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2011.04.01 (week 718)

War is stupid.
RECOMMENDED:
Movie: "Hop" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Source Code" now playing everywhere.
Movie: "Super" now playing everywhere.
Movie: Latino Film Festival at Various locations.
Ongoing: International Womens Art Open at Woman Made Gallery.
Fr: April Fools' Day.
Fr: Liar's Tour at West Town Bikes.
Fr: First Friday at Museum of Contemporary Art.
Fr: Wicker Park Gallery Night at Flat Iron Arts Building.
Fr: Queens of the Stone Age at Riviera Theatre.
Fr: Supernatural Chicago at Excalibur (Fr).
Fr: Improvised Shakespeare at IO Theatre.
Fr: Cosmix at Berlin.
Fr: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind at Neo-Fut.
Sa: Neighborhood Tour from Cultural Center.
Sa: Kidical Mass at Clarendon Park.
Sa: World Pillow Fight Day at Tribune Tower Plaza.
Sa: College of Complexes at Lincoln Restaurant.
Sa: Give Peace a Dance at MKP.
Sa: Abstract Giants at Martyrs'.
Sa: "Twisted" at Berlin.
Sa: El Circo Cheapo Cabaret at Aloft Aerial Dance.
Sa: "Girls & Boys" at House of Blues.
Su: Neighborhoods of the World at Navy Pier, Crystal Gardens.
Su: Skate Rave from Daley Plaza.
Su: Chicago Bike Polo at Garfield Park.
Su: Charlie Sheen at Chicago Theatre.
Su: Charlie Sheen at Enclave.
Su: "Adult Swim" on TOON.
Su: Madonnarama at Berlin.
Mo: Boom Boom Room at Green Dolphin Street.
Mo: Rehab at Debonair Social Club.
Tu: $1 drinks at Atmosphere.
Tu: Chicago Underground Comedy at Beat Kitchen.
We: Magic Chicago at City Lit Theater.
We: "In One Ear" at Heartland Cafe.
Th: World Health Day.
Th: Big C Jamboree at Martyrs'.
Th: "Shimmer" at Late Bar.
Th: Drum&Bass night at SmartBar.

Movie:    ^
"Hop" now playing.
Voices of Russell Brand, James Marsden, Elizabeth Perkins, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria, ...
http://iwantcandy.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Source Code" now playing.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright, ...
http://enterthesourcecode.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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"Super" now playing.
Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, Liv Tyler, Kevin Bacon, ...
http://thecrimsonbolt.com
Theaters Everywhere.
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Latino Film Festival (since 1985). Over 100 screenings. -2011.04.14 Yearly. All ages. $10+ Various times.
http://latinoculturalcenter.org
Various locations.
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Now playing.
Sucker Punch, Limitless, The Lincoln Lawyer, Battle: Los Angeles, Mars Needs Moms, 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, ...
Theaters Everywhere.
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Ongoing:    ^
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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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 2011.04.01:    ^
* April Fools' Day. Observed by playing brilliant practical jokes. Yearly.
Tell your boyfriend you're pregnant.
http://www.2meta.com/april-fools
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* Liar's Tour. Yearly. All ages. Free 6-9p.
Lie laden Lee Diamond tour where "every stop is an opportunity for outrageous misinformation" 10-15 miles of "fibbing, nonsense, tall-tales, bike riding" but no drinking nor fun ;).
West Town Bikes, 773/772-6523, 2459 W Division S.
http://westtownbikes.org
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First Friday. 1st Fridays 21+ $7-15 6-10p.
DJs, music, art, haut snax, specialty drinks, creative types and gold coasters.
04.01: "Derby"
Museum of Contemporary Art, 312/280-2660, 220 E Chicago.
http://www.mcachicago.org
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Wicker Park Gallery Night. 1st Fridays All ages. $5-ish 6-10p.
Evening of Culture w/ open art studios, dining, music and more in WP/Bucktown. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife community.
04.01: Featuring Burning Man related art.
708/415-6370 http://www.wpbfirstfriday.com
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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Queens of the Stone Age. All ages. $31+ 7:30p.
Performing their 1998 debut album in its entirety +b-sides.
http://qotsa.com
Riviera Theatre, 312/275-6800, 4647 N Racine.
http://www.rivieratheatre.com
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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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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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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 2011.04.02:    ^
Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Bring a snack. Saturdays $20-45 4hr 10a.
04.02: Chinatown & Greek Town.
Chicago Cultural Center, 312/742-1190, 77 E Randolph.
http://chicagoneighborhoodtours.com
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* Kidical Mass. All ages. Free 11a-12:30p.
