Free parking.
http://www.1218morse.com
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Saint Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland, 389-461 AD, born in Britain. Yearly.: Observed by wearing green, beer, highlights Irish culture, songs, etc. PARTIES AT EVERY BAR.
http://www.ireland.com
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* Full Moon Fire Jam. Monthly. All ages. Free 6-10:15p UNCONFIRMED: Gathering for fire spinners, fire jugglers, hoopers, breathers, etc. Practice, networking, and outstanding performances, with drum circle backing. Many hundreds of spectators attend. Occurs on closest Mo-Th.
http://www.pyrotechniq.org/fullmoonjam
4960 N Simonds Dr Betwix Foster and Lawrence in grass near lake.
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"Do you want to get lucky?" 21+ $? 10p-2a.: Hot party, male dancers, I'm body painting.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N Clark.
http://atmospherebar.com
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Drum&Bass night. 3rd Thursdays 21+ $0 10p-4a.: 03.17: Abstract Science and Fresh-kid.com present "St. Patty's Dub"
SmartBar, 773/549-0203, 3730 N Clark. Near Red Line Addison stop.
http://smartbarchicago.com
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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. $0-12, 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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