Slow easy going fun group bike ride for families, children of all ages. "Ride is suitable for children who can ride their own bike for at least three miles. Younger children are welcome on trail-a-bikes, child trailers and child seats of their parent's bike. Ride will be a mix of park and residential streets. Festive dress and decorations encouraged. Kids must bring a parent or guardian. Please wear helmets and ride safely."
773/234-5890 http://thechainlink.org/group/kidicalmass
Clarendon Park, 4501 N Clarendon Ave.
http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
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World Pillow Fight Day. BYOP. Yearly. All ages. Free 2p.
http://www.pillowfightday.com
Tribune Tower Plaza, 401 N. Michigan. At Chicago River.
http://www.tinyurl.com/IPFDchicago2010
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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.
04.02: Earth Month Speaker I: Announcing the NY & Chicago High Speed Railroad 220 mph - powerpoint trains vs autos + airplanes.
312/326-2120 http://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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Abstract Giants. 21+ $10 9:30p.
CD release party.
http://abstractgiants.com
Martyrs', 773/404-9494, 3855 N Lincoln.
http://martyrslive.com/calendar
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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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El Circo Cheapo. 1st Saturdays $10-ish. 7+10p.
Outstanding local circus artists perform a casual and intimate show. Sells out.
http://elcircocheapo.com
Aloft (Aerial Dance) Loft, 2041 W Carroll #306.
http://aloftaerialdance.com
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"Girls & Boys" 17+ $12-27 10:30p.
Featuring Passion Pit DJ Set, Mustard Pimp, Midnight Conspiracy, Dani Deahl, DJ Solo, Perfect Kiss.
House of Blues, 312/527-2583, 329 N Dearborn.
http://houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago
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Sunday 2011.04.03:    ^
Neighborhoods of the World. Sundays 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.
04.03: German Chicago Now.
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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Group Skate. All ages. Free 2p.
"Let's kick off the season with an easy skate. Gather where we typically practice slalom. Skate cones until everyone shows up, then we will head towards museums square and up Soldier Field (if open) and back. We'll take it easy so everyone can join (beginners, longboarders etc.). Maybe dinner afterwards. If it rains we may cancel last minute; check website."
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North Avenue Beach, 1 West LaSalle Drive. Near Castaways Boathouse.
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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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Charlie Sheen. 18+ $35-90+ 8p.
"My Violent Torpedo of Truth / Defeat is not an Option Tour"
http://charliesheen.com
Chicago Theatre, 773/561-9500, 175 N State. Downtown.
http://www.thechicagotheatre.com
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Charlie Sheen. 21+ $? 9p-2a.
Afterparty.
Enclave, 312/654-0234, 220 W Chicago. By Brown Line Chicago stop.
http://enclavechicago.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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Madonnarama. 1st Sundays 21+ Free 10p-4a.
All Madonna music and videos all night with DJ Riley York. Classics, rare tracks, remixes, etc.
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
http://www.berlinchicago.com
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Monday 2011.04.04:    ^
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.
04.04: Maurice Joshua, Michael Serafini, Rees Urban.
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.
04.04: "Luau Dance Party"
http://facebook.com/rehabdanceparty
Debonair Social Club, 773/227-7990, 1575 N Milwaukee. At North and Damen.
http://debonairsocialclub.com
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Stewart / Colbert. Mo/Tu/We/Th Reruns several times a day. 10-11p.
Brilliant awards winning "news" shows.
COM. On cable.
http://comedycentral.com
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Tuesday 2011.04.05:    ^
$1 drinks. Tuesdays 21+ 7p-2a.
LGBTABPH friendly, great tunez.
Atmosphere, 773/784-1100, 5355 N Clark.
http://atmospherebar.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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Wednesday 2011.04.06:    ^
Magic Chicago (since 2004). 1st Wednesdays All ages. $20 7:30p.
Monthly showcase of skilled local magicians.
773/334-4192 http://magicchicagoshow.com
City Lit Theater, 773/293-3682, 1020 W Bryn Mawr. located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church.
http://www.citylit.org
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"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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Thursday 2011.04.07:    ^
* World Health Day. Commemorates founding of the W. H. Organization in 1948. Yearly.
Observed by reflecting on world health issues.
http://www.who.org
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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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"Shimmer" 1st Thursdays 21+ $? 10p-4a.
DJ Scary Lady Sarah spins an evening devoted to shoegaze, dreampop, psych, drone, space rock, nugaze, electrogaze & chillwave music.
http://AmericanGothicProd.com
Late Bar, 773/267-5283, 3534 W Belmont Ave.
http://LateBarChicago.com
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Drum&Bass night. 21+ $0 10p-4a.
04.07: Danny The Wildchild, Alfonz De La Mota, J Cross, Renan, Droopy, 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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2011.04.